The Same Day Dentures Process and Aftercare [Video Demo]

Do you ever feel like there isn’t enough time in the day? Between work, household duties, and time spent with loved ones, there’s hardly any time left over for you. And when you do get time to yourself, the last place you want to spend it is at the dentist’s office. However, you don’t always get a say in the matter. Tooth loss and loose dentures have a major impact on your daily life, affecting how you function. To replace your missing teeth and keep your smile functional, you’ll need a custom denture that fits in your mouth. Thankfully, Riviera Dental Care offers same day dentures, crafting a custom-fit prosthetic that restores your smile in just one day!

What Is the Same Day Dentures Process?

The same day denture process is simple and convenient, changing the way we think about dentures.

Normally, getting a new denture takes anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months. The process involves multiple appointments where they take messy impressions and leave you with temporary teeth for weeks at a time.

But at Riviera Dental Care, we have our very own denture lab! Dr. Thomas Hanson runs the custom denture lab with years of experience. Over the past 25 years, he has developed and perfected his same day denture process, which he now offers to patients like you in Foley, AL.

The process is split into 4 sections, all of which occur in one day.

Morning Impressions and Design

When you arrive at our office, we will take an impression of your smile. These allow us to create a custom mold of the contours of your mouth, ensuring your denture will fit perfectly.

Then, we will design your new dentures, with your input along the way. We consider tooth color and the overall look you prefer to create a design that your new dentures will be modeled after.

Late-morning Wax Try-in

With the design in mind, our in-house lab gets to work. Using advanced fabrication technology, we begin crafting your custom dentures out of high-quality materials.

Once we have a temporary restoration set in wax, we’ll try them on to determine what needs to change. You help us decide how to adjust the fit and appearance of your new smile, ensuring the end result is a denture you love.

Afternoon Denture Fitting

After we fabricate your new denture with your measurements and preferences in mind, you will try it in. Typically, this is when last-minute tweaks are made to make sure your denture fits well and feels comfortable.

Additionally, if you need any extractions before supporting the denture, we will extract your remaining teeth right before placing your denture. The constant pressure of the prosthetic against your healing site will actually aid in recovery, potentially speeding up the healing process.

Final Denture

Finally, once you have a denture you’re happy with, we will send you home with a brand new smile.

Taking Care of Your Same Day Dentures

Just like natural teeth, artificial teeth need to be taken care of. But unlike natural teeth, dentures are removable, which requires a different kind of maintenance.

After eating, we recommend removing your dentures and rinsing them under water. In addition to rinsing your teeth, you should also rinse out your mouth to remove any food particles that remain on your gums. This quick rinse-off helps you avoid potential infections from food particles that may get stuck under your denture.

At night, we also recommend removing your prosthetics. Not only is it important to give your gums a break from the constant stimulation, but it also helps keep your denture in good condition.

While you sleep, soak your dentures in water or a denture-safe solution. By soaking your denture, you prevent it from drying out and losing its shape, which can affect how it fits your smile.

Lastly, it’s not uncommon for traditional dentures to lose their fit, chip, or crack after years of use. But at Riviera Dental Care, our lab can perform same-day denture repairs! In just one appointment, we can reline your denture and fix any issues affecting the structural integrity of your smile.

Restore Your Smile in Just One Day in Foley, AL

The custom denture process is typically long and drawn out. But at Riviera Dental Care, we offer same day dentures for your convenience! This process involves 4 stages, where we design, fabricate, and fit your custom denture in one day. Then, if taken care of, your denture will last you for years to come!

Book a consultation at Riviera Dental Care to learn if same day dentures are right for your smile.

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