{"id":963,"date":"2019-04-09T14:17:43","date_gmt":"2019-04-09T14:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/?p=963"},"modified":"2023-07-18T15:28:18","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T15:28:18","slug":"after-tooth-extraction-all-about-denture-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/after-tooth-extraction-all-about-denture-process\/","title":{"rendered":"After Tooth Extraction: All about the Denture Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_84496603__1550509037_77082-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"man missing tooth smile\" class=\"wp-image-964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_84496603__1550509037_77082-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_84496603__1550509037_77082-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_84496603__1550509037_77082.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Getting a tooth extracted, whether from periodontal disease or an injury, can be a jarring experience. Not only does missing a tooth change the way your smile looks, but it also can impact your ability to eat efficiently and speak clearly. It makes perfect sense that you\u2019d be anxious to get your new dentures as soon as possible so that you can return to normal. However, it can take some time for them and your mouth to be ready. Understanding the denture process better can help you as you wait for your permanent dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healing from Extraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although your tooth socket is a small area, it still has undergone\nsurgery and needs time to heal. In fact, it could take up to several months\nbefore the tissue and bone have recovered sufficiently from the procedure. After\nall, you wouldn\u2019t want to develop an infection in this vulnerable spot. To\nfacilitate the healing process, here are some things you should do following\nyour extraction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get some rest. Try to keep your head slightly\nelevated on a pillow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let the site clot. After an hour, you can\nreplace the gauze every 30 minutes until bleeding stops. This clot protects the\nsite from bacteria and you from experiencing the unpleasantness of dry socket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently clean your mouth with warm saline rinses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use ice packs to reduce swelling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat liquid or soft foods. You can slowly build\nback up to solid foods over time. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, there are certain things you should avoid to help\nyour tissue heal properly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strenuous exercise or activities for at least 24\nhours afterward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoking for at least 48 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foods that can irritate the site such as hot\ndrinks, spicy foods, and soda.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sucking motion, which can dislodge the blot clot\nand cause dry socket.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Temporary Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A little while after your extraction site has healed, you\ncan start the process of getting your permanent dentures. But that can take a\nlong time\u2014what are you supposed to do in the meantime? You can use temporary\ndentures, or immediate dentures, basically on the same day that you have your\ntooth removed. They will likely not fit as comfortably as your permanent\ndentures will, but they conveniently enable your mouth to return to normal\nfunction sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Permanent Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your tissue has healed sufficiently, your dentist takes\nimpressions of that part of your mouth. Then, they send this information to a\ndental lab, where your dentures are custom crafted to fit you perfectly. As pieces\nof your dentures are completed, your dentist may call you into their office to see\nif they need to be adjusted. Eventually, the entire permanent dentures are\nfinished, giving you back your confident, natural-feeling smile. After a month\nor so, you need to check in with your dentist to ensure that the dentures continue\nto feel comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a tooth removed doesn\u2019t mean that you can\u2019t have a\ncomplete set of teeth anymore. Your permanent dentures can help you feel normal\nagain. Although waiting is never easy, getting your personalized permanent\ndentures after tooth extraction will be well worth it. If you follow your\ndentist\u2019s instructions and the tips mentioned in this post, you\u2019ll soon be\nenjoying your restored smile once again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After graduating from McMurray University, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. Rick Cofer<\/a> attended Baylor School of Dentistry. For over five years, he has been associated with Texas Advanced Dental Seminars and Seattle Study Club, helping him enhance his skills and knowledge in the field. Opening <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/\">Premier Family Dental<\/a> in Waco in February 2012, he and his staff are able to offer partial and full dentures to their patients. To schedule an appointment with him, you can call (254) 732-0309 or click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/contact.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a tooth extracted, whether from periodontal disease or an injury, can be a jarring experience. Not only does missing a tooth change the way your smile looks, but it also can impact your ability to eat efficiently and speak clearly. 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