Right now I know I need dentures or partials but I am unsure of how the process works so I am going to ask a bunch of questions. By the way if you are on ODSP in Canada you will have a good idea of the struggle i have been going through to find a dentist that will treat me. Sorry my head is racing at the moment.

1. Do I need to see a dentist who then refers me to a denturist?
2. I know I need a number of teeth removed, the thought of walking around toothless is not very appealing. Does everyone qualify for temporary or immediate dentures?
3. What is the time span between tooth removal and actual getting the dentures or I guess the other option is to get those steel implants put in - sorry but I am rather confused and unsure how to word my question
4. I do have some healthy teeth at the back of my mouth, does this make a difference when it comes to dentures or will they just remove all of them?

Thanks for taking the time to answer my post it is greatly appreciated

take care
trg247

Right now I know I need dentures or partials but I am unsure of how the process works so I am going to ask a bunch of questions. By the way if you are on ODSP in Canada you will have a good idea of the struggle i have been going through to find a dentist that will treat me. Sorry my head is racing at the moment.

1. Do I need to see a dentist who then refers me to a denturist?
2. I know I need a number of teeth removed, the thought of walking around toothless is not very appealing. Does everyone qualify for temporary or immediate dentures?
3. What is the time span between tooth removal and actual getting the dentures or I guess the other option is to get those steel implants put in - sorry but I am rather confused and unsure how to word my question
4. I do have some healthy teeth at the back of my mouth, does this make a difference when it comes to dentures or will they just remove all of them?

Thanks for taking the time to answer my post it is greatly appreciated

take care
trg247

well firstly ,you go to your dentist ,he makes impressions for your denture ,first of all they are only tempory dentures ,the dentist when he gets the tempory ones back from the lab will take the teeth out ,that needs to come out.
the tempory denture can be put in straight away ,and once the healing process heals ,you go for another impression for your permenant denture

the dentist do prefer you to go without a denture so that the gums heal quicker ,but i was like you i wouldnt go without any teeth so i opted to have the denture put in straight away

but they wont touch your good teeth ,they will only take out the teeth that need to be replaced by the partial denture

so your answer is ,from the time the dentist takes your teeth out,the tempory denture will be put in ,so dont worry you wont go toothless,and dont forget the tempory is only for a short while until your gums are healed ,the permanant one will be more better fitting

good luck

Thanks for the response it was very helpful

take care
trg247

1. Most general dentists can do dentures themselves. They don't need to refer you to a prosthodontist (dentist who specializes in dentures and other prosthodontics).

2 - 3. Immediate dentures are a good option for those not wanting to go around toothless. Initially only the back teeth are removed, and the ridges are allowed to heal for a few months. The front teeth are still there, so when you smile, it's difficult for others to tell you have missing teeth. After your ridge is healed, impressions are taken for the immediate denture, and the denture is then made in the lab. You return a week or two later, have your remaining front teeth removed, and the denture placed the same day. They will take some getting used to, but soon, you'll be accustomed to your new smile.

One disadvantage of immediate dentures is that because the ridges in the front of your mouth are not allowed to heal before getting the denture, there will be some shrinkage in the ridges that will make the denture not fit as well. In this case, a denture reline should take care of the problem.

4. If your back teeth are healthy, the dentist can sometimes incorporate them into your denture.

If you do decide to get dentures, invest in some quality ones, if you are able. They will last longer, feel better, and look better.

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Thanks for the information. I just set an appointment today with a center that will accept my coverage and they do pretty much everything when it comes to dental work so I guess next Wednesday the process will begin.

thanks again

take care
trg247