Immediate Dentures

Preparing Your Mouth for Dentures: Healing Times & Care

March 11, 2024•Dr. Dragan Flajnik

"Preparing for dentures requires a clear understanding of tooth extraction healing, gum tissue remodeling, and impression timelines."

Extraction Sockets & Bone Remodeling Timeline

After tooth extraction, primary gum tissue healing takes 2-3 weeks, while underlying bone remodeling continues actively over 3 to 6 months.

Rinse gently with warm salt water, brush remaining natural teeth carefully, and keep scheduled follow-ups with your prosthetist.

At Preston Dentures, we guide you compassionately through every step of your smile restoration journey.

Our clinical team is happy to discuss any aspect of your dental or denture health. We offer initial consultations for all new patients in Preston.

Learn how to keep your dentures clean, fresh, and properly maintained for maximum longevity and oral health.

Comparing stability, comfort, cost, and jawbone preservation between implant-retained dentures and removable options.

Recognise early warning signs of loose, cracked, or ill-fitting dentures before they cause painful mouth sores or gum damage.