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Whether you\u2019re getting dentures for the first time or you need a replacement, you can\u2019t go without any teeth for too long. Your health, quality of life, and confidence rely on getting a new set of teeth quickly, but how long does it take to get dentures in Columbia? Here\u2019s what you can expect on your journey to a complete, attractive smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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A consultation with your dentist is your first step toward replacing your missing teeth<\/a>. Your dentist will examine your mouth and review X-rays to have a complete picture of your oral health. Based on the results, you may need preparatory procedures, like tooth extractions or gum disease therapy. If any teeth need to be removed, it can take up to 6 months for the extraction sites to heal before moving on to the fabrication process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After you\u2019ve healed from any previous treatments, your dentist will take impressions of the ridges in your mouth and measurements to create your bite pattern using a wax mockup. This allows your dentist to ensure the correct fit before making your actual denture. You\u2019ll return to your dentist many times to adjust the mockup to ensure a snug, comfortable fit. This will also include determining the size, shape, and length of your artificial teeth. Finally, the dental lab will craft your denture from high-quality, natural-looking materials. It will sit comfortably on your gum tissue, using suction to stay in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As an alternative to the traditional method, you can get your dentures the same day as your extractions. Immediate dentures are made from impressions of your mouth taken before your teeth are removed. The denture is placed in your mouth immediately after any extractions, which will need to stay in place for a length of time determined by your dentist, or problematic swelling can occur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dental implants can support a denture, replacing both the roots and crowns of your lost teeth. However, the process can take much longer than the traditional method, but it\u2019s time well spent since dental implants can last for decades. After any prep work, implant posts are surgically placed into your jawbone. Your bone will fuse to them through a process called osseointegration, which can take several months. Once your jawbone has healed, you\u2019re fitted for your new denture. Some dental practices use the All-On-4 method, which allows you to undergo your placement surgery and get your denture on the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your dentist will explain each step in the process and how long you can expect it to take. In no time at all, you\u2019ll have a beautiful, confident smile you\u2019ll be proud to share with the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About Dr. Alex R. Goodman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Goodman<\/a> earned his dental degree from the University of Alabama at the Birmingham School of Dentistry and has completed extensive continuing education in advanced services, like implant dentistry. He strives to help each patient achieve their best smile. If you\u2019re ready to treat your missing teeth, contact our office<\/a> today for a consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whether you\u2019re getting dentures for the first time or you need a replacement, you can\u2019t go without any teeth for too long. Your health, quality of life, and confidence rely on getting a new set of teeth quickly, but how long does it take to get dentures in Columbia? Here\u2019s what you can expect on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-180","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alexgoodmandmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alexgoodmandmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alexgoodmandmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alexgoodmandmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alexgoodmandmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=180"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.alexgoodmandmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":183,"href":"https:\/\/www.alexgoodmandmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180\/revisions\/183"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alexgoodmandmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=180"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alexgoodmandmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=180"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alexgoodmandmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=180"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Creating Your New Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Process for Immediate Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Process for Implant Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Complete Your Smile Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n