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Immediate Dentures


At Flathead Denture, we offer immediate dentures — also referred to as healing or surgical dentures — for patients who want to avoid leaving the dental office without teeth after extractions. Designed to be placed the same day your natural teeth are removed, immediate dentures provide an instant smile, protect healing tissues, and support your confidence during recovery.

We proudly serve patients across Kalispell, Columbia Falls, Whitefish, and the entire Flathead Valley, providing natural-looking denture solutions tailored to your comfort, appearance, and lifestyle.


Immediate dentures are temporary, full or partial dentures created before your tooth extraction appointment. They are placed immediately after your teeth are removed, allowing you to walk out with a complete smile the very same day.

These dentures help:

  • Maintain your appearance while you heal
  • Protect sensitive extraction sites
  • Support facial structure during recovery
  • Allow you to speak and chew more comfortably
  • Provide a functional temporary solution before your final denture is made

Immediate dentures may be a great option if you:

  • Don’t want to go without teeth after extractions
  • Want to protect healing gums during recovery
  • Prefer a smoother transition to wearing dentures
  • Need a temporary solution before receiving a final denture
  • Want to maintain your appearance and confidence throughout treatment

If you’re unsure whether immediate dentures are the right choice, reach out to our team—we’re here to guide you through the best option for your needs.

Immediate dentures can make the transition to dentures much easier. Benefits include:


If you need long-term solutions, explore our Full Dentures and Partial Dentures pages.


Caring for immediate dentures helps ensure proper healing and comfort:

  • Remove and clean dentures daily with a non-abrasive cleaner
  • Rinse after meals
  • Avoid harsh brushing on healing gums
  • Follow your dentist’s instructions for wear time
  • Expect multiple adjustments as your gums heal
  • Visit us for relines or transition into your final denture

If your denture feels loose, painful, or uncomfortable, our Repairs & Relines page explains how we can
help.


Immediate dentures are a temporary solution until healing is complete—usually a few months—before
receiving your final denture.

They can feel snug at first, but adjustments are common during the healing process to maintain comfort.

You will start with softer foods and slowly transition to more normal foods as healing progresses.

As your gums and bone heal, the shape of your mouth changes. Relines help keep the denture fitting
securely.