Can You Get Dentures in One Day? Same-Day & Immediate Options in Murfreesboro

Yes — you can often get dentures in a single day. These are called same-day or immediate dentures, and they're placed the same appointment your remaining teeth are removed, so you never have to go without teeth. They're made in advance from measurements of your mouth, then fitted right after extraction. They're a temporary-to-transitional solution while your gums heal, after which a permanent denture or implant option is made for the best long-term fit.

Here's how same-day dentures work, who they're right for, and the options available at Starbody Dental in Murfreesboro, TN — so you can walk out with a complete smile.

What are same-day (immediate) dentures?

Immediate dentures are a full or partial denture placed the same day your teeth are extracted. Before your extraction appointment, your dentist takes impressions and measurements and has the denture ready to go. When the teeth come out, the denture goes in — so you leave with teeth the very same day.

Who are same-day dentures for?

• Anyone having remaining teeth removed who doesn't want to be without teeth during healing.
• People who need a solution quickly for work, events, or confidence reasons.
• Patients transitioning to dentures who want a seamless change without a toothless gap.

The pros and cons to understand

The advantages

• You never go without teeth — you leave with a full smile the same day.
• Your new denture protects the surgical sites and helps with speaking and eating during healing.
• They give you time to adjust to dentures while your mouth heals.

The trade-offs

Because they're made before extraction, immediate dentures can't account for how your gums and bone will reshape as they heal. Your gums shrink over the following months, so immediate dentures usually need relines or adjustments — and most people move to a permanent denture (or an implant-supported option) once healing is complete for the best fit.

Same-day dentures vs. permanent solutions

Same-day dentures are an excellent bridge — they get you through healing with teeth in place. For the long term, you have options that fit better and last longer:

• Traditional dentures: a custom permanent denture made after your gums heal. See dentures and partials.
• Implant-secured dentures: a denture anchored to implants so it never slips. See implant-secured dentures.
• All-on-4: a fixed, permanent full-arch set of teeth. See All-on-4.

What to expect at your appointment

Your dentist first evaluates your teeth and takes impressions. On placement day, your remaining teeth are removed — comfortably, with gentle extraction and sedation available — and your immediate denture is fitted right away. You'll get care instructions for the healing period and schedule follow-ups for any adjustments or relines.

How much do same-day dentures cost?

Cost depends on whether you need a full or partial denture, how many extractions are involved, and the materials used. Immediate dentures also factor in the later reline or replacement as your mouth heals. We'll give you a clear, itemized estimate — including any insurance or financing — at your consultation.

Frequently asked questions

Will I really leave with teeth the same day?

Yes — that's the whole point of immediate dentures. They're ready before your extraction so they can be placed right after.

Do same-day dentures hurt?

The extractions are done with anesthesia (and sedation if you'd like), so you're comfortable. Some soreness during healing is normal and manageable.

How long until I get my permanent denture?

Gums typically heal over a few months. Once stable, your dentist makes your permanent denture or implant-supported solution for the best long-term fit.

Are immediate dentures a permanent solution?

They're best thought of as transitional. Many people are very happy moving to a permanent or implant-secured denture once healing is complete.