STAR DENTAL · DENVER
Tooth Extractions and Dentures in Denver
If you need teeth removed and replacement dentures, plan both together before treatment whenever possible. Star Dental can assess which teeth need care, discuss replacement options and coordinate the sequence with our in-house denture technician. Immediate dentures are available in suitable cases when planned before extraction day.
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First, decide which teeth can be kept
“I want my teeth pulled and a denture” is a useful way to explain your concern, but it is not yet a diagnosis. The dentist examines the teeth, supporting tissues and bite, reviews appropriate images and discusses the options. Ask which teeth can reasonably be retained and how keeping them would change the replacement plan.
If you are uncertain about an extensive extraction recommendation, a second opinion can help clarify the findings and alternatives. If a tooth is causing urgent symptoms, describe those when calling so the need for prompt assessment is understood.
Coordinate removal and replacement
| Planning question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Which teeth need removal? | Defines the surgical part of the plan |
| Is a partial or full denture appropriate? | Depends on the teeth that can remain |
| Will a replacement be inserted after extractions? | Requires advance planning for an immediate appliance |
| What happens during healing? | Helps anticipate fit changes and follow-up |
| Is a later conventional appliance planned? | Separates interim and longer-term stages |
| Is sedation being considered? | Changes scheduling, preparation and transport planning |
A good plan identifies what you will have at each stage, not just the final goal. Ask the team to draw the sequence or write it beside the estimate if that is easier to understand.
What immediate dentures do—and when they are made
An immediate denture is prepared before the planned extractions and inserted afterward when appropriate. This can provide replacement teeth during the initial healing period. It requires records and fabrication ahead of time; arriving with a painful tooth does not mean an immediate denture is already available.
The mouth changes as tissues heal, so follow-up is part of the plan. Ask about adjustments, possible relining or later replacement and which charges are included. See immediate dentures for the difference between extraction-day insertion and same-day manufacture.
Keep four different timelines separate
There is time for assessment and approval, time for fabrication, the extraction appointment, and healing and follow-up. A fast appliance-making process does not eliminate the other stages. Star’s one-week example chiefly applies to eligible partial dentures after impressions, not the complete extraction-to-healing journey.
IV sedation is also a separately scheduled option after assessment and applicable insurance approval. It is not added as a same-day emergency service. If comfort is a concern, raise it while planning rather than waiting until the procedure day.
Understand the total estimate
Ask for the removal of each tooth, imaging, any sedation, the immediate or conventional denture and follow-up to be itemized. Star’s published conventional denture range of $900–$1,100 per arch does not include extractions, an immediate appliance, relines or specialist services.
If you have Medicaid, the team needs to verify the recommended services and approval requirements. If you are paying yourself, discuss payment timing and any deposit before fabrication. The estimate worksheet helps distinguish an extraction-only quote from an extraction-and-replacement plan.
Prepare for the next appointment
Bring your medication list, health history, previous dental records and any existing denture. Tell the dentist about work, transport or caregiver arrangements that affect appointment planning. Follow the treating team’s specific preparation instructions; do not stop medicines or use another patient’s fasting directions on your own.
Ask what you will have between treatment stages
One of the most practical questions is whether you will leave extraction day with a planned appliance or spend a period without replacement teeth. Discuss this before teeth are removed. An immediate denture requires advance planning; it is not a last-minute substitute for an appliance that has not been assessed or made.
Write down which teeth are being removed, which appliance is planned, when impressions occur and where later fit checks belong. Ask which costs are separate and which appointments need a different arrangement if sedation is planned. The immediate-denture guide, multiple-extraction guide and preparation checklist explain those parts of the sequence. The right order depends on the dentist’s assessment of your case.
Frequently asked questions
Can I have dentures immediately after my teeth are removed?
Star offers immediate dentures in suitable cases. They need to be assessed, planned and prepared before the extraction appointment.
Do all remaining teeth always need to be removed?
No. The dentist assesses each tooth and the overall replacement plan. A partial may be an option when useful natural teeth remain.
Does the denture price include extractions?
The published conventional per-arch range does not include tooth removal. Ask for each part of the treatment plan to be listed separately.
Will the first denture fit the same way after healing?
Healing can change the tissues supporting an immediate denture. Ask about follow-up, possible fit changes and the longer-term replacement plan before treatment.
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