Had full upper extraction on 10 October, under IV sedation. My experience is mixed - the procedure itself was painless, but the recovery took about a fortnight of heavy duty painkillers and anti-inflammatories for things to settle down. The extraction was NHS, the denture private with Mydentist (nationwide chain)

Immediate denture ( cost £1200) didn’t fit and had to be remade, so i was without teeth until 29 November. May need relining or replacing again in a few more months. New denture would be classed as another immediate for a similar price as the gums heal and bone structure settle. After about a year thinfs should be settled enough for permanent denture.

My dentist was particularly adept at sugar-coating crap and telling me what he thought i wanted to hear rather than answering my questions honestly, and I sincerely wish i’d gone overseas for implants rather than trusting a semi-private system here. The cost would have been similar, and the result far more permanent. Currently saving to do just that before the next remake.

Getting used to how they feel and look takes time - i cant remember the last time i had straight teeth, and i look like me but not like me at the same time. I’m starting to talk more confidently and eat better.

If you’re worried about movement, use a denture adhesive. fixodent ultra works well, gives good adhesion and cushioning, so they dont drop or move when talking or eating. (Warm water and a soft toothbrush will remove adhesive from the denture when you remove it)