Andrea...I had to get upper dentures last February. Dentures were made prior to extractions and put in immediately after teeth were removed. I won't tell you it is an enjoyable experience nor that dentures are anywhere near like the real thing, but they are tolerable. I had to keep going back about every three or four weeks for ajustments as the gums continue to shrink. Nothing real painful but not real comfortable either. After radiation, everything is a walk in the park. I'm doing everything possible to save the bottom ones though....I've heard nothing good about that experience. Best of luck to you. Gary