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My dentist tried to convince me to go without dentures for approximately 3-4 months so the bone can heal and shrink and THEN take an impression which would be much more accurate and would fit much better and would probably not need and reline months later. I cannot do that, I don't think.
There is actually a very good reason for this and its just as you say. If you don't do this, you will not have a good fit and it will be very expensive for you.
Don't go to a cheapo "dentures in a day" joint. You'll get what you pay for and likely do more damage.
Also, don't go years without seeing a dentist. Dentures are not meant to last for years and years. I'm an ex-smoker so maybe I'm just extra careful but its very possible to have huge health problems that show up first in your mouth. You wouldn't see them, wouldn't feel or be aware of them.
Don't take advice here, including mine, as worth more than your dentist's. If you donn't like your dentist, find one you do like and then do as he/she says.