Fired up

Trip to Green heads to the starting gate

Odin Rasco Staff writer trenches and more during the required 40-hour training. After students complete the training, which is a mix of classroom and field lessons, they obtain the necessary certification to be able to apply for work with n See fire training, page A8

Following a series of test runs in 2022 and plan presentations in January and February, Placerville’s Trip to Green project is shaping up in the form of gates and possible tolls.

Trip to Green was taken on by the city of Placerville and the El Dorado County Department of Transportation to combat the surge in traffic on busy weekends exacerbated by the city’s three stoplights on Highway 50.

The findings from the trial runs last year and public workshops were presented at the March 14 Placerville City Council meeting. The plan has been honed to its close-to-final shape, with public comment at workshops and survey responses n See trip to green, page A8 the city of Placerville. The event welcomed approximately 200 visitors with more than participating agencies, private businesses, nonprofit organizations and elected officials.

Lidia Cardoza

March 6, 1964 – Feb. 25, 2023

Beloved wife and mother, Lidia Cardoza, 58, of Diamond Springs, California passed away suddenly on February 25, due to complications that arose after having undergone a liver transplant.

Lidia was born on March

6, 1964 to Delfina Maria Montes Murillo & Jose Ernesto Rodriguez in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. In 1974 the family moved to Los Angeles, CA where they lived for a few years until their move to Stockton, CA in 1977. While living in Stockton

Lidia attended John Marshall Junior High and John Edison High School.

That same year, Lidia met the love of her life and future husband, Rafael Cardoza at The Turnpike Apartments where both of their families resided. On April 25th, 1981 they were married and moved to Placerville, CA. Together they went on to raise three children, Erica (1982), Jennifer Maria (1987), and Rafael Edgar (1989). Lidia spent the first ten years of her marriage as a housewife caring for her family.

In 1991, Lidia’s creative nature led her to the Cosmetology Program at Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs, CA. She received her Cosmetology License in 1993 and worked as a licensed Cosmetologist for several years before opening her own beauty salon in Diamond Springs, CA where she worked alongside her daughter, Jennifer.

In 2015, Lidia retired and spent her time visiting family and friends alongside her husband Rafael, spoiling her grandchildren, cooking the most delicious meals for her family, and tending to her “babies” in her garden.

In 2018, Lidia was diagnosed with liver disease. Along with the assistance of her family, she battled her disease as a true warrior and patiently waited for her chance at a healthier life via a liver transplant. In 2021 she lived one of her greatest joys when her long-awaited first granddaughter was born. Her battle had many ups and downs and in late January (2023) her health took a drastic turn and by the end of the month, she had undergone her liver transplant. After fighting incredibly hard for a few weeks she was released from the hospital and able to go home. At home, she was surrounded by the love and comfort of her close family and friends and was healing well. Throughout all of this, she remained strong, vibrant, and caring and never stopped worrying about those around her.

Tragically, a short nine days later she began having complications that she was not able to recover from.

Lidia is survived and missed by her mother Delfina; her husband Rafael; her children Erica, Jennifer, and Rafael Jr.; her grandchildren Angel, Sebastian, Julian, Mason, and Olivia; her brothers and sisters Bertha (Aurelio), Joe, Juan Carlos, Silvia, Carmela, Isabel, Rosie (Joseph), Jose Ernesto, Raul, Oscar, Sergio, Lupe, Edilberto, Issac, Cynthia, Maria Isabel, Maribel, and her many nieces, nephews, and beloved relatives and friends.

Lidia is preceded in death by her father Jose Ernesto, dad Fernando, brother Manuel, and grandson Rafael Aiden.

Lidia will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her giving nature, her keen sense of humor, and primarily for her love, selflessness, and protectiveness over her family.

Services for Lidia are as follows: A visitation with rosary on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines located at 2855 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, Calif., A funeral mass on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Patrick Catholic Church located at 3109 Sacramento Street, Placerville, Calif., followed by a reception at Gurnell Hall (St. Patrick Church).

David Anthony Sauvé

Sept. 9, 1945 – Jan. 23, 2023

David Anthony Sauvé was born to parents Francis and Irene Sauvé on September 9, 1945 in Bay City, Michigan, and passed away on January 23, 2023 in Placerville, California.

He leaves behind his wife of 36 years Julie, and daughter Lindsay and spouse Peter, son Daniel and spouse Christina, and son Benjamin, as well as his siblings Paul Sauvé, Kathy Smock, Thomas Sauvé, and Jeanne Sharpy, numerous nieces and nephews, and countless friends, colleagues, and comrades.

Dave is best remembered for the fullness of the life he lived, accruing a vibrant range of interests, experiences, and talents that he loved to share with those important to him in life, of whom there were many. As a child and young man in Detroit, Dave grew a passion for cars (the “Motor City”), a love for music (“Motown” and later Detroit Rock n’ Roll), and a fandom for baseball and ice hockey. Dave was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1966 and served a tour of duty in Vietnam, a formative experience from which he took with him a lifelong dedication to duty, service, and compassion for all people. Dave remained active as an enthusiastic and essential life member of VFW Post 10165. He served as a board member of several veteran’s service organizations, and was honored as the 2023 El Dorado County Veteran of the Year.

Following his military service Dave completed his degree in fine arts at Wayne State University, where he developed his passion and talent for photography and journalism, and appreciation for art of all forms. Fed up with the frigid winters of Michigan, Dave struck out west for California, settling in Venice Beach, where he was able to live his dream with an apartment on the beach, sunny days playing volleyball, and trips to his favorite place to be in nature, Death Valley.

In his 32 year career with the U.S. Postal Service, he formed lifelong friendships with co-workers from Michigan to Venice to Shingle Springs where he retired in 2004. Dave was so skilled at so many of the tasks he put his mind to that he forayed into a variety of “side gigs,” including work as a handyman in Santa Rosa, California, where he met his wife Julie in 1982. Dave and Julie moved with daughter Lindsay to El Dorado County in 1985 where he found a community that he was proud to call home and raise a family in. He loved the open road, taking the family on weeks long car camping trips throughout the American west, and eventually visiting all 50 U.S. States; he loved sunsets over the fields and oaks of the gold country, and sunrises soaking in his hot tub. He was sharp and intellectual until the end, a dedicated Jeopardy fan and voracious reader, routinely consuming three newspapers per day. He was kind, caring, thoughtful and generous, always remembering “those less fortunate than us” at every family meal.

As Dave would say for all the service men and women, friends, and family that went before him, he is “gone but not forgotten.”

A Celebration of Life will be held at Shingle Springs Community Center on May 13, 2023 at 11 a.m.. Remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.

Christine G. Ferris

July 27, 1952 - Dec. 13, 2022

Christine G. Ferris from Placerville, California passed away December 13, 2022.

Chris was born July 27, 1952 in Fresno, California to Dewey and Myrtle Poe. She was raised and educated in Rescue, California and graduated from Ponderosa High School.

Chris had a variety of interests. She was an Oakland Athletics fan and listened to many of the games on the radio. Other interests included Ballroom Dancing-Reading-the ocean and meditation-working with plants and traveling. She traveled to various places. Her last trip was to Vietnam. She spent many enjoyable hours pursuing family history and the study of genealogy. Her results were amazing!

Chris was always interested in healthcare and helping people. She volunteered as a candy striper after high school, assisted many to medical appointments, and eventually became a live-in caretaker for the elderly.

Chris is survived by her Son: Jason (Sue) Ferris of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Grandchildren: Sofi, Madison, and Ethan; Sisters: Linda (Bob) Keller of El Mirage, Arizona, Kathy (Alan) Elliott of Minot, North Dakota, and Charlene Muniz of Placerville, California.

She was preceded in death by her Parents and Brother-in-law Joe Muniz.

Chris will be cremated and her ashes will be scattered in San Francisco, a place that she enjoyed.

Betty Lou Lucy

Aug. 29, 1933 - March 14, 2023

Betty Lou Lucy, 89, died March 14. “Betsy”, daughter of Elsie and Alexander Craig passed away peacefully in her home in the Gold Hill area of Placerville, Calif. She is survived by her partner, Brian Lemley, her two sons, Scott Lucy and Brian Lucy, her daughter, Sharon Lucy, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Betsy Lucy was a homemaker for most of her life. She lived in many places across the country, but after arriving in the Placerville area with her (now deceased) husband, Jim Lucy, in 1983, she created and operated an antique furniture store, “Betsy’s Place”, in Diamond Springs. Betsy loved to reminisce about her childhood which included weekend trips with her parents to visit her grandfather’s (Noble Rhinesmith) farm in upstate New Jersey. She enjoyed restoring old furniture, cooking, reading, gardening, dancing, painting, and traveling. Her travel adventures took her across our country and all over the globe. Everyone who met her admired her spirit, her style, her beauty, her sense of humor, her kindness, and her willingness to experience all that life o ered to her. She is already greatly missed by family and many friends near and far.

Lawrence Joseph Gaschler, Sr.

Feb. 23, 1927 – March 2, 2023

Our dad, Lawrence Joseph Gaschler Sr., passed away on March 2 in Sterling, Colorado. Every year he made it a goal to reach his next birthday. This year wasn’t any different. His 96 years far exceeded his expectations. Our dad was a proud Navy Veteran who served in WWII as a Naval Petty Officer. He loved America and was honored to serve his country.

Larry was born on February 23, 1927 in Fort Lupton, Colorado, to Anton and Marie Gaschler. The early years of the depression took its toll on the German family of 12, as it did with so many families during that time, but dad managed to play sports through high school, which gave him his lifetime love of football. When dad was 17, he signed up for the Navy and spent two years in the South Pacific.

When Dad left the Navy, he found his future as a barber and owned several barber shops during his working years. Dad was a hardworking man and not being able to sit still, built and remodeled many houses throughout his life. His passions included gardening, (often giving his vegetables to friends and neighbors), playing harmonica and watching sports on television, particularly during son Randy’s UCLA days.

Larry is survived by his children: Randy & Wendy Gaschler; Starr (Gaschler) & Jim Palumbo; Monica (Gaschler) & Keith Whitworth. Larry left quite a legacy with 21 Grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. He was also an uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Dad is now at peace and reunited with his parents, sisters, brothers, sons; Lawrence Joseph Gaschler Junior and Barry Anton Gaschler, grandchildren; Barry Junior and great grandchildren; Emmanuel and Evalee, as well as many friends who have gone before him. While we know he is at peace, our selfish side wishes he was here with us to see his grandchildren grow up and to know their accomplishments. He will be missed by all of us. Funeral arrangements are being made by Chaney-Reager Funeral Home and will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please support your local Veterans.

criMe log

The following was taken from Placerville Police Department’s records:

March 6

2:16 p.m. Damage to government vehicles was reported on Broadway.

March 7

12:51 p.m. A bicycle was found on Placerville Drive.

7:06 p.m. Officers arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of being drunk in public and carrying a concealed knife on Placerville Drive.

7:06 p.m. . Officers arrested a 60-year-old man on suspicion of being drunk in public on Placerville Drive.

March 8

10:50 p.m. Officers arrested. 39-year-old woman who allegedly refused to leave a facility on Marshall Way

March 9

8:36 a.m. Officers cited a 41-yearold man suspected of trespassing on Lane Court.

12:46 p.m. Officers arrested a 40-year-old man who had warrants on Ray Lawyer Drive.

March 10

4:23 p.m. Officers arrested a 43-year-old parolee who reportedly cut off his ankle monitoring device. He called to turn himself in and was taken into custody on Main Street.

4:38 p.m. Officers arrested a 33-year-old man who had a warrant on Mosquito Road.

10:47 p.m. Officers cited a 37-year-old man who was reportedly spotted on a security camera inside a closed an fenced business’ property on A and A Road.

The following was taken from El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office records:

March 12

5:41 a.m. Burglary was reported at a medical marijuana business on Alhambra Drive in Cameron Park.

5:14 p.m. Deputies assisted with a person reportedly drunk in public on Vista Mar Drive in El Dorado Hills.

March 13

6:50 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 36-year-old man suspected on being a felon in possession of a loaded firearm and possession of a controlled substances for sale on Red Hawk Parkway in Placerville. He was listed in custody in lieu of $472,500 bail.

10:32 a.m. Burglary was reported at a mobile home park on Mother Lode Drive in Placerville.

12:04 p.m. Grand theft was reported at a business on Merchandise Way in Diamond Springs.

12:14 p.m. Grand theft was reported on East Road in Placerville.

4:41 p.m. Burglary was reported on Carson Road in Camino.

4:43 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Diamond Springs Parkway in Diamond Springs.

March 14

2:47 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 38-year-old woman suspected of burglary, vandalism, battery on a peace officer and resisting arrest on Gypsy Way in Placerville. She was listed in custody on $35,000 bail.

9:54 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a veterinary clinic on Cambridge Road in Cameron Park.

9:55 a.m. A vehicle burglary was reported at Browns Ravine on Green Valley Road in El Dorado Hills.

4:34 p.m. Grand theft was reported on East China Hill Road in El Dorado.

11:06 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 23-year-old woman suspected of DUI, DUI causing bodily injury and driving on a suspended license due to a previous DUI on Green Valley Road in El Dorado Hills. She was listed in custody lieu on $20,000 bail.

11:27 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 31-year-old woman suspected of burglary and receiving stolen property. She was taken into custody at a Sacramento hotel and was listed in custody in lieu of $10,000 bail.

March 15

8:36 a.m. Burglary was reported at an apartment complex on Panther Lane in Diamond Springs.

10:18 a.m. burglary was reported at a business on Stage Court in Placerville.

11 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Spring Street.

March 11

12:36 a.m. Officers arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct on Broadway.

8:03 a.m. Officers arrested a 58-year-old man on suspicion of trespassing on Lane Drive.

5:02 p.m. Shoplifting was reported at a Placerville Drive business. The unidentified male suspect was not found.

7:53 p.m. A possible assault was reported on Broadway.

March 12 10:19 Officers investigated a vehicle theft and recovery on Prescott Avenue.

1:39 p.m. Officers arrested a 62-year-old man on suspicion of illegally selling marijuana and a parole violation on Cold Springs Road.

March 13

1:08 p.m. A residential burglary was reported on Airport Court.

4:06 p.m. A stolen RV was recovered on Lane Way.

March 14

3:44 a.m. Officers arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of being under the influence of methamphetamine and alcohol on Broadway after the suspect allegedly called the police and hung up.

8:21 p.m. Officers arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance on Broadway.

9:30 p.m. Officers cited a 58-yearold man on Spring Street who was allegedly driving without a license and without an interlock devise required due to an earlier DUI.

10:49 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Forest View Drive in Georgetown.

10:52 a.m. Petty theft was reported at a store on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

8:21 p.m. Battery was reported at the high school on Garden Valley Road in Garden Valley.

8:57 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 28-year-old man suspected of indecent exposure on Marshall Road in Garden Valley. He was later released.

11:01 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 50-year-old man suspected of disorderly conduct on Fairway Drive in Cameron Park. He was later released.

11:16 p.m. Petty theft was reported at a store on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

March 16

12:30 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 19-year-old man suspected DUI on Knollwood Drive in Cameron Park. He was later released.

1:41 a.m. battery was reported on Green Glen Road in Cameron Park.

8:13 a.m. Battery was reported at the high school on Garden Valley Road in Garden Valley.

8:18 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 41-year-old woman suspected of possession of a controlled substance and unlawful drug paraphernalia and probation violations on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. She was listed in custody in lieu of $16,000 bail.

8:24 a.m. Battery was reported at an apartment complex on Knollwood Court in Cameron Park.

3:41 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Belle Court in El Dorado Hills.

6:06 p.m. Grand theft was reported at a business on Enterprise Drive in Diamond Springs.

6:09 p.m. Vehicle burglary was reported on Howard Circle in Diamond Springs.

6:22 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Highway 49 (location not listed).

6:35 p.m. Battery was reported on Cold Springs Road in Placerville.

March 17

2:09 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 31-year-old man suspected of possession of a controlled substance for sale, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful drug paraphernalia and driving on a suspended license on White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills. He was released on $30,000 bail.

10:25 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Pine Street in Pollock Pines.

10:25 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Cambridge Road in Cameron Park.

10:55 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Highway 49 in Cool.

10:57 a.m. Vandalism was reported on String Canyon Road in Grizzly Flat.

obituAries

Janet Joanne Valladao

Swart

May 1, 1944 – Feb. 23, 2023

Janet is survived by husband Ralph Swart; daughters Kimberly Swart Embree (Gary); and Melissa Swart Weikel (Mark); grandchildren Andrew Swart (Heather), Jordan Embree, Mariah Embree Hildebrandt (Eric), Logan Embree & Bethany Embree; brother David Blalock; & sister Roxine Johnson. Read full obituary & leave remembrances @ greenvalleymortuary.com

Gerald Solt

July 19, 1940 - Feb. 25, 2023

Gerald Solt of Cameron Park passed away February 25 at the age of 82. Gerald (Jerry) was born in 1940 in Seattle, Wash. to Cletus and Alma (Dahl) Solt. Jerry spent his childhood raising hell in the Greenwood area as well as Indiana with his cousins. He owned a small gas station before enlisting early into the US Army. He went on to Civil Service with the US Air Force as Regional Commissary Manager in Colorado, Germany and then California where he later retired.

Jerry’s hobbies are too many to list, however, he loved to travel in his RV, play cards, tennis and pickleball. His friends would describe him as a loyal friend with a love of his Sunbeam Tiger.

He was predeceased by (brother) Richard, (Uncle) Ray, and his parents Alma & Cletus.

He was survived by his wife Doris, his daughters Laura (Wills); Sheree (Doss), and grandchildren Ian (Solt), Donovan & Nicholas (Doss).

Memorial service will be held on April 15, 2023, TBD as to the location. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society. He will be missed by all, especially his dry sense of humor. We love you.

Jack Fenton

Williams

Aug. 16, 1929 – March 8, 2023

Jack Fenton Williams passed away March 8, he was 93.

Jack was born August 16, 1929, in San Diego, California to Paul Fenton and Alethia Gooch Williams. He was the second child, joining sister Betty. His brother Bob followed 2 years later and sister Patricia 6 years after that. The family lived in Ramona except for short periods in San Diego. His parents divorced when Jack was 14 and his mother married Mac McKenzie in 1947.

When he was 16, Jack and a friend hitch-hiked to Louisiana with the intention of joining the Navy. The Navy wouldn’t accept him because of his age, so he lied about his age and was able to join the Merchant Marines. He was put on a “cattle boat” and sent to Europe. He eventually followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the Navy July 1, 1949. He served as an electrician and was stationed all over the world. He was discharged December 13, 1956, with the rank of E6 Petty Officer First Class. Jack married Barbara Pennoyer July 4, 1951. He adopted her son Varnel, and another son Kirk was born later in 1951. In early 1954 Jack was assigned to the base in Millington, Tenn. The family lived there 2½ years, but returned to Ramona before daughter Terry was born in 1956.

After Jack’s discharge, the family moved to the Los Angeles area in 1957 where Jack worked for General Telephone for many years. His claim to fame was that he installed Elizabeth Taylor’s phone - and that of many other legendary stars of the time!! They moved to La Habra and he worked for Armstrong Flooring. Daughter Terry remembers wild, almost-tipping-over wheelbarrow rides while her Dad was putting in the yard and landscaping at their new house. And the whole neighborhood always knew when Jack got off work because he would come squealing around the corner in his 1961 MGA sports car.

Varnel remembers when Jack bought a well-used 1959 ½ ton, short box pickup from General Phone. He put a camper on it that was so huge, it made the vehicle sway back & forth as it went down the road. On one trip they were traveling through the desert; it was over 100°. Jack had put retread tires on the pickup, and lo and behold the tread came off out in the middle of nowhere. But Jack hitched a ride into the nearest town, came back with a used tire, and got them back on the road in no time.

He and Barbara divorced in 1964.

Jack met Judy Perry in 1966 when they were both working at the Los Angeles County Department of Hospitals. They got married June 7, 1969, in Las Vegas. She had 3 boys: Ronald, Troy, and Mark. Jack & Judy lived in Long Beach for 18 years. Judy’s sister-in-law, Marianne Bramlett, was very impressed when she met Jack for the first time and found out he was raising rabbits in a fenced area in the backyard (Cub Scout project).

Jack was an electrician and worked with a prominent cardiologist and another research doctor developing lasers during the very early stages of lasik surgery. He retired from the hospital in 1986.

All his life Jack was interested in rocks and rock formations, a love shared by his Uncle Stewart with whom he lived after his parents’ divorce. His interest in lapidary was rekindled when he and Judy lived in Long Beach. They joined a rock club in Glendale and were active, going on many rockhounding trips. Jack started cutting and polishing rocks and gems and making jewelry.

After his retirement, Jack and Judy moved to Placerville, Calif. to be nearer to his mother and siblings. Jack became very active in the El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society. He was vice president and president for several terms. Jack taught jewelry making at rock and gem shows throughout California. He also collected a huge assortment of rocks. For any rock you would pick up in his shop, he could tell you what it was, how it was formed, & where he got it. He made and sold a large assortment of jewelry. His granddaughter Kyla remembers that when her now-husband Tim spontaneously proposed in Hawaii after her Dad’s memorial service and feeling blessed by Kirk’s spirit, Grampa Jack pulled a beautiful turquoise ring out of his bag and gave it to Tim for the proposal - a ring Kyla wears to this day. Jack also made Kyla’s wedding ring out of one of Tim’s Mom’s diamonds.

Jack loved to travel. He and Judy bought a Ford extra cab V-10 pickup & a 32-foot fifth wheel and traveled around in search of rocks. He also visited relatives on the Oregon Coast and his and Judy’s kids in California, Washington, and Idaho. Grandchildren Ali and Tim remember Jack taking them to rock shows and that he always brought a big bag of oranges when he visited.

Jack and Judy had a time share in Hawaii and spent many delightful vacation days there with family and friends. Grandson Chad remembers biking down Haleakala Mountain with Jack, then sitting on the beach for hours listening to Grampa’s stories.

Jack’s grandchildren all remember his wicked, slightly risqué sense of humor. Granddaughter Jenyne loved connecting with his artistic side and loved looking at his dazzling gemstones. Granddaughter Julia remembers how excited he was to show her the deer that came to eat in their backyard every morning; she loved connecting with his quieter side. Grandson Jeremy enlisted in the Navy, with Jack’s encouragement and blessing. Jeremy’s favorite memory was when Grampa Jack pinned on Jeremy’s new rank at his commissioning ceremony at the University of Washington.

Jack is survived by his wife Judy, his son Varnel (Linda) Williams of Moscow ID, daughter Terry (Steve) Zike of Yakima WA, sons Ronald (Deanna) Perry of Boise ID, Troy (Lori) Perry of Lake Forest CA and Mark (Donna) Perry of Corona CA. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, his sister Patricia (Gil) Little of Albany OR, sister-in-law Sherry Williams of Placerville, and several nieces and nephews.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his son Kirk, grandchildren Brandon and McKenzie, siblings Bob and Betty, and brothers-in-law Bob Lee and Bruce Fuhrman.

Funeral services will be Friday, March 24, at 11:30 a.m. at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, Calif. He will be buried with full military honors.

Dr. Little’s Dental News

Presented by Jeffery Little, D.D.S.

How Dentures Are Fitted

Teeth lost to gum disease or decay can be replaced with partial or full dentures, but the process of getting permanent dentures takes time. Most dentures require one or more tooth extractions, and the gums need three to six months to heal before permanent dentures can be created. In the meantime, your dentist can fit you with temporary dentures, made to last six to eight months. Once your mouth heals from extractions, the dentist will take impressions of your mouth and jaw, which are used to custom-mold the permanent dentures to the precise shape of your mouth. You’ll receive temporary dentures the same day as extractions, and these will help protect your gums while they heal.

Dentures have been in use for more than 2,000 years, and today these substitutes for missing natural teeth have never been more comfortable, effective, easy to use, and appealing. However, you still need to take care of them as well as your oral hygiene with regular professional checkups and scrupulous home care. Complete dental care for all members of your family is available here at our office, where we utilize only the latest in dental technology for your care and comfort.

P.S. Temporary dentures, also called immediate dentures, are not custom molded to your mouth and may slip or move as your mouth heals from extractions.