Aftercare

Instructions Following an Immediate Denture

Please leave your denture in your mouth for the first night , if possible.
Tomorrow morning, take our your denture and clean it with a denture brush and water, then put denture back in your mouth. Avoid leaving your denture out longer then 10-15 minutes at a time during the first four days following extractions. This is due to swelling that may inhibit the denture from going back into place. If it doesn't go into place, leave it out. when the swelling goes down we will be able to refit the denture.
Repeat cleaning procedure in step 2 after every meal. However, at this time (24 hours after extractions) gently rinse your mouth with warm salt water for 5-10 minutes while your denture is out of your mouth. Do not spit, let the water roll out of your mouth. DO this 4-6 times a day for the next week, then 2-3 times a day.
After the first day (24 hours) remove your denture at bedtime and repeat the cleaning procedure in step 2. however instead of putting the denture back in your mouth, soak it overnight in a denture cleaning solution or water. from this day on you may begin to leave your denture out at bedtime to let your gums rest over night. Always clean your denture and soak it over night, never let your denture sit out and dry.
It is not at all unusual to need denture adhesive to help hold the denture securely in place following extractions. As the gums heal, they shrink and the denture becomes loose. the adhesive will give you added confidence. Please do not use adhesive for the first 3 weeks after the extractions have been done. We do not want any adhesive in the extraction socket, this will require additional surgery to remove.
To help the denture fit more snug,many times a temporary soft liner is placed. Please come back to the office for this procedure if needed.

Post Surgical Instructions

Hold gauze dressing firmly in place for 30-60 minutes. Keep firm pressure over the extraction site. Avoid rinsing or spitting during this time.
After 30-60 minutes gently remove the gauze from your mouth. if you have been given medication, this is the time to take your first dose. a slight amount of bleeding or oozing may persist for 24 hours. This should not be alarming. If bleeding does not seem to be slowing, a tea bag and gauze may be used to stop the bleeding. If profuse bleeding occurs, repack the area with clean gauze and call the dental office for further instructions. Pressure will almost always stop the bleeding.
DO NOT SMOKE for at least 24 hours. Doing so could cause a dry socket which is a very painful condition caused by the loss of blood clot covering the bony site.
DO NOT run , exercise, or exert yourself in any way for at least 24 hours following surgery.
DO NOT drink any carbonated or alcoholic beverage for the first 24 hours following surgery. Eat a soft diet fir the first few days. It is important that you have adequate nourishment to aid your body with the healing process.
After the first 24 hours of surgery, you should rinse your mouth with warm salt water (one teaspoon to every 8 ounces of water) .
If a dull ache should develop 3-4 days after surgery, please return to the office for evaluation and possible treatment.
If sutures (stitches) were used to close the wound, return to the office at the time appointed. Do not delay this important visit.
Apply an ice bag to the side of your face for the first 24 hours, thereafter moist heat should be applied for 15 minutes every 2 hours.
Please call the office for any questions or complications.

If any discomfort is felt, please do not hesitate to call the office. A specialist is available 24-7 to answer any questions or concerns.
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