Keeping steady pressure on the denture after surgery will promote clotting of the extraction sites and help decrease the blood flow. You may still notice slight bleeding for two to three days after your surgery in White Bear Lake.
A cold compress can help with swelling or discomfort immediately after surgery. Be sure to stick with soft
foods for the first few days after surgery.
Keep your dentures in for the first night, but use a warm salt water rinse before bed. Mix one teaspoon of salt into one cup of warm water.
Starting on day two, carefully remove your denture twice a day and clean brush it with a non-abrasive toothpaste or use a denture cleaner. Also, continue warm salt-water rinses.
In the Following Days After Surgery
We recommend that you sleep with the denture in for the first week unless we tell you otherwise. Then, you can take it out when sleeping so the gum tissues can relax and breathe.
You might experience periods of a loose-fitting denture due to gum shrinkage within the first six months. We'll use a temporary liner or adhesive as needed during this time.
Visit White Bear Smiles for Periodic Denture Checks
After six to 12 months, when the gum shrinkage has settled, we may insert a more permanent reline or make a new denture.
You might experience irritation of your gums or sore spots caused by the denture length or from uneven pressure applied to the healing gum tissue. Call your White Bear Lake dentist immediately if you have discomfort or notice any sore areas.