I woke up with my new dentures in my mouth on Friday. I took them out that night before bed. I can't seem to get them back in. It hurts and my gums seem too swollen. Any advice?
2. Reply to After Surgery by Faith
Posted: May 21, 2012 10:32 am
I had my top teeth pulled and the denture put in on April 5th. I did leave them in for 24 hours and then took them out only to rinse my mouth. The first week was brutal - really bad pain - I had been rinsing with warm salt water and I had to sit down to put my teeth in, I was afraid I would faint. Then I thought about the benefit of ice water and the numbing effect. I started to use extremely cold ice water and hold it in my mouth right before I put the denture in. I am surprised that the dentist didn't recommend the ice water because it really works. It is now close to 2 months and it is much easier..not perfect but easier.
1. Reply to After Surgery by Faith
Posted: May 14, 2012 1:54 pm
I'm Karen, the Fixodent Community Manager. After receiving immediate dentures, it is normal to leave them in for at least 24 hours. The dentures act as a bandage and help to minimize swelling. Since you can't fit them back into your mouth, please contact your dentist. I wish I could help further, but your dentist is an expert and can best advise you.
Let us know how it goes.
^Karen
