DENTURES, REMOVABLE APPLIANCES:

Ideally you should not sleep with your appliance in. When the appliance is not in your mouth it should be stored in fresh tap water. Brush the inside and gum side of the appliance. Do not scrub excessively as it can cause undue wear. You can use dishwashing liquid or a mild toothpaste. Periodically you can soak the appliance in an over-the-counter appliance cleaner. Do not use bleach.

Sore spots, especially with a new appliance are not uncommon. Call the office and we will adjust the area of the appliance causing the problem. A new appliance can take several appointments to eliminate all the sore spots and to idealize the bite.

Adhesives are available that can improve the grip of a loose appliance.

Immediate dentures need to be left in place for 24 hours. At that time we will remove the appliance, inspect it and make necessary adjustments. After the first day the appliance can be removed at home so that the extraction sites can be rinsed (see post-op extraction). Several times a day gently rinse the sites and gently expectorate. The denture itself will control the bleeding. Four to six months after the extractions the dentures will need to be relined so they will fit snugly to the healed extraction areas.

Treatment Instructions