Question 1

i just got lower immediate dentures yesterday.  5 extractions.  no stitches as lowers do tend to move a lot, not able to chew.  can i  use adhesive?

Accepted Answer

Adhesive: No you should not use adhesive. You must tell your dentist what the problem is and I am almost certain she/he will help you some more.

Please let me know what develops

Question 2

is it safe to wear dentures while using supplemental o2, with denture adhesives?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's ok: The chemicals in the adhesives don't react to the oxygen to cause any toxicity.

Question 3

can i use denture adhesive with immediate denture aftera tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Can be helpful: Having an immediate or transitional denture inserted immediately following extractions can sometimes be difficult for the patient, especially when there are a lot of teeth to be removed and if the surgeon has to reshape a lot of bone to accommodate the denture(s).  

Some patients do have to use a denture adhesive for a period of time until adjustments to the immediate denture are made.

Question 4

how long does it take gums to heal before i can wear dentures? i had a full mouth extraction done last week, and would like to know how long before my gums heal enough that i can get dentures and use adhesive?

Accepted Answer

Several : Several different aspects to this question.

Sometimes dentures are made prior to the extractions so you can leave the office wearing them.  This is called an immediate denture procedure.  The advantage is that you have teeth right away, the disadvantage is you may require more postoperative adjustments to the dentures to make them fit properly.

The second technique involves extracting the teeth and letting the gums heal for about 4 weeks before beginning the process to make the dentures.  This takes longer and you have to go without teeth for awhile but it gives a better fit.

Well made dentures should not require the use of adhesives.  As the jaw bone slowly reabsorbs over time you may find the need for a small amount of adhesive.  If you require a lot of adhesive the denture fit is poor and they should be remade.

Question 5

i just got 5 teeth extractions and was still kind of bleeding when the nurse put my temp.dentures in with adhesive. i am worried that when i take them out after 24 hours, i pull the clot out and get dry socket?

Accepted Answer

: The bleeding is a good sign of no coming down with a dry socket. The dentures act as compression bandage over the bleeding sockets and promote healing. The clot will be well formed after 24 hours, so just follow post extraction instructions.

Question 6

is it safe to wear retainer when you have dentures?

Accepted Answer

That depends: I presume you are talking about a mouthguard, not an orthodontic retainer.  If you have a well fitting partial denture and you have a custom mouthguard made to properly fit with it, the answe is yes.  I would not wear an over the counter mouthguard.  If you have a full denture then no do not wear them together. Instead take out the denture and have a mouthguard made that fits without the denture.

Question 7

can denture adhesive be used after immediate denture?

Accepted Answer

Can be helpful: Having an immediate or transitional denture inserted immediately following extractions can sometimes be difficult for the patient, especially when there are a lot of teeth to be removed and if the surgeon has to reshape a lot of bone to accommodate the denture(s).  

Some patients do have to use a denture adhesive for a period of time until adjustments to the immediate denture are made.

Question 8

is it safe to whiten your nails with denture cleansers?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Denture cleansers are designed to clean dentures while they are out of the mouth and should not be applied to dentures while they are still in the mouth. Your skin is the largest organ in your body... Since the skin which surrounds nails can absorb the toxins in the denture cleanser, another whitening solution which is safer would be recommended.

Question 9

day 5 after full extractions and immediate denture. pain is worst today and i'm becoming depressed. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Post op pain: Pain following extractions and insertion of an immediate denture is not uncommon. The extraction sites themselves may be the cause, but more likely the denture is not seated completely and comfortably. Please see your dentist who can place a temporary, soft reline material inside the denture to help cushion the forces on your tender gums.

Question 10

is it safe to use denture toothpaste on real teeth?

Accepted Answer

Test: No. They are usually more gritty. Take some regular toothpaste and rub it between your fingers, now do that with the denture paste and notice the difference. Please use only regular tp on your teeth.

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When is it safe to use adhesive after extractions with immediate dentures

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I just got lower immediate dentures yesterday. 5 extractions. no stitches as lowers do tend to move a lot, not able to chew. can i use adhesive?

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Is it safe to wear dentures while using supplemental o2, with denture adhesives?

A member asked:

Can i use denture adhesive with immediate denture aftera tooth extraction?

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How long does it take gums to heal before i can wear dentures? i had a full mouth extraction done last week, and would like to know how long before my gums heal enough that i can get dentures and use adhesive?

A member asked:

I just got 5 teeth extractions and was still kind of bleeding when the nurse put my temp.dentures in with adhesive. i am worried that when i take them out after 24 hours, i pull the clot out and get dry socket?

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Is it safe to wear retainer when you have dentures?

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Can denture adhesive be used after immediate denture?

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Is it safe to whiten your nails with denture cleansers?

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Day 5 after full extractions and immediate denture. pain is worst today and i'm becoming depressed. is this normal?

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Is it safe to use denture toothpaste on real teeth?

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