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I had all teeth pulled and dentures put in monday...i hurt , i can't eat, when i take teeth to rinse my guns feel raw..i've been using ice packs and taking tylenol and advil. when will everything heal??? i've lost 10 lbs.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Transitioning: I can certainly understand your discomfort and difficulty transitioning from a natural dentition to a prosthesis. It will take a couple of weeks for your gingiva to heal. After that, your dentist can evaluate the fit of your prosthesis and adjustments can be made.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 8/31/2019

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A member asked:

I had all teeth pulled and dentures put in monday...i hurt , i can't eat, when i take teeth to rinse my guns feel raw..i've been using ice packs and taking tylenol and advil. when will everything heal??? i've lost 10 lbs.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Malerman agreed

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