Single and Multiple Dentures Extraction in West Chester, PA

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A small amount of bleeding is to be expected following the operation. If bleeding occurs, place a gauze pad directly over the bleeding socket and apply biting pressure for 30 minutes. If bleeding continues, a moist tea bag can be used for 30 minutes. If bleeding occurs, avoid hot liquids, exercise, and elevate the head. If bleeding persists, call our office immediately. Do not remove an immediate denture, unless the bleeding is severe. Expect some oozing around the side of the denture.

Use ice packs (externally) on the same side of the face as the operated area. Apply ice for the first 36 hours only. Apply ice continuously while you are awake.

For pain use the prescription given to you or other over-the-counter medications as directed by us. If the pain does not begin to subside in 2-3 days or increases after 2 days, please call our doctors. If an antibiotic has been prescribed, finish your prescription regardless of your symptoms.

Drink plenty of fluids.

Do not rinse your mouth for the first post-operative day, or while there is bleeding. After the first day, use a warm salt water rinse every 4 hours and following meals to flush out particles of food and debris that may lodge in the operated area. (1/4 teaspoon of salt in a cup of lukewarm water.). After you have seen your dentist for denture adjustment, take out the denture and rinse it 3 to 4 times a day.

Restrict your diet to liquids and soft foods, which are comfortable for you to eat. As the wounds heal, you will be able to advance your diet.

The removal of many teeth at one time is quite different than the extraction of one or two teeth. Because the bone must be shaped and smoothed prior to the insertion of a denture, the following conditions may occur, all of which are considered normal:

  • The area operated on will swell reaching a maximum in two-three days. Swelling and discoloration around the eye may occur.
  • A sore throat may develop. The muscles of the throat are near the extraction sites. Swelling in the throat muscles can cause pain. This is normal and should subside in 2-3 days.
  • If the corners of the mouth are stretched, they may dry out and crack. Your lips should be kept moist with an ointment like Vaseline. There may be a slight elevation of temperature for 24-48 hours. If the temperature continues, notify our office.

If immediate dentures have been inserted, sore spots may develop. In most cases, your dentist at Chester County Oral Surgery & Dental Implants will see you within 24-48 hours after surgery and make the necessary adjustments to relieve those sore spots. Failure to do so may result in severe denture sores, which may prolong the healing process.

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