I had 4 teeth extracted and my denture does not fit

Q. Good afternoon, Dr. Patel. I am in need of professional advice. I have had my four front bottom teeth extracted today and a denture fitted. Once the numbness cause by the injections had subsided and I was able to have a closer look at my ‘new teeth’ I find, to my horror, that there is a 2mm gap between the ‘new teeth’ and my gum. Obviously, the denture does not fit properly. It looks absolutely grotesque. I have an appointment to see my Dentist tomorrow……what should I be looking for? I am totally shaken by what I see and I don’t know what can be done. Can you advise? Kind regards

A. Dear S

When a denture is made to replace your teeth the technician has to guess where the gum level is. Once the gums have healed which can take upto 6 weeks a denture reline material can be placed on the the underside of the denture to make it flush with your gums. I am sure your dentist will be able to tighten your denture. As a temporary measure denture fixatives can be placed to help your denture stay in place better.
The long term best option for new teeth is dental implants

Dr Riten Patel BDS

Mulberry Dental

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