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
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