Fillings Post-Operative Care

We have done our best to provide you with well-fitted, functional, and esthetically pleasing dentures at Hutchinson Family Dental. After a short adjustment period, we are confident your dentures will provide years of comfort and use.

The information below will help you adjust to your new dentures and care for them properly.

New dentures always feel unusual at first. It may take several days or even a few weeks for your mouth and muscles to adapt. This adjustment period is normal and expected.

It is common to develop sore spots after wearing your dentures for about 24 hours. These areas can usually be relieved during your next appointment. A follow-up visit about seven days later typically resolves any remaining sore areas.

Your bite may feel uncomfortable for a short period of time. We will adjust the contacting surfaces of your teeth after 24 hours and again about one week after the dentures have settled into place.

Your upper denture will usually stay in place with moderate to strong suction. Lower dentures generally have good stability, but suction is less common. Denture adhesives are not recommended unless you are having significant difficulty, as adhesives can alter the fit of the denture over time.

Use a denture brush and mild soap to clean your dentures. Avoid toothpaste or abrasive cleaners. Denture soaks may also be used.

Brush your gums once per day with a regular toothbrush to clean and strengthen the tissues. Leave your dentures out at night to allow your tissues to rest. Store dentures in water overnight to prevent warping.

After tooth removal, jawbones and gums can shrink up to 1/32 of an inch per year. This shrinkage is one of the main disadvantages of dentures. Because of this, your dentures and oral tissues should be evaluated every 6–12 months.

We will let you know when refitting is needed. Wearing ill-fitting dentures for too long can lead to bone loss and serious oral health issues.