Some answers about partial dentures?

i got my partial denture today (to fill the gap of the missing teeth, until i get the implants).





the denture is very tight, which the dentist said it would be so it doesn't fall out. but there abit of gum thats being squashed and its all red and i can taste abit of blood and theres pain in the tooth next to the fake teeth (i'm guessing because of the pressure to hold the denture), will this pain stop over time? and how to ease the pain?





is it also true that i have to remove the partial denture every night? (im worried that the pain will be more next day if i keep taking it out)

Some answers about partial dentures?
A partial denture can cause as much pain and discomfort as a full denture, dentures are like new shoes I'm afraid, they wont mould to your gums straight away and take some time to get used to.


What you need to do is wear the denture as much as possible so when you go back to the dentist for an EASE the dentist will be able to see exactly the places that are causing you the most discomfort and he/she will be able to file these areas.


The after care for partial dentures is the same as full dentures, you should keep them clean by scrubbing with soap and cold water, as they are partial dentures you have a higher risk of plaque retention forming, and you should remove them every evening and leave them to soak over night.


If you fail to keep them clean and stick to a good oral hygiene routine you could end up with a painful condition called


Denture Stomatitis, this is where the soft tissues covered by the denture become sore and inflammed.


Hope this has been of some help.
Reply:Yes, you have to remove it every night. its for the best! see how the next few days go with it, if its still hurting your gums you may have to go back to the dentist and get the denture eased, i.e get a part of it filed down a little. only takes a few minutes but you might have to go back a few times until it feels fine for you.
Reply:That is painful for most patients. At my office we rarley see anyone go with a partial that doesn't need a few adjustments. They are made to fit your mouth but they usually have a few spots that are rough, or tight on an area, they can be tight next to your other teeth that part is probably fine although they can be too tight but as long as you can get it out you are fine. I agree with your dentist on that oart. i would however visit them for a quick adjustment if your have a spot making your sore. Alos yor tissue will heal much better if you take it out at night. Way to go with the implants, you can't go wrong there. They are a little pricey but well worth it I have seen great sucess with them. Good Luck. (it could take a couple adjustments to make the partial fit comfortably)
Reply:My boyfriend recently had to get partials for 2 teeth he lost in a fight and he only made 2 dr. visits. The first to have his mouth measured and the second to pick them up, he never complained about pain and he said they fit really good. He doesnt even use any fixodent or any stuff like that cause he hates the taste and his teeth stay in good. He takes them out sometimes at night and sometimes he don't and he has no problems at all I guess it would just depend on you. His look like the real thing you can't even tell their partials he was going to get the implants but now he's thinking of just keeping the partials because he found out when you get the implants your gums turn black where you have no teeth. My friend got the implants and her gum area is black due to the dead nerves and it looks funky.
Reply:If the partial denture is pressing into your gums and causing sore spots, you need to go back to the dentist for adjustments.





Adjustments are almost always needed when a denture is delivered.. Some people are lucky and never needed adjustments, but those are more exception than the rule.





Yes, you need to take out the partial denture every night. People who don't take out their dentures at night tend to develop fungus/yeast infections and other such problems.





Hope this helps.
Reply:to be honest pain during the first few days is kind of normal because it is a new thing inside your mouth and your tongue and gum tissue should get used to it, but if the gum under it is impinged ( look white or light pink as a result of pressure) then you should go back to your dentist to relieve some part of it, you may get ulcer as well if the fit is not good, if you feel tightness because of the metallic clasps and if it doesn't go after a week or so also you need to make some changes.


about taking the partial denture out yes it is better to take it out and clean it it will give a rest to your gum teeth and bone as well as prevent any possible yeast infection as you can not clean it properly when it is inside your mouth specially underneath it.



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