Dear Lori, Thank you again, for your response ! Just a few questions from me and a short update about my visit with the dentist today. My dentist is very pleased with the denture fit and the condition of the extraction site. He said to continue to wear the denture tonight and when it is 48 hours from when my teeth were extracted, I can then remove the denture. I have not been able to get a clear guideline of how many hours in a 24 hour period I should have the denture in. Is there a good ratio of how many hours the denture should be in and how many hours it should be out. My sleep pattern is very inconsistent so the instruction to wear it when I am awake really does not help me. Also, Lori what length of soaking tablet do you recommend ? I was told there are 3 minute tablets and all night soaking tablets and many lengths of time in between. They said it was up to me to choose ? What is best ? And after the time is up and I have brushed the denture then do I just let it sit in a dry cup ? The dentist did make some very minor adjustments to the denture addressing the areas that I pointed out that were irritating. It is hard to tell if that is improved because my gum is still so tender from the extraction. You were correct again in reassuring me that the inhaler would be fine. I did not notice any problem this morning when I did the breathe out as much as possible and then inhale. No worries. I asked about care for the extraction area and he said using the Chlorhexidine rinse each morning and each night was enough. It will be a huge relief when I remove the denture today and I can gently rinse my whole mouth..
I asked if they would rinse my mouth but they said it was ok. I sure have an unusual taste in my mouth.
I was told to make an appointment in three months and let them know if I have a problem. I asked what to look for that would signify an infection at the extraction area and they said swelling and pain and tenderness. I'm not looking for trouble, so I'm sure I will be fine. "Breathe" !!!! I see the oral surgeon on Monday.
Yes ! Thank you again. I am very relieved that with your help, I actually have a denture. God Bless you !
Holly