Dentures at 36: Tips to help w/ gum swelling 48 hrs-10days after extractions. (#24)

[@ladyjess3957]

😁👍thank you for all the great tips!! my extraction is tommorrow, I'm prepped with soft foods, advil, ice packs. yes, I'm gonna ice up continuously!! I'm a bit scared but I got a great dentist, lovely dentures and he is giving me sedation. thank you so much for posting your ideas!!

[@angiesparks4684]

I love your video. I'm 62, have upcoming appointment for extractions and immediate dentures. May I say that you look beautiful with yours. They look very natural. I've gone decades, avoiding my condition due to money and fear. Fear being a factor even today. Yes I'm 62 but I'm no where near to retirement. I drive a plant bus, I great workers every day. These guys get on the bus I'm to smile and say good morning. First thing they see is my awful teeth. I'm watching videos for what to expect. You've given great advice which I'm going to do. I have to get recovered quickly, meaning I don't want to go back to work with a swollen head. My husband is planning to stay home with me the first two days so maybe he can help me with the ice regimen. He's my hero. Thank you again for sharing your experiences, you are helping at least one person out here, ME!

[@lilliandarling2016]

Angie Sparks Hi Angie!!! Thx. You are EXACTLY who I was trying to help. Wow, great timing. Yeah, the KZbin videos were my key to success. I'm going to be very honest & recommend your husband staying home for the 1st 4 days as those are the roughest. Please send me an email & let me know how you're doing & you can send me a pic of your new beautiful smile if you're up for it but if not, that's ok too. I know what you mean about putting off taking care of ourselves due to financial reasons as I had the same situation. Best of luck to you dear!! 😊💞

[@lilliandarling2016]

Hi Angie. Please take a look at the videos I made after this as I got my permanent dentures which look even better. I’ve had dental assistants (more than 1) on different occasions compliment me on my smile & asked if I wore braces. LOL - You will be smiling even bigger once you have pearly white teeth. It’s not going to be easy in the beginning but just keep reminding yourself that you’ll get through it & that you made the best decision. I look forward to hearing from you as you go through your smile journey. Thank you for the beautiful compliments. Hugs!!!

[@codyhutcheson536]

I’ve had mine for 13 days now got wisdom teeth pulled all 4 then 26 regular extractions so 30 total plus some bone shaving between every one of em worst awful pain ever for about 10 days just soar now and I love em best decision I ever made.

[@lilliandarling2016]

Hi Cody. Wow, you had a lot done. I’m so glad you’re over the worst part. Yeah, I agree with you, best decision made. Learning how to eat will be your next challenge but you’ll get it. 😁

[@judyhenson6329]

I will be going through extractions soon and I am so THANKFUL I came across your video---such great advice on what to do 😀

[@luvjc77]

Semi- upright position = 70° angle. Thank you for the info!

[@mrsmdub75]

My husband went to affordable dentures 2 days ago and they also said only leave in the first 24 hrs only and then take them off at night. We did not listen to those instructions and have left them on since e-surgery on Friday. He’s at the 48 hr mark with extreme swelling even with leaving them on. I can only imagine if he took them off. Thank you for the recommendations!

[@lilliandarling2016]

Oh my gosh! Yes, I’ve seen so many people take them out after 24 hours & they either can’t get them back in or they’re in so much pain. I’m obviously not a dentist but it drives me crazy when they give different directions. I promise, I didn’t have any issues after day 10 of wearing them. I would take them out for a few mins to clean them & rinse with salt water. Let me know how he’s doing after day 10. ❤️

[@mrsmdub75]

@@lilliandarling2016 sorry for late reply. At day 20 he’s doing a whole lot better. I believe by day 10 he was eating solid food, not steaks or burgers, but a pretty decent amount of foods. He’ll need to learn to eat differently for a while until he gets adjusted. Still has a bit of a hard time talking clear with them in, but it gets better day by day. Thank you for your advice on keeping them in, it definitely did help even though at the few days after the surgery did not seem like anything would help.

[@Hopeandpeaceinjesus]

I got mine on Tuesday- got told 24hrs… not been able to get them out since practicing in the dentist 😑

[@pamelahirst6679]

Than You. Your practical approach makes so much sense. As a nurse you bring great education for all who don't have that perspective.

[@jambosdad4880]

They have to say something one way or the other but if the dentist doesn’t have dentures then the fact is they don’t really know , it’s like doctors who say cannabis is bad when it’s helping so many and they have never had it themselves but are experts on it

[@percylamar3689]

Thank you! You have know idea of how much this video has helped me! So very thankful! Praying that you and your family have a blessed and safe day!

[@lilliandarling2016]

Hi Percy. You’re most welcome. I hope you have a wonderful day too. 😁

[@tinaarmenta7175]

I have been putting getting dentures off because I always thought “omg Im just in my 40’s thats too early, I’ll be the youngest person with dentures” but after searching so many videos...I am utterly in shock how many are younger than I am. Even saw 1 lady who was only 22. I’ll be going thru all this soon.

[@Neighbor-assistantYN]

I'm about to turn 40 and I have top ones. Bulimia and wreak messed up my teeth. My mom was 23 and had to get all hers taken out because it was risking the pregnancy with me.

[@isabelizquierdo7599]

Nothing to be ashamed of, I am 20 years old and just got my dentures, hope everything went well for you 🙂

[@JBun-qd1fw]

RIGHT!!! THEY SHOULD HAVE SAID. WHAT YOURE SAYING!!!! 3rd night I slept with them out, knowing full well they'd be more swollen but like a sheep I followed the dentists illogical and poor and inadequate instructions. I'm trying to force them back on because it'll only worsen I'm afraid. So painful. I can feel my heart beating in my gums. I should have put them right back in after cleaning them but I was happy to lie to myself at the thought of not having them in my mouth all night. 3 days = 8 lbs lost

[@BabygurlsprinklesKBT]

Thank u so much for all of ur info and helpful videos I e watched ap many and I get my extractions and a full top immediate denture and partial bottom in the morning and I am so scared but uve been so encouraging and helpful! Ur amazing!!

[@blondietleigh2788]

This is the exact thing I did after extractions and immediate dentures and I've not had any pain taking my dentures out or putting them back in at all. I keep them in except for cleaning after eating. That's not to say I haven't had pain though. It's more of a very uncomfortable feeling that changes daily.

[@reneindc2u]

I'm on my 3rd day of immediates and I am just now able to remove the denture without heart stopping pain. Getting it back in, well that's a different story! I had to lay on the floor because I thought I was going to pass out getting this denture over the extraction site. It does get better right??

[@codyhutcheson536]

Absolutely it’s very painful for a week or so but everyday will get better. I didn’t even wear mine for first 4 days I had so much work done it was to painful and I was to swelled. I actually had to have mine adjusted before I could even put em in yes it will get bigger I promise

[@codyhutcheson536]

I’m on day 15

[@ioanaghenea9959]

Thank you 🙏 for sharing your beautiful story with people

[@terrinewman7390]

Lillian, I just bought a bundle of freezer pops! but they pulled 5 teeth at a time and went without dentures for 5 months!

[@teehawk75]

This is so informative. My "E" Day is 04/21/21. I am nervous but your video is very helpful.

[@lilliandarling2016]

Hi there. Thanks. Glad I can help. The 1st week is the toughest but you’ll get through it. I’ve heard from so many people who tell me they only wore their dentures for 24-48 hours after extractions. Then, they removed them to sleep however they either had severe pain & difficulty when they tried to put them back in OR they ended up not being able to put them back in. I kept mine in for 10 days (sleeping in them too). I would remove them 2x/day to clean them & swish my mouth w/ a salt water rinse. I didn’t have any pain when I put my dentures back in b/c I only had them out for a few mins. After 10 days, I started sleeping without them & haven’t slept with them in since (it’s been 5 years now). Best of luck to you!! Let me know how you’re doing. 😁

[@kaymoyse4890]

I am 63 and having full extractions and immediate dentures in 6 weeks. I am really scared, your videos are really helping me. I know this sounds daft but I’m really worried about how I will look and speak as I am a nurse and so have to go back to work and speak to patients. I know I am going to be really self conscious around my colleagues. How did you deal with this?

[@kendramorin4108]

I'm on day three they fit horribly and I'm in so much pain today...how about bleeding? I still have "spot' bleeding

[@denturesforlife4402]

thank you for this video.....its all most been 1month of having dentures for me...

[@lilliandarling2016]

dj rapjr you're very welcome. Glad you're through the roughest part. 😊

[@Hopeandpeaceinjesus]

I can’t get mine out and it’s Friday- got them Tuesday was meant to take them out on Wednesday

[@MattieBoii209]

Im hoping I can do this soon since me and my old personality didn't like listening to my dentist or parents "im 29" 🙄 lol but ya i have severe extreme tooth pain right now due to a bad bottom molar but talking to my mom she thinks this would be the best route and i totally agree lol as on now though sadly i have no finances to do it but i do have an affordable dentures about 30 to 40 minutes away from me. You're dentures look sooo good btw!! Just a new subscriber saying hello 💕

[@lilliandarling2016]

Hi there!!! Best of luck on your journey to having a new smile. I used Care Credit to pay for my extractions, immediate & permanent dentures. It was $5500 & I paid off the balance in 4 years b/c I paid 2x the minimum due. I plan on probably using my CC account again when I get my implants. For me, I couldn’t wait to save up the money. Let me know how it all goes. You’ll love not being in pain & having the ability to smile & laugh freely. 🥰

[@seedyfofana7243]

I like your videos so much

[@Natalie-np9er]

Hello to you, you look amazing. I will be having my eday in August. My question to you is i had my immediates made elsewhere and my extractions will be done at a hospital center. I have 7 teeth on the top and 7 on the bottom due to having the few at a time taken out over time. So, now I'm going for the final extractions. I will be putting my immediates in myself once I'm home. I'm a little concern with the swelling and hoping that i can get them in. I would like your opinion on how i should handle this. And yes , I will be sleeping in mines until i get my perms. Just taken mines out for cleaning.

[@lilliandarling2016]

Natalie Rogers Hi Natalie. Congrats on getting your new smile! I had my immediate dentures put in as soon as my extractions were done. I recommend you take the immediate dentures with you when you go for the last of the extractions so they can go in ASAP. Best of luck!! 😁

[@demonddickerson4792]

Hello Lillian I've been without teeth for about 3 weeks I didn't get immediates so i think I'm going for my impressions on the 26thand then straight to the perms do you have your perms yet?

[@lilliandarling2016]

Demond Dickerson Hello there. No, I'm still in my immediate dentures. My E-Day was 5/23/16. I was going to go back to the dentist at 6 mo. to see how my healing is going. I hope all goes well for you. 😊

[@thescentedhome]

While you do ice for 48 hours every 20 minutes, do I not sleep? Just wondering

[@lilliandarling2016]

Hi. Honestly, I kept up the regimen at night but I don’t think I did it as often during the night. My extractions were done in 2016 so I’m trying to remember. Trust me, you won’t be getting a good night sleep anyway but I’d say if you’re sleeping, don’t worry about it but I think you’ll find that you’ll be woken up by the pain. Good luck.

[@Neighbor-assistantYN]

Mine are immediate denture and I was told 24hrs in, clean them, rinse mouth, rest an hour and put back then out at night. They were extremely uncomfortable to put back in, but soon were fine. Due to the fact I am deathly afraid to eat with them in right now, I took mine out to eat. I know I'm being foolish, but Everytime I put them back in, it rips my gums open again and bleeds. Can't call my dentist because it's closed for Thanksgiving. Tommorow I will try and figure out what happened. Until then, resting.

[@lilliandarling2016]

Hi Lilyanna. I’ve heard so many people having the same issue. Try leaving them in longer (only take them out to clean them & put them right back in). I’m not sure how far along you are. I don’t eat without my dentures in but I do remember the beginning being tough. I hope things get better for you dear.

[@Neighbor-assistantYN]

@@lilliandarling2016 got my extractions last Tues so tomorrow will be 7 days. I have an appointment tomorrow to check them. Hopefully they aren't as painful or bleed as much. Regretting getting then pulled now. Despite health reasons.

[@tribow2108]

Hi thank you for so much info! my e day (26 extractions) is tomorrow. the postop directions say sleep with immediates only first 24hrs so im a bit concerned. i am getting the snap ins but of course will be a while before i actually have them. im wondering if i should just keep them in as you did...

[@lilliandarling2016]

Tri Bow Hi there. How did you do? I’ve seen people only wear their dentures for 24 hours & all of them had a lot of pain trying to get them back in. Some of them couldn’t even wear their dentures b/c of the swelling. Congrats on getting the mini implants. I’m thinking about getting the big implants in the future.

[@tribow2108]

@@lilliandarling2016 I actually did great! I had no pain really..just discomfort of getting used to good ole dentures. its so weird...i just had the soft reline which made such a difference. chewing however is a work in progress..lol I feel so blessed to have had such a huge surgery with no pain!!! Love your post and they really helped me!!!

[@lisamcintyre5169]

Day 6. I wish I could leave my teeth in all the time. I hate to take them out. My mouth feels better with them in. So I’m not getting much sleep. My surgeon made me day them out on the end of the second day. I have not had much trouble getting them back in. But my mouth sores are horrible. I have a huge one right in the front under my lip. Ugh.

[@lilliandarling2016]

Lisa McIntyre Oh no Lisa, I’m so sorry. See if your dentist can help with the sores. Maybe your dentures are rubbing on spots making the sores. You’re still in the roughest part but it’ll get better. I love drinking my morning coffee without my dentures in. This morning I had a bowl of Cinamon Toast Crunch (I let it get a little soft in Almond/cashew milk first) & my daughter said, “you can eat that without your teeth?” LOL - Good luck my dear. It’ll get better as the days/weeks & eventually months go by.

[@bossbullyboy195]

Wish i would've watched this 48hrs ago... I am having issues getting my dentures back in due to swelling