Eusebio Dental
ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA
Dentures and Aligners
Immediate Dentures
Care for dentures placed immediately after extractions while your mouth heals and changes.
Your immediate denture also acts like a bandage.
Keep it in place until your first check unless we tell you something different. The fit will change as swelling goes down.
What to Do Today
Keep the denture in place until the first follow-up visit unless we tell you to remove it.
Bite on the denture gently to help control swelling and bleeding.
Use ice: 20 minutes on, then 20 minutes off.
Eat soft, cool foods.
Do not rinse hard, spit hard, smoke, vape, use a straw, or lift heavy things.
What to Expect Next
Tomorrow
Follow the exact removal and cleaning steps given at your first check.
Rinse the denture and mouth gently.
Warm salt water may be used after 24 hours if we tell you to.
Put the denture back in after cleaning so swelling does not block it from fitting.
Days 2-3
Swelling is often worst on Day 2 or 3.
The denture may feel tighter or looser as swelling changes.
Sore spots are common and can be adjusted.
Days 4-7
Pain and swelling should start to improve.
Keep the denture and mouth clean.
Keep all adjustment visits.
Later Healing
The gums and bone shrink as they heal.
The denture will need adjustments and may need a soft liner or reline.
After the first healing period, remove the denture at night unless we tell you otherwise.
Pain Relief After Dental Treatment
Mild soreness or sensitivity may occur after treatment. Follow any medication instructions given specifically to you by your dentist.
When safe for you, an over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen may help. Follow the medication label and do not exceed the recommended dose.
Before taking pain medicine, check with a physician, pharmacist, or dentist if you are pregnant, take blood thinners, have kidney or liver disease, have a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding, regularly drink alcohol, or have been told to avoid these medicines.
Contact our office if discomfort is severe, continues to worsen, or does not improve as expected.
Normal Healing
Mild bleeding the first day
Swelling for 2–3 days
Mild bruising
Sore spots
A changing denture fit
More saliva
Slow improvement
You Might Be Wondering
Should I remove the denture tonight?
Keep it in until the first check unless we gave you different instructions.
Why does the fit change?
Swelling rises and falls, and the gums shrink as they heal.
Will I need adjustments?
Yes. Adjustment visits are a normal part of immediate denture care.
When do I remove it at night?
After the first healing instructions are complete, remove it at night unless we tell you otherwise.
Helpful Tips
Keep every adjustment visit.
Do not leave the denture out for a long time during the first day.
Bring the denture with you if you have a sore spot.
Do not file, bend, or glue the denture yourself.
Start with small bites and soft foods.
Why This Matters
The denture can help protect the extraction sites and control swelling.
Early removal may make it hard to put the denture back in.
Adjustments help protect the healing gums.
Later relines help the denture fit as the mouth changes.
Immediate Dentures