(Part 2) Best denture care according to redditors

> Have you experienced any bone loss or changes in your face?

No bone loss. It takes years for the loss to be detrimental to getting implants.

I look older when my teeth are out but once they are back in I look younger/my age.
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> How often do you have to return to the dentist? How long can a set of dentures last before you need them refitted?

In the beginning I went A LOT. I got immediate dentures. So as the swelling went down they needed to be adjusted and have the sides shaved down and some spots smoothed out.

This step is important because it can slow your recovery time down. Ill fitting dentures is not the way to live.

I was told every 7 years or so it's good to have them replaced but the dentist will look them over and recommend it when it's time.
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> Do you have any fitting issues with the dentures? How long after extractions did you get the dentures? What kind of adhesive do you use?

I got my dentures made before my extractions and picked them up the day before surgery. The oral surgeon placed them while I was still in the chair. I had to leave them in for 24 hours and then take them out to begin gently saltwater rinsing every few hours and after every meal.

Properly fitting upper dentures will never need adhesive. They suction to the top of your mouth and stay snugly in place. Some people adhere their bottoms down if they give them trouble. I switch between Secure and Fixodent.

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> Have you considered implants as you can afford them? If you've talked to anyone about it, did they warn you about bone grafts?
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I am considering implants but I am happy right now. I was warned but it wasn't an immediate concern.
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> How long did it take for your sutures to heal? My molar sutures took two months and they are still an interesting shape.

My sutures were completely out by day 10. By day three/five many of them were dissolving and kind of hanging out. It was annoying but my upper denture stopped me from toying with them too much.

So it takes about a year for all the secondary healing to finished. The initial healing was pretty much all done by the second month. By that time I was eating all kinds of shit anyway. I was still going in for adjustments although, the initial swelling was gone. Gums will shrink continuously and then they'll ease up.

Soft relines help as well. They are basically pillows for gums. They are amazing.

I haven't had an adjustment in months but I change my reline (by myself) pretty often (once every 2 months or so now). This will need to be done less and less often.

I'm going to get a hard reline at my year mark.

Get some of these http://www.amazon.com/Amosan-Oral-Wound-Cleanser-Powder/dp/B000GGHT52/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1406062624&sr=1-1&keywords=Amosan+Oral+Wound and carry on quitting

I use a denture brush like this one.

Denture Bath https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000SOLN68/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EVkTCbS2TQZJT

Solved. And you don't have to keep it in the bathroom. Under the kitchen sink, on top of the fridge, you're an adult, I'm sure you can think of something.