Q.
Hi Nick. I opted for the implant retained denture and knew it was going to take a while for me to get used to it. But I’m really struggling, it’s been 2 weeks and I feel like I’m gagging all the time, especially when I eat. It’s so painful and my gums are bleeding slightly. I’m due to see my dentist next week but would love a bit of advice before I go. What do you think he’s going to say? I don’t want to go another 5 months without teeth! Thanks for your time.
Hi Nick. I opted for the implant retained denture and knew it was going to take a while for me to get used to it. But I’m really struggling, it’s been 2 weeks and I feel like I’m gagging all the time, especially when I eat. It’s so painful and my gums are bleeding slightly. I’m due to see my dentist next week but would love a bit of advice before I go. What do you think he’s going to say? I don’t want to go another 5 months without teeth! Thanks for your time.
A.
Hi. Are you just at the denture stage now? If so things will improve once the implants are connected to the denture. 5 months seems like a long time to wait. Hopefully your dentist can sort these problems out for you. It’s difficult for me to suggest something as I am not familiar with your X-rays. Don’t forget to mention the bleeding gums when you go, it’s important to get that sorted, your dentist should provide you with mouthwash depending or antibiotics depending on the severity. I hope it works out for you, best wishes, Dr Fahey.
Hi. Are you just at the denture stage now? If so things will improve once the implants are connected to the denture. 5 months seems like a long time to wait. Hopefully your dentist can sort these problems out for you. It’s difficult for me to suggest something as I am not familiar with your X-rays. Don’t forget to mention the bleeding gums when you go, it’s important to get that sorted, your dentist should provide you with mouthwash depending or antibiotics depending on the severity. I hope it works out for you, best wishes, Dr Fahey.
Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
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