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How long until my upper lip stops looking like a monkey's mouth?
I had 8 teeth extracted three days ago and got an immediate upper denture. My face isn't really swollen or anything, but my upper lip makes it look like I was punched in the mouth, or as I refer to it "monkey mouth!" Did they make my dentures wrong, or will this go down as my gums and bone shrink? Also, the top front part of the denture curves in toward my gums, which leaves it cutting into my gum and a gap between my real gum and the denture, is that normal as well? My dentist is not too friendly, and when I went for adjustments on day two, I felt like I was rushed out of there!My biggest concerns right now are the monkey mouth and it cutting into my gums. I can't even chew because the denture cuts into my gums, and being hungry doesn't help my comfort level at all either! Should I pressure my dentist into fixing them or will it correct itself with time? PLEASE HELP I WILL GREATLY APPRECIATE IT!!
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Has anyone else experienced any of these issues? Pleaselet us know!
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You must see your dentist immediately to get your denture adjusted so that it does not cut into your lip. Do not accept delay on this topic. If your dentist is not friendly and kindly disposed toward frequent adjustments to your denture as you heal and become accustomed to your denture, you must find another dentist. Absent an adjustment, you will not get relief from the pain and you may develop an ulcer rather than "just" a sore.
It sounds to me like your dentist used too much soft liner in your denture and, as a result, you are experiencing "monkey mouth". This, too, can be fixed. Also, there should not be any gap between your gum and your denture -- not good for the fit -- not good for the comfort -- and not good for eating and drinking between both solids and liquids will find their way into the gap.
Although adjusting to a denture requires time, patience and practice, your current issues are beyond that realm. Please get help and let us know how you do. In the meantime, try a milkshake -- it tastes good and is filling (at least temporarily).
Good luck.
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Thanks for letting me know i'm not the only one feeling this way.
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