Month: April 2020

Having oral surgery is no joke. Even if it’s fairly minor surgery, it does leave your mouth vulnerable to bacteria. You could easily get an infection if you aren’t careful. That’s why we make certain all of our patients know what’s safe to eat and drink and what they should avoid. There are some things you definitely shouldn’t drink after you’ve had oral surgery. Here are a few of these drinks you should avoid.

Acidic Juice

You might love a glass of orange juice with your breakfast, but if you’ve had oral surgery, you need to replace it for at least a few days. That’s because it’s very acidic. When it hits your surgery site, it can irritate the skin and even increase the chances of infection. You want to avoid orange juice, lemonade, and any other drink that contains a lot of citric acid until your mouth heals.

Alcohol

It should go without saying that you need to avoid drinking alcohol until you’ve fully recovered from your oral surgery. In addition to the damage it can do to your mouth, you’re also likely going to be taking a prescription pain medication for a few days. Alcohol can interact with these medications and lead to serious conditions such as liver failure.

Coffee

Another drink to take off the menu for several days to a week is coffee. It may give you that jolt of energy you need to wake up in the morning, but it’s usually very hot. That can prevent your blood from clotting correctly. If you add sugar to it, that sugar feeds the bacteria in your mouth that causes infection. Cold coffees are also usually full of sugar, so you’ll want to avoid them, too.

In addition to these drinks, it should go without saying that you don’t want to drink soda or anything that contains a lot of sugar. Instead, stick to water and low-sugar drinks such as milk. If you have any questions about what you should drink, give us a call. We’ll be happy to help you out.

The dentures you have are not your grandmother’s dentures. Your grandmother’s dentures looked fake from the beginning. You might even remember seeing her take them out to soak them! Today’s dentures are very different from the dentures that were worn 50 or 60 years ago. Dentures today are made from lighter and stronger materials, and they look like natural teeth.

Even though dentures have become lighter and more natural looking, they still take some getting used to. Here are some tips for handling problems with dentures that happen to nearly everyone.

My Dentures Are Uncomfortable

It is natural for dentures to be uncomfortable when you first get them. In fact, it may take up to a month for your dentures to feel like a part of your mouth, and for you to feel comfortable wearing them. There are some things you can do to make your dentures more comfortable. Start by eating soft foods, not too hot or too cold. Also, you can wash your mouth out with warm salty water when you remove your dentures at night–this will help your tender gums. You can then gradually switch to more difficult foods after you feel more comfortable with your dentures.

I Am Having Problems Eating and Speaking With Dentures

This is an easy problem to solve. First, if you are having problems eating with your dentures, here are a few tips. Be sure that you take small bites. Put the food on both sides of your mouth to keep your dentures balanced. Be sure that you are chewing thoroughly, and drink plenty of water during your meal to help wash the food down. If you are having problems speaking, be sure that you are securing your dentures. If they feel out of place, be sure that you bite down and swallow before you speak–this will work to tighten your dentures.

If you are having trouble with your dentures, we can help. Give us a call today and let us make you an appointment.