If you suspect infection......let the dentist know and get on the antibiotics early enough to make sure they work. Otherwise you'll get in there and the surgeon will be like........oh heck no! in my opinion you've opted for the best way to do it. My upper denture fits perfectly, not a single issue after he did a small adjustment for tight spots. And no I didn't believe him at first.......but once I forced myself to get used to them I discovered he was right about the fit. lol I put it that way because I let him talk me into a partial for the lower. Dumbest thing I ever did because what I knew would happen did. It caused the enamel on the one anchor molar I had to crumble the 2nd time I put the darn thing in. I stopped using it at that point. Can't say I've had an issue not using it and no one has noticed because I still have the 4 front teeth on the bottom too. Still makes me mad though, if he'd have just listened to me (they're MY teeth, I know how they do due to my kidney disease for pete's sake) I'd have the lowers and it wouldn't be an issue at all. Getting used to the dentures is an experience unto itself, lemme tell you. Well.......you probably remember me posting about it. LOL But you DO get used to them and then they seem as natural to be in your mouth as your reg teeth were as long as the fit is right. You'll have sore spots and pinching feeling at first when you eat and it's for 2 reasons: 1. they will need to be adjusted a bit after you heal and 2. your mouth has to get used to them......think new well fitting pair of shoes. I'm going to tell you a secret that dentist usually DON"T tell these days. These new modern dentures are made from resin. They're not made to last the way dentures used to be. IF you use the OTC denture cleaner..........they're not going to last long, maybe 5-6 yrs tops before you need a new set. (many don't make it 6 months) My dentist said to put them into the denture container in COLD water with a DROP of antibacterial dish soap, make sure to rinse them well the next morning again with COLD water. HOT water can alter the fit/shape.......as that is one of the ways they mold them to fit, Know what I mean?? Once in a while it doesn't hurt to use the OTC denture cleaner (stains) but it's too harsh for the resin and I think it dissolves it over time making it weaker.......and they can actually fall apart. Happened to 2 of my aunts who got their dentures the same time I did. One within that 6 month mark (she was furious) and the other within a year. (she was also furious) The one aunt needs a new dentist. She's on her 3rd pair. omg Other aunt listen to me on her 2nd pair and won't use the denture cleaner or hot water. There is a wide variety of foods you can eat post pulling: mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, meatloaf (yes, truly!) any soft foods..........and trust me, pudding and jello get old FAST.