Dentures are fantastic restorative appliances that have allowed countless patients to enjoy beautiful, functional, and complete smiles after tooth loss. While these amazing devices will be incredibly comfortable and easy to wear after you get used to them, you can expect to need a little time to adjust. Here’s a quick look at what you can expect while getting used to your gorgeous new dentures.
What Can I Expect When I Start Wearing Dentures?
During your first month wearing dentures, can expect to experience:
- Discomfort: Your gums will need some time to adjust to supporting your dentures, and you can expect to develop temporary sores along the tissue where your gums and your appliance make contact. As you get more practice using them, your dentures should become remarkably comfortable.
- Trouble speaking: While dentures can make it easier to speak clearly since they can restore lost teeth that help make certain sounds, your lips and tongue will need to learn how to work around them when you talk. With time, you should find that speaking with dentures comes easily and naturally.
- Difficulty chewing: Dentures can restore much of a patient’s original chewing power, but you may find that eating with them can be a little troublesome when you first start wearing them. Chewing should become increasingly comfortable as you adjust to your appliance.
How Can I Make the Adjustment Period Easier?
Luckily, there are a few easy ways to help yourself stay comfortable when you are learning to use your new dentures. These include:
- Experimenting with adhesives: Using a denture adhesive from your local pharmacy may help you wear your appliance more comfortably.
- Practice speaking: If you’d like to learn to speak clearly with dentures more quickly, try reading a favorite book out loud while stopping to repeat any difficult words until you get the hang of them.
- Soft diet: Until you can enjoy tougher foods comfortably, it’s best to stick to a soft diet of mild foods like mashed potatoes, soup, steamed veggies, bananas, and pasta.
Learning to use your new dentures is a mild and temporary process. Consulting with your dentist can help you understand how to comfortably live, speak, and eat with your appliance.
About the Practice
Iglesias Dental Group offers exemplary oral health services to the community of Coral Springs. Led by Drs. Daniyel and Haissel Iglesias, Walter Kulick, and Muyeenul Hassan, the staff treats each patient with compassion, courtesy, and outstanding customer service. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as denture services. To learn more about the best ways to adjust to your new dentures, contact the office online or dial (954) 341-0500.