Having new dentures is a process that needs time to adjust to, considering you have to learn and get used to a foreign object in your mouth. It is perfectly normal to feel embarrassed, self-conscious, or uncomfortable. Fortunately, there are things you can do to adjust to your new dentures and reduce discomfort.
TIPS FOR AN EASIER TRANSITION WITH DENTURES
- Be Realistic About the Process
It takes patience to adjust to the new object in your mouth. Speaking and eating naturally will become easier with time, as you learn to get used to the new dentures.
- Visit Your Doctor Regularly
If you think you need any readjustment or want to release pressure or discomfort, don’t hesitate to contact your doctor.
- Take off the Dentures
Take them off every few hours if they are not fixed to allow your gums and jaw get used to them.
- Start by Eating Soft Foods
Eat soft foods to put less pressure on biting and chewing. Your gums and jaw need time to get used to being in contact with your new dentures. Intense chewing can cause further pain and discomfort.
- Start by Eating at Home
Eat more at home until you get comfortable eating in public. Begin by taking small bites to adjust to the new motion and find the right pressure and form for you.
- Practice Speaking by Singing
This is a way to start forming words more easily so that your dentures don’t feel that much like an impediment and your mouth gets used to the new shape.
- Workout Your Facial Muscles
This is a way to give you more control over chewing and preparing for swallowing. You can start preparing your face muscles even before you can get your new dentures.
- Try an Adhesive
This is something you can talk to your dental health doctor about. There are different options in the market, and with your doctor’s help, you can find one that fits you, as well as the quantity you personally need.
- Follow Your Treatment Plan
Having a proper follow-up of your treatment facilitates the healing and adjustment process. Every person heals differently and having your mouth getting used to the new dentures not only depends on your own body, but also on how thorough you are with your treatment plan provided by our dentists in Columbia IL or our Festus MO dental office.
Taking any prescribed medication, attending regular visits to your doctor, and following the adjustment steps will help reduce discomfort during the transition phase.
We Can Help You
Taking into account that this type of restorative dentistry is a personal experience for everyone, what makes our practice unique is that we try to be a blend of caring, compassionate, inviting, and personal. We count on a modern, unified, committed, and educated team that provides great dental care.
We help our patients look at their mouths in a more comprehensive way, showing them the possibilities and what we can do.
