What are Dentures?
Dentures are removable false teeth made of acrylic (plastic) or metal. They fit comfortably over the gums to replace missing teeth and eliminate potential problems caused by gaps. You may need either, complete dentures (a full set), which replace all your upper or lower teeth, or partial dentures, which replace just one or a few missing teeth. If you are suffering from a lack of confidence from missing teeth, this is not the only effect that you may be suffering from. Missing teeth also cause problems with eating and speech which can cause severe frustration.
What to expect from my dentures?
Initially, dentures will feel like a ‘new pair of shoes’, but you’ll soon get used to wearing them. Everyone adapts differently and several days or weeks may be required before you get accustomed to them. For the first two or three days after your new dentures have been fitted, you are likely to feel some degree of discomfort but this is a completely normal feeling that is experienced by most patients. After the first days pass, mouth muscles will adapt to the new norm and any discomfort should disappear.
Tips to help you adapt to your New Dentures:
Speech: Speech may alter and pronouncing certain words may require practice. Reading out loud and repeating difficult words will help.
Eating: Initially soft food will help and also cutting food into small pieces.
Pressure spots: Slight irritation caused by denture surface irregularities on the denture-bearing areas is quite common. Your dentist will relieve the tenderness by adjusting the denture. If the irritation is very painful, stop wearing your denture and consult your dentist immediately.
Tips to help you adapt to your New Dentures:
Speech: Speech may alter and pronouncing certain words may require practice. Reading out loud and repeating difficult words will help.
Eating: Initially soft food will help and also cutting food into small pieces.
Pressure spots: Slight irritation caused by denture surface irregularities on the denture-bearing areas is quite common. Your dentist will relieve the tenderness by adjusting the denture. If the irritation is very painful, stop wearing your denture and consult your dentist immediately.
