How to Make New Dentures Less Painful
It's pretty traumatic to have your teeth removed, much less getting used to new false teeth. Dentures can cause slurred speech, clacking, cause sore spots, and can occasionally gag the new wearer. All of these problems will become considerably less problematic over time, but if you'd like to have an easier time adjusting to your new dentures, consider following a few simple tips that will make it easier for your transition from real teeth to your new dentures.
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Wear your dentures for a short period of time each day. More than likely, your gums are sore from teeth extraction and you may also have stitches that need to heal. Give yourself time to adjust by wearing them a bit more each day.
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Take small bites and stick to foods that do not require a hard bite. It's best to stick to easy foods when you are starting out.
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Practice talking with your dentures in private before wearing them out in public. Talking with dentures takes a little getting used to. Repeating words will help you enunciate more clearly with your new teeth.
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Check your expectations. Just like anything new, dentures take practice and you'll find that they feel considerably more natural with a little more wear.
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Take care when cleaning your dentures until you get used to them. You can soak them or scrub them yourself, but be sure to put water in the sink so if you drop them, they will only fall in the water and not break against the sink's surface.
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Sleep with your dentures in your mouth for the first few nights to get used to them a little faster.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't hesitate to tell your dentist about discomforts. They are expecting you to talk to them about any adjustments you need and will be more than willing to make changes in your dentures for a more comfortable fit.
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