Information for New Denture Wearers

New denture wearers may need to adjust to the dentures, especially when it comes to speaking and eating. Other noticeable changes when wearing dentures for the first time include increased saliva.

Adhesives

• Wearing dentures for the first time takes some getting used to. Some people feel more secure if they use a denture adhesive to secure them in place and this may ease their worries about them falling out or slipping. Dentures are not permanent fixtures and you'll need to remove them once a day to give the gums below a chance to rest.

Eating

• New denture wearers may want to practice drinking and eating with them. Ease yourself into the new experience by first having liquids like soup and water and avoid sticky foods like peanut butter. Avoid raw vegetables and meats as these are the most difficult foods to eat with new dentures. However, most people adapt quickly and you'll be eating your favorite foods in no time.

Speech

• New denture wearers will probably have to practice speaking. Try reading out loud when you are alone. Speech will return to normal within a short amount of time and you'll be able to sound the way you did before getting your dentures.