How to Cope With New Dentures

Dentures can have a transformative effect on a person's appearance. Many people who get dentures can appear years younger than they did before. In addition to cosmetic benefits, dentures help people to chew their food better, which contributes to better digestive health. Although dentures look like real teeth, they are actually a foreign object in your mouth that may be uncomfortable at first. If your dentures are causing you discomfort, you should determine whether they fit you properly and need to be replaced. There are steps to help you cope with new dentures.

Instructions

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  Make sure that your dentures fit your mouth properly, and have them replaced if they aren't the right size. Sometimes dentists fit you for dentures right after teeth are removed, but they fail to consider that your gums will shrink a bit after natural teeth are removed.

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  Wear your dentures as often as possible in order to get used to having them in your mouth. Although you may have the urge to remove them, they will become more comfortable if you wear them more often.

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  Practice eating with your dentures, starting with soft foods so you get used to chewing with the synthetic teeth. Take small bites and use your tongue to help you move the food around in your mouth.

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  Consult with your dentist and peers who also wear dentures for advice about how long to wear the dentures. You will find that some people wore their dentures constantly to adjust to them, while others took the process gradually.

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  Use a dental adhesive, like a gel or adhesive wafer, to help hold the dentures in your mouth. The adhesive will secure the teeth in your mouth and alleviate the frustration of loose dentures.