Common Challenges with New Dentures
Whether we are talking about full mouth dentures or just partial dentures, adjusting to life after getting dentures can be a challenge. Dentures can greatly impact your day-to-day life in terms of how you talk and eat, as well as add new steps to your daily routines, including maintenance and cleaning. On this page, we will cover what you need to know about adjusting to new dentures. If you have questions about adult tooth replacement treatments, please contact our office for restorative dental care in Swampscott, Massachuetts.
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How Do Dentures Impact Your Diet?
So one of the first things you might wonder when getting either full or partial dentures is whether or not any foods are now off-limits. Your dentist can provide more information, but generally speaking, we recommend that patients start with softer foods or even liquids in order to get used to the dentures. This can include broth, eggs, yogurt, mashed potatoes, or soup. As you adjust to the dentures, it is important to make sure that food is chewed on both sides evenly. It can take some practice, but dividing pressure across the dentures can help prevent damage or discomfort. In terms of what you should avoid. You want to avoid sticky or hard foods like nuts or candies, especially in the first few weeks after getting the dentures. You should also make an effort to cut food into smaller pieces than you might have before, to make chewing easier, especially at the beginning of the adjustment period.
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Do Dentures Make It Difficult to Speak?
Unfortunately, it is kind of common to find out that dentures make it more difficult to speak. It can take some practice to adjust to your dentures. Moreover, you may notice you are speaking with more of a lisp after getting the dentures. You should practice speaking at home as you get used to the dentures. You should also avoid chewing with the front dentures as this can cause them to dislodge, which leads to slipping, sliding, or falling out while you are talking.
How Do You Take Care of Dentures?
Just because dentures are not real teeth, does not mean they don’t need real care. You need to take your dentures out each night and brush/clean them. Cleaning your dentures prevents food and bacteria from harming your gums. If you notice that your dentures are starting to cause soreness around your mouth, you should contact your dentist. They can help adjust your dentures.
Another thing to consider is permanent dentures. All-on-4 dental implants are often referred to as full mouth implants or implant-supported dentures. These treatments involve connecting a full arch of false teeth to a small number of strategically placed dental implants. These have many advantages over removable dentures since they cannot fall out or slip/slide.
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Whiting Dental Arts is here to help patients throughout the Swampscott area with their oral health and long-term dental goals. We frequently help patients who need assistance with dentures or tooth replacement treatments. For more information, please contact our team to schedule an appointment.