DENTURES AND PARTIAL DENTURES
Dentures and partials require an adjustment period before you may be able to function normally and become fully accustomed to them. It is important to be patient with yourself and with your denture or partial during this time.
You may notice that you salivate more, have speech difficulties, or difficulty chewing before you get used to wearing them. It is a good idea to practice talking to yourself or reading aloud to help “relearn” how to talk. To help learn how to chew, try chewing slowly and eat softer foods at first. Cut food into small pieces, and chew with equal parts of food on each side of your mouth. You may also want to try using and over the counter denture adhesive. There are several on the market, so search until you find one that is right for you. With practice, you will be used to your denture or partial in no time.
It is important to clean your denture or partial every day. At night time, brush them with your toothbrush or denture brush and then soak it in water overnight. You may also soak it in a cleanser (available at the drug store).
If you get sore spots on your gums, call the office for an adjustment. Also, it is still important to see your dentist regularly for check ups. At that time, the dentist will check the fit of your denture and make certain that it is not causing any problems, as well as check for any other diseases that could be occurring in your mouth.
You may notice that you salivate more, have speech difficulties, or difficulty chewing before you get used to wearing them. It is a good idea to practice talking to yourself or reading aloud to help “relearn” how to talk. To help learn how to chew, try chewing slowly and eat softer foods at first. Cut food into small pieces, and chew with equal parts of food on each side of your mouth. You may also want to try using and over the counter denture adhesive. There are several on the market, so search until you find one that is right for you. With practice, you will be used to your denture or partial in no time.
It is important to clean your denture or partial every day. At night time, brush them with your toothbrush or denture brush and then soak it in water overnight. You may also soak it in a cleanser (available at the drug store).
If you get sore spots on your gums, call the office for an adjustment. Also, it is still important to see your dentist regularly for check ups. At that time, the dentist will check the fit of your denture and make certain that it is not causing any problems, as well as check for any other diseases that could be occurring in your mouth.