- The dentures may feel bulky or even loose while the muscles of cheeks and tongue learn to keep them in place.
- It’s not unusual to experience irritation or soreness.
- You may find that saliva flow temporarily increases
- One or more follow up appointments are usually needed after new dentures are fitted.
- If any problems persist, especially soreness call the practice to arrange an appointment. Your denture may need a slight adjustment
- Like natural teeth dentures must be brushed daily to remove food deposits and plaque. Brushing helps prevent dentures from becoming permanently stained and helps your mouth stay healthy. It is best to use soap or washing up liquid to keep your dentures clean as toothpaste can be quite abrasive
- Eating will take a little practice
- Speaking with new dentures may be difficult at first, however, with practice you should find that you are able to speak normally within a few weeks.
- Even with full dentures, you still need to take good care of your mouth. Every morning brush your gums, tongue, and palate with a soft bristled brush before you put in your dentures.
- With regular professional care a positive attitude and persistence, you can become one of the millions of people who wear their dentures with a smile.
- Please note that if you were fitted with immediate dentures or have had a tooth added to an existing denture following an extraction, you may require a denture reline or a new denture constructed once your mouth has healed. This is chargeable
