It's normal to develop sore spots during the first few days of wearing dentures. You may also have more saliva. Gum tissue contracts as it heals. For this reason, you may need to visit our office several times so your dentures fit comfortably.
As a general rule of thumb, dental professionals are likely to tell you that adjusting to new dentures takes about 30 days, on average. You might not be keen to wait this long, but you need to be careful how quickly you try to get back to normal.
Generally you should wear your dentures for at least 8 hours a day. This will give your gums and jawbone time to get used to the dentures and prevent sore spots from developing. It is best to take them out at night so that your gums can rest.
It may sound odd, but you'll be surprised by how often people forget (or ignore) to wear their dentures. Dentures are designed to be worn, so make sure you wear them regularly. If you don't, then your dentures could dry out and deform (especially if they're not soaked in water when you aren't wearing them).
• Sleep with the denture in your mouth for 2 weeks unless otherwise instructed. Sleep with your head slightly elevated. After 2 weeks remove the denture while sleeping to allow your gum tissue time to relax. If stitches have been placed, they will need to be removed in 7-10 days.
When a patient first gets dentures, it can take up to 30 days to get used to wearing the denture. During this time, patients may struggle with learning how to chew and speak with their new teeth, as well as experience soreness and pain on their gums from the denture.
In the First 30 Days
It takes time for your gums, cheeks, and tongue to adjust to wearing an oral appliance. However, after a couple of weeks have passed, you'll notice fewer sore spots in your mouth and less saliva. Don't hesitate to call our office if you need your dentures adjusted.
On occasion, the patients may feel discomfort and some pain within the first 24 hours of getting their immediate dentures. This discomfort will diminish with time as the patient adapts to wearing the dentures. Within the first few weeks, patients will begin to feel a bit better.
Wearing immediate dentures right away over extractions normally is no more uncomfortable than the extractions alone. Discomfort is managed with proper anesthesia and pain medication. Immediate dentures act like a Band Aid bandage, holding tissues together and protecting them during healing.
In some cases, dentists remove all your teeth in one session and provide immediate dentures soon after. However, they prefer removing teeth in stages as described, and it is best to rely on the dentist's advice because they recommend the best approach for your unique needs.
When you get your new dentures, practice speaking in private. Try reading aloud from your favorite book or talking to yourself until you feel comfortable. Singing along with your favorite songs can also help you get used to form words. In no time, you'll feel confident speaking with your new dentures.
If heavy bleeding continues, remove the denture and bite on folded gauze pads firmly for 1–2 hours. Swelling usually reaches a maximum in 2–3 days. For the first 1–2 days, ice applied to the outside of the face over the areas of extraction can help reduce swelling. Sleeping with the head elevated can minimize swelling.
The only way a denture wearer can prevent facial collapse is to support the dentures with dental implants. Two to eight dental implants can be surgically implanted in the jawbone, and dentures are secured to them.
Dentures that are too short will cause the lips and cheeks to fold in creating a sunken look and improperly fitted ones can cause bone deterioration which will also change the shape of your face.
Answer: When you're first fitted for new dentures, it's normal to experience minor irritation, which should fade as your mouth becomes accustomed to them. The period of pain varies. If you've previously worn dentures and now have a new set, it may take longer.
A common cause for sore gums from dentures is food particles getting stuck between your dentures and your gums. Good-fitting dentures go a long way in preventing this from happening. But it's still possible for food to make its way between your dentures and your gums even if your dentures have a good fit.
It's perfectly normal to feel a little “teething” pain when you're getting used to new dentures. You may feel like your dentures are cutting into your gums, or you may have sore or sensitive gums until you get adjusted, but the good news is you can ease the discomfort.
Some people may lose weight after getting dentures because they eat less initially. Once a person becomes accustomed to their dentures, they can easily return to eating a healthy diet made up of their favourite foods.
First things first, call your dentist. They should be able to get you in for an appointment right away. After the dentist examines your mouth, they can determine which option is best for you. It may be as simple as repairing or replacing your dentures.
The short answer is yes, dentures can definitely change the shape of your face. But if you've been missing teeth or dealing with bad, ill-fitting dentures, the change may be for the better.
Because dentures rest on that gum ridge and are customized to fit its shape and size, dentures loosen as this happens, and for many patients, end up feeling too big for their mouths.
It's a legitimate concern and there is definitely an adjustment period where talking, chewing and normal activities will feel different. Once you've learned to adjust, you should be able to communicate normally. It usually takes about 2 weeks for your tongue to get use to the new environment.
Dentures have been placed to replace your missing teeth, gum tissue and bone. Today these dentures will feel large and bulky until your gums have healed and shrunken slightly, at which time we will make the dentures thinner and less bulky.
Immediately trying to chew could be very uncomfortable and potentially harm your sensitive gums, so give them a few days to get used to the dentures before progressing to solid food.
In most cases, well-fitted and well-maintained dentures do not need adhesive. Even when fitted by a competent and experienced dentist, many people feel more secure with the added safety net of an adhesive, which provides additional stability and enhances their ability to bite into certain foods.