What to Expect When Getting Dentures
What to expect with dentures
Looking to restore missing teeth and boost your self-confidence? Dentures may be the solution for you. At Cedar Grove Dental Group, we offer dentures and can provide guidance on how to prepare for them. From proper cleaning to overnight storage, we can help you navigate the process. Call us at (973) 857-0567 to learn more about our services and schedule an appointment.
Buy these foods before the procedure
If you are new to wearing dentures, it may take some time to adjust. It is important to be cautious with your food choices in the beginning to allow your mouth to adapt. It is best to start with liquids and soft foods like soups, smoothies, puddings, and applesauce.
As you transition to solid foods, it is still important to avoid hard foods that could harm your dentures. Cutting food into small pieces and chewing on both sides of your mouth is recommended. Additionally, it is best to avoid smoking and consuming foods and drinks that can stain your dentures. Just like natural teeth, dentures can become discolored over time.
“ New denture wearers should be careful with their food choices for a few weeks to ensure that their mouths adjust well.”
Changes in lifestyle are necessary
New denture wearers will go through lifestyle adjustments as they adapt to and care for their appliances. Eating and speaking may feel different initially as the mouth muscles acclimate to the new sensation. It is common to have increased saliva flow at first, but this will decrease as wearers become more comfortable with their dentures.
Although speaking may be challenging with dentures, practicing will improve confidence and help strengthen the mouth muscles. Changes in diet and oral hygiene habits are also necessary to maintain clean and healthy dentures.
“New denture wearers will experience various lifestyle changes as they adjust to and maintain their appliances.”
Ensuring Dentures Stay Clean
Taking care of removable dentures is a daily responsibility that is crucial for maintaining their appearance, comfort, and functionality. It is recommended to buy a nonabrasive toothbrush before getting dentures and always handle them gently. The Mayo Clinic suggests rinsing dentures after meals to remove food particles and cleaning the mouth with a soft toothbrush or cloth before reinserting them.
Denture-wearers should also soak their dentures overnight to help them retain their shape. It is important to use a mild soaking solution or water for soaking. Before putting dentures back in the mouth, they should be rinsed thoroughly to remove any residue from the soaking solution. This is necessary to avoid any potential harm from chemicals in the solution.
“Caring for removable dentures is a daily task that will help keep them looking, feeling, and functioning well.”
Establish clear expectations
It is important for individuals to have realistic expectations before and after getting dentures. Educating oneself on life with dentures can help alleviate worries and set proper expectations. While dentures can improve comfort while eating, clarity while speaking, and boost self-confidence, they also require lifestyle adjustments. These adjustments can impact daily activities such as diet, speech, and smiling, but most changes are positive.
As individuals become accustomed to wearing dentures, they may start to notice the positive effects on their daily lives. It is important to remember that these benefits may take time to fully experience. The initial months may involve a learning curve and practice, so patience is key. Maintaining open communication with our team can help ensure that dentures fit and feel great.
