What Happens on the First Day of Dentures? - us.instasmile.com

Dentures offer a highly effective way to restore your natural smile and functions. Although, you may need some time getting accustomed to how they feel in your mouth as there is a learning curve involved.

To ensure your first day with dentures goes smoothly, keep the following tips in mind.

During the Initial 24 Hours

When you require tooth extraction, your dentist may prescribe medication to alleviate pain and fight infection while the site heals. Immediate dentures will be provided right away so that you don't have any further discomfort or disruption of your daily routine.

For optimal gum health, keep your dentures in place for the first 24 hours after insertion. After this period of time, we highly recommend taking them out each night before bed to give your gums a break from their new burden; wearing dentures continuously was never meant to be an option. Leaving them out during sleep will help ensure that you can maintain healthy and strong gums despite the presence of full or partial denture wear.

We advise consuming soft foods, like mashed potatoes or macaroni and cheese, as the extraction sites will be sore.

What should you anticipate?

Speech

For those new to using a prosthesis, it's common for them to experience difficulty with certain words when speaking. Regular vocal practice is recommended in order to assist the patient as they adapt. If clicking sounds are created when talking, adjustments may be necessary from the dental professional.

Appearance

Patients can look forward to a barely visible prosthesis, which helps create the illusion of perfect teeth and an unforgettable smile. With carefully fitted dentures, their facial features will be beautifully enhanced.

Impression

Your body will alert you when something is different, such as the first time wearing dentures. Wearing prostheses may feel awkward at first and once your oral structures adjust to them, normal sensations should return. It's also common for production of saliva and irritation to increase during this period - but rest assured that these symptoms are only temporary.

Eating

Adapting to dentures, which are required for consuming food, can be quite a difficult process. Therefore, doctors strongly suggest that patients start with softer foods and slowly shift towards their usual diet in order to minimize the adjustment period. To protect yourself from discomfort during this transition phase, make sure you avoid both hot and cold temperatures as much as possible.

Maintaining Your Dentures

Treat your denture teeth with the same level of care as you would your teeth. For instance, you'll need to brush your dentures twice a day to remove plaque and stop bad odor. When not being worn, soak your full or partial dentures in water or denture cleaner to prevent them from drying out.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American adults aged 30 and older have periodontal disease in 47.2% of cases. Don't join their ranks. At Instasmile we offer clip-on veneers allowing you to get back to eating and drinking as normal as soon as possible without having to visit a dentist. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time does getting dentures take?

Before receiving your new set of dentures, you can anticipate going to your dentist for four or five appointments over three to six weeks. It might, however, vary from person to person.

How should dentures be worn for the first time?

When you first put on dentures, they might feel flimsy. Dentures may shift while you chew, allowing food or liquid to get inside them until you get used to holding them in place with the help of your cheek and tongue muscles.

These issues will disappear after a few weeks as your oral tissues adjust to wearing dentures. However, get in touch with your dentist's office right away if you continue to experience irritability or excessive soreness in any area.

How long will it hurt from the new dentures?

You might feel like giving up on your first day with new dentures. It may take a few months before you fully adapt to your new dentures.

When you get new dentures, sore spots on your gums could develop as a result of adjustment problems. Your dentist can correct this. You won't experience any more mouth pain or soreness after adjusting your dentures.

How much time does it take for brand-new dentures to adapt?

Your body can take up to 30 days to get used to new dentures.

How long does it take for new dentures to become comfortable when eating?

The average person finds that it takes them four weeks to adjust to new dentures and feel at ease wearing them. The first two weeks might be a little challenging, especially when it comes to eating, but starting in the third week, you'll start speaking and eating normally.