Tooth loss may leave you feeling less confident with your smile and introduce other difficulties, including eating and speaking. Dentures are removable false teeth that can help you deal with such difficulties. More importantly, they provide you with a functional smile. Your dentist may also provide you with tips about dentures and how to care for them. Additionally, for anyone transitioning to dentures, you may at first struggle with the adjustment. It takes time before you’re fully comfortable with them. With simple tips about dentures, you’ll be well on your way to getting used to living with them. This article will have facts and tips about dentures and how to get used to them.

Numerous new challenges may arise if you are new to wearing partial or full dentures. Some of the most common challenges include how best to care for them to prevent damage and how to ensure comfort while wearing them. Here are some tips to help deal with these challenges:

Your dentures may easily warp or crack if they dry out. That’s why it’s important to submerge them in a glass of denture solutions or water. You can check with your manufacturer how long it’s alright to keep them submerged.

Besides, soaking your dentures in a non-abrasive denture solution may help kill germs and hence prevent bad breath when you’re wearing them. It also removes bacteria, food, and plaque.

Denture adhesives are readily available and may help you keep your dentures in place. Your dentures will feel more secure and, as such, improve comfort. However, it’s vital that you use only small amounts of adhesives. Ensure that you read the instructions carefully before use as well.

Lastly, adhesives are not a fix for old and damaged dentures. Neither are they a fix for poor-fitting dentures. You should visit your dentist for replacements or adjustments if either is the case.

Maintaining hygiene is imperative in ensuring optimal oral health. Every time you remove your dentures, clean them before putting them back on. Additionally, brushing your dentures twice a day will ensure there’s no plaque buildup.

While at it, it’s vital that you don’t neglect other aspects of your oral hygiene. Always ensure that you use soft-bristled toothbrushes to brush your gums, cheeks, and tongue to prevent bad breath and gum infection.

Speaking with dentures can pose quite a challenge at first. Please take a few days to practice speaking with them. You may notice at first that the dentures are slipping or that you spew a little bit of saliva, but with more practice, you will finally get the hang of it.

Also, be patient and speak slowly at first. Another trick to prevent your dentures from moving around when you smile, or talk is gently biting down and swallowing. This moves them back in place.

Fitting dentures makes everything much easier than before. For instance, you may have an easier time speaking or chewing, and your dentures may also not slip as much.

However, with time, as your bones and gums change, your dentures may no longer fit. That is your cue to visit your dentist for modification or replacement. It’s not a good idea to try adjusting them yourself, as that may damage the dentures or worsen the issue. Feel free to contact us for more information and more tips about dentures at South Holston Dental Designs. Give us a call at (276) 466-9800.

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