Getting Used to Your Permanent Dentures

Dentures are a great way to improve your smile and bring back its functionality due to tooth loss. You no longer have to worry about eating only soft foods, smiling, or speaking when you wear dentures.

The problem with traditional dentures is that it can slip, fall out, and it can cause discomfort when eating or speaking. Another significant disadvantage is its bone resorption. That's not the case for the permanent ones. Well-Fitted permanent dentures feel much like your natural teeth. These are excellent solutions for a variety of dental issues and have become the best option for teeth replacement. However, it would help if you got used to the new permanent dentures first before you experience any of these benefits. Also, some soreness should be expected.

By following these tips, the transition can be made much easier.

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Adjusting to Eating

If you just had your permanent dentures installed, it will take a bit of time to get used to the procedure. Your dental professional will suggest that you stick to a soft-food diet for now, but when it heals, you'll be able to get to eat any kind of food that you want. If recovery goes as expected, you'll be able to eat most food without discomfort in six weeks.

Moreover, check if the food is too hot or too cold. You won't be able to tell the temperature of the food as the dentures insulate it. Test it with your lips first before putting it in your mouth.

Chew the food on both sides at the back of your mouth. This will help the fixture to be more stable.

Speaking and Socializing

Traditional dentures will take some time to get used to, as it can sometimes slip and fall out. This is no longer a problem with a permanent set, as it is now rooted in the jawbone and secured on abutments. You no longer have to worry about the jawbones slipping and falling out. If you have missing or loose teeth, you may have noticed that your speech has changed. Implants can help get your speaking back to normal.

When you first have your dentures expect that when you speak, you'll hear a click, mainly if you're speaking slowly. This is normal because your cheeks, lips, and tongue are trying to kick out the foreign material out of your mouth. In time, your body will adjust to it, and you'll be able to talk normally.

It will also be difficult to pronounce certain words, but this will improve in time as the feeling becomes more natural to your mouth. Read more here.

Caring and Maintenance

Properly caring for your permanent dentures is just like caring for your teeth. You brush and floss it twice a day and visit your dental professional at least twice a year. With proper care, these implants can last almost a lifetime.

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