DISCOMFORT
It is normal for dentures to cause discomfort and sore spots; after 1 week you should come back and visit us to see if any adjustments need to be made.
NEW
To begin dentures feel very different from your natural teeth; they may feel bulky and odd. Remember dentures are new to your mouth and may take some getting used to and allow TIME to adapt and get used to wearing
your dentures.
SPEECH
It is common to experience difficulty speaking with your new dentures and you may find it difficult to pronounce words containing ‘S’ sounds. This will improve with time and practice speaking or read aloud, this helps the mouth adapt the new set of dentures.
EXCESS SALVIA
You may experience excess saliva flow with new dentures; this is normal and will return to normal within a few days.
EATING
Dentures are not anchored to your bone which means they will move in your mouth when eating; it is important to allow time to adapt to eating.
1 Learn to swallow:
Start with soft easy foods; mashed potatoes, soups, eggs, ice cream.
2 Learn to chew:
Begin by cutting all food into bite-size chunks not forgetting to chew on both sides, (this will help balance your plate).
3 Bite off food:
Avoid biting into foods such as apples and corn, these must be sliced first. Avoid sticky foods and very hot foods and beverages. Dentures decrease temperature sensation and can cause burns.
UNDERSTAND
That it is very important for your oral health to keep dentures spotlessly clean to prevent the gums being red and sore.
RINSE & BRUSH
Dentures must be rinsed with cool water after every meal and you must remember to rinse your mouth out too!
Do not rinse dentures
with hot or boiling water.
Every morning and night dentures need brushed with a soft toothbrush using denture toothpaste or alternatively household washing up liquid and water. Brush your dentures over a sink filled with water; if it were to slip out of your hand or fall the denture has less chance of breaking.
Do Not Use!
1. Bleach
2. Abrasive Cleaners
STORAGE
It is important to let your gums replenish; remove your denture at night. Keep them in a lidded plastic box with cool water.
REMEMBER!
It will take time and patience to adapt to wearing dentures.
If you experience any problems such as sore spots, looseness and breaks in your denture please return the denture to us.