We’re happy to give you your new set of teeth. After a short
adjustment period, we’re confident you’ll be able to eat and smile comfortably.
Here are some important things you should know during this
initial period:
- Don’t use your new denture for eating right away. For the first 10 days, wear it all day but remove it while eating and sleeping. Once you start feeling comfortable, you can slowly start to eat. It takes time to get used to the denture. Start with soft food. Gradually, you can start with chapati, cooked vegetables, etc. At first, it might feel awkward or difficult, and the denture may feel loose while eating. Don’t worry — this is normal. With time and practice, it will become easier. Take small bites initially, and try to chew on both sides to balance the pressure.
- For the first few days, your mouth may produce a lot of saliva. This is normal. Don’t spit — just swallow it. It will settle on its own in a few days.
- You may speak with a slight lisp (imperfectly) or feel your speech is unclear. This will also improve automatically by practicing for 3–4 days.
- In the beginning, you may not feel like wearing the denture, or you might feel irritated. You may even feel like taking it out often. Try not to do that. The more you wear it, the faster you’ll adjust. If you stop wearing it out of frustration, it will become more difficult to adapt later.
- In the beginning, use denture adhesive powder to keep the denture stable and in place. This will help you gain confidence. If your gums are weak, the powder or cream can be used regularly.
- Always clean your denture over a sink. If a sink isn’t available, sit down while cleaning. Dentures are made of plastic and can break if they fall. Handle them carefully. Clean the denture every time after meals. Dirty dentures can smell, look dirty, and even cause mouth infections. You can use a toothbrush and denture cleaning powder for cleaning. Don’t use any sharp objects to clean, that can cause scratches. Never let the denture dry out. When it's not in your mouth, keep it in water. Preferably, use a closed container for this.
- At first, the denture may hurt the gums or cause a sore spot (ulcer). If that happens, visit us. Don’t try to adjust or trim the denture yourself.
- If it accidentally breaks, don’t attempt to repair it yourself. Bring the broken parts to us for proper repair.
- It takes time to learn how to eat properly with a denture. If your gums are strong, it may take about a month. If your gums are weak, it may take longer — patience is important. Eating with dentures is never as easy as eating with natural teeth. You will need practice and time.
- Some people may feel a gagging sensation in the first few days. This usually goes away on its own and happens only to a few people.
- Dentures are very different from natural teeth. They aren’t fixed to your jawbone like natural teeth. They just rest on the soft and movable gums, so it’s natural for them to move slightly while talking or eating — especially the lower denture.
- Dentures are not permanent. Your jawbone (gums) change over time, so after 5–7 years, new dentures may be needed to match the new shape of your gums.
