Your new denture may feel a little strange at first but don't
worry, you'll soon get used to them. Remember over 1 million people
in Scotland wear them so you're not alone.
Your dentures have been made to match the contours of your mouth
and face, to compliment your facial expressions and blend naturally
with your complexion. They are unique to you.
However your body still needs time to adapt to your new dentures
and this will take a little while. Some initial discomfort or soreness
are to be expected. It is therefore very important to return for
your follow up appointment, preferably within 72 hours of the initial
fit, when if necessary your dentures will be adjusted. In some cases
further appointments may be required.
It is not unusual for your new dentures to feel 'too big' at first
and you may also produce more saliva than usual when you first start
to wear them. This is your body's prefect natural response to what
it sees as a foreign body in the mouth. Very soon though your mouth
will grow accustomed to the new dentures and things will return
to normal.
Your new dentures have been made to your own required look with
the positioning of the teeth and any build out required, agreed
at the try-in appointment, but you may find that you feel very self
conscious about your appearance, but new dentures are about a matter
of confidence and comfort - all of which will increase as you get
used to them.
Speaking may seem a little awkward initially but any slight differences
in your voice will be more noticeable to you rather than the people
you talk to. Your speech will return to normal very quickly as your
new dentures settle in and the more you speak the quicker this will
happen. Reading aloud can also speed up the process.
For the first 48 hours it is wise to practice eating soft, non-sticky
foods until you get used to biting and chewing. Pretty soon you'll
get used to eating all your favourite foods again.
On some occasions, when you feel you need more confidence with
your dentures, especially if you have a very shallow palate or a
very shallow lower ridge, a denture adhesive such as Fixodent will
help. |
