How To Adjust Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are often used to replace your missing teeth and provide you with an option that will make your smile look intact, as well as help you with eating foods that you may have trouble eating due to missing teeth. Partial dentures can often be uncomfortable at first, and it may take some time to adjust to them.
Acceptance
- One of the biggest steps to adjusting to partial dentures is accepting that you need them.
- There are some negative connotations that come with wearing dentures that you have to get over and accept before you can fully adjust to wearing dentures.
- Remember, nobody will know that you are wearing them unless you tell them. So wear your new partial dentures with confidence.
Ask Questions
- You may have many unanswered questions when visiting the dentist to have teeth removed and your partial dentures fitted.
- Be sure to ask your dentist all questions that you may have. This will help to ease your mind and allow you to be more confident in your choice to wear partial dentures.
Follow Directions
- Although your dentures may feel uncomfortable and bulky at first, it is important that you follow the recommendations of the dentist.
- You will be instructed to wear your partial dentures for a specific period of time each day; it is important that you follow these instructions.
- Even if they feel painful or uncomfortable at first, it is best that you follow the advice of your dentist.
Eating & Talking
- You may have trouble with pronunciation of certain words. Practice makes perfect, so speak out load whenever you can so that you can get used to speaking with your partial dentures in place.
- Eating may also present a challenge when you first get your dentures. If you recently had teeth removed, it is best to eat soft foods until your mouth fully heals.
- Ice cream, yogurt, pudding, popsicles and mashed potatoes are all great food choices for anyone who has recently been fitted with a set or partial dentures.