Tips For Transitioning To Dentures For The First Time
If you’re transitioning to dentures for the first time, or even if you’ve had dentures for a long time, you might find the tips useful!
People wear dentures to replace lost or missing teeth so they can enjoy a healthy diet and smile with confidence. Dentures with poor fit can create painful sores that may turn into infections, making it difficult to eat and speak. You might end up feeling less confident whensmiling, avoidwearing your dentures, get unhealthy eating habits, loseweight and other problems.
Give it time
New Dentures require time for the denture wearer to get used to them. New dentures may feel a bit unusualat first. They might need someadjusting from your denturist after the first fitting.However, there should be no soreness, only the feeling of it being unusual as its new to fitting in places that your old dentures were no longer fitting.
Arrange an adjustment
If you get sores on your gums or tongue, don’t ignore them. You should arrange an appointment immediately with your denturistto re-adjust the denture. Itonly takes a few minutes to adjust and that’s what your aftercareservice is for.
Give your gums a break
Don’t forget to remove the dentures for some time during the day. We recommend removing your dentures during the night, so that gums can relaxand breath.
Weight changes
Losing or gaining weight can affect your denture’s fit. In case you have significant weight changes, you should arrange an appointment with one of our denturistsfor any adjustments that might be needed.
Clean your dentures and gums regularly
Wash your dentures in warm soapy water at least Twice a day in a large plastic bowl,so that you remove any bacteria and food particles. Don’t forget the gums! Remember to always give the mouth a gentle brush and/or rinse when taking out the dentures; if possible, massage the gums with a washcloth or a soft toothbrush. Use a pea sized amount of toothpaste and gently rub around the inside of the cheeks, gums and tongue to stimulate them and help promote a healthy mouth.
Don’t overdo it with denture adhesive
Denture adhesive can work well when used in the right portion; a small pea sized amount. Keep in mind that applying more adhesive than directed won’t improve a poor fitting denture. If you are applying more than one or two pea sized amounts, you need to book in for a denture review as your denture is not fitting.
Regular dental visits
Postponing your dental visits, can lead to a lot of problems, including infection, poor denture fit, tooth loss or even serious health concerns.
Please phone first as pre-screening is essential for the protection, health and welfare of our team Our Phone lines will be open from 8.30am to 5.30pm for any enquiries or support you may need!
Dental Tech Denture Clinics
DUBLIN – Whitehall House, Terenure, Dublin 6W – Call 01 4551866
WEXFORD – The Whitemill Medical Centre, Wexford – Call 053 9192999
WATERFORD – Waterford Health Park, Waterford – Call 051 365999
KILDARE – Vista Primary Care, Naas, Kildare – Call 01 4551866
