Tips for living with dentures

Starting your Denture journey can be a challenge. Learning to eat, speak and smile with false teeth doesn’t always come naturally but it can be a vast improvement than living with missing teeth.
 
Here are our top tips for living with dentures to help you smile with confidence.

1. Practice Speaking- when you first get your new dentures it’s a good idea to practice speaking, read a book out loud or in front of the mirror.  This will help your mouth get used to the feeling of the new dentures and will help your muscles adapt more quickly to having them in your mouth.  You will soon feel more confident speaking with your new dentures in place.
2. Keep your dentures clean- use a soft brush to gently clean your dentures twice a day to prevent plaque build-up.  It’s best to clean them over a filled bowl or sink to avoid any accidents if you drop them! Plaque build up on your dentures will cause bad breath and can lead to unsightly staining on your new teeth.
3. Take care of your gums- a soft brush should be used to gently clean your gums twice a day, keeping your gums healthy is essential even when you have lost your teeth.  Remember to leave your dentures out overnight to give your gums a rest.
4. Don’t panic if they slip- dentures are prone to moving around, even when they fit well, sometimes an abrupt movement like sneezing, smiling or laughing may cause them to move.  It’s good to know that when this happens the best thing you can do is to bite down and swallow, this will help settle them back into place.  If your dentures are moving excessively you should visit your dentist to get them checked.

 
To find out more about dentures and denture alternatives call us to book your consultation.

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