The last of the teeth are pulled and the healing period is complete. Now the time has come to be fitted for dentures in Waimanalo and to learn how to wear them in comfort. Here are some tips that will soon have the patient forgetting that those dentures aren’t the real thing.
Using the Right Adhesive
Ask most people and they will tell you that the purpose of using an adhesive with Dentures in Waimanalo is to make sure they stay in place until the time comes to remove them for cleaning. While that is a key function of the product, there’s more to the story. The right type of adhesive also provides a certain amount of cushioning between the denture plates and the gums. Thanks to that cushioning, the plates are less likely to rub against the gum tissue. Assuming the fit is snug, that makes it easier to adjust to wearing the plates and ensure that the gums are not tender and irritated when the dentures are taken out at night.
Learning How to Eat
Everyone knows the basics of eating, but wearing dentures does mean a few things need to change. While the plates are sturdy, it is possible to damage them by biting on something that is too tough or hard. Some old habits, like chewing on ice, will have to go. Those types of habits were not good for the natural teeth anyway and should have been jettisoned years ago. Given the cost of repairing or replacing a damaged denture plate, the patient now has one more good reason to break those bad habits.
Enjoying the Smile
Owing to the poor condition of the teeth, the patient had learned how to smile with the lips firmly closed. Now that the dentures have taken their place, it’s time to open up and flash a broad smile whenever the mood strikes. A properly fitting set of dentures will look like a perfect set of teeth, so why not show them off?
For more information on dentures and how to get used to them, check out our website and arrange to talk with a dental professional. With a little time and effort, wearing those dentures will soon become second nature.
