What to expect when wearing dentures for the first time?

Dentures are identical to your original teeth, but the only difference is that they are the prosthetics of your original teeth. Dentures are ideal for you if you have a missing tooth or gap or have lost your tooth/teeth due to cavities or oral infections. 

If you are new to dentures, you might not know what they exactly are. So here is an explanation: dentures are made using a teeth-shaped mold filled with wax to make proper impressions on your teeth. That is how dentures are made; they resemble the appearance of your original teeth. 

Feeling a bit overwhelmed or nervous when you first start wearing dentures is normal, but you will get used to it with time. First, though, there are some things that you should keep in mind if you are getting dentures for the first time. 

The most important thing to remember is that the dentures will hurt or pain a little in the initial days as your gums and the rest of the teeth are not used to this additional structure. 

Feeling unnatural or having difficulty speaking or eating is also expected during the first few days. But as your oral structure adjusts to dentures, the pain will go, and you will not feel any irritation or unusual sensation.

Things to take care of while wearing dentures

• Do not continuously touch or remove your dentures. Give them time to adjust to your oral structure.
• Try to eat and speak while wearing your dentures as much as possible. It will make the pain and uneasiness go away quickly.
• If you experience excessive saliva in your mouth while wearing dentures, you can remove them to wash your mouth now and then; but remember to put them back. 

Lastly, you must visit your dentist if you feel severe uneasiness with your dentures.