Adaptation to New Dentures

Adaptation to new dentures: give yourself some time

You won’t get used to a new dental prosthesis in one day. It is normal to go through an adaptation period of 1 to 2 weeks.

The first days, it is possible that your dentures cause you some discomfort:

• Excess saliva;
• Nausea: it normally lasts a few hours to a few days (consult a professional if you feel nauseous for more than a week; the prosthesis may require a slight adjustment);
• Impression that the prosthesis is too large and that it pushes the lips forward;
• Pain: when teeth have been extracted, it is possible that you feel pain with your dentures until the total healing of the gums (6–8 weeks);
• Discomfort at the level of the lower denture: it causes more discomfort than the upper denture because the constant movement of the tongue contributes to the instability of the lower denture.
• Difficulty pronouncing some words;
• Difficulty chewing some foods.

Most of the side effects of the removable prosthesis will disappear after a few days. On the other hand, if natural teeth are sensitive or tissues are irritated, it is important to see the denturist to adjust your dentures.