When you get new dentures, this is going to be a huge change for you. Whether they are partial or full dentures, there is a lot that you need to learn in order to properly use and care for them. Thankfully, there are several things that you can to to ensure that this transition is a smooth one for you. This article will discuss 3 tips for adjusting to dentures. 

Try Different Adhesives

When your dentist first places your dentures in your mouth, they are going to use a specific kind of adhesive. This is what ensures that your dentures stay in place when you are speaking, eating, etc. This is the glue that they will give you to use, but if you don't feel that it works well for you, then there are several other adhesives out there that you are more than welcome to try. Finding the right adhesive is a huge part of adjusting to dentures because it is essentially what makes your dentures feel and function more like actual teeth. Also, if you are allergic to certain substances, you can likely find special adhesives that do not contain them. 

Start With Foods That Are Easy To Chew

When you get dentures, you are essentially learning how to eat again. Your dentures will be quite different from your regular teeth in terms of how it feels to chew with them, and you may feel unsure of what you are doing. Start off by eating foods that require very little chewing, such as soups, noodles, smoothies, bananas, etc. This will allow you to get the hang of using your dentures to chew foods, without becoming entirely overwhelmed by the process. It will also cause less stress on your jaw and gums, which will likely still be sore at this point. 

Rinse Your Mouth With Warm Salt Water 

As stated earlier, your mouth will likely be sore soon after you get your dentures. This is generally a combination of soreness from having all of your teeth removed, or some of your teeth removed, as well as adjusting your gums to the dentures. In either case, it is important to care for your mouth at this time. One way that you can help to reduce soreness, and treat any sores that you do have, is to rinse your mouth out with salt water each time that you remove your dentures. 

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