If you have new dentures, then you will absolutely need to get used to the false teeth. Dentures often feel natural, but with a positive attitude, you will soon wear and use the teeth with confidence. However, if you are still finding it difficult to eat after a few months, then there is a chance that the dentures simply do not fit correctly. Keep reading to learn about a few signs that this is the case and you need to speak with your local dental clinic as soon as possible.

You Gag When Chewing

Gagging is your body's natural reaction to a foreign object touching the back of the tongue, throat, or tonsils. And while the reflex is normal and natural, it can be quite problematic if you gag every time you try to chew and swallow your food at mealtime. If you find yourself gagging, then it is likely that your dentures do not fit correctly. 

If the false teeth are too big, then the lower part of the denture base may hit the back of the tongue when you chew. This occurs if the base is too wide or too long. Also, if the dentures are loose, then they will shift towards the back of the mouth when you chew and this will cause a similar gagging problem. 

Try to identify the issue to figure out if the dentures are the wrong size or if they are too loose. Your dental professional can measure your upper and lower dental arches and new bases can be constructed that fit your mouth a bit better. 

You Have Gum Sores

When you first receive your dentures, you are likely to experience some pain as your gums get used to the presence of the false teeth. You must remember that the dentures are a foreign object and the soft tissues of the mouth need time to thicken under the pressure of the denture base. 

Sores are something you may experience within the first few months of your denture use. If these sores do not disappear after this initial wear period, then your dentures may not fit correctly.

Keep in mind that dentures will often shift a small amount and this is one reason why denture creams are used. They help the dental ridge to stick to the denture so that friction is reduced. If you have not tried a denture cream yet, then do so first. 

If you need to use two to three times as much denture cream as indicated on the product package, then this is a sign that your dentures need adjustment. So, speak with a dentist if denture creams do not work or if you need to use a great deal of the cream to keep sores at bay.

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