What to Expect When Getting Dentures for the First Time

Has it been awhile since you saw a dentist regularly? Have you been having discomfort in your mouth for awhile? Did you finally decide to see a dentist? Did your dentist recommend denture? Your wondering what to expect when getting dentures for the first time right?

Well, in this article, we have you covered as we take you into the world of getting dentures. Let us give you some heads-up on what to expect when getting dentures.

First visit

If it has been awhile since you saw a dentist, a comprehensive exam will be needed. This exam includes several x-rays a oral examination and possibly intra oral and extra oral photos.

If your dentist has recommended dentures and discussed it with you these are some questions he or she might ask. Your health history is very important. Only mild health issues, your general dentist may be able to perform necessary tooth extractions.

If you have dental anxiety a mild sedative can be prescribed along with local anesthesia. When your health history is extensive you may be referred to an Oral Surgeon for tooth extractions in a hospital setting with general anesthesia.

Weather your general dentist or oral surgeon will be doing your tooth extractions, your general dentist will be making your dentures and most all follow up appointment.

Fitting dentures

Your dentist will take molds or impressions of your top and bottom arches to make a custom denture to fit you. The first denture after having teeth removed is called a healing denture or immediate denture. After your teeth are removed the healing denture will be placed immediately.

Adjustment period with dentures

What to expect when getting dentures for the first time can vary for different people. Adjusting to dentures is different for everyone as is the healing process too. The first few days you’ll be adjusting to having something new in your mouth. Dentures may feel too big or even heavy. Your tongue, mouth and facial muscles will adapt to having dentures. The more you wear them the faster this adjustment time will be.

This new life with dentures will take time, practice and patience. Your dentist will recommend softer foods to start and to cut foods into smaller bites. Dentures are fuller than natural teeth so, you will have to practice speaking.

When to see your dentist

You will need to see your dentist a few days after your surgery for adjustments and to check healing. Removing teeth changes your bone structure causing your healing denture to not fit well. During the next several months, you will need to see your dentist to make adjustments to your denture.

While your mouth is healing your dentist may place a soft liner in your denture after several weeks of healing to help with the fit. After all stitches and initial healing your dentist will advice you to use denture adhesive if needed.

Denture adhesive

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