How long will it take to get used to wearing a denture?
How long should I wear the denture? Will it be difficult to eat with a partial denture? Will the denture change how I speak? How do I take care of my denture? Will my denture need adjusting? Can I make minor adjustments or repairs to my denture? Must I do anything special to take care of my mouth? How often should I see my dentist? How do you wear a removable partial denture? How do you wear a removable partial denture? Removable partial dentures usually consist of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum-colored plastic bases, which are connected by metal framework. Removable partial dentures attach to your natural teeth with metal clasps or devices called precision attachments. Precision attachments are generally more esthetic than metal clasps and they are nearly invisible. Crowns on your natural teeth may improve the fit of a removable partial denture and they are usually required with attachments. Dentures with precision attachments generally cost more than those with metal clasp
For the first few weeks, your new partial denture may feel awkward or bulky. However, your mouth will eventually become accustomed to wearing it. Inserting and removing the denture will require some practice. Follow all instructions. Your denture should fit into place with relative ease. Never force the partial denture into position by biting down. This could bend or break the clasps. How long should I wear the denture? We will give you specific instruction about how long the denture should be worn and when it should be removed. Initially, you may be asked to wear your partial denture all the time. Although this may be temporarily uncomfortable, it is the quickest way to identify those denture parts that may need adjustment. If the denture puts too much pressure on a particular area, that spot will become sore. Then we need to adjust the denture to fit more comfortably. After making adjustments,we will normally recommend that you take the denture out of your mouth before going to bed a
” For the first few weeks, your new partial denture may feel awkward or bulky. However, your mouth will eventually become accustomed to wearing it. Inserting and removing the denture will require some practice. Follow all instructions given by your dentist. Your denture should fit into place with relative ease. Never force the partial denture into position by biting down. This could bend or break the clasps. Below are removable cases that we performed in our office.
