What are dentures?
A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues.They are made to closely resemble your natural teeth and to reestablish the appearance and oral capacities that were lost
What are the Types of Dentures?
Two types of dentures are available, complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth are remaining
What Do New Dentures Feel Like?
New dentures may feel a little odd for a few weeks until the oral musculature learns to keep them in place and you get comfortable inserting and removing them.
Will Eating With New Dentures Be Difficult?
Eating with new dentures requires some training.and may be uncomfortable for some wearers for a few weeks. To get used to the new denture, start with soft foods cut into small pieces. Chew slowly using both sides of your mouth. As you get used to new dentures, add other foods until you return to a normal diet.
Will Dentures Change How I Speak?
After getting dentures, you may have difficulty pronouncing certain words. If so, practice by saying the difficult words out loud. With practice and with time you will become accustomed to speaking properly with dentures.
Are Dentures Worn 24 Hours a Day?
Your dentist or prosthodontist will instruct you as to how long to wear dentures and when to remove them.