Most patients need a few weeks to adjust to new dentures, though everyone's timeline is a little different. Eating, speaking, and general comfort often improve gradually as you get used to wearing them.
What to Expect with New Dentures
- Eating may feel awkward at first. Starting with softer foods and adding more variety over time can help.
- Speech may sound slightly different for a while as your tongue and lips adjust.
- Increased saliva is common in the first few days and typically settles down.
- Mild soreness or pressure spots can happen as your mouth adjusts.
When to Call Us
Some adjustment is normal, but you should not ignore ongoing pain, sores, or loose-fitting dentures. Follow-up visits let us make adjustments so your dentures fit and feel the way they should.
How to Care for Your Dentures
Follow these steps to get the most out of your dentures:
- Clean daily, as recommended by your dentist
- Continue cleaning your gums and any remaining natural teeth
- Remove your dentures as recommended, often at night
- Keep up with regular dental visits, since fit can change over time
Adjusting to new dentures takes some patience, but you do not have to navigate it alone. Call our Glen Burnie, MD, dental office at (410) 969-9300, or book online.
We welcome patients from surrounding communities, including Pasadena, Severna Park, Millersville, Odenton, Crofton, Arnold, Annapolis, and throughout Anne Arundel County. Our team also speaks English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, German, Telugu and Farsi.