Adjusting to life with new dentures takes some time and requires an adjustment period. It’s important not only to understand the physical changes that come along with wearing new dentures but also to consider how your mental state will be affected by this transition.
Preparing ahead of time can help you maintain a positive attitude during the process and provide helpful coping mechanisms for any frustration you may experience in getting adjusted to them.
What Should You Expect?
First and foremost, it’s important to realize that life with new dentures will take some getting used to. It’s a natural part of the process regardless of how good the fit is or what kind of materials they are made from.
The most noticeable change initially may be speech, as speaking with them can take time to feel natural again. Swallowing and eating may also require a period for acclimation since your mouth needs to adjust to swallowing food without chewing with teeth. This is why many people often report having increased issues regarding their saliva glands at first.
It can also take time for your gums and jawbone to become adjusted to wearing dentures on a consistent basis which can cause significant discomfort – either temporary muscle pain or even sore spots where the dentures lay against soft tissue.
Keeping up on oral hygiene practices such as daily rinsing, brushing of false teeth, and using an approved cleanser should help combat this discomfort while allowing you to get acclimated to wearing your new set more easily over time.
Ways To Prepare Mentally For Wearing New Dentures
A positive mental attitude during this transition is key in helping you remain comfortable even during challenging times, like when adjusting to new ones. Here are some tips to help keep your mindset positive in the face of any trials you may encounter during this transition:
1. Understand that adjustments will take time
Adapting to new dentures doesn’t always happen overnight, so be patient with yourself and appreciate each day as a step towards gaining comfortable control over wearing them. Don’t let frustration build up, but instead, focus on taking incremental steps forward.
2. Consider an emotional support system
Friends, family, and even mental health professionals can offer invaluable insight; their experience can help you deal with the physical or social anxieties related to wearing new dentures or any other emotions associated with transitioning.
Seeking out such support can provide comfort and understanding for whatever emotions come up throughout this period of adjustment.
3. Remain active and know your limits
Since physical activities such as chewing food require some getting used to, it’s important not to overcorrect when returning to normalcy. When exercising or engaging in other strenuous activities, there could be positional changes that affect one’s capacity to wear their denture comfortably.
Taking things slow initially (until properly adjusted) ensures your mouth does not become overwhelmed by sudden changes in its input levels. Drastic shifts can stop further progress from being made during the transition phase.
4. Stay aware of your dental health
Routine check-ups and cleanings are even more important when dealing with new dentures. These checkups can ensure any issues are dealt with before temporary discomfort changes into long-term pain due to untreated infection or inflammation.
Also, keep a cautious eye on your overall hygiene practices in regard to activities like rinsing and brushing. Taking care of your mouth is essential for ensuring not only the longevity of one’s teeth but contributing to your own mental well-being by minimizing any unexpected setbacks associated with making such mistakes
5. Try out different techniques
Everyone’s coordination level will vary when wearing dentures. This makes finding ways of controlling the movements unique to you all the more important.
Ask questions from professionals in regards to things such as practicing certain foods, particular tricks-related mechanisms that keep them secure, and whatever else you might find yourself wondering about this process along the way in order effectively take control over this transitionary period.
Bottom Line
Finding comfort with wearing new dentures is an individual endeavour. Still, there are plenty of methods one can implement in order to remain mentally strong during this experience, no matter what subtle differences come up along the way.
It’s best to understand expectations ahead of time and plan set guidelines to help navigate through challenges while avoiding complications that impede progress on multiple fronts throughout the entire process.
With Hilltrust Dentures, all of your inquiries and expectations are answered quickly so that you can pave the way for a successful transition into wearing your new denture.
