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
Are your dentures feeling uncomfortable or not fitting as well as you would like? If so, it’s time to look into getting a denture replacement. A regular visit to a denturist is the best way to keep close tabs on the health of your dentures. However, there are telltale signs that can help you yourself
Despite improving leaps and bounds over the dentures of yesteryear, one thing with dentures hasn’t changed — you shouldn’t sleep with them. Unless you have dental implants, denturists and dentists alike recommend removing partial or full dentures at night and avoiding sleeping with them. But why shouldn’t you sleep with your dentures? What happens if
It’s perfectly normal for small gaps to form between your dentures and your gums as the shape of your mouth changes after having dentures fitted. As minor as they may seem these small gaps are excellent at trapping food particles between your dentures and your gums and, over time, can expand to the point where