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If you\u2019ve been missing teeth for a really long time, you might be surprised at how good a set of well-fitting dentures<\/a> can make you feel. You can use them to talk, eat, and smile better than you may have been able to for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, even though the changes are for the better, it may still take some time to adjust to the shift. If you\u2019re wondering how best to handle that, here are some things it may be smart to keep in mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Manage What You\u2019re Eating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the first hurdles to get over when you start wearing your dentures is eating with them comfortably. Chewing can put a lot of pressure on your gums, and if you are used to biting into foods with your front teeth, it\u2019s common for that to cause the back teeth to pop off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until you\u2019re used to eating comfortably, you might want to stick to taking small bites and eating softer foods. That will give you an opportunity to practice without dealing with too much tenderness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give Yourself a Rest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to remember that the soreness you feel when you first get your dentures isn\u2019t going to last forever, meaning that it\u2019s fine to just ease yourself into wearing them. You should be sure to take your dentures off before bed, and take them out whenever they start to really bother you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speak Clearly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Talking is pretty automatic for most people, but when you first get your dentures it\u2019s common to feel like you have to completely relearn how to do it. That\u2019s because the way that the tongue touches the teeth has a lot to do with how you sound when you speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice yourself having difficulty speaking, you should take some time to practice. Try reading aloud from a book or taking the time to talk with a friend who will be able to notice words that you have trouble with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Mahima Gupta is a dentist who loves her work\u2014being able to mix creativity and clinical expertise to give people the smile of their dreams never ceases to be gratifying for her. Dr. Gupta first began studying dentistry in India before moving to the U.S., where she received her degree from the NYU College of Dentistry. Over the past 20 years she\u2019s completed over 700 hours of advanced education, earning her the title of Fellow from the Academy of General Dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about dentures, she can be reached at her website<\/a> or by phone at (469) 729-7707.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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