{"id":228,"date":"2024-10-03T05:09:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T05:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.websterdentalnh.com\/blog\/?p=228"},"modified":"2024-10-08T17:10:05","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T17:10:05","slug":"your-first-month-with-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.websterdentalnh.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/03\/your-first-month-with-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting a New Smile: Your First Month with Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve just gotten dentures, you\u2019ll likely want to use them at once; that\u2019s only natural. Still, remember that you have to adjust to your new replacement teeth<\/a> first. Your first month with dentures will be especially relevant due to the varied effects and changes. Luckily, your Manchester dentist can help you with this thirty-day adjustment. Here\u2019s a primer on what\u2019ll happen during the first month with dentures and how to adjust more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Your First Month with Dentures: What to Expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you start wearing dentures, you\u2019ll likely notice some changes over the first thirty days. These effects can be broadly sorted into the following categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The First 24 Hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your gums will feel a bit sore in your first 24 hours with dentures. During that time, the pressure from your new restorations will be unfamiliar and lead to minor aches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should take precautions at this point in your adjustment. For example, only eat soft foods like soup, yogurt, mashed potatoes, and smoothies; they won\u2019t upset your gum tissues. Similarly, wear your dentures to bed \u2013 they act as a bandage for your gums on the first day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The First Two Weeks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After the first day, you\u2019ll see your dentist several times over two weeks. The first visit will let them remove your dentures without harming your gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admittedly, you may feel dental discomfort or pain during these weeks. Some patients even develop sore spots on their gums from the dentures\u2019 pressure. To avoid aches, you could supplement meals with a protein-rich drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After The First Two Weeks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By the two-week mark, you should have better adjusted to your dentures. You likely won\u2019t have many (or any) sore spots at this juncture. Plus, eating will have gotten at least a bit easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you still lisp after two weeks, don\u2019t worry. This effect should fade as you speak with dentures more. Over time, it\u2019ll naturally go away as you learn how to move your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Adjust More Quickly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you can take steps to adjust to dentures more quickly. Some of the best ones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n