Care & Use
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Partial Dentures
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What to expect
In the beginning your new partial denture might feel a bit awkward or bulky. This is completely normal, and you will quickly become accustomed to wearing it. We do not recommend wearing your partial all day long the moment your receive it. Just like wearing a new pair of shoes we recommend to gradually work up to wearing it all day so you can get used to your new partial in a more natural and comfortable manner.
Chewing food might be difficult at first as you get used to your new partial denture. It is recommended to start with softer foods that are cut into smaller pieces. Then gradually moving onto other types of foods when you become more accustomed to your partial denture. Eating very hard or sticky foods is not advised as to avoid damaging the partial denture.
Speaking with your partial denture might also take some time getting used to. But, most people learn to speak properly with the denture in their mouth by reading out loud and repeating the words that are giving them problems until they can pronounce them properly.
To avoid damaging the partial dentures and to give your jaw and gums some time to rest be sure to take them out before going to sleep and putting them back in your mouth when waking up. Partial dentures might take a little time to get used to. But when you do, you can return to eating your favorite foods and speaking clearly without any impediment.
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Caring for your partial denture
- Be sure to look for a quality denture cleaner. Denture tablets and warm water are a surefire way to thoroughly clean your appliance. Using a personal ultrasonic cleaner with your tablets can give a deep cleaning to remove any stains and debris buildup.v
- Do not use toothpaste since it can be too harsh for cleaning dentures. Some people use hand soap or a mild dishwashing liquid to clean their partials, which are both acceptable.
- Brush your dentures daily to remove food deposits and plaque. This helps the denture from becoming permanently stained and will provide a longer life to the appliance.
- It's best to use a soft bristled brush that is specifically designed for cleaning dentures. Avoid using a brush with hard bristles, which can damage the denture.
- A denture can lose its proper shape if it is not kept moist. Before going to sleep, remove the denture from your mouth and place it in a soaking solution or water.
- Denture adhesives should not be necessary to use, although after time if your dentures feel slightly loose they can help with the fit.
