There is a common misconception that once your dentist has announced that dentures are the way to go you are in for a negative and wholly unpleasant experience. While it is true that all rumors start somewhere and many individuals have therefore suffered with bad experiences, this doesn’t have to be the case for you.
In fact it is likely that the opposite will be true because there are certainly many advantages that can come from having dentures. For one they can restore your confidence if you have suffered for a while from discolored or missing teeth. You don’t need to hide your smile anymore if your dentist has created you a denture that fits you well.
It is true that living with dentures will be different to living with your normal teeth, it is always important to keep in mind that they are prosthetic replacements and not actual teeth. Our original teeth are very impressive and, as yet, we have not been successful in creating dentures to replicate this and so you may struggle in eating some foods. Particularly hard items could potentially cause your dentures to chip, while others may be difficult to chew because the sensation of chewing is not as obvious as with your original teeth.
Though this might be a very obvious downside to dentures you should always remember that the alternative may be no teeth at all! Which would you rather live with? There are other procedures that you could consider if you are really keen to avoid dentures such as teeth implants. However, if you prefer to choose the non-surgical route dentures will be your lot and they are a heck of a lot better than nothing!
Many people assume that dentures are actually going to cause them pain and be falling out at the most embarrassing and inopportune moments. Having your teeth fly out to land in your bosses dish of soup, for example. Well let me reassure you that only dentures that have not been correctly fitted will suffer from these occurrences. A decent dentist should be able to make adjustments so that your denture fits within your mouth comfortably.
Having said that, it will certainly take you some time to adjust to a new denture; particularly if it is your first one. Imagine breaking in a new pair of shoes, if you wear them for a long time your feet are likely to complain with blisters and soreness. I’m not saying that you are going to discover blisters on your gums, but while your mouth adjusts to a new denture there may be a little discomfort. If it continues after a few days get onto the phone and talk to your dentist who will be able to make adjustments for you.
No one is going to tell you that living with a denture isn’t a different experience because it is. It will take time for you to adjust to your new prosthetic teeth, but once you do chances are you won’t know how you ever lived without them.
