It’s important that you feel comfortable with your dentures – they shouldn’t hold you back in any aspect of your lifestyle. Here are some tips to help speed up this settling-in period and help you feel more confident about your new smile:
 

Give it time

Some people may adjust to new dentures straight away, but for others, it can take a few months before they get used to the fit and feel. By the time of your first review visit, you will probably have been wearing the new dentures for about a week. It’s not uncommon to feel mild discomfort and experience a little difficulty when speaking whilst adapting to your dentures. But over time, you should adjust to the new dentures and you can get back to feeling like yourself again.

Use a denture adhesive

Using a denture adhesive such as those in the Poligrip range may help you adapt more quickly to wearing your dentures. Adhesives can boost your confidence while eating, speaking and smiling, and form a seal to help prevent food getting stuck between your dentures and gums, meaning you can continue to enjoy many of your favourite meals.
 

Care for your denture

Making sure your dentures are properly cared for will reduce the chance of any problems in the future. Store them overnight immersed in water in a container to prevent them from losing their shape.

A thorough denture cleaning routine is important – denture cleaners like Polident cleanser tablets will kill 99.9% of odour causing bacteria*, leaving you confident with a fresh-feeling mouth.

* in laboratory test

Address any pain immediately

As you’re getting used to your new dentures, you may experience some mild discomfort, which should subside as your mouth adjusts. If your gums continue to feel sore for a prolonged period of time, your dentures may need adjusting. Just one small adjustment could dramatically increase your comfort.

…and what if my denture becomes loose down the line?

Your dentist should be able to quickly identify and fix any problems with your dentures, so regular visits are important. Taking steps towards making sure dentures keep their comfortable fit means you can continue to go about life as normal and not let the little things get in the way.