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I am about to get dentures this week and i was wondering what to expect?

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Dr. Joel Doyon answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Adaptation: It will take time to adjust to having the denture in your mouth. It will take approximately 2 weeks to readapt your tongue to the denture. You probably won't want to have your first meal be corn on the cob and steak. You will need to cut your food into smaller pieces initially. You may get some sores along the edge of the denture as swelling goes away and the denture settles. Discuss with dr.

Answered 8/18/2013

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Adjustment period: Getting dentures is never a particularly easy thing to adjust to. You will have some sore spots which will need adjusted, you will have difficultly eating at first, and your speech may take some getting used to. Talk to your doctor about your concerns and in what ways he can help you manage through the initial period. Keep smiling!

Answered 6/10/2015

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Many adjustments: The dentures may require some adjustments. If they do not fit well then a reline may be required. Good luck. Hope your smile looks amazing!

Answered 8/19/2013

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Adjustments , saliva: Must likely adjustments and sore spots , a lot of saliva are normal . Visit your dentist for an adjustment and polish

Answered 9/14/2013

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