Getting used to new dentures can take some time. Your mouth may feel different while you adjust, and eating and speaking may require some practice at first.
Your dentist will provide instructions based on the type of dentures you have and your individual circumstances. Follow those instructions if they differ from the general guidance below.
The care you need depends on the type of denture you have:
Your dentist will also advise you on cleaning and storage. Follow those instructions if they differ from the general guidance below.
New dentures can feel unfamiliar while you adjust. You may notice:
If your dentures repeatedly rub, cause sore areas, feel unstable or continue to affect your speech, contact your dentist so the fit can be assessed.
Eating with new dentures can take some practice. Softer foods may be easier initially.
If your dentures continue to move or feel unstable when eating, let your dentist know.
Daily care helps keep your dentures and mouth clean and comfortable.
Immediate dentures are placed after an extraction, so care may be different while the extraction sites heal.
Changes in your gums, jaw, remaining teeth or implant areas can affect how dentures fit over time. If your dentures become loose, uncomfortable or damaged, contact Dentists of Ivanhoe rather than trying to adjust them yourself.
Contact us if your dentures:
If your dentures break, keep the pieces if possible and contact us for advice. For assistance outside regular opening hours, call (03) 9499 9033 for information about our after-hours arrangements.
If significant swelling of the mouth, face or throat interferes with breathing or swallowing, call 000 immediately or attend the nearest emergency department.
It varies from person to person. Eating, speaking and wearing your dentures may feel unfamiliar at first. If you’re having ongoing difficulty, your dentist can assess the fit and provide further advice.
This depends on the type of denture and where you are in your treatment. Established removable dentures are often removed overnight, while immediate dentures may need to remain in place initially. Follow the instructions provided by your dentist.
Your dentist will recommend a review schedule based on your dentures and oral health. Regular appointments allow them to assess the fit, condition of the dentures and any changes in your mouth.
A fee may be charged for appointments cancelled without 48 hours notice.
