{"id":248,"date":"2023-05-11T14:13:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T14:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/?p=248"},"modified":"2025-08-01T16:30:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T16:30:54","slug":"the-first-30-days-with-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/11\/the-first-30-days-with-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Adjustments: The First 30 Days with Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Now that you just got your dentures, the days of having immense difficulty eating some of your favorite foods and always hiding your smile are behind you. With your new replacement teeth, you\u2019ll be able to restore your oral function and health, giving you the confidence boost you need to move through life without the cloud of tooth loss looming over you. However, it is important to have realistic expectations of your new prosthetic, because after all, they aren\u2019t your natural teeth. Read on to learn what you can expect as you adjust to your dentures<\/a> as well as some practices to speed up the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The First Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first 24 hours of your time with your dentures will be the most involved, as it\u2019s often the most uncomfortable time people experience with their new prosthetics. If you received any extractions or have your dentures attached to implants, you\u2019ll likely experience some soreness, which could be relieved with over-the-counter pain medication. If not, you\u2019ll still experience tenderness, but it will be more general instead of specifically at extraction or surgical sites. In any case, you\u2019ll want to eat soft foods and keep your restorations in your mouth for the first 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 Weeks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll notice that you\u2019ll develop sore spots on your gums and produce more saliva. These are typical signs of adjustment, so there\u2019s no need to worry. As your facial muscles become stronger and you\u2019re able to better control your restoration, you\u2019ll also notice that your dentures will work better for you. However, you\u2019ll want to avoid eating any excessively chewy foods and practice speaking with your dentures in your mouth. You can do this by reading out loud, reciting your ABCs in the shower, or practicing pronouncing certain words with someone you trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Weeks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By the time you hit the four-week mark of your adjustment period, you\u2019ll be used to having your dentures in your mouth and they\u2019ll serve you better when it comes to basic daily tasks like eating and speaking. If they\u2019re still causing you discomfort and oral sores, it\u2019s best to speak with your dentist to ensure they don\u2019t need to be adjusted to fit better within your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After Your First 30 Days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like with your natural teeth, your dentures will require routine maintenance and care, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n