04/02/2025
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When you receive a new set of dentures, the goal is for them to fit well from the start. At The Denture Center, New York’s destination for quality same-day dentures, conveniently located in the heart of Manhattan, we focus on creating dentures that provide a comfortable, natural fit, eliminating the need for messy adhesives. However, it’s important to note that your mouth is a dynamic structure. The shape of your gums can change over time due to bone resorption or gum recession. With this in mind, there are simple steps you can take to ensure your dentures remain comfortable and function optimally.
Wear Your Dentures Regularly to Adjust to Them
One of the best ways to get used to your new dentures is to wear them consistently. Speaking and reading aloud (for example, reading the news) can help you adjust your speech and feel more natural with your dentures. Over time, this practice will help you speak more comfortably without thinking about it. Occasionally, new full upper denture wearers may experience excessive salivation or gagging due to the palate being covered. Try sucking on candy to help your mouth adjust.
Handling Sore Spots: Immediate Adjustment is Key
If you develop sore spots after wearing your new dentures, it’s important to schedule an appointment for a quick adjustment. Sore spots can happen as your mouth adjusts, but they should be addressed promptly. Wear your dentures for a full day before your adjustment appointment so the dentist can make a specific adjustment to relieve the visible irritation. In other words, wear your dentures and come in with any noticeable swelling or irritation for the best results.
Regular Reline Checks to Ensure Comfort Over Time
Over time, your gums will naturally change shape due to factors like bone resorption or gum recession. These changes can affect how well your dentures fit. That’s why it’s important to schedule a reline check a year after tooth extractions or significant tooth loss and every two years if there hasn’t been additional tooth loss. This ensures that your dentures maintain a comfortable fit as your mouth continues to evolve. At The Denture Center, we can perform a professional denture reline the same day to help maintain a secure, comfortable fit, free from discomfort. After multiple extractions, an immediate denture may become loose as primary shrinkage stabilizes, and a new denture may be recommended rather than a laboratory reline.
Never Store Your Dentures Dry
If you frequently remove your dentures, particularly during the day, they likely need to be adjusted for comfort. It’s important not to store them dry when you’re at home. For example, some people place their dentures in a case in their purse or pocket, but doing this for extended periods can cause your dentures to warp, leading to discomfort and a poor fit.
Patients often ask, “What if my cleaning solution says, ‘soak for 5 minutes’?” In that case, replace the solution with water once the instructions say to discard the cleaning solution. By cleaning your dentures daily and always storing them in water, you’re ensuring they last longer and fit better. Keeping your dentures wet prevents them from drying out, becoming brittle, or losing shape, while also reducing bacterial growth and preventing warping. It’s a small but crucial part of denture care.
Arrange for a Dental Reline in NYC
If you’re removing your dentures and wrapping them in a napkin while you eat, you’re at risk of inadvertently throwing them away — a common mistake. You should be wearing your dentures. If your dentures are new, we recommend you visit the dentist who made them for an adjustment. If your dentures are 2–3 years old and loose, they may need to be relined. If they’re old and loose, they may need to be replaced. In general, dentures should be replaced every 4–6 years. We offer custom, quality same-day dentures. (Insert link to denture timeline on this site). Our renowned dentists at The Denture Center also administer denture repairs and relines While-U-Wait in just a few hours in our in-house denture lab. This process involves adding a fresh layer of material to the underside of your dentures, ensuring a more secure and comfortable fit
