There are people who may experience dental trauma or may have had hygiene issues, both of which have caused teeth to be extracted. In cases of trauma, teeth may have been knocked out. In either case, your local Dentist In Stratford CT may suggest that you have dentures installed to correct the issue. Having missing teeth can affect oral hygiene and overall health.
The below tips and questions will help you understand how dentures benefit the mouth, all of which are provided by your local dentist.
* Do dentures affect my speech
* ? You can experience some difficulty talking at first, especially to pronounce letters like “s” and “f”. Practice speaking aloud while wearing your dentures. You can read a book or magazine out loud in front of a mirror. Before speaking, bite down on the prosthesis and swallow your saliva. This “marks” the placement of your dental prosthesis. If your dentures “click” while you speak, speak a little slower. With a little practice, you will be talking normal in no time!
* Can I eat my favorite foods
* ? Absolutely! Be patient and go slowly, though. Start by eating soft foods that are easy to chew and swallow (fish, eggs, cheese, minced meat, cooked vegetables and ice cream). Eat small pieces and chew slowly. Once you have gained confidence, go for vegetables, meat and fruits that are harder to chew. Use a fixative that is designed for dental prosthesis, which will help keep your dentures firmly in place and provide extra comfort and confidence as you learn to eat and speak with your new denture.
* Using a denture fixative offers many advantages, even if your denture is well made and gives the impression of being well adjusted. Your local Dentist In Stratford CT state that fixatives can:
* Enhance the strength of mastication so you can exercise your jaw muscles;
* Strongly hold the denture in place, all day, up to 16 hours;
* Improve the fit of the denture;
* Provide extra comfort and ensure that the dental prosthesis feels more natural;
* Help keep away the irritating food particles and prevent gum irritation; and
* Avoid bad breath problems associated with wearing dentures.
Remember the key to adapting to your new life with dentures is to relax, keep a positive attitude and give yourself time to get used to the prosthesis. For more information, contact the dental office of Larry I Gottlieb DDS Stratford CT today.
