Most people are not used to having something in their mouth other than food and that’s where most denture issues start. Complete dentures are less than an ideal substitute for natural teeth, naturally. However, dentures have been proven to be an effective means of teeth replacement for numerous individuals. Over time, new dentures can be comfortable to wear, given reasonable expectations. As long as the new denture wearer recognizes that there will be a definite adaptation period, eventually new dentures can feel comfortable.
Most common issues people with new dentures face include sore spots, excessive salivation, and gagging. These problems will go away in time, however, can be an issue and a source of discomfort initially. Most people are not used to constantly having something in their mouth. This is where most denture issues start. You brain senses something foreign in your mouth and sends messages to the salivary glands which secrete saliva. Within the first day or so, the glands will continue to secrete, but shortly after, the salivary glands return to normal.
Discomfort and pain can also be caused by sore spots from the firmness of the dentures on the soft tissues of the gums. A few denture adjustments for the first few days after insertion can take care of this problem. You mouth will also adjust to the dentures and the soreness will eventually go away. Although not as common as the other issues, gagging is a problem some new patients face. Psychological gagging is the most difficult to treat. The mental denial of the dentures can be a difficult problem to overcome.
On a lighter note, a common newbie event that takes place when showing off new dentures often leads to embarrassment when you haven’t yet adjusted to the limitations. New users ought to first practice with their new prosthesis and learn the limitations that need to be considered. Otherwise you may lose them at the most inopportune time. The old proverb that says “learn to walk before you run” surely applies to the success, comfortable and security of wearing complete dentures.