If you’ve been wearing dentures for a long time, chances are you’ve been in some extremely awkward situations. After all, standard dentures have a nasty reputation of coming loose, resulting in reduced functionality or even falling out of the mouth while talking. Fortunately, a quick visit to a reputable dentist can help you with your denture woes.

Everything begins with you discussing your plight with the practitioner and a full check of all your teeth, plus testing if you are eligible for implantation. The dentist may advise you of certain issues that rule out implantation, such as existing periodontal disorders or health problems that affect the gums. The dentures may also have to be analyzed for their original fit and determine if some bone loss has occurred.

Advances in oral technology have enabled the development of innovative mini implants, which have been found to be effective against loose dentures. One benefit of mini implantation is that the entire procedure will not take more than an hour to finish. The current dentures will also be fixed up to properly interlock with the implants or you can consent to creating new dentures.

It's never good to see an elderly loved one struggle with their palates; on the other side of the coin, they can feel it too despite the best adhesive products being used to keep the dentures in place. If you or your loved one can no longer invest in denture adhesives that will degrade before long, consider going for sturdy denture implants.

False teeth, also called dentures, help people chew properly again and gives back their confidence. However, getting a set of dentures feels a lot like getting a pair of glasses—it doesn’t feel quite right and you’re wondering if you’ll ever get used to wearing them. Don’t despair though, below are a few tips that should make your adjustment period easier:

Give Your Self Time

For the first few days of wearing false teeth, most people feel certain there’s something wrong with their dentures. No cause for alarm; your mouth is still getting used to your dentures and still perceives them as a foreign object. During this time, you’ll notice that your mouth produces more saliva and mouth sores may develop. You should be well-adjusted to having dentures by the three month mark. If not, schedule an appointment with your dentist immediately.

Practice Chewing

Of course, the primary reason for getting dentures is to return proper chewing function. That being said, eating with false teeth can feel a little uncomfortable since your mouth is still adjusting to them. Begin by eating soft food and gradually introduce harder food into your meals.

Keep Wearing Them

Some dentists recommend keeping your dentures on while sleeping to help you adjust faster. Others think they should be taken off to give your gums a rest. Ask your dentist what his opinion is, but make sure that you wear your dentures for most of the day.