What Are Denture Adjustments?
Receiving a new set of dentures can sometimes be a little tricky to get used to. The foreign object in your mouth will send signals to your brain, producing more saliva, adjusting to talking with them again, and possibly causing some discomfort. While some people don’t have issues with their new appliance, any problems that arise while adjusting to your new set can be resolved with a denture adjustment to ease discomfort.
What Is An Adjustment?
Full Dentures
Pitching or rubbing the gums is pretty typical whilst getting used to your new dentures. We suggest swilling your mouth with salt water to help with this process if the discomfort ensues. Don’t be afraid to book an appointment for a denture adjustment, during this appointment we will ease the sore spot with a handpiece little by little until discomfort eases up.
We also suggest giving these denture adjustment appointments a grace period of at least 30 days, Everyones pain tolerance is different so if the pain is unbearable then do not wait book your free appointment for your adjustment.
Acrylic Partial Dentures
For acrylic partials, we adjust the sore spots by easing the problem area with a handpiece little by little until there is no pain. This can get
Cast Partials
- Clasp
Metal clasps on Cast Partials securely rest on the tooth, keeping the denture in place. From time to this clasp may feel loose. If this occurs book an appointment with your denture clinic and have it adjusted back into place. Leave this up to the professionals because if this clasp breaks off the retention will dwindle.
- Acrylic
Adjusting the acrylic portion of the cast partial is the same as full dentures. Easing the problem area with a handpiece.
We also suggest giving these adjustment appointments a grace period of at least 30 days, Everyones pain tolerance is different so if the pain is unbearable then do not wait, book your free appointment for your adjustment.
Booking Adjustments
If you’ve had your dentures made at Holt Dentures book an appointment for your adjustment at no extra cost. We encourage you to wear your denture and get used to it. If you experience any issues, book a free appointment so we can address any sore spots. Don’t be a “Hero” deal with it when the problem arises.
We suggest giving yourself time to adjust to your new dentures naturally before booking an adjustment. It may take some time and occasional tweaks.