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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 and getting used to talking with them again and some discomfort may be felt. Granted, some people don’t have an issue with their new appliance, but if any issue arises while getting used to your new set, adjustments are made to ease any discomfort you may feel on your new journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is An Adjustment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Full Dentures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pitching or rubbing the gums is pretty typical whilst getting used to your new dentures<\/a>. 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 adjustment, during this appointment we will ease the sore spot with a handpiece<\/a> little by little until discomfort eases up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acrylic Partial Dentures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For acrylic partials<\/a>, we adjust the sore spots by easing the problem area with a handpiece little by little until there is no pain. This can get<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cast Partials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n