3 HELPFUL DENTURE TIPS!

At  Online DentureSmile we seek to help you every step of the way in giving you a smile that you are proud of! Dentures improve speech, chewing, digestion, your smile and confidence. Here are some helpful denture tips that are focused on wearing tips for new dentures.

Tip #1. Cut food into small sections and take small bites.

We would recommend starting with a soft or liquid diet that is composed of easy to chew foods. Some ideas for foods that you can eat are: mashed potatoes, eggs, soups, and smoothies. After you get comfortable with the soft or liquid diet, start eating other foods by cutting them into small sections and taking small bites. New dentures can make eating uncomfortable and awkward, and it takes a lot of patience and practice to get accustomed to chewing with new dentures.

Tip #2. Be Patient

New dentures may rub against the gums, thus having sore spots may be common during the adjustment period. The gum tissue takes time to firm up and accommodate to the denture, so patience is key to becoming accustomed to the denture.

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