The dentures are not mere mechanical instruments, but that transmit forces to the teeth, gums and bone, and therefore require special care of adaptation, whose duration varies between individuals and prostheses (usually several weeks). In the end, probably will not have to wear dentures consciousness, but they need to be patient and that during this period of adaptation, seek to make the adjustments and corrections as needed.
In the beginning:
* You will notice a strange feeling of occupation, which will gradually disappear.
* Will produce more saliva than normal, but gradually return to normal.
* Initially experienced a decline in taste, which will be recovered within a few weeks.
* You may have some difficulties in pronunciation, due to the space occupied by the prosthesis. To correct more quickly, you should be trained to read or speak in front of a mirror, always loud.
It * could bite readily on the cheeks and tongue, with its tendency to penetrate the spaces where teeth are missing, but soon learn to avoid it.
* Sometimes perceived tightness or pain in teeth and gums (especially when biting or closing the mouth), which usually disappear within a short time, as “callous” mucous membranes and the remaining natural teeth are adapted to receive forces .