{"id":265,"date":"2023-05-11T08:35:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T08:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diamonddentalofowingsmills.com\/blog\/?p=265"},"modified":"2025-08-19T17:04:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T17:04:01","slug":"your-first-month-with-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diamonddentalofowingsmills.com\/blog\/your-first-month-with-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect During Your First Month with Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re about to get new dentures<\/a>, you\u2019re likely excited. After all, these replacement teeth will restore your smile and so much more. Still, do note that you\u2019ll have to adjust to them for a month or more. Thirty days is roughly the time needed for a mouth to become familiar with dentures\u2019 qualities. As for what\u2019s involved in this adjustment period, let your Owings Mills dentist explain. Here, then, are a few things to expect from your first month with dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What the First Month of Dentures Involves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At different points over the first month, wearing dentures will lead to varying effects. For example, here are some common ones divided by timing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The First 24 Hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the initial twenty-four hours, expect your gums to feel sore. They\u2019ll be experiencing dentures for the very first time. Furthermore, the dentist may have extracted teeth to place your new prosthetic ones. You should thus wear the latter to bed, letting them act as a band-aid so your gums can heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should only have soft foods during this period, too. Things like mashed potatoes or macaroni and cheese won\u2019t upset extraction sites like tougher items might.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The First Two Weeks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From the 24-hour mark onward, you\u2019ll see your dentist several times over the coming weeks. The first visit lets them remove the dentures without harming your gums. Afterward, later appointments will ensure the prosthetics fit comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your mouth may struggle to use dentures during these first few days. Often, a patient can develop sore spots from the new teeth. It\u2019s also common to have more saliva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*After* The First Two Weeks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After a couple of weeks, you\u2019ll have adjusted more to dentures. Consequently, you\u2019ll likely have fewer sore spots in your mouth and less saliva. You may also feel more proficient in chewing food, speaking, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, you may (still) lisp while you talk. If you do, though, don\u2019t worry; this effect will fade after a bit more time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Better Denture Adjustment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, there are things you can do to make the adjustment easier. Consider following the tips listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n