Eusebio Dental
ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA
Dentures and Aligners
New Dentures
Adjust to new dentures and learn about cleaning, eating, speaking, and managing sore areas.
New dentures take time and practice.
Your mouth needs time to learn how the dentures feel. Sore spots can be adjusted. Do not try to fix the dentures yourself.
What to Do Today
Start with soft foods cut into small pieces.
Chew slowly on both sides at the same time.
Practice speaking and reading out loud.
Follow the wear schedule we gave you.
What to Expect Next
Tomorrow
Remove and rinse the dentures after eating.
Clean them daily with a denture brush and denture cleaner.
Brush your gums, tongue, and roof of your mouth with a soft brush.
Remove the dentures at night unless we give you different instructions.
Days 2-3
Extra saliva, a mild lisp, and small sore spots can be normal.
Keep practicing with soft foods and speech.
Call us for sore spots. Do not file or bend the dentures.
Days 4-7
Eating and speaking should get easier.
Keep the dentures clean and remove them at night.
Keep your adjustment visits.
Later Healing
Your gums and bone change over time.
Dentures may need adjustment, a reline, or replacement.
Keep regular mouth and denture exams.
Pain Relief After Dental Treatment
Most people do not need pain medicine. If you are sore and the medicines are safe for you, use the adult pain guide given by the office.
Mild soreness or sensitivity may occur after treatment. Follow any medication instructions given specifically to you by your dentist.
When safe for you, an over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen may help. Follow the medication label and do not exceed the recommended dose.
Before taking pain medicine, check with a physician, pharmacist, or dentist if you are pregnant, take blood thinners, have kidney or liver disease, have a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding, regularly drink alcohol, or have been told to avoid these medicines.
Contact our office if discomfort is severe, continues to worsen, or does not improve as expected.
Normal Healing
More saliva at first
A mild lisp
Mild pressure or small sore spots
Food feeling different
Slow improvement with practice
You Might Be Wondering
Should I sleep with my dentures?
No. Remove them at night unless we give you different instructions.
How do I clean them?
Use a denture brush and denture cleaner. Rinse well.
Can I use toothpaste?
Regular toothpaste can scratch dentures. Use a denture cleaner.
Can I use hot water?
No. Hot water can change the shape.
What if they hurt?
Call us for an adjustment. Do not adjust them yourself.
Helpful Tips
Clean dentures over a folded towel or a sink filled with water so they do not break if dropped.
Chew on both sides at the same time.
Start with small bites.
Store dentures in water or the cleaner we recommend.
Keep dentures away from pets.
Why This Matters
Removing dentures at night lets the gums rest.
Daily cleaning lowers odor, stains, and germs.
Regular exams help us check the mouth, fit, and denture condition.
New Dentures