 If you already know you need new dentures, you might wonder why you need a consultation first. Perhaps your current set is loose, uncomfortable or worn out, and you would simply like someone to get started.
We understand that. When eating is difficult or you feel self-conscious about your smile, you want a solution. However, a denture consultation is the beginning of your treatment journey. It gives us time to understand your health, your mouth, your previous experiences and what you want to achieve. We can then explain suitable options, likely outcomes, costs and timescales. At The Swissedent Denture Clinic, our first-hand experience has shown us how much this conversation matters. It helps you make an informed decision and helps us establish whether the treatment we recommend can realistically meet your needs.
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 Receiving your first dentures is a major change, even when you have been looking forward to replacing missing teeth. The dentures may look natural and fit the planned shape of your mouth, but they will still feel unfamiliar at first. Eating, speaking and swallowing may require more concentration than you expected.
The first few weeks are usually a period of learning rather than an instant return to normal. Knowing what is common, what you can do to adapt and which symptoms require professional attention can make the experience much less worrying.  A loose lower denture is one of the most frustrating problems experienced by denture wearers. It may lift when you speak, slide while you chew or trap food beneath it. Some people find themselves constantly repositioning the denture with their tongue or avoiding social situations because they are worried it will move.
Lower dentures are naturally more challenging to stabilise than upper dentures, but persistent movement should still be assessed properly. The cause may involve the fit, bite, tooth position, muscle control or shape of the jaw. Once the reason is understood, it becomes much easier to identify which improvements are realistic.  Dentures are meant to help you eat more comfortably, not make every meal feel like a challenge. If your dentures move, hurt, trap food or prevent you from chewing properly, it does not necessarily mean you have failed to adapt to them. There is usually a reason for the difficulty, and in many cases something can be done to improve it.
Some problems are part of the normal adjustment period, particularly if these are your first dentures. Others may indicate that the fit, bite, tooth position or denture design needs reviewing. Understanding the difference can help you know when to persevere, when to change how you eat and when to arrange a professional assessment. |
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Private Dentures London, UK 
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Kash Qureshi is a Clinical Dental Technician (Denturist) in the U.K and deals with over 400+ denture related cases from a clinical and technical aspect weekly at Bremadent Premier London Dental Laboratory & Swissedent Denture Clinic in London . www.swissedent.co.uk www.bremadent.co.uk [email protected] Categories
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