Dentures in Lisbon ME

A Whole New Set Of Teeth

Thinking about dentures in Lisbon ME? Our expert, friendly staff will find the perfect solution for you.

Partial and full replacements with custom-made dentures. Call us today, and let’s talk dentures. A whole new smile awaits you.

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A Long-Term Solution: Your Smile Restored in Lisbon ME

And it’s not just about looks – get your teeth back to full functionality with our custom-fit dentures.

Comfort, strength, and a beautiful smile – visit our office to learn about the many benefits that dentures offer.

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How Do I Get Dentures?

Dentures are a great way to replace missing teeth or teeth with extensive damage. They are a strong, reliable option that can be custom fit for a comfortable and practical feel.

Our judgment-free, friendly staff will guide you through the process, from start to finish.

Here are a few helpful tips:

• Dental insurance companies often cover dentures. Ask us if you’re covered!
• It may take a few weeks for you to get comfortable with your new dentures. That’s okay!
• Our custom-made dentures will match the look and feel of your natural teeth.
• Be patient while mastering eating and speaking with dentures. It can be a challenge at first!
• We’ll schedule multiple visits to fully place your dentures – once we have, continue your regular checkups.

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How Will My Mouth Feel With Dentures

As with anything we use on a regular basis such as spectacles or braces, there will be an adjustment period with dentures where they will feel strange and foreign. You may feel like you have a “full mouth.” There may be a hyperawareness of your lips being pushed forward; you may even feel like your teeth are too big and taking up too much space in your mouth. Your mouth, sensing that there is something inside, will likely mistake this to mean there is food present, and you may salivate more at first.

These feelings will eventually subside after about 14 days as your mouth adjusts to the new dentures. During this initial adjustment period, you may be advised to wear the dentures all the time, only taking them out for cleaning. Once the adjustment period is over, your dentist will consult with you on an appropriate time to remove your dentures for long periods of time to give your gums a rest. Normally this would be at night when it’s time to sleep.

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Will Dentures Affect My Speech

If you’ve ever had the experience of wearing braces, then you know there was also an adjustment period where your speech patterns were affected. So, the answer here is “yes, at first.” The most likely phonetics to be affected at first will be “S,” “Sh,” “Th” and “Ch” sounds. This is because your tongue is now in a slightly different position from what you are used to. There may also be a new whistling or hissing sound that accompanies your speech.

Regular speaking will eventually retrain you to regain proper pronunciation of words. However, if you’d like to speed up this process, then either read out loud to yourself for a few days or be aggressive about a conversation in the initial days after you receive your dentures. You will eventually adjust to the differences, compensate, and speak normally.

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How Will Dentures Affect Eating

In most cases, dentures will ultimately not affect your eating habits, but some retraining will be required. Some people adjust to eating with dentures after a few weeks. Others may take up to six months to feel comfortable. However, any food that requires hard biting down with the front teeth, such as corn on the cob, or an apple may always present some challenges.

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As with any new addition to your daily living habits, practice will eventually lead to comfort and mastery of your new dentures. But if you have any specific questions or concerns about their use and care, you should always refer them to your dentist and get some reliable, professional advice. Contact our team at Two Rivers Family Dentistry today for more information.