Denture Exercises
Adapting to Your New Smile
Unlike other prosthetics, dentures are one of the only prosthetic devices where the normalization of physiotherapy, trauma treatment and guided learning isn’t incorporated into care.
At Pearl Denture & Implant Centre we want to start changing how we view dental prosthetics.
We recommend patients practice doing these exercises below to adapt quicker to their new prosthetic. Leave room that it will be difficult at first, but it does get easier the more you practice!
Your Step-by-Step Journey
Fixed hybrid dentures are completed in two distinct phases. After being assessed and approved for implant placement by your dentist or oral surgeon, you’ll begin the next steps of your treatment with your denturist. Each phase is tailored to ensure precision, comfort, and optimal results.
Practice Smiling with Confidence
Adjusting to a new smile can feel unfamiliar at first, as dentures may change the way your facial muscles engage or how you see yourself in the mirror. It’s important to normalize these challenges—many patients experience a period of adjustment. To help, practice smiling in front of a mirror, focusing on making full and expressive faces. Try incorporating a range of expressions, such as big smiles, small grins, or playful facial movements, to rebuild your confidence and strengthen the muscles involved in smiling. Over time, these small efforts can help you feel more at ease with your new smile and restore your natural confidence.
Enhance Your Speech Clarity
It's common for dentures to affect speech clarity initially, especially when it comes to forming certain sounds. Adjusting to your new dentures takes practice, but you can make significant progress with a few simple techniques. Start by reading aloud from a favorite book, magazine, or even singing along to music to get comfortable forming words with your dentures. Focus on repeating challenging sounds like “S” or “Th” to build muscle memory and improve pronunciation. With patience and consistent practice, your speech will become more fluid and natural, allowing you to communicate confidently once again.
Enjoy Eating Again
Eating with new dentures can feel different at first, but with practice, it becomes second nature. Start by choosing soft, easy-to-chew foods like yogurt, mashed potatoes, or scrambled eggs to build your confidence. As you grow more comfortable, gradually introduce firmer textures, cutting food into smaller bites to make chewing easier. Practice chewing evenly on both sides of your mouth to keep your dentures stable. Over time, you'll adjust to the new sensations, allowing you to enjoy meals with ease and confidence. With a bit of patience, eating can become an enjoyable and stress-free experience once again.
Finding it challenging to adjust to your new dentures?
Our team is here to guide you with tailored support.