{"id":188,"date":"2022-04-06T13:55:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T13:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/?p=188"},"modified":"2022-05-11T13:57:27","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T13:57:27","slug":"implant-dentures-in-forest-adjusting-to-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/06\/implant-dentures-in-forest-adjusting-to-them\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips on Adjusting to Implant Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Have you committed to getting implant dentures<\/a> instead of traditional ones? If so, you might be wondering what you should expect when adjusting to them. Fortunately, they won\u2019t take nearly as long to get familiar with. Keep reading to learn four tips on how implant dentures have a much easier adjustment period than regular ones!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1: You Can Enjoy Them Right Away<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most patients have to take the time to learn how to use their dentures when first wearing them. With implant dentures, you can enjoy them immediately after leaving the dental office. They\u2019ll feel less like being \u201cworn\u201d and more like your permanent teeth again! Additionally, you can be confident in knowing they won\u2019t come off unexpectedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2: They\u2019re Easier to Talk With<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With traditional dentures, you would definitely have to practice learning how to speak clearly again. This can take some time for most people, as certain words and pronunciations might be more difficult to say during conversations. Implant dentures completely bypass this process since they\u2019re directly supported by the jawbone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3: You Won\u2019t Have Food Limitations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After you get your final dentures fitted to the implants, you may feel mild soreness while getting used to them. However, this will only last a little while compared to regular dentures. This means you won\u2019t have to refrain from eating your favorite meals. With the majority of your biting power restored, you\u2019ll feel you have the full function of your smile again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4: Cleaning Them Is Much More Comfortable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might also consider getting removable implant dentures, especially if you\u2019ve already had traditional ones before and would like to keep the regular cleaning routine. You\u2019ll still have to brush and soak them often to ensure they stay free of plaque buildup and debris. The good news is they won\u2019t be a hassle to remove or put back on. Sometimes the traditional restorations can make your teeth, gums, or jaw sore due to the tight fit. With the support from your dental implants, your dentures will feel much more comfortable to handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adjusting to your implant dentures will be a much easier and convenient process. Once you\u2019ve worn them for a while, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy a fully restored and natural-like smile for years to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Crossroads Family Dentistry, we are proud to deliver high-quality, modern, and passionate dental care. With four expert dentists\u2014Drs. Hatch, Roberts, Peery, and Woolwine\u2014we also focus on educating our patients so they can be part of their treatment towards great dental health. We offer multiple advanced procedures, including implant dentures to restore your best smile. If you want to know more about the implant denture experience, feel free to visit our website<\/a> or call us at 434-841-1704<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you committed to getting implant dentures instead of traditional ones? If so, you might be wondering what you should expect when adjusting to them. Fortunately, they won\u2019t take nearly as long to get familiar with. Keep reading to learn four tips on how implant dentures have a much easier adjustment period than regular ones!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-188","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/188","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=188"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/188\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":191,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/188\/revisions\/191"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=188"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=188"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=188"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}