Do you think that dentures are the ultimate "fix all?" No more dental visits, cleanings or toothaches. Think again. Nothing works as well as your natural teeth (the way nature intended). Dentures have their own set of issues. Most people adjust, and can live comfortably with a denture. One of the most vexing problems of a new denture is gagging. This foreign object causes an increased flow of saliva, which may cause a person to gag. A lozenge sucked continuously for the few days will increase swallowing and help get rid of the excess saliva. Within a few days, the body gradually adjusts to the new denture.
The upper denture is held in place by adhesion and cohesion (suction). The denture must extend slightly onto the soft palate. Unfortunately, some patients have difficulty adjusting to the back of the denture. They gag, feel uncomfortable and often plead with the dentist to shorten the denture. If he shortens the denture, the seal is lost and the denture will no longer fit properly. Again, lozenges are useful, but it is up to the denture wearer to adjust to the new environment. It might help to know that the full upper denture is almost always successful. But you must give your body a few days to get used to it.
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