{"id":258,"date":"2022-09-17T16:25:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-17T16:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cowelldental.com\/blog\/?p=258"},"modified":"2022-09-30T04:25:58","modified_gmt":"2022-09-30T04:25:58","slug":"tips-for-the-transition-from-dentures-to-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cowelldental.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/17\/tips-for-the-transition-from-dentures-to-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for the Transition from Dentures to Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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So, let\u2019s say you\u2019ve been wearing dentures for several years now. In that time, the prosthetics have given you tangible benefits \u2014 including your restored smile! Recently, though, you decided to make the transition from dentures to dental implants<\/a>. Did you know you can make that switch go more smoothly? By following the right tips, you can adjust to implants more quickly than you would otherwise. To learn more, here\u2019s a summary of three implant-to-denture transition tips from your Deland dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Make the Switch at All?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you first got dentures, you may have thought they were the ideal choice. They can be pretty easy to use and require\u00a0less recovery time\u00a0than implants. Plus, they often aren\u2019t as pricey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, dentures can get annoying over time. They often slip during meals or conversations or need adhesive to stay in place. Taking them out can also be painful due to overly-clingy denture cream. You may have even noticed that the shape of your face is starting to change. In essence, dentures have their share of problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to Make the Transition Seamless<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Consider Bone Grafting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you might\u2019ve heard, implants restore more of your chewing ability. The result is that they let you eat harder foods compared to dentures. However, you\u2019ll only reach that point after you recover from the placement procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To speed up that process, dentists suggest eating softer foods so your mouth can heal properly. Try eating some of what you\u2019d typically eat with dentures \u2014 foods like oatmeal, mashed potatoes, yogurt, and eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat Soft Food During Recovery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you might\u2019ve heard, implants restore more of your chewing ability. The result is that they let you eat harder foods compared to dentures. However, you\u2019ll only reach that point after you recover from the placement procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To speed up that process, dentists suggest eating softer foods so your mouth can heal properly. Try eating some of the things you\u2019d normally eat with dentures \u2014 foods like oatmeal, mashed potatoes, yogurt, and eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintain Good Oral Hygiene<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remember to brush your teeth twice daily and floss once daily. Furthermore, rinse out your mouth after meals to remove stubborn food particles. Once your new teeth are placed and restored, these habits will help your implants last long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you’re eager to transition from dentures, it\u2019d be wise to prepare yourself first. Therefore, follow the above to make the switch as painless as possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Christopher Cowell<\/em><\/a> is a dentist based in Deland, FL. Thanks to earning his DMD from the University of Florida, he has the skill and expertise to offer comprehensive dental care. As such, he provides top-tier preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, including emergency treatments. You can trust that his relaxed-yet-effective approach will give you a dreamy smile! Dr. Caldwell practices at <\/em>his self-titled clinic<\/em><\/a> and is reachable at <\/em>his website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (817)-294-8821.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

So, let\u2019s say you\u2019ve been wearing dentures for several years now. In that time, the prosthetics have given you tangible benefits \u2014 including your restored smile! Recently, though, you decided to make the transition from dentures to dental implants. Did you know you can make that switch go more smoothly? By following the right tips, […]<\/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-258","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cowelldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/258","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cowelldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cowelldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cowelldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cowelldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=258"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.cowelldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/258\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":261,"href":"https:\/\/www.cowelldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/258\/revisions\/261"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cowelldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=258"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cowelldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=258"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cowelldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=258"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}