What should the elderly pay attention to when wearing dentures?

　　As people age, their teeth gradually become less easy to use, and some even fall out on their own. Therefore, some elderly people wear dentures. There are some things you need to pay attention to when wearing dentures. I wonder if you have paid attention to them. Now I will introduce to you what you need to pay attention to when wearing dentures.

　　1. When first wearing dentures, there is often a foreign body sensation in the mouth, increased saliva, and even nausea and vomiting. Some may have unclear pronunciation and difficulty chewing. This is a normal phenomenon. As long as you continue to wear dentures, the above symptoms will gradually disappear.

　　2. When removing and wearing dentures, when you are not used to it at first, you should be patient and contact them. Just find the regular pattern of removing and wearing dentures. Remember not to remove and wear dentures in a hurry. It is best to push and pull the edge of the base when removing dentures, rather than pulling the clasp with force to avoid deformation of the clasp. When wearing dentures, you should wear them with your hands and then bite them. Never bite them with your teeth to avoid damaging the dentures.

　　3. When you first wear dentures, it is not suitable to eat hard food at this time. It is best to practice eating some softer food first, and then slowly chew hard or crispy food after you get used to it.

　　4. After wearing dentures for the first time, there may be mucosal tenderness or even mucosal ulcers. You should follow up for a follow-up consultation and make corrections. If you cannot follow up for a timely check-up, you can temporarily not wear the dentures, remove the dentures and put them in cold water. However, the dentures must be worn a few hours before the follow-up visit so that the tender points can be accurately identified for easy modification.

　　5. After meals, dentures should be removed and cleaned before putting them back on to prevent food residue from depositing on the dentures. Before going to bed, you should remove your dentures, clean them with toothpaste or soapy water, and place them in cold water, but do not soak them in boiling water or disinfectant.

　　6. If you feel any discomfort after wearing dentures, you should review and modify them in time. Do not grind or modify them by yourself. It is also not advisable not to wear them for a long time, otherwise the dentures can no longer be used due to changes in the oral tissues.

　　7. After removing the dentures, brush the remaining food residue on the interface between the dentures and the real teeth in the mouth to avoid caries.

　　8. After wearing dentures, go to the hospital for follow-up examination every six months to one year so that problems can be discovered and dealt with promptly to ensure the health of the supporting tissue.

　　The above are the precautions for wearing dentures shared with you. I hope it can be helpful to everyone and avoid unnecessary oral problems!