Lower dentures really are their own beast, aren’t they? I remember one patient who came in almost weekly at first—just tiny adjustments each time, but it made a world of difference for her. Have you noticed if your sore spots get worse after eating, or is it random? Sometimes even the smallest pressure point can mess up your whole day.
It’s wild how much difference tiny tweaks can make. For me, the sore spots definitely flare up more after meals—especially anything with a bit of crunch. I tried to tough it out at first to save on adjustment visits, but honestly, that just made things worse. Sometimes you gotta weigh the hassle (and cost) of appointments against just being able to eat without wincing...
I tried to tough it out at first to save on adjustment visits, but honestly, that just made things worse.
That part really hits home. I remember thinking I could just “push through” the first week or two with my new set. I figured if I could handle the pressure, I’d adjust faster and avoid extra trips. Big mistake. The sore spots only got worse, and I started dreading meals—especially anything even remotely crunchy. It’s surprising how quickly little issues can snowball if you don’t get them sorted.
Honestly, after a couple of rough days, I caved and booked an adjustment. The relief was almost instant. It made me realize that sometimes saving a bit of time or money upfront just isn’t worth the discomfort. There’s something to be said for listening to your body and letting the process be gradual. Everyone’s mouth is different, but for me, those small tweaks made all the difference in actually being able to enjoy food again... instead of just tolerating it.
It made me realize that sometimes saving a bit of time or money upfront just isn’t worth the discomfort.
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ll admit, I still try to minimize appointments when I can—mostly because my insurance only covers so much and those co-pays add up. That said, I learned the hard way that pushing through isn’t always smart. The first week with my dentures, I kept telling myself “just one more day and it’ll settle.” Instead, I ended up with a nasty sore spot that actually needed more work to fix than if I’d gone in sooner.
Have you found any tricks for managing between adjustments? I started using saltwater rinses and sticking to softer foods, but honestly, nothing compares to a quick tweak from the dentist. Guess there’s a balance between being budget-conscious and not making things worse for yourself. Do you think it’s better to schedule regular check-ins at first, or just go in when something feels off? Sometimes I wonder if I’m overthinking it, but then again, eating should NOT feel like a chore...
Guess there’s a balance between being budget-conscious and not making things worse for yourself.
That’s pretty much the struggle, right? I tried toughing it out too, but every time I waited on a sore spot, it just got worse. What’s worked for me is scheduling one follow-up about a week after getting new dentures, even if things feel mostly okay. If something flares up after that, then I’ll call in. Saltwater rinses help a bit, but yeah—nothing beats getting it adjusted properly. For me, it’s worth the extra co-pay if it means I can actually eat without wincing.
