President George Washington famously wore cumbersome false teeth made of ivory, and prosthetic dental medicine has come a long way since then. Modern dentures are astoundingly lifelike and functional, and they should be incredibly comfortable after you get used to wearing them. However, you can expect to need some time to get used to wearing your appliance before you can speak and chew easily with it. Here’s a quick look at what you can expect during your first few weeks of wearing dentures.
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