Questions To Ask Your Dentist

Whether you're considering new dentures or recently got them, there's a lot of information you'll need to get from your dentist. Here's a list of questions to help make sure you get the answers you need.

Questions to ask before getting new dentures

• Are there different types of dentures? If so, what kinds are there? How do I know what kind I need?

• Are there any advantages if I keep some of my teeth?

• What will new dentures feel like?

• Will I be able to eat and drink the same foods and beverages I enjoy now?

• Will foods and drinks taste differently?

• Are there any foods I should avoid to prevent damaging my dentures?

• Will I look different with new dentures?

• Will dentures hurt?

• Will new dentures affect my speech?

• How long should I wear my dentures each day?

• Are dentures easily breakable?

• How much do new dentures cost?

Questions to ask after getting dentures

• How do I take care of my mouth now that I have new dentures?

• How do I clean my dentures?

• Do I need to do anything special to take care of my dentures?

• Will my new dentures ever need to be replaced?

• How often should I visit the dentist now that I have dentures?

• My dentures don't seem to fit my mouth very well anymore. Why?

• Can I adjust my new dentures myself?

• Should I use a denture adhesive?

• How much denture adhesive cream should I use?

• What's the proper way to apply denture adhesive?