Dentures are a soft-tissue-supported prosthetic, not embedded in the jaw like natural teeth. As with any such appliance, it takes time to get accustomed to wearing them. This means that a denture may not feel natural initially and can feel uncomfortable for a period of time when it’s new (similar to getting used to wearing a retainer, mouth guard, night guard, etc.). Smooth speech can also be somewhat tricky at first, as can eating. With a little patience and practice (and sometimes more healing from extractions), wearing a prosthetic (denture) can become natural as you get used to the experience.
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