What can I do if I’m experiencing some gagging?

A denture is a soft-tissue-supported prosthetic and will take getting used to, especially if you have never worn a denture in the past. Sometimes gagging can occur initially, and one simple approach to mitigate this issue while adjusting to the use of a denture is to use sugar-free or regular Lifesaver™ mints or a similar lozenge to counteract that reaction until you become more accustomed to the sensation of the denture against your palate.

Please watch the “Experiencing Gagging with Dentures” video for some solutions to try during the self-fitting process. If the upper plate is still causing gagging after a few days of wearing it, you can reheat and remove some Nuvoflex™ or even trim down the back edge of the base-plate a tiny bit at a time (but be aware that removing too much can prevent proper suction and retention). Although the softer Nuvoflex™ lining material can be added back once removed, the hard base-plate material cannot. Once it is cut away, the plate will be permanently altered and may limit suction and retention.