The base of my dentures is too thick, what can I do?

Q.
3 weeks ago I had all my remaining teeth removed and given immediate dentures. After taking into account and understanding what the dentist has told me about them, I am trouble with the dentures. Firstly the thickness of the base of the denturers are too thick, and when I have both sets in I feel like I have golf balls in my mouth, I cannot speak properly and certainly cannot eat with them, they also look too false. I understand that it takes time to get used to wearing dentures, and I put them in every morning, and try to keep them in as long as i can, in the case of getting used to wearing them, but despite them been adjusted a couple of times the problem still exists. I have spoke to the dentist that did the treatment and he told me there is no way they can be made thinner. I am currently unemployed and on the NHS, please please can you help me
A.
Unfortunately the acrylic that the dentures are made from needs to be a certain thickness to prevent them from fracturing. Given time and perseverance you will hopefully get used to this new shape in your mouth
Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

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