If your dentures don’t seem to be sitting in your mouth properly and are causing you discomfort, this is more than just an inconvenience. Slipping dentures can pose a serious threat to your oral health, so it’s vital to have them replaced or repaired as soon as possible. To help you better understand the importance of having your dentures looked at by your dentist promptly, here are five ways they can cause serious complications and how your dentist can help.
Swollen Gums and Blisters
Dentures that don’t properly fit with the contours of the mouth rub against the gums in an unnatural way. This extra pressure and friction can cause the gums to swell and blisters to form. When gums are swollen, this makes them more susceptible to injury. Additionally, blisters increase your chances of getting an infection or developing gum disease.
Trouble Speaking
The instability of ill-fitting dentures makes it difficult for their wearers to talk normally. They may even cause some people to develop a lisp and can also fall out while you’re speaking.
Angular Cheilitis
If your dentures don’t align correctly, your bite can become uneven. An uneven bite can lead to saliva pooling near the corners of the mouth, which can cause a yeast overgrowth and a bacterial infection called angular cheilitis. Symptoms of angular cheilitis include sores in the corners of the mouth, dry lips, and a burning sensation.
Damage to Natural Teeth
Partial dentures that aren’t secured correctly can damage your remaining teeth. This is because slipping partial dentures can grate on your natural teeth, which can lead to thinner tooth enamel, chips, or cracks.
Trouble Eating
Improperly fitted dentures can make it difficult and painful to eat. Food may also become lodged between your dentures and your gums. As the trapped food begins to decay, this can lead to an infection in the mouth.
What Your Dentist Can Do
Fortunately, your dentist is here to help. They will be able to examine your dentures and find out why they aren’t fitting properly. They may replace the lining of the dentures to make them fit your mouth better or place a new pink-resin base so they mesh with your gum tissue. You can also ask your dentist about switching to implant dentures to better stabilize them.
Visit the dentist twice per year so they can check to make sure your dentures are fitting properly and that they don’t pose a threat to your oral health. If your dentures don’t fit the right way, contact your dentist as soon as you can to have the issue resolved so you can enjoy your stable, full, and realistic smile to the fullest!
About the Practice
Temple Choice Dental is committed to keeping you, your family, and their community safe. They do no-touch temperature checks and extensive clean treatment areas between appointments so patients can feel completely relaxed without having to worry about unsanitary of unsafe conditions during their appointments. They offer a number of tooth replacement options such as dentures to give you back some of your bite power and allow you to enjoy a full smile once again. To schedule an appointment or to learn more about the dangers of slipping dentures, visit Temple Choice Dental’s website or call their office at (254) 727-7144.