25 May Dentures Not Staying in Place?
Having dentures that do not remain in place can lead to more dental problems. For example, slipping dentures can irritate your gums and cause your jaw muscles to tighten as they struggle to keep your dentures in place. If you find that your dentures are slipping, falling out, or no longer sitting securely in your mouth, read on for some information about possible causes and solutions.
One reason that your dentures are not remaining in place may be that they no longer fit correctly. Some signs that you are experiencing dental problems caused by shifting dentures include:
- Chronic bad breath
- Infected and irritated gums
- Gum pain
- Bleeding gums
- Difficulty chewing effectively
Learn the signs of denture problems before they grow worse. For problems with a removable denture, it can be replaced using one that is permanent and secure through the use of dental implants. Contact Blue Wave Dental Care for more information or to schedule a consultation.
If you are worried about the effects of gum disease, or have inadequate bone tissue in the mouth to support an implant, we can perform a bone grafting procedure to ensure that the area can support a dental implant.
Signs of Improperly Fitting Dentures
You don’t have to live with dentures that do not fit well. They can and should fit correctly and comfortably within your mouth.
Slipping Dentures
The most clear evidence of dentures that no longer fit properly is when they shift within your mouth. Some patients experience retention problems, meaning that their dentures lift up from their gums. Stability problems can cause dentures to shift from side to side.
Sores
You may not even notice that your dentures are moving around. They may be moving in small increments, but can still leave behind a mark in the form of a mouth sore caused by dentures moving against the gums. When dentures fit properly, they should not cause sores.
Difficulty Eating
You cannot always eat all of your favorite foods when wearing any type of denture, but you should still be able to consume a wide variety. If you are finding that your dentures making it too difficult to eat many foods, and it is affecting your diet, poorly fitting dentures may be the culprit.
Denture-Related Infections
Dentures that fit properly should provide a tight seal. Without this seal, food can become trapped, leading to the overgrowth of bacteria and infections. Normally, proper cleaning should prevent this from happening. The first consideration if this is happening is contemplating if you are cleaning your dentures properly. If you are cleaning your dentures properly, it may be time to get new dentures.