Denture problems include mouth pain, sores, improper fit, and eating difficulties. Regular dental checkups and properly fitted dentures can prevent these issues.
Some common denture problems are mouth pain and sores, improper fit, and eating difficulties. Problems with dentures aren’t that uncommon for anyone, especially since putting something foreign in your mouth can be really uncomfortable and embarrassing. Sometimes, denture problems can occur with other problems occurring in your teeth, tongue, and gums, with the problem causing the other problem to get worse.
Pain in and around the mouth can be very common, especially when the denture has just been worn. A few days of pain may be experienced while a person is adjusting to dentures, but a visit to the dentist may be necessary if the pain persists. Constant pain can mean that the denture is not sitting firmly on the gum, a problem that can lead to sores in the mouth and gums. This is because a patient’s gums and jawbones may have begun to contract, thus providing an unstable base for their dentures to sit on. Regular visits to the dentist can avoid denture problems like these, as the dentist can provide the patient with properly fitted dentures.
Dentists usually recommend eating hard, chewy foods in moderation when using dentures, but general difficulty chewing could pose real problems with dentures. The reason for this may be a misalignment of the dentures in the upper and lower teeth, especially on the molars. Sometimes, dentures collide with the patient’s natural teeth, causing pressure when eating. If the patient is elderly, the main cause of the problem would be the shrinkage of the gums and tissue. Whatever the cause of the eating difficulty, a dentist is the only person qualified to make a diagnosis, so an urgent visit to the dentist is required.
When dentures do not fit well, they not only cause pain and chewing problems, but also prevent the patient from speaking and pronouncing words clearly. Some unnecessary sounds such as pops and whistles may be heard and “s” sounds may sound like “sh”. These denture problems mainly occur when the denture is loose and won’t stay in place when the mouth is in constant motion, such as when speaking. The dentures end up colliding against the tongue, or teeth, creating indistinguishable sounds. In these cases, a dentist can refit and reline the denture, or replace it altogether if necessary.
Other common denture problems include insufficient suction between dentures and gums, gum infections, and even wrinkles around the mouth. You can avoid the worst of these problems with regular denture maintenance, proper hygiene, and regular dental checkups. Properly fitted dentures will not only make a person function well, but they can also improve their appearance.
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