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If you do run into any of the issues mentioned on this list, you’re not alone. There are a lot of variables in designing, placing, and wearing a denture. Even with the best of intentions, problems can arise around oral health, changes in a patient’s mouth, and the type of denture selected. Here are some of the more common denture problems and how to solve them.
Dentures Slipping In And Out of Position
Dentures slipping out of position can happen when smiling, laughing, or coughing. If this is happening with new dentures, it may be a case of getting used to wearing them and having the mouth’s muscles aid in holding them in place. If they’re older dentures, you may need an appointment with a denturist.
There are various solutions to dentures slipping that a denture clinic in Scarborough can suggest. A denturist may want to re-adjust the fit so that your dentures are snugger. Another option may be to replace them with implant-supported dentures or suction dentures which can be more stable than conventional dentures. If you’re having a lot of slipping of your dentures, be honest with your denturist with what you expect from wearing dentures.
Gum And Mouth Irritation from Dentures
Irritation occurs when dentures aren’t fitted properly. See your denturist right away if this is a problem. Irritation can vary from minor discomfort to chafing of sensitive gums and pain while speaking or eating.
As you wear dentures, your gum shape may change as could your jaw bone. These natural changes could also cause dentures not to fit well and require an adjustment from a denturist. When left unaddressed, you can only expect these irritations or sore spots to continue to be present. The solution is to remove the excess pressure put on these areas by re-adjusting the dentures.
Trouble Eating With Dentures
If you’ve never had dentures before, don’t be surprised if you experience some difficulty biting down and chewing on food. Some patients are worried about dentures slipping or actually experience their dentures slipping while eating. There are also foods that can get stuck in or around one’s dentures, like nuts and seeds.
To overcome trouble eating with dentures, eat softer foods or foods cut into smaller pieces. Learning how to eat with dentures will come with time. Whether they are conventional full dentures, implant dentures, suction dentures, or partial dentures, eventually you will be able to enjoy the same foods you always did.
Difficulty Speaking With New Dentures
After having missing teeth for such a long time, trying to talk with dentures in can feel strange. After all, you’re carrying something in your mouth that wasn’t there before. Producing clear speech can be a challenge, understandably.
Speech is produced in large part by moving the tongue to form the sounds. In time, this will become natural with dentures in. Some denture clinics in Scarborough or Port Hope will recommend practising talking at home and in private. Once you get used to wearing your dentures, it won’t feel so strange speaking with them.
Mouth Infections from Dentures
Though it is somewhat rare, mouth infections can occur from wearing dentures. Cheilitis, an infection causing inflammation and cracking at the corners of your mouth stems from yeast overgrowth. Stomatitis is another type of infection that stems from too much yeast in the mouth.
Mouth infections mainly stem from dentures that aren’t fitted properly. If you do happen to get an infection from improperly-fitted dentures, know that it can be treated with medicine and proper denture care. Contact an experienced denturist to get the issue resolved.
Excessive Saliva Production From Dentures
Patients who haven’t worn dentures before may notice when they start, the mouth produces excessive saliva. This is because your mouth interprets the dentures as a foreign body initially. Fortunately, this issue usually fixes itself as you adjust and adapt to your new dentures.
After a few weeks, if you still find you’re producing excessive saliva, contact your denturist for evaluation. Excessive saliva production can happen when the bite isn’t right, when the denture is too thick or tall, or they are extending further into the corners of the mouth than needed. This is where adjustments and
repairs come in handy.
Where Can I Find a Denture Clinic For Me?
Apple Denture Clinic has locations in Scarborough and Port Hope, offering our patients emergency services, repairs, relines, and more. If you’re experiencing any of these common denture problems, don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of our representatives to book an appointment to speak with a denturist.
There’s no reason you should have to go through life struggling to find a fix for any of these difficulties. If one of our denturists can’t complete a repair that day, we will be honest with you and let you know what options are available. For everything from help with dentures slipping to partial dentures, implant-supported dentures, and more, reach out to Apple Denture Clinic today.
