In some cases, you may have been fitted with dentures which are an incorrect size, despite paying a significant amount of money for them. Ill-fitting dentures can lead to a number of additional problems, including periodontitis (gum disease).
Quality dentures are typically made out of porcelain or acrylic resin. Porcelain dentures come with teeth that look more natural, but they can cause damage to your remaining teeth. Dentures consisting of resin are not as durable, but they cause less damage to your natural teeth and they are stain-resistant.
Dentures that are not fit properly can rub on the sensitive gums, causing mechanical irritation underneath the dentures. Over time, this chronic irritation can cause inflammation of the mouth and lips called stomatitis. (1) Stomatitis is uncomfortable, and if left untreated can lead to ulcers.
As a general rule of thumb, dental professionals are likely to tell you that adjusting to new dentures takes about 30 days, on average. You might not be keen to wait this long, but you need to be careful how quickly you try to get back to normal.
What Are Common Problems With Dentures? Dentures can store bacteria that cause foul breath if not carefully cleaned. Food and drink particles, as well as bacteria, can become caught in the crevices of your dentures. If not completely cleaned, they can congregate and multiply, giving off a terrible odour.
Your dentist can reline or replace your dentures so that they fit properly and potentially resolve further problems. One thing you should never do is trying to repair or adjust your ill-fitting dentures at home. Doing so can damage your dentures and wearing a damaged denture can lead to oral health problems.
When you first begin wearing your dentures, the muscles in your mouth will try to reject them. This is because they are essentially a foreign object that needs to be dislodged. All this happens subconsciously and can cause you to feel like the fit of your dentures isn't correct.
Flexible dentures are thin, lightweight, and pliable, which means they're more comfortable than traditional dentures. There's no long adjustment period needed when you start wearing them. Flexible dentures do not absorb odors or stains.
Custom Dentures
These dentures are made of more expensive teeth, which gives you a more natural-looking smile. One can actually see the new denture before it's completed. This denture is customized for one's smile, so it's natural looking and suits one's needs.
Some of the most common problems with dentures are that: They tend to move in the mouth, especially while eating and/or talking. They collect and trap food which can lead to gums problems, decay and further tooth loss.
The bite force that dentures provide is much weaker than natural teeth and dental implants. This is because dentures rest over the gums, rather than teeth and implants whose roots are anchored to the jaw bone. Also, with traditional dentures, chewing capacity is decreased by 50%.
One of the things that makes dentures look fake is when they are made of cheap materials. The biggest problem with cheap dentures is that they have plastic teeth. These teeth are actually made out of the same material as the denture base. Although they're colored differently, they can't help but look plastic and fake.
This entails adding a new layer of material to the base of your denture to improve the fit. The new layer mirrors the contours of your mouth and gum line, causing your dentures to fit snugly again. Your dentist may also suggest implant-retained dentures to give your dentures a better fit.
It may take some time to adjust to your new dentures, so a little irritation is perfectly normal. Poorly fitting dentures – ones that are loose or don't fit properly – can be the cause of dentures cutting into the gums or rubbing the gums. Fortunately it's something you can easily fix with the help of your dentist.
Adjusting the dentures at home can cause the dentures to break. Instead, it is recommended that patients who experience issues get an adjustment at the dentist's office. Dentists can make small adjustments in the office while the patient is waiting.
What to Do If You Hate Your Dentures. First things first, call your dentist. They should be able to get you in for an appointment right away. After the dentist examines your mouth, they can determine which option is best for you.
But the stability and retentive properties of a denture come from its thickness. Dentures should be designed sufficiently thick because a few devices like acrylic denture base are flexible and rigid, depending on how thick the denture base is to provide strength and durability.
Thanks to modern dentistry, upper dentures are now made without the palate, also known as palateless dentures or horseshoe dentures. This type of denture is made for patients who do not have all their upper teeth. Palateless dentures can be used with overdentures, removable restoration, and dental implants.
There are any number of things you can do to help make dentures more comfortable: speaking to your dentist about possible minor adjustments to the fit (especially if your dentures are new), chewing food slowly, rinsing your mouth with saltwater are all options as well as cleaning your dentures daily.
After the first 24 hours, we highly recommend removing your dentures before going to sleep. That way, your gums have a chance to rest and stay healthy. Your gums were never designed to be covered by dentures 24/7, which is why you need to give them breaks.
Generally you should wear your dentures for at least 8 hours a day. This will give your gums and jawbone time to get used to the dentures and prevent sore spots from developing. It is best to take them out at night so that your gums can rest. You should also remove them for eating, drinking, brushing and flossing.