{"id":221,"date":"2024-09-04T15:49:51","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T15:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.websterdentalnh.com\/blog\/?p=221"},"modified":"2024-09-06T15:51:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T15:51:33","slug":"ill-fitting-dentures-impact-comfort-and-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.websterdentalnh.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/04\/ill-fitting-dentures-impact-comfort-and-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Ill-Fitting Dentures Could Impact Your Comfort \u2013 And Your Oral Health!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When your shoes don\u2019t fit, what do you do? Hopefully you replace them as soon as possible to avoid harming your feet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients should follow this line of reasoning when it comes to their dentures<\/a>, too. It\u2019s easy to think of your oral prosthetic as somehow \u201cdifferent\u201d than, say, a pair of shoes, but ill-fitting dentures can be just as uncomfortable and problematic. Here\u2019s what you might experience \u2013 and why you should contact your dentist if you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sores, Blisters, and Discomfort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

General discomfort is almost guaranteed when your dentures don\u2019t sit quite right. They rest directly on top of your gums, after all. Ill-fitting dentures can slip or rub against your mouth, causing sores and blisters. This movement also irritates your gums; over time, they\u2019ll become tender and inflamed. Not only does this make them more vulnerable to infection, but it\u2019s also just plain painful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating Difficulties and Malnutrition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Has eating been more difficult lately? It\u2019s probably not because you\u2019ve suddenly forgotten how to move your mouth. Dentures that shift due to improper sizing make tearing, chewing, and holding your food challenging. Even if you power-through meals despite the awkwardness, failure to sufficiently break down food can affect how well you absorb nutrients. Developing symptoms of malnutrition is a very real possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth and Bone Deterioration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Normally, an even bite spreads out physical stress, well, evenly. But because everything\u2019s moving and grooving in your mouth, ill-fitting dentures change how pressure is distributed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a partial denture and some natural teeth, the imbalance could prematurely wear down your pearly whites. If you have full dentures and no remaining natural teeth, the unequal pressure will weigh on your jawbone, accelerating jawbone loss. Neither problem is something you\u2019ll want to deal with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restoring Your Health and Comfort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, you\u2019re not stuck with ill-fitting dentures. There are a couple of things you can do to protect your comfort and oral health, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n