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While today’s dentures are tailored for their patients, they don’t always fit as snugly as they should. These devices<\/a> can become ill-fitting over time and cause various problems as a result. With that said, you should see a dentist when your prosthetics don’t “sit right”; they can perform repairs. Your Kent dental practice will gladly tell you more if you want. So, keep reading to learn about four common complications of ill-fitting dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Complications of Ill-Fitting Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If left unchecked, ill-fitting dentures can cause various problems for your grin. Notable examples of these issues include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chafing & Discomfort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dentures that fit poorly rub against certain parts of your mouth, especially the gum tissues. This chafing often leads to swollen gums, general soreness, and painful blisters. Worse yet, the rubbing can result in gum injuries and bleeding if you\u2019re rather unlucky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Angular Cheilitis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When dentures don\u2019t fit well, they usually give you an uneven bite. This unevenness can make saliva pool near your mouth\u2019s corners and cause an overgrowth of yeast. As those effects continue, they trigger angular cheilitis \u2013 an inflammatory skin condition that causes redness around your mouth. Such inflammation takes the form of red irritated streaks or patches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malnutrition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s normal to have a soft food diet when you first wear dentures, but you should eventually move to more solid meals as you adjust. Still, you may be forced into this diet long-term if your prosthetics are ill-fitting from the start or stop fitting well over time. That change would put you at risk of malnutrition and other health concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embarrassment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you might\u2019ve guessed, ill-fitting dentures can be embarrassing for their users. The prosthetics can leave you worried about how they look, whether they\u2019ll work correctly, or if they\u2019ll slip out of place. In doing so, they\u2019ll drain you of confidence in your smile and prompt feelings of shame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Dentists Fix Ill-Fitting Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As bad as ill-fitting dentures are, don\u2019t despair; dentists can fix them. They\u2019re trained to assess your prosthetic teeth and respond with the proper treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, most dentists can treat dentures with poor fits. One of the most used methods is relining, which adds material to your restoration to improve its stability. Another approach is for the dentist to replace the old denture with a new one, especially if the current prosthetic has a break or fracture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no need to suffer the complications of ill-fitting dentures. Instead, see your dental provider \u2013 they\u2019ll make sure your prosthetics are snug!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Complete Dental Care<\/a> is based in Kent, WA. Led by a trio of talented dentists<\/a>, our practice offers varied and wide-ranging dentistry for whole families. We can just as easily provide you with dental implants or dentures as we would a dental checkup. To that extent, our team is always ready and able to help a patient\u2019s smile thrive! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website<\/a> or by phone at (253)-854-2714<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While today’s dentures are tailored for their patients, they don’t always fit as snugly as they should. These devices can become ill-fitting over time and cause various problems as a result. With that said, you should see a dentist when your prosthetics don’t “sit right”; they can perform repairs. Your Kent dental practice will gladly […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-475","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n4 Complications of Ill-Fitting Dentures - Kent Dental Clinic<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ill-fitting dentures may seem harmless, but they can cause many issues. 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