Solving Your Smile: 4 Common Problems Associated With Dentures

While dentures can transform your smile into a thing of beauty and attraction, there is a period of time in which you might experience a few problems with them.  Don’t worry, though; the following five issues are common when adjusting to dentures.

Excess Saliva

As your mouth adjusts to the new dentures, its salivary glands might kick into 5th gear. This is perfectly normal, and your mouth will gradually adjust to the dentures. To help with excess saliva, eat a hard candy or mint and swallow more. 

The Feeling of a Full Mouth

If you’re receiving dentures because you have missing teeth, having a full set might feel strange at first. The feeling of a full mouth is nothing to worry about. The longer you wear your dentures – it’s important you do so consistently – the stronger the muscles in your mouth will become. This will help hold your new dentures in place.

Soreness and Pain

During the first few hours of wearing your new dentures, you’ll likely experience some form of soreness and pain. Two ways of alleviating it is to either rinse your mouth with warm salt water or use denture adhesive to prevent movements that cause irritation. If the soreness and pain persist, call your dentist immediately.

Slip/Don’t Fit Properly

As mentioned, denture adhesive can help if you find that your new dentures frequently slip out of place because your tongue, cheek and lip muscles keep trying to push them out of your mouth. If you have older dentures that don’t fit properly anymore, resting on your jawbone or gum tissue, it’s time for replacement ones. Although a life with dentures can initially seem like a hassle, the rewards of a beautiful smile are worth it once you toughen it out through the adjustment period.