Problems Associated with

Loose Dentures

Dentures replace the form and function of

missing teeth in a quick manner. This teeth

replacement restores the healthy appearance of a

smile by filling in the unsightly absence of

natural teeth, and also helps bring back the

normal function of the teeth. Dentures are

created to comfortably fit inside the mouth to

facilitate normal use and smile appearance, and

are made to tightly rest against the gums and

palate.

Removable dentures, however, will eventually lose

their comfortable fit as time goes by. This is

mainly due to the deterioration of the jawbone

with the loss of the natural tooth roots, which

stimulate the jawbone tissue to retain the healthy

bone quality. Dentures as teeth replacements do

not address the problem of missing tooth roots,

and long-term denture use causes results to the loss

of the once-comfortable denture fit.

Loose Denture Problems

Painful Denture Use –As dentures become

loose, they start to rub uncontrollably against the

gums, palate, and the soft inner mouth tissue. The

repeated friction leads to significant discomfort

for the denture wearer, who may have to deal

with constant problems with mouth sores or

mouth ulcers.

Difficulties in Speaking – A person wearing loose

dentures may find it hard to speak clearly with the

uncontrolled denture movement. In some cases,

the dentures may even completely fall out of the

mouth when the denture user is talking.

Chewing Difficulties – Wearing loose dentures

can be a challenge during mealtimes. Biting on

hard or chewy food items can dislodge the

dentures, which can in turn lead to accidental

biting of the tongue or other soft areas inside the

mouth. Chewing can also be difficult to do, with

pieces of food that can get in the way as the

dentures move from their normal position with

every small movement.

Unnatural Appearance – The movement of

loose dentures can make the smile look abnormal,

especially if the dentures do not go back to their

regular position because of the ill fit. The simple

act of opening the mouth or smiling can result to

an unattractive appearance, which can be

aggravated when spaces between the gums and

the denture are easily visible due to the loosening

of the dental prosthetic.

Embarrassment – Those who have ill-fitting

dentures are constantly plagued with the feeling of

being embarrassed about their appearance. The

unnatural way that the loose dentures fit inside the

mouth has a drastic effect on the appearance of

the smile, making it unattractive. There is also the

constant fear of the dentures falling out of the

mouth completely with the slightest movement,

causing a very embarrassing experience especially

during social interactions.

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