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is a list of possible causes for problems most often encountered
by people who wear dentures. If you are suffering from any of these
problems, or especially from a problem not listed here, call your
dental professional. |
1)Denture slipping
and moving
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Due to shrinkage of jaw bone and surrounding gum tissue, the gums
and bone do not support the denture in speaking or chewing .
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2)Speaking difficulties
and unwanted sounds, such as “clicking, whistling, smacking…”
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is not in proper position or does not stay in proper position --
denture moves causing cheek and tongue to struggle to form words
and control the denture . |
3)Difficulty chewing
certain foods
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foods may never be ‘easy to chew’ with dentures, but
lack of adequate chewing could be related to the alignment of your
upper and lower denture(s), or your denture with natural teeth,
this effects the “balance” of the denture on the tissues
and muscles of the mouth. In combination with shrinkage of tissue,
poor alignment creates improper denture function. |
4)Lack of suction
/ adhesion
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| Bone
and mouth tissue shrinks – original fit/contact of denture
is lost; Dry Mouth (Xerostomia); caused most often by certain medications;
without proper saliva, denture fit is not ideal due to the “seal”
that moisture provides between denture base and tissue.
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5)Wrinkles above
/ around lips or at corners of mouth
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| Denture
has moved back in the mouth and no longer supports the lips. This
may be due to bone loss and / or loss of skin elasticity (stretchiness)
and moisture loss. |
6)Sore spots in
the mouth
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and / or rubbing is occurring in one specific area, usually a result
of chewing (see Difficulty chewing certain foods) but may also be
due to clenching of teeth or bruxism (grinding the teeth). Other
causes may be hard foods (like small seeds) getting under the denture
or denture teeth that need adjustment. |
7)Soreness at corners
of mouth
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of vertical support for the denture (bone loss) can cause the mouth
to “over-close.” This can change the way the lips seal
together and cause saliva to pool at the corners of the mouth. The
excess moisture in this area may cause the skin to become irritated
and may increase the risk of a candida (fungus) infection. The soreness
may also be the result of a vitamin deficiency. |
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