If (or when) your dentures become ill-fitting, you may not see the issue as a big deal at first. What’s the harm of prosthetic teeth that don’t perfectly “line up” with your mouth? However, the truth is that ill-fitting dentures can cause serious oral issues; you shouldn’t leave such problems unchecked. Your Harrisonburg dentist will even outline some of these issues for you. To that end, here are four complications of ill-fitting dentures and how dentistry can treat your faulty prosthetics.
Ill-Fitting Dentures Cause Major Problems
Without timely repairs, ill-fitting dentures can cause awful issues for your smile. Some notable examples include:
Blisters
When dentures don’t fit well, they often rub against your mouth and cause blisters. These fluid-filled pockets occur as your body’s way to protect damaged tissues, increasing your risk of discomfort and infections as a result. A later infection can then make blisters grow and multiply, resulting in a more unsightly and painful smile.
Angular Cheilitis
Aside from blisters, “bad” dentures can also give you an uneven bite. That effect often forces saliva to pool near your mouth’s corners, leading to angular cheilitis. The latter condition is an inflammatory skin problem that causes redness around your mouth, usually in the form of irritated streaks or patches.
Feelings of Shame
Ill-fitting dentures don’t look that good, so they can often prompt feelings of shame. People who use them will often worry about their looks, whether the prosthetics will work, and so on. To that extent, relying on such dentures will lead to poor self-esteem and a sense that your smile is awful.
Malnutrition
Dentures that fit well can handle a wide range of foods, but poorly fitting ones are different. The latter can only manage a soft-food diet, so it deprives you of key vitamins and minerals. The long-term result of this restriction is usually indigestion, malnutrition, and similar health concerns.
Dentists Can Fix Ill-Fitting Dentures
Ill-fitting dentures cause harsh issues, but please don’t panic over them. There’s a good chance your local dentist can repair these restorations or provide you with substitutes.
With modern resources, dentists have various ways to treat ill-fitting dentures. The most notable approach is relining – a process that adds material to your restoration, improving its stability. On the other hand, a dentist could replace your old denture; that’d work well if your current prosthetic is highly broken.
Given the points above, you shouldn’t endure the complications of ill-fitting dentures. See your dental provider and repair your prosthetics instead!
About the Practice
Harrisonburg Family and Cosmetic Dentistry is based in Harrisonburg, VA. Led by Drs. DeNicola and Khanna, our practice aims to give every patient a thriving smile. We thus offer comprehensive and personalized dental care, including preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services. Our team is even able to repair ill-fitting dentures and other restorations, as well as treat dental emergencies. For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (540)-432-6616.