Today’s dentures excel at replacing teeth, helping you eat, speak, and grin as usual. Still, even these tooth replacements must be switched at times; they’ll break down and stop working otherwise. The good news is that telltale signs exist for when this switch should happen. If you want to know them in detail, your McKinney dentist will even share the facts. Just keep reading to learn four signs to replace your dentures.
They Feel Loose or “Off”
An obvious sign that dentures need replacement is that they feel loose or “off.” Once they’ve developed that issue, they won’t work properly.
Don’t forget that great dentures remain firm and secure with friction alone. Even when you’re chewing or speaking, they shouldn’t slip around your mouth or fall out. Dentures that get loose have a poor fit and need either adjustment or replacement. An adhesive would help, but it’d be a short-term fix.
They’ve Been Damaged
If your dentures are damaged, they’ll likely need to be replaced. Keeping them around is risky and would probably harm your oral health.
You see, damaged dentures are no small matter. Those with breaks or fractures will have sharp edges that could irritate your mouth. At the same time, the damaged areas may cause a denture’s fit to break down slowly. You should avoid such issues by getting the prosthetics repaired or replaced.
They’re Causing Pain & Sores
Dentures often cause aches when you first get them; that much is expected. However, those that trigger persistent pain and sores should be replaced.
When dentures work well, they apply pressure evenly throughout your gums. That even force ensures you can eat, speak, and smile with (relative) ease. In contrast, a denture that puts more pressure on specific points will cause painful pressure sores. Those irritated areas are a hassle, so it’s best to avoid and treat them by replacing your prosthetics.
They Make Eating & Speaking Hard
Dentures are supposed to help you eat and speak as you usually would. Naturally, you should replace any that don’t have this effect.
Struggling to eat or speak with dentures often means they fit poorly. Since they don’t adhere well to your mouth’s contours, they can’t apply proper force to help you chew food. Similarly, your tongue can’t rely on these dentures’ teeth to pronounce words correctly. You’d be better off switching to new dentures for easier meals and talks.
If you’re interested, you can always learn the other signs to replace your dentures. Just talk to your dental provider – they’ll happily share their thoughts!
About the Practice
We at Archway Dental are based in McKinney, TX. Thanks to Dr. Parmar’s leadership, our practice can focus wholeheartedly on what your smile needs! The result is that we offer custom treatments that span preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, as well as emergency dental care. Whatever problem your grin faces, we’re here to solve it and help your mouth thrive! For more details or to book a visit, please reach us on our website or by phone at (972)-972-4646.