{"id":907,"date":"2023-05-07T00:28:27","date_gmt":"2023-05-07T00:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.junobeachsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=907"},"modified":"2023-06-06T00:28:38","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T00:28:38","slug":"what-to-know-about-denture-sores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.junobeachsmiles.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/07\/what-to-know-about-denture-sores\/","title":{"rendered":"The Causes of Denture Sores & How to Treat Them"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dentures<\/a> have given millions of people the ability to enjoy having a complete set of pearly whites again. Their prosthetic returns everyday functions such as eating and speaking with ease, as well as the confidence that comes with a beautiful smile. However, dentures can cause sores in the mouth, making it hard to enjoy all the benefits they offer. Read on to learn the causes of denture sores, as well as how to treat and prevent them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Denture Sores?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In many cases, sores can form in the mouth if a prosthetic doesn\u2019t fit properly. Since dentures put a certain amount of pressure on the gums, they can cause major discomfort and irritation if they are ill-fitting and place more pressure on certain areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another reason denture sores can develop is poor oral hygiene habits. Without proper cleaning and nightly removal of the prosthetic, food particles and bacteria can develop on it. This can result in inflammation throughout the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can You Do to Treat Denture Sores?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the sores from your dentures are due to them not fitting properly, it is essential to visit your dentist as soon as possible to have them adjusted or refitted. This will help ease the pressure from your prosthetic teeth, causing them to be correctly and evenly distributed along your gums, relieving any discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, in the meantime, you will want to treat the sores that you already have. Some remedies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n