What to Do if Your Dentures Hurt – Actionable Next Steps
New dentures can cause mild discomfort initially, which is normal during the adjustment period. However, persistent pain often signals poor fit or sharp edges. MyoDental offers same-day emergency appointments to adjust dentures and relieve pain. Long-term denture discomfort may require relining or exploring dental implants for better comfort and stability.
Wearing something new for the first time, especially in the mouth, can always cause a little bit of discomfort initially, and if your new dentures are killing you, you shouldn’t immediately worry.
Pain with new dentures is relatively common and part of wearing dentures for the first time.
However, if the pain and irritation continue, it may indicate that something is not right, often because your dentures are not the right size. Whether it’s pain from your single-tooth denture (a flipper) or a complete denture, we’ve got you covered.
Find us: MyoDental 40 High Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8AB.
Why are my new dentures cutting into my gums?
Typical reasons why your new dentures might be cutting into your gums include:
- Poor or uneven fit
- Sharp or rough edges
- Uneven bite or pressure points
- Normal adjustment period
Mild discomfort is common after having new dentures as your mouth gets used to them.
But if the pain is unbearable and you cannot wear the dentures because they cut into your gums too much, you should visit the dentist.
We offer a same-day emergency appointment service for ill-fitting dentures that can provide immediate pain relief and help you feel more comfortable. Telephone MyoDental on 01932 989785 for availability.
Our same-day emergency appointments cost from £80.
How long will take for my new dentures to stop hurting?
Mild denture pain from new dentures can last up to 4 weeks.
However, if your denture pain is caused by a poor or uneven fit, resulting in sore spots, it will typically persist until adjustments have been made.
If discomfort persists after the 4-week adjustment period or worsens during this time, you should book an appointment with your dentist to avoid further complications. We can quickly and easily adjust your denture today to relieve the pain. We’re based in Weybridge, Surrey.
How to break in new dentures
- Ease into your dentures by wearing them for a few hours per day
- Practice movement and speaking with your dentures to get used to them
- Eat soft foods and easy-to-chew items / cut your food into small chunks
- Use dental adhesives to keep the dentures in place as you adjust
- Keep your mouth clean and fresh to reduce irritation
- Massage your gums to increase circulation and comfort
- Have a question? Email us at hello@myodental.co.uk.
Dealing with denture pain later down the line
Dentures are notorious for being uncomfortable most of the time. This is primarily due to changes in bone and gum health, which deteriorate as a result of sustained tooth loss, causing dentures to become loose and ill-fitting.
When dentures begin to slip around your mouth, it can irritate the gums and is often the first indication that your dentures need to be relined.
Relining dentures is a process that adds materials to the inner surface of the denture to improve its fit and comfort.
However, suppose you experience constant problems with dentures, such as difficulty chewing, too much saliva, irritation, difficulty with speech, pain, infection, and more.
In that case, you might want to explore long-term solutions to tooth loss, like dental implants, which can restore your quality of life in ways that dentures cannot.
What to do if I hate my new dentures?
Dentures take some time to get used to, both physically and emotionally. But if you’re unhappy with your dentures completely, from the way they feel to how they function, then you can always swap to a better prosthetic.
Dentures are the tried-and-tested, cheapest form to replace missing teeth, so they won’t consistently deliver a fantastic experience. Patients will always experience some level of discomfort or instability – that’s just in a denture’s nature.
You can either choose to consult with a dentist, highlighting what you don’t like about your dentures, to see how they can be improved, or you can explore alternative methods like implant-supported dentures, which can lock your denture prosthetic in place, providing you with better stability and comfort.
Consult with our dentists today to see if implants are the right solution for you moving forward.
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