Pain and other conditions of the mouth can result from new or poorly fitting dentures. If you have pain while wear your denture then you to follow some steps..
1.visit dentist to have your new dentures adjusted
After removal of your teeth, your gums and bones continue to shrink and change as they heal. Dentures are fitted over a period of one to two months before you receive them and might need adjustments after your start to wear them.
2.Ask your dentist about relining your new dentures
Once your gums heal and you receive your permanent dentures, changes in your gums and bones might require relining of your dentures to correct the fit. Reline uses a softer, more flexible material for tender gums.
3.Older dentures examination
On average, dentures last 5 to 7 years. Slipping and clicking of your dentures and gum irritation could indicate a poor fit. Your gums and bones shrink with age, gum ridges recede and the alignment of your jaws changes. Loose-fitting dentures can cause pain, sores, infections and facial problems. Your dentist can determine if your dentures need to be adjusted, rebased or relined. If the dentures are too old or damaged, you might need new dentures.
4.Denture stomatitis
Ask your dentist if denture stomatitis could be the cause of your pain. Stomatitis, a yeast or thrush infection of the mouth, can result in mouth soreness and can be caused by poorly fitting dentures or dentures that have been worn too long. Your dentist will look for red areas on your gums under your dentures or reddened, sore areas in the corners of your mouth.
5.Denture adhesive
Improve the fit of your dentures temporarily with denture adhesive. Apply three to four small dabs of the adhesive on your upper denture and spread about three to four dabs evenly around the inside of your lower denture. While the adhesive may hold the dentures in your mouth more securely and lessen the pain temporarily, it will not correct a poor fit. See your dentist as soon as possible about denture pain.
6.Pain-relieving ointment
Use a topical oral pain-relieving ointment on your gums to alleviate pain until you see a dentist about your dentures. If your doctor approves the use of the ointment, ask her which product is best for you to use considering your health record and any medications you take.
7.Dentures care
Care for your dentures properly to make sure they retain their shape. Dentures can lose their shape if you allow them to dry out. Soaking them in hot water can cause warping. These changes affect the fit of your dentures and can lead to pain. When not wearing your dentures, keep them in a container with water or a denture cleaner solution.