Signs That Indicate You Need Denture Repairs

Teeth are built to last forever. However, not everyone is fortunate enough to maintain their natural teeth throughout their life. When you lose your teeth, many dental appliances can be used to close the gaps. One great way to replace your teeth is by using dentures.

Dentures feature a set of artificial teeth attached to a gum-like base that holds on to your natural gums. Dentures can be used to replace a few missing teeth, or for an entire mouth restoration.

More About Dentures for Tooth Restoration

Dentures come in different types. You can have yours customized to befit your needs. You can also choose the types of materials you prefer for your dentures.

Some dentures are removable, while others are not. Caring for either of them is important. It is the only way you can keep them for long. Most dentures last between 10-15 years. Some, like implant-supported dentures, can last way longer. However, there is the possibility of damage over time. Could your dentures be needing repairs?

When Do You Know You Should Re0laur Your Dentures?

Deciding whether to repair or replace your dentures is not easy. This is especially so if you do not have a budget for it. Once you have received your dentures, you would hope to keep them intact forever. Many reasons, can, however, necessitate ​broken denture repair. Some of the sings you should consider for ​partial denture repair include the following:

• Discomfort – this should be the number one thing you look out for in denture repair and replacement. If your dentures are suddenly uncomfortable to wear, then something is off. Consider their fit, and how comfortably they sit on your gums. Any looseness should grab your attention.
• Mouth Sores – the discomfort of wearing the dentures is what leads to mouth sores. Your gums will also feel sore because of the ill-fitting dentures. While at it, consider any swelling and inflammation. Ill-fitting dentures will put uneven pressure on different parts of your mouth. The body will then respond with inflammation, which further makes your dentures uncomfortable to wear. Any rough spots in your gums should also point you toward the need to repair your dentures. While at it, check for any bleeding and tender spots in your mouth.
• Pain – there is a difference between mere soreness and pain. Pain is also a consequence of poorly fitted dentures. The pain will be felt around your gums and cheeks, especially on attempts to chew food. Be keen on any sharp pains on your canine teeth areas. Such sharp pain could be a sign of bone reabsorption, which is a cause for alarm.
• Chipped and cracked dentures – a single or more artificial tooth may incur a crack. A crack in your dentures may not worry you until it becomes the source of other denture problems. That crack can cause further breakage of your artificial tooth.
• Broken dentures – an external impact can damage dentures, similar to how teeth get damaged. Broken dentures translate to the breakage of one of the replacement teeth, or several. The tooth could break partially, or completely detach from its base. You should not try to restore the tooth on your own. You should reach out to any of our dentists for assistance.
• Alignment issues with your face shape – teeth okay an important role in framing the teeth, as with dentures. Given that dentures are the replacement for your teeth, they should frame your face as well as teeth. If you notice an irregular shape of part of your face, it could be that you need to repair your dentures, or simply get them adjusted.
• Bad breath – mouth odor results from plaque buildup that is hiding in different spots in the mouth. Without teeth, it is hard for you to experience bad breath. If this is happening with your dentures, then it means you have not been taking care of them. Dentures should be cared for like natural teeth. Regular brushing is important to remove food residues that settle as a plaque with time. Any bad smells from your mouth is a course of alarm. Check for stains as well. These could show you the level of plaque buildup you have allowed in your mouth.