What if my temporary dentures are too big?
If your denture is too big, though, it won’t matter how hard you try to adjust to it — you’ll need to see your dentist again for a solution. You frequently gag or feel like gagging because your dentures are moving around in your mouth. You are unable to eat and bite properly due to the denture slipping around.
How can I make my temporary dentures fit better?
Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to temporarily help your dentures fit better until you can get them resized.
- Use a denture reline kit to create a tighter fit temporarily.
- Try using a good brand of denture adhesive.
- Find soft denture liners to hold your dentures more securely.
How long do temporary dentures last?
Immediate dentures are designed to be temporary, only worn for about 6 to 8 months until the arrival of a permanent denture. Since these aren’t custom-fitted to the mouth, they can slip and move, so many people don’t wear them for an extended period of time.
What can ill fitting dentures cause?
Ill-fitting dentures can rub against the gums, causing irritation and inflammation. In turn, this causes discomfort in the mouth and can make eating difficult. It may also lead to blisters forming on the gum tissue, thus resulting in even more aching.
Can dentures be relined?
A denture reline is a simple procedure to reshape the underside of a denture so that it fits more comfortably on the user’s gums. Relining is periodically necessary as dentures lose their grip in the mouth. The process is usually affordable and often takes very little time.
Can you reline your dentures yourself?
Can You Reline Dentures Yourself? Obviously, it’s best to have your dentist do your denture reline. But, if it’s too inconvenient or too expensive to go that route, it is possible to reline your dentures at home. The benefits of doing a reline yourself are obvious — cheaper and more convenient.