Dentures offer dental patients who have multiple missing teeth to regain normal function of their mouths, improving their abilities to eat, speak, and smile normally. While Dentures in Kona do provide a long-term solution to missing teeth, they require proper care and periodic adjustments and repairs if they are to continue fulfilling their important purpose. Read on to find out about a few of the signs that it’s time to have dentures repaired or adjusted below.
Difficulty Chewing
Given that one of the primary goals when fitting a patient for dentures is to allow them to resume their normal eating habits, it should go without saying that difficulty chewing is a red flag. While it’s true that many patients report needing some time after first being fitted for dentures to get used to using them, any difficulty experienced after they’ve gotten used to them may indicate that it’s time to have them refit.
Discomfort or Pain
Dentures may not be as comfortable as the patient’s natural teeth, but they shouldn’t cause discomfort or jaw soreness. Those who are experiencing sharp pain near their canine teeth when they bite down should also be aware that this pain may be a symptom of bone reabsorption. Often, though, uneven pressure, jaw soreness, and other forms of minor discomfort can be addressed by making adjustments to the dentures.
Pressure Sores
Pressure sores are a direct result of ill-fitting dentures, developing in the places where they put excess pressure on certain areas of a patient’s gums. If dentures are properly fitted, they should distribute pressure evenly, so the development of oral sores should be taken as a sign that it’s time to have those Dentures in Kona adjusted or repaired.
Changes in Fit
Bottom dentures should float above the gums, and top dentures should suction smoothly to them. They should stay in the mouth without difficulty or significant movement. Patients who notice sudden changes in the fit of their dentures should head to their dentists for adjustments as soon as possible.
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Experiencing these or other worrying problems with full or partial dentures? The office of Carter S. Yokoyama D.D.S. can help. Click Here to learn more about this dental practice today or call to schedule an appointment to get started.
