Most of the time, the best way to determine whether or not your dentures need an adjustment is by how they feel. Dentures are supposed to sit flush and tight in the mouth and if something just doesn’t feel right or you notice they’re “a little off” for any reason, then you may very well need an adjustment.
The minute you think something is wrong, you should have your dental professional take a look at your dentures. It is not recommended that you continue wearing ill-fitting dentures as this may cause pain, irritation, and soreness that can lead to bigger problems down the line.
So in order to ascertain if your dentures should be adjusted, ask yourself if any of these conditions apply to you:
Persistent discomfort
Your dentures are designed to be worn in your mouth as a replacement for your natural teeth. That means you should be able to eat and speak as you normally would. But if any of those functions are interrupted by even the slightest amount of discomfort, this should be your first indication that the dentures are in need of an adjustment.
This includes feeling any pain while wearing them or residual discomfort once they are out of your mouth. Pain or discomfort from dentures may also be a sign of a larger potential issue that you will need to address before the condition worsens.
Improper fit
As we get older, the body goes through various changes. The mouth and gums are not all that different and you may notice one day that the dentures which you’ve been wearing without issue up until now are not fitting like they once did.
It’s perfectly normal and there is no cause for alarm. You might realize the problem with some slight pain or irritation and no matter how much you try to re-position them in the mouth, you just can’t find that proper fit. But while you might be tempted to make the fix yourself, don’t do it.
Only trained professionals have the proper tools and know-how to adjust your dentures correctly. Doing it on your own might result in your dentures being badly damaged and that could cost you a lot more than expected in both time and money. There’s no sense in making the problem worse, but that’s exactly what might happen.
Developing pressure sores
A pressure sore can result from dentures that don’t fit properly, It’s caused by the dentures placing excess pressure at various parts of the gum. Should you be feeling this type of pain, it’s a clear sign that your dentures definitely need an adjustment.
