Have Dentures Rubbed Sores into Your Gums? Here’s How to Fight Back

When you first receive your dentures, they should fit remarkably well and become increasingly comfortable as you get used to them. However, your appliance may not fit as well as it once did after a few years, and this can lead to your restoration sliding about on your gum tissues. The friction this causes can result in painful sores that are vulnerable to infection, but this issue can be avoided or resolved with the proper measures. Here’s a brief guide to how you can prevent denture sores as well as how to treat them if they occur.

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