{"id":257,"date":"2025-05-13T22:38:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T22:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalexcellencemelbourne.com\/blog\/?p=257"},"modified":"2025-10-28T15:50:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T15:50:03","slug":"denture-sores-get-rid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalexcellencemelbourne.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/denture-sores-get-rid\/","title":{"rendered":"Have Dentures Rubbed Sores into Your Gums? Here\u2019s How to Fight Back"},"content":{"rendered":"When you first receive your dentures<\/a>, 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\u2019s a brief guide to how you can prevent denture sores as well as how to treat them if they occur.\r\n\r\n\r\n

What Causes Denture Sores?<\/h2>\r\nWhile dentures can be an excellent way to enjoy a beautiful and complete smile, they do not address the underlying issue of jawbone erosion caused by tooth loss. Without the stimulation the teeth provide during the chewing process, the jaw will atrophy and recede, changing the shape of the mouth over time. Eventually, a patient\u2019s dentures may not fit as well due to the dental arches becoming smaller. In some cases, patients find that their appliances do not fit well due to several years\u2019 wear and tear.\r\n\r\nDenture sores are usually the result of a denture shifting about on the gum tissue, which can gradually work the gums\u2019 protective skin open and cause uncomfortable sores. These wounds can become infected if they are not resolved, and this is more likely to happen if the patient does not practice proper oral hygiene and denture maintenance.\r\n

How Can I Prevent Denture Sores?<\/h2>\r\nA few great ways to prevent denture sores include:\r\n