Dentures give us or our loved ones another chance at life: they offer the ability to chew and have a nice looking smile. Over time, a set of complete dentures can become loose. Loose dentures are not good for our mouth because of the support system of dentures: our bone and gums. Dentures rely on having a ridge of bone and gum tissue to support them and keep them in place. Once teeth are lost, the body re-absorbs the bone, making the ridges smaller. Of course, the dentures are plastic and they stay the same, which creates looseness. Another culprit is if the dentures stay in all the time, not allowing the skin to breathe and recover. The irritated skin can also contribute to faster resorption. Any looseness can cause the bone to be re-absorbed faster! Many people with dentures may think that they don't need to see their dentist. It is important that although you have dentures, you see your oral health professional at least once per year to evaluate the supporting tissue keeping your dentures fitting well. Also, make sure you remove your dentures often enough to let the skin relax and recover. Talk to your dentist about how often you should remove your dentures.
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