How to Fix Loose Dentures
There are two reasons why dentures may be loose. The first reason is because the patient's dentist did not perform an alveoectomy after the teeth were taken out. This procedure involves splitting open the gum and filling down the jagged bones for the dentures. The second reason is because the patient did not wait until the gums were completely healed.
How to Fix Loose Dentures
- Over the counter powders can help the make the denture feel secure. Fixodent and Super Wernet are two powder adhesives that work rather well for many denture wearers. You wet the dentures and shake off the excess water. You apply the powder over the part of the dentures that will adhere to your gums. Shake the excess powder off and insert the dentures in your mouth.
- Sometimes poor occlusion can cause dentures to fit loosely when they shift during chewing. The teeth are not aligned when you bite down and feel out of place. Talk to your dentist about the problem. He can easily fix this problem by adjusting the bite. Some patients may need new dentures.
- Dental kits such as the Weber Denture Liner Kit can be found over the Internet. This kit will come with a dental liner that can be cut and placed between the gums and denture for cushion. It can also line the roof of your mouth to help keep the dentures in place. There is only enough material to last for one week.
- The Perma Soft Corrective Reline Kit can be purchased online. This kit will help you with relining the dentures for a good fit. The kit works by mixing a powder that will become quite stiff. This mixture is spread over the dentures. You will place the dentures in your mouth and bite down. You will trim away any extra material.