If You Have Dentures, When Will They Need to Be Replaced?

Modern dentures are incredibly sophisticated, capable of doing incredible things for patients who have lost many of their teeth. Their stunning realism means that it’s easy for patients to go through life day-to-day forgetting that their teeth aren’t real.

However, unlike your real teeth, it will be necessary to replace your dentures at a certain point. But unless something catastrophic happens, it might be a little bit difficult to tell when this is necessary. Here are a few warning signs to look out for.

Signs that your Dentures Need to Be Replaced

The only way to really know for sure that your dentures need outright replacement is to talk to a dentist. They’ll be able to look at your prosthetic and determine whether there are issues that need to be addressed quickly and how it’s best to deal with them.

However, if you’re looking for signs on your own that something needs to be done, here are a few to think about:

• Your Dentures are Loose: Ideally, your dentures should be able to hold fast in place entirely via suction and shouldn’t move when talking or chewing. If you find that they do, or that you need to overuse denture adhesive in order to keep them in place, it may be necessary make adjustments to them.
• You Can’t Speak Clearly: In a similar vein, it can be difficult to speak clearly if your dentures don’t fit how they ought to. If you notice that it’s hard to talk how you’d like, be sure to reach out to a dentist.
• Your Dentures are Uncomfortable: If your dentures are properly molded to you, they won’t rub you the wrong way or cause sores. Thus, if you’re uncomfortable when you wear your prosthetic, it might be worth addressing that.
• You Notice Visible Damage: As you can imagine, any large cracks, chips, or other kinds of damage to your dentures can cause serious problems.  This is worth talking to a professional about immediately.

The best way to be assured that your dentures are in the best condition possible is to see your dentist for regular checkups and cleanings, allowing them to make sure that your prosthetic is in good condition.

About Our Practice

At Lakeland Dental Care, we believe that the connections we form with our patients are just as important as any treatment that we can provide them. Being locally owned and operated means that we’re able to bring a personal touch to our dental care, allowing us to attend to your needs easily. Whether you’re just now getting dentures for the first time or you’ve had them for years, we’re happy to help you with whatever it is that you could need.

If you have any questions about dentures, we can be reached at our website or by phone at (601) 981-8166.