What should I do if my dentures are a little loose

Many people know that teeth are very important in our body, but in life, many people are prone to tooth loss because they do not take care of their teeth. When necessary, dentures need to be installed for treatment so as not to affect our chewing ability. However, dentures also need maintenance to extend their lifespan. If they are not used carefully, they will become loose. Let's learn what to do if dentures are a bit loose.

What should I do if my dentures are a little loose?

Removable dentures are a common restoration in dental clinics. They use the remaining natural teeth or mucosa as support and are fixed to the remaining natural teeth through clasps. However, after repeated removal, the metal clasps will fatigue, become less elastic, easily deformed, and lose their retaining effect. At the same time, as the use time of dentures increases, the alveolar bone is absorbed, and the wear of the base material causes the base to not fit tightly against the denture membrane and adjacent teeth, which can easily cause the denture to loosen and tilt.

It is actually quite normal for removable dentures to become loose. Due to the special nature of the materials used for removable dentures, they have a certain service life. A set of dentures needs to be replaced after five years of wearing. Moreover, removable dentures will become looser and looser during use, which is normal and you don't need to worry too much. If removable dentures become loose, you can ask the dentist to make necessary adjustments and treatments in time according to the degree of deformation and wear of the dentures.

Despite this, it is still recommended that you wear removable dentures to minimize damage to adjacent teeth. Fixed dentures will wear down the teeth on both sides, and dental implants are too expensive, so removable dentures are more economical. In your case, if your financial situation allows, it is best to get a dental implant, as this will not damage the adjacent teeth on both sides. But the price is relatively expensive. The second option is to get fixed dentures. The disadvantage is that the adjacent teeth need to be ground down, but your adjacent teeth have already turned black, so take the opportunity to treat them and there will be no problem with wearing braces. It is not recommended to wear removable dentures, otherwise the adjacent teeth will be damaged to varying degrees over time.

The above is an introduction to what to do if your dentures are a little loose. After understanding it, we know that it will be very uncomfortable if dentures become loose, and dentures need to be replaced once they are more than five years old. If they become loose shortly after installation, you must consult a doctor in time, and ensure good oral hygiene when wearing dentures.