HOME REMEDIES FOR DENTURE SORES

What are denture sores?

Wearing dentures can cause the gums underneath the dentures to become swollen, irritated or painful. This condition is what is referred to as a denture sore, and nearly half of all people who wear dentures, from first time denture wearers to those of us who have worn dentures for a long time experience this condition.

What are the causes of denture sores?

Denture sores can be caused by a number of things. Usually, it is just the nerves being pressed on by the denture itself, and the gums feel sore after the dentures have been worn for a while. The gum underneath the dentures is not even, although it may look smooth, it is not. The little bumps and irregularities require a denture plate that adjusts well to the wearers gums, and if it does not, mild to substantial irritation, discomfort and even pain can be expected, especially during chewing and biting harder foods. Gums underneath the denture can also be sore because of swelling or inflammation caused by bacterial agents. If this is the case, the infection will need to be cured before any sort of treatment or adjustment to remedy the discomfort.

How do I cure a denture sore?

First you should see if you have an infection at all. Feel your gums, if they feel puffy, inflamed or swollen, then you should see a dentist before doing anything else. If you have an infection, you will need to go on a course of antibiotics to cure the infection. If the infection is gone, try on your denture to see if is still uncomfortable.

If you do not have an infection, you should see the technician or dentist who made your dentures, and tell them where it hurts, so that they can adjust the plate of the denture accordingly.

Home remedies

Until you get an appointment to have your situation checked out, you will need some sort of remedy for the meantime, not to mention that your gums may just be sensitive, and no adjustment or antibiotic is going to make your denture sores better (this is relatively rare). There are several home remedies you can take to make the situation better.

The first is to make sure that you use a soft toothbrush both for brushing your gums and teeth if there are any left, and also for your denture. Brushing your denture is very important, as bacteria can start to live on it and form plaque on it, which can start to live inside your mouth. To clean your denture, a home remedy would be to use some baking soda in some warm water, and soak your dentures in that for a few hours. Rinse the dentures well before using them again. Make sure you chew your food slowly and thoroughly, as fast motions may cause discomfort or shock to the nerves. This is usually an issue for patients new to dentures. A gum massage may also relieve symptoms as they occur.

One of the most ancient pain remedies for surface discomforts like denture sores is the use of cloves soaked in olive oil. This mixture can be applied to the gums topically around where the sore spots are. Sage is also a herbal remedy that can be used to alleviate pain. Gargle some sage tea and the effects should be immediate. These are just a few, and the link provided has tons of extra home remedies for you to try.

 

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