{"id":1241,"date":"2019-12-03T13:39:43","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T13:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/?p=1241"},"modified":"2020-01-03T13:47:01","modified_gmt":"2020-01-03T13:47:01","slug":"ill-fitting-dentures-in-fargo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/ill-fitting-dentures-in-fargo\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Your Dentures Fit Properly? Here\u2019s How To Tell If They Don\u2019t"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_282006432__1578059044_71826-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person holding dentures\" class=\"wp-image-1243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_282006432__1578059044_71826-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_282006432__1578059044_71826-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_282006432__1578059044_71826.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you had your dentures in Fargo for several years and noticed that they\u2019re not fitting as well as they used to? As you\u2019ve matured, your replacement teeth haven\u2019t changed in shape, but your mouth has. Apart from a month-long adjustment period when you first get your dentures, they should fit comfortably in your mouth without slipping and shifting while you eat or speak. Read on to learn the signs of ill-fitting restorations and why it\u2019s important to replace them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs of Ill-Fitting Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you first get your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/dentures.html\">dentures<\/a>, you\u2019ll go\nthrough an adjustment period that lasts around a month, while your muscles and\nmouth become accustomed to holding your replacement teeth. Despite this\ntimespan, your dentures should always feel comfortable in your mouth. Here are\nsome signs that there\u2019s something wrong:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Broken replacement teeth.<\/li><li>Chips or cracks.<\/li><li>Difficulty chewing and speaking.<\/li><li>Changes in your facial shape.<\/li><li>General oral discomfort.<\/li><li>Pressure sores.<\/li><li>Gum Irritation.<\/li><li>White patches on the gums and tongue.<\/li><li>Stained or foul-smells.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice any of these signs, your dentures may be\ndamaged or not fitting your mouth properly, and it\u2019s important for you to have\nthem examined by your restoration dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problems From Poorly Fitting Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people may be tempted to ignore the signs that their\ndentures aren\u2019t fitting as well as they used to. The problem with doing this is\nthat more issues will arise down the road, causing you discomfort and even\npain. Because your jawbone isn\u2019t being stimulated by the roots of your teeth\nanymore, the ridges of your gums can shrink due to jawbone deterioration, making\nyour dentures feel loose in your mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason you replaced your missing teeth in the first\nplace was most likely because you wanted to improve your ability to complete\neveryday functions such as chewing and speaking. Ill-fitting dentures will only\nmake these tasks harder. Plus, damaged dentures can be difficult to clean, leaving\nbacteria to collect in fine fractures in your restorations. This can result in\nissues such as bad breath, pain in the gums, and infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Replacing Your Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t been wearing your dentures as often as you\nused to because they don\u2019t feel right or are uncomfortable, it\u2019s time for you to\npay a visit to your dentist. They can examine your restorations to determine\nwhether they need to be replaced or readjusted. If they need to be replaced, your\ndentist may talk about dental implants in Fargo. This procedure is a modern\ntooth-replacement solution that replaces your missing pearly whites from the\nroots up, eliminating the problem of gum shrinkage and facial changes. If you\u2019re\na good candidate, this may be a great new restorative treatment for you to\nconsider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentures should always comfortably and snuggly fit in\nyour mouth, making it easier to eat and speak with confidence. If they\u2019re not,\nyou\u2019ve got a problem, and knowing the signs can allow you to act fast and prevent\nulcers, infections, and inflammation from occurring. Don\u2019t wait to take your\nill-fitting dentures in today! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Stacy Goodwill is a talented dentist with over 20 years\nof experience. She enjoys getting to know her patients and learning about the\nproblems they face with tooth-loss. That way, she can develop a customized\ntreatment plan to eliminate their issues and improve their overall quality of\nlife. She has completed advanced training that has given her experience conducting\nthe latest dental treatments, such as the dental implant procedure. She is a Fellow\nin the International Dental Implant Association and completed a post-graduate\nAdvanced Education in General Dentistry with the Navy. For questions about\ndental implants or to have your ill-fitting dentures examined, visit Cornerstone\nDental\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor call 701-237-3583.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you had your dentures in Fargo for several years and noticed that they\u2019re not fitting as well as they used to? As you\u2019ve matured, your replacement teeth haven\u2019t changed in shape, but your mouth has. Apart from a month-long adjustment period when you first get your dentures, they should fit comfortably in your mouth [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1241","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dentures in Fargo | Signs of Ill-Fitting Dentures | Dental Implants<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"After having dentures in Fargo for awhile, are they starting to feel like they don\u2019t fit right? 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