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First aid: 4 tips on how to relieve painful pressure points from dentures.

Posted by Chris Bonninger | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentures

First aid: 4 tips on how to relieve painful pressure points from dentures.

Pressure points from dentures can cause uncomfortable pain.

But what can be the cause and, above all, what helps against the severe pain? Here we provide some tips for immediate help.

Pressure sores caused by dentures can have various causes. A poorly fitted prosthesis is often a trigger. Tartar or deposits on or under the prosthesis can also cause unpleasant pain.

You can alleviate the local discomfort. But please do not try to adjust your dentures yourself. Here the dentist is the expert.

A visit to the dentist is advisable here. In many cases, it is sufficient for the denture to be professionally cleaned and tartar removed at the dental practice. If necessary, the dentist can grind or reline the denture at one point and this ensures that the prosthesis fits snugly on the gums. It eliminates the causes of the pressure points, but there are a few things you can do yourself to avoid or relieve pressure points:

  1. Cleaning the prosthesis:

    Food debris under the prosthesis can lead to sore spots. These causes of pressure points can be effectively prevented by regularly cleaning the prosthesis. Remove leftover food from the prosthesis under running water and rinse out your mouth with a little water. A mild detergent and gentle denture cleaning brushes can also be used. Regular professional denture cleaning at the dentist is also important. Otherwise tartar can form, which with its rough surface, can trigger pressure points.

  2. Relieve acute inflammation caused by pressure points:

    In the case of acute pressure points in the mouth, rinsing with warm salt water relieves the pain. In addition, home remedies such as chamomile or arnica tincture help soothe irritated gums. Pain relieving gels or ointments also alleviate the symptoms; temporarily. Basically we recommend a visit to the dental practice to get professional help.

  3. Disinfecting mouthwash against pressure points:

    Disinfecting mouthwashes can aid healing. Mouth rinsing improves the environment in the mouth. This is particularly helpful if the pressure point has become infected. Inflamed pressure points can be infected with yeasts, which have an ideal environment in the moist mouth and throat to multiply.

  4. 4. Adjust the denture to remove pressure points:

    Pressure points are painful changes in the mucous membrane that trigger local inflammation. In principle, these can occur temporarily with new prostheses. After a short period of acclimatization (a few days), the symptoms should subside. If this is not the case, the prosthesis must be adjusted. A denture must sit perfectly on the mucous membrane. In many cases, a so-called relining at the dentist can be helpful. Sealing the edge is also important as it prevents food residues from penetrating under the prosthesis.

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Chris Bonninger

Chris is one of our first colleagues at Nextsmile. He works as a dental technician and writes about dental technology in general and about dental implants in particular. His many years of experience in dental technology and his technical knowledge help us to provide you with all the important and well-researched information on Nextsmile.

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