My Denture Is Hurting: What Should I Do?

About this guide

This guide is designed to help patients understand common questions about dentures in plain language. It is intended as general patient education and should be read alongside advice from the dental professional responsible for your care.

Overview

New dentures can feel unfamiliar, and some patients experience areas of tenderness while adapting. However, persistent, worsening or significant pain should be assessed by a dental professional.

What to know

Possible causes include pressure points, movement, an uneven bite, tissue changes, an appliance that no longer fits, or another oral condition. The cause cannot reliably be diagnosed from symptoms alone.

What your dental professional may consider

Do not attempt to create your own adjustment by cutting, filing or heating the denture. A clinician can examine the mouth and appliance and decide whether an adjustment, reline, repair, replacement or another treatment is appropriate.

Practical points

Seek urgent advice for severe pain, facial swelling, significant bleeding, fever, trauma, or difficulty breathing or swallowing.

When to seek professional advice

Contact a qualified dental professional if you have persistent pain, repeated sore areas, a denture that is consistently loose or unstable, a broken appliance, unexplained changes in your mouth, or concerns about eating or speaking. Do not attempt irreversible repairs or adjustments at home.

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Questions you can ask your dentist

What is the likely cause of my denture problem or concern?

What treatment options are appropriate for my individual circumstances?

What are the benefits, limitations and risks of each option?

What will the treatment and follow-up involve?

What should I do if the denture becomes painful, loose or damaged?

What cleaning and maintenance routine do you recommend for my particular denture?

Final reminder

This guide is for general information only and does not replace advice from a qualified dental professional. If you have severe pain, swelling, bleeding, difficulty breathing, or another urgent concern, seek appropriate dental or emergency care.