{"id":236,"date":"2025-10-06T17:46:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T17:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.queencreekcompletedental.com\/blog\/?p=236"},"modified":"2025-11-07T17:47:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:47:59","slug":"4-complications-ill-fitting-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.queencreekcompletedental.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/06\/4-complications-ill-fitting-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Unfortunate Complications of Wearing Ill-Fitting Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queencreekcompletedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-300x168.png\" alt=\"Old man rubbing his aching jaw because his dentures don\u2019t fit\" class=\"wp-image-237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queencreekcompletedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.queencreekcompletedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image.png 563w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As you age, your gums and jawbone will start to change shape, which means your once perfectly-fitting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.queencreekcompletedental.com\/dentures-and-partials.html\">dentures<\/a> will slowly become\u2026well, less perfectly-fitting. It\u2019s understandable to think that continuing to wear ill-fitting dentures won\u2019t affect you all that much. However, the truth is quite the opposite! Here are four unfortunate complications that can happen if you wear ill-fitting dentures for too long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1. Oral Discomfort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dentures aren\u2019t shaped quite correctly, they\u2019ll start to rub your gums the wrong way \u2013 literally. You\u2019ll likely experience chafing, irritation, sensitivity, and could even develop oral sores. Swelling and inflammation are also inevitable when your dentures don\u2019t rest properly on your gums!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2. Difficulties Eating and Speaking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentures that don\u2019t fit the shape of your mouth will have a hard time staying fixed in place. This means you\u2019ll experience instances of slippage more and more frequently. Imagine trying to eat your favorite meals or hold a conversation when your dentures won\u2019t stay still \u2013 it\u2019s difficult, to say the least! What might start out as an inconvenience can become a very real problem if you don\u2019t get your dentures adjusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3. Dental Damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not even partial dentures are safe from the consequences of a poor fit. Since partials have a metal clip that keep them secure, the metal can grate against nearby natural teeth if it becomes too loose. Plus, an imprecise shape could cause you to rest your bite improperly, which is associated with an increased risk of dental damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4. Angular Cheilitis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A misaligned bite can contribute to yet another unfortunate problem: angular cheilitis. Whether you have a full set of dentures or partials, an uneven oral structure can cause saliva to pool at the corners of your mouth. When this happens, bacteria accumulate near the saliva, which can result in this uncomfortable yeast infection. Angular cheilitis appears as red streaks or patches and can be quite itchy and painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, wearing dentures that no longer fit your mouth simply isn\u2019t worth it. If you experience any of these problems, it\u2019s probably time to have your restoration relined, readjusted, or replaced. Whatever happens to be the appropriate solution, you can count on your dentist to take care of it promptly so you can go back to being comfortable and at ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.queencreekcompletedental.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">dedicated dentists<\/a> at Queen Creek Complete Dental are passionate about helping patients feel more confident and comfortable with their smiles. If your dentures don\u2019t fit well anymore, they\u2019ll diligently inspect your restoration and examine your mouth to determine the proper solution. Our team wants to promote your long-term oral health and comfort, so don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.queencreekcompletedental.com\/contact-us.html\">contact our office<\/a> at 480-722-1200.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you age, your gums and jawbone will start to change shape, which means your once perfectly-fitting dentures will slowly become\u2026well, less perfectly-fitting. It\u2019s understandable to think that continuing to wear ill-fitting dentures won\u2019t affect you all that much. However, the truth is quite the opposite! 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