{"id":794,"date":"2025-07-17T09:57:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T09:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/?p=794"},"modified":"2025-08-04T21:57:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T21:57:22","slug":"how-ill-fitting-dentures-can-be-life-threatening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/how-ill-fitting-dentures-can-be-life-threatening\/","title":{"rendered":"How Ill-Fitting Dentures Can Be Life-Threatening"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_579621144__1754339668_66807.jpg\" alt=\"An older woman trying to put her dentures in her mouth\" class=\"wp-image-795\" style=\"width:308px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_579621144__1754339668_66807.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_579621144__1754339668_66807-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_579621144__1754339668_66807-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As annoying as they are, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/dentures.html\">dentures<\/a> that don&#8217;t fit well can seem pretty harmless. Isn&#8217;t &#8220;mild mouth pain&#8221; about the worst they can do to you and your smile? However, the truth is much more serious; ill-fitting dentures can be life-threatening in some cases. In other words, wearing these prosthetics may lead to an early death if you don&#8217;t take proper action. Learn more about the matter in this summary from your local Temple dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Context: What are the Signs of an Ill-Fitting Denture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before anything else, you\u2019ll need to grasp the signs of an ill-fitting denture. Knowing why this prosthetic is deadly won\u2019t help you much otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common symptoms of an ill-fitting denture are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pressure Sores <\/strong>\u2013When dentures become ill-fitting, they often put too much pressure on your gums. This pressure can then cause painful and irritating sores.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty Chewing <\/strong>\u2013 Though it takes time, learning to easily chew with dentures is possible. Struggling to do so later is a sign that your prosthetic fits poorly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Changes in Speech <\/strong>\u2013 Ill-fitting dentures move around when you speak, making you struggle to say certain words.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discomfort <\/strong>\u2013 While dentures take time to get used to, they shouldn\u2019t cause pain once you\u2019re used to them. So, discomfort and jaw soreness after your adjustment point to an ill-fitting prosthetic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentures are likely ill-fitting if you show several of the signs above. With that said, only a qualified dentist will know for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ill-Fitting Dentures &amp; Oral Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ill-fitting dentures themselves aren\u2019t actually harmful. However, wearing them often increases your risk of oral cancer \u2013 a condition that\u2019s life-threatening in its later stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see, ill-fitting dentures tend to trap harmful materials. These include not only food debris but also alcohol, tobacco, and similar substances, which can often inflame gum tissue. Such inflammation will cause continual cell damage and repair, making oral cancer more and more likely. As a result, leaving it unchecked by continuing to wear ill-fitting dentures is a deadly decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should You Do About Ill-Fitting Dentures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the points above, the \u201csolution\u201d to deadly ill-fitting dentures is simple. Just see your local dentist to have your prosthetics refitted or replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern dentists have the resources, knowledge, and skill to deal with dentures. Based on their findings, they can often solve these devices\u2019 poor fit with a simple adjustment. On the other hand, they can also replace your old dentures with new and better-fitting ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ill-fitting dentures can be life-threatening, so don\u2019t just live with them. See your dental provider for the appropriate help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/meet-dr-fossum.html\">Dr. Richard Fossum<\/a> is a certified dentist in Temple, TX, having earned his DDS from the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry. He and his team offer excellent preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments, all tailored to each patient\u2019s smile. They also repair and replace ill-fitting dentures as needed, ensuring your prosthetic teeth remain safe. Today, Dr. Fossum practices at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/\">his self-titled clinic<\/a> and is reachable on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/contact.html\">his website<\/a> and by phone at <strong>(254)-831-4397<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As annoying as they are, dentures that don&#8217;t fit well can seem pretty harmless. Isn&#8217;t &#8220;mild mouth pain&#8221; about the worst they can do to you and your smile? However, the truth is much more serious; ill-fitting dentures can be life-threatening in some cases. 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