{"id":164,"date":"2026-03-13T18:31:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T18:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bakersfield-dentist.com\/blog\/?p=164"},"modified":"2026-03-16T18:33:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:33:35","slug":"dealing-with-denture-sores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bakersfield-dentist.com\/blog\/2026\/03\/13\/dealing-with-denture-sores\/","title":{"rendered":"Dealing with Denture Sores? How to Get Rid of Them"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you are fully adjusted to your dentures<\/a>, you may notice how comfortable they are to wear. They are designed to fit snugly into your mouth, helping you enjoy a wide range of foods and feel more confident smiling. However, if you are wearing a new pair or if they are ill-fitting, then you might notice you have some sores. They can cause discomfort, so here’s what brought them about and how to get rid of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s Causing My Denture Sores in the First Place?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As was mentioned above, there are several things that can cause sores. The main one is that you aren’t fully adjusted to your dentures if you recently got them. Your gum tissue can become irritated and develop these spots. If you have had your prosthetic for a while, then it might be ill-fitting and create pressure points that can lead to discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For some, it may be a piece of food that got stuck underneath the restoration. Popcorn, nuts, and seeds are some items that can increase your risk of this, but the stray morsel can lead to bacteria buildup if you don\u2019t clean it in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Relieve My Denture Sores?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you can start to get relief from your denture sores, you should first get rid of what\u2019s causing them. You can get them relined or give yourself some grace if they are brand new. Sticking closer to your oral hygiene routine can also be helpful, but you can try out these tips to help relieve the painful spots you developed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n