What Happens if Someone Needs Adjustments to Their Dentures?

Dentures may need occasional adjustments to ensure a comfortable and secure fit. From relieving sore spots to stabilizing loose dentures, these common issues can usually be addressed through simple repairs and adjustments.

Typical adjustments include:

• Sore spot: We relieve the exact area where the denture is causing discomfort. Dentures can sometimes rub against the gums, creating sore spots, but these can be easily fixed through adjustments.

• Loose lower denture: Adding implants improves stability. Implants help stabilize the lower arch, preventing the denture from shifting. This is particularly helpful for patients with lower dentures, which tend to feel loose due to the lack of natural suction.

• Overdenture too tight or too loose: Inserts can be swapped to adjust. In some cases, the inserts that anchor overdentures to implants may need to be adjusted or replaced. If the overdenture feels too tight or loose, swapping out these inserts can provide a better fit.

• Break or crack: Many repairs are done in-office. Dentures can break or crack, but most minor repairs can be handled quickly in-office. For more severe damage, dentures may need to be sent to a lab for more extensive repairs, but most fixes can be done on the spot.