{"id":170,"date":"2023-08-02T05:52:39","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T05:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.columbusdentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=170"},"modified":"2023-09-15T05:52:53","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T05:52:53","slug":"why-cant-i-keep-my-lower-dentures-in-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.columbusdentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=170","title":{"rendered":"Why Can\u2019t I Keep My Lower Dentures In Place?!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dentures<\/a> can make a massive difference in how you feel if you\u2019re missing teeth, but wearing them properly takes some getting used to. Sometimes, it may feel like wearing your dentures properly is almost like a skill unto itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you\u2019re new to wearing dentures, you might have found that you have a little bit of trouble keeping your lower prosthetic in place. Thankfully, with a little bit of work, you shouldn\u2019t have this problem\u2014here are a few things you can do to keep your lower prosthetic in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Are My Lower Dentures Falling Out Of Place?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are quite a few reasons why your dentures could have a habit of falling out of place, either having to do with your habits or the construction of the prosthetic itself. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Low Bone Ridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve been missing teeth for a while, it\u2019s possible that your lower jaw may have shrunk from disuse. In this case, it may be a little bit more difficult than usual for you to keep your prosthetic in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor Denture Alignment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Typically, a proper lower denture should have no problem adhering strongly and securely to the lower jaw. However, if your denture wasn\u2019t properly positioned initially, you could be struggling to keep it in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training Jaw Muscles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wearing your dentures properly isn\u2019t always as easy as just slapping them in\u2014keeping them in place requires you to work your lower jaw muscles in a particular way. This is something that you may not have been told explicitly when you first got your dentures, and as a result, you might not have been prepared for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tongue Thrusting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some people have a habit of thrusting their tongue out when they pronounce certain words\u2014if you do this, you may accidentally push your lower dentures out of place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Help Your Lower Dentures Hold Fast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might be tempted to really glom on denture adhesive, but overusing it isn\u2019t generally a good idea. Instead, you should talk to your dentist about whether there’s some structural issue that could make it hard to keep your dentures in place. In some cases, they may recommend switching to implant dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rest just comes with practice. The more you get used to holding your dentures in place and not thrusting your tongue, the more your dentures will stay in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Columbus Dental Arts, we do everything we can to make sure that our patients are not only as healthy as possible, but that our office is a warm and comforting environment for all of our patients. When you\u2019re here you\u2019ll never have to worry about feeling like just another patient\u2014all of your care will be personalized to you and will be geared to make you as comfortable as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about dentures, we can be reached at our website<\/a> or by phone at (609) 324-9500.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dentures can make a massive difference in how you feel if you\u2019re missing teeth, but wearing them properly takes some getting used to. Sometimes, it may feel like wearing your dentures properly is almost like a skill unto itself. For example, if you\u2019re new to wearing dentures, you might have found that you have a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhy Can't I Keep My Lower Dentures In Place | Columbus Dental Arts<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019ve noticed that you have trouble keeping your inner dentures in place, there are a few reasons that could be. 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