Urgent dental care · Bhowanipur & Mukundapur
Denture Pain or Sore Spots in Kolkata — What to Do
Denture pain usually means the denture no longer fits well — it rubs, pinches or moves and creates sore spots on the gums. Removing the denture to rest the gums, rinsing with warm salt water and keeping it clean help short-term, but a poor fit needs a dentist to adjust or reline it. OroCare Dental Clinic adjusts and repairs dentures at its Bhowanipur and Mukundapur centres in South Kolkata; call 98753 42440.
What to do right now
- Take the denture out for a few hours to let sore gums rest.
- Rinse your mouth and the denture with warm salt water.
- Clean the denture daily so trapped food doesn't irritate the gums.
- Don't try to file or adjust the denture yourself.
- Give new dentures time to settle, but see the dentist if sore spots persist.
Common causes
- A denture that has loosened as the gums and bone change shape
- A rough edge or high spot pressing on the gum
- Food trapped under the denture
- A cracked or worn denture
- A fungal infection under the denture (denture stomatitis)
See a dentist straight away if…
- A sore spot or ulcer that doesn't heal within a couple of weeks
- A denture that is loose, cracked or broken
- Red, sore or swollen gums under the denture
- Pain that stops you eating normally
How OroCare treats it
OroCare's dentists check the fit and comfort of your denture, ease any high spots, and reline or repair it so it sits securely without rubbing. Where a denture is worn out or teeth need replacing, they'll discuss options including new dentures or implant-supported teeth with Dr. Shounak Ghosh.
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