{"id":1026,"date":"2025-01-06T20:20:12","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T20:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=1026"},"modified":"2025-02-28T20:22:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T20:22:39","slug":"how-to-keep-lower-denture-in-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/how-to-keep-lower-denture-in-place\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep a Slippery Lower Denture in Place"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"264\" height=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image.png\" alt=\"Picture of a pair of dentures on a white background\" class=\"wp-image-1027\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For an appliance that rests on your gums and should be working with gravity, not against it, a lower<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/dentures.html\"> denture<\/a> sure can be slippery! If you think this is strange, you\u2019re not wrong. A loose lower denture usually means something\u2019s not quite right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you jump straight to denture adhesive, read this post. There could be a longer-lasting solution to your problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reasons Why Your Denture Might Be Loose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your lower denture shifts and slides while you\u2019re trying to eat or hold a conversation, your first thought might be \u201cwhy?\u201d There are several possible reasons why your oral appliance seems to refuse to sit still, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improper fit.<\/strong> Even if your denture fit right as rain when you first got it, time can change the shape of your oral structure \u2013 and your oral appliance. You might just be due for a replacement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Damage.<\/strong> Have you dropped your lower denture recently? Or noticed any cracks or chips? The smallest of damages can make a big difference on how your denture rests on your gums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your saliva.<\/strong> Believe it or not, normal saliva helps your denture stay suctioned to your gums. An overly dry mouth or an irregular saliva texture could throw off this effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jawbone recession.<\/strong> Without dental roots to provide it with essential stimulation, the jawbone actually reabsorbs back into your body, essentially shrinking. When this happens, your gums don\u2019t have the support they need to hold onto your denture!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Keep Your Denture in Place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Denture adhesive is definitely one route you can take to keep your lower denture secure. However, it should be used sparingly, and if the underlying issue isn\u2019t taken care of, you\u2019ll continue to experience difficulties. Instead, visit your dentist so they can take a closer look at your oral appliance. Depending on the situation, they might:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adjust your denture so that it fits better and more comfortably.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repair minor damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a replacement if necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommend removable denture alternatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentures are a good tooth replacement solution for many people, but that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean they\u2019re right for you. Your dentist can consult with you about a fixed restoration like implant dentures or dental implants, which are anchored in place and won\u2019t feel slippery in your mouth. Communicate with them honestly and clearly about your concerns, and they\u2019ll help you find your best-fit solution!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/meet-dr-harth.html\">Kristopher R. Harth<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/meet-dr-townsend.html\">Eric L. Townsend<\/a> love their patients and are actively involved in the Ponte Vedra Beach community. For them, building lasting relationships is the best part of dentistry! If you\u2019re struggling with your lower denture, Dr. Harth and Dr. Townsend will readily examine it and report their findings. They\u2019ll work with you closely to make sure your oral health and function are restored. To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> their office, call 904-285-7711.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For an appliance that rests on your gums and should be working with gravity, not against it, a lower denture sure can be slippery! If you think this is strange, you\u2019re not wrong. A loose lower denture usually means something\u2019s not quite right. Before you jump straight to denture adhesive, read this post. 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