{"id":53,"date":"2023-10-12T11:58:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T11:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.baytowngentledental.com\/blog\/?p=53"},"modified":"2024-03-11T14:43:54","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T14:43:54","slug":"what-causes-a-loose-lower-denture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baytowngentledental.com\/blog\/what-causes-a-loose-lower-denture\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes a Loose Lower Denture?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When it comes to dentures<\/a>, many patients think the lower kind is always steady. The idea is that gravity would keep the prosthetic in place. Sadly, though, this assumption isn\u2019t always true. A lower denture can sometimes loosen and slip over time. When that happens, you might struggle to eat, speak, or even smile. Luckily, your Baytown dentist knows a few ways to fix the issue. Here, then, is a summary of what causes loose lower dentures and how to keep them stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Causes of a Loose Lower Denture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though many don\u2019t, some lower dentures fit too loosely. As a result, the latter get unsteady and shift at the worst times. The causes of such looseness include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Flat or Negative Ridge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Normally, a lower denture stays in place if your jaw has the proper bone height and width. (A secure fit is even likelier if your lower ridge is U-shaped.) The right dimensions will support the prosthetic and keep it from shifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things change, though, if you\u2019ve been without teeth for a while. Your lower jawbone will have eroded and flattened in that case. From there, your jaw would lack the bone tissue to support the denture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poorly-Aligned Denture Teeth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be clear, most lower dentures are well-made and functional. Their design (at most) only needs a bit of adhesive for extra security. That said, some aren\u2019t aligned correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In particular, a lower denture\u2019s borders may be too long or short. If so, the prosthetic won\u2019t form a good and solid seal with your mouth. The denture will then easily slip or move around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Secure a Loose Lower Denture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, you have the power to make a lower denture more secure. Consider the approaches listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n