Denture Solutions

Speaking difficulties and unwanted sounds, such as “clicking, whistling, smacking…”

Denture is not in proper position or does not stay in proper position -- denture moves causing cheek and tongue to struggle to form words and control the denture -- Reline, rebase or replacement per a Denture Solutions  recommendation.

Lack of suction / adhesion

Bone and mouth tissue shrinks – original fit/contact of denture is lost; Dry Mouth (Xerostomia); caused most often by certain medications; without proper saliva, denture fit is not ideal due to the “seal” that moisture provides between denture base and tissue. Discuss with us for the best solution.

Sore spots in the mouth

Pressure and / or rubbing is occurring in one specific area, usually a result of chewing (see Difficulty chewing certain foods) but may also be due to clenching of teeth or bruxism (grinding the teeth). Other causes may be hard foods (like small seeds) getting under the denture or denture teeth that need adjustment. Denture Solutions can help resolve the problem.

Wrinkles above / around lips or at corners of mouth

Denture has moved back in the mouth and no longer supports the lips. This may be due to bone loss and / or loss of skin elasticity (stretchiness) and moisture loss. Contact Denture Solutions to help determine the root cause

Denture slipping and moving

Due to shrinkage of jaw bone and surrounding gum tissue, the gums and bone do not support the denture in speaking or chewing -- Reline, rebase or replacement per a Denture Solutions recommendation.

Difficulty chewing certain foods

Some foods may never be ‘easy to chew’ with dentures, but lack of adequate chewing could be related to the alignment of your upper and lower denture(s), or your denture with natural teeth, this effects the “balance” of the denture on the tissues and muscles of the mouth. In combination with shrinkage of tissue, poor alignment creates improper denture function. Only a dental professional can determine the best solution(s).

Loss of vertical support for the denture (bone loss) can cause the mouth to “over-close.” This can change the way the lips seal together and cause saliva to pool at the corners of the mouth. The excess moisture in this area may cause the skin to become irritated and may increase the risk of a candida (fungus) infection. The soreness may also be the result of a vitamin deficiency. Seek advice from your dental professional.

Hard Reline – An impression of the gum tissue is taken with the patient’s denture and sent to our laboratory to process a new acrylic denture base under high pressure and heat.  This guarantees a long lasting, high quality, dimensionally stable denture appliance.

Repair – We are able to fix most problems that may have occurred such as, dentures broken in half, shattered, flange repair or missing teeth.

Flange Extension – Flange extension will provide additional support to a loose fitting denture.  This is needed when the original denture base is lacking in adequate length to lock the denture in place with a suction grip.  This procedure is only performed in conjunction with a hard reline and only when necessary to insure the best fit possible.

Tissue Conditioning – A medicated soft impression material used to relieve pain, inflammation and swelling of the gum tissues usually associated with an ill fitting denture.  Tissue conditioning immediately improves the quality of diseased gums while improving the denture appliances fit.  Tissue effectiveness will last approximately 2-3 months.