{"id":195,"date":"2025-08-15T23:57:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T23:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sourisvalleydental.com\/blog\/?p=195"},"modified":"2025-09-26T23:57:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T23:57:58","slug":"denture-discomfort-here-is-how-to-soothe-your-denture-sores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sourisvalleydental.com\/blog\/denture-discomfort-here-is-how-to-soothe-your-denture-sores\/","title":{"rendered":"Denture Discomfort? Here\u2019s How to Soothe Your Sores"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dentures are an amazing and affordable way to restore your smile and confidence, but when they don\u2019t fit quite right, they can also cause painful sores. These uncomfortable spots make it hard to eat, talk, or even wear your dentures<\/a> without wanting to throw them at the wall. But before you do, there\u2019s good news. Most denture sores are treatable with a few simple treatments that you can do at home. Here\u2019s how you can soothe your sores and prevent them from coming back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Denture Sores?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To understand how to treat and prevent sore spots, you need to know how they get there to begin with. Denture sores usually form when your prosthetics rub against your gums or the inside of your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This friction creates irritation that can, with repeated exposure, turn into small, painful ulcers. The main culprits? Poorly fitting dentures, food particles, or extended wear times without breaks\u2014especially when you first start wearing your appliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Soothe the Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re already dealing with sore spots, here are some ways to find relief:<\/p>\n\n\n\n