A member asked:

I have dentures, i have painful white sores in my gums, gum looks white, tingling gum. pain in the jaw. and difficulty speaking, any suggestion?

13 doctors weighed in across 6 answers
Dr. Scott Methven answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Remove them: Take your dentures out at night and clean them very thoroughly. It could be a yeast issue or a wide variety of trauma originated lesions. Do warm salt water rinses or ask your doctor for a prescription for peridex. Most of these issue resolve within a week to ten days. I'm sorry you are dealing with this. If it last longer than a week it would be wise to see your dentist. Best of luck :)

Answered 5/18/2017

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Denture sores: If we knew more information we could help you better over the internet, but the proper way to answer your questions and get you comfortable sooner, better, and for a longer period of time is to be evaluated by a dentist. When were the dentures made? When were they last relined? Do you wear them at night? Do the sores improve if dentures left out? Most likely sores from ill fit of dentures.

Answered 3/21/2021

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Absolutely: Please see your dentist to have the dentures evaluated. An ill fitting denture can cause all of your symptoms.

Answered 3/21/2021

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Dr. Gabriel Malouf answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See your dentist.: You could have an ill-fitting denture, fungal infection, dry mouth, malnutrition, dehydration or any combination of a myriad of conditions. Set up a visit with your dentist for a quick answer and a plan to solve the issues.

Answered 6/11/2017

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Dr. Hessam Rahimi answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

Adjustment needed: Your denture needs to be adjusted and probably relined or replaced. See your dentist to make that happen as soon as possible. There is no need to suffer like that. Most likely those symptoms are caused by your ill-fitting denture.

Answered 5/15/2017

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See below: Speak to your dentist about having an implant fabricated denture made for optimal results. It appears that the denture you are wearing is illfitting and needs to be adjusted, relined or possibly remade. Check out all current options with implants to have a better quality of life.

Answered 5/18/2017

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