{"id":97,"date":"2023-08-24T11:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T11:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lapradafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=97"},"modified":"2023-09-18T23:19:04","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T23:19:04","slug":"what-causes-a-loose-lower-denture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lapradafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/24\/what-causes-a-loose-lower-denture\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Won\u2019t Your Lower Denture Stay Secure?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re a first-time denture<\/a> wearer, you may think the lower prosthetic is the steadier kind. After all, shouldn\u2019t it rely on gravity to keep itself in place? Truthfully, though, this restoration often shifts and slips over time. It can thus make things like eating, speaking, and even smiling rather awkward. All that said, there are ways to solve this particular issue. Read on to learn what causes a loose lower denture and how to keep it more secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes a Loose Lower Denture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though not all suffer from this issue, many lower dentures fit too loosely. The result is that they get unsteady and shift at the worst times. As for why this can happen, the reasons include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

As it happens, your jaw needs the proper bone height and width to secure a lower denture. The appliance will fit more snugly if you have a lower ridge with a U-shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, these qualities are rare when you\u2019ve been without teeth for a long time. In that scenario, your lower jawbone will have eroded and become flat. It\u2019d then be unable to support a denture, as it wouldn\u2019t have the bone tissue to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor Denture Border Length<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most lower dentures are well-made, remaining stable and functional. Their design usually only requires a bit of adhesive for extra security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, not all lower dentures are correctly crafted. There are some with borders that are too long or short. Consequently, they won\u2019t form a good and solid seal with your mouth. These dentures can then easily slip or move around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Secure It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, several methods exist for making a lower denture more secure. The best ones are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n