{"id":182,"date":"2023-07-20T10:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T10:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.signaturesmilesatedison.com\/blog\/?p=182"},"modified":"2023-08-23T22:20:09","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T22:20:09","slug":"why-do-you-have-a-loose-lower-denture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.signaturesmilesatedison.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/20\/why-do-you-have-a-loose-lower-denture\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Won\u2019t Your Lower Denture Stay Secure?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you first get dentures<\/a>, you may think the lower kind is the most secure. After all, can\u2019t it rely on gravity to stay in place? However, the truth is that a loose lower denture is pretty common. These prosthetics that replace bottom teeth often shift around in your mouth. Still, your local Edison dentist knows a few fixes for this problem. To learn them yourself, read this summary of causes and solutions for loose lower dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Causes of a Shifting Lower Denture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While not all of them do, many lower dentures suffer from looseness. In particular, they can get unsteady and shift around at the worst times. The reasons for this issue include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Your jaw must have the proper bone height and width to secure a lower denture. The appliance will be even more steady if your lower ridge has a U-shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, these features aren\u2019t likely if you\u2019ve been without teeth for long. In the latter case, your lower jawbone has likely eroded and become flat. This erosion would make an associated denture unstable, as it wouldn\u2019t have enough bone tissue for support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Typically, lower dentures are well-made and ensure stability and functionality. Their design is such that they only need (at most) a bit of adhesive for extra security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, not all lower dentures are crafted well. Some have sides \u2013 also known as borders \u2013 that are too long or short. When that happens, the appliance doesn\u2019t have the width to create a good seal. From there, a denture can easily start to slip or move around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to Secure a Lower Denture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, there are several good ways to secure a lower denture. In fact, the best ones are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n