I Don’t Like To Wear My Hard Denture. Can You Tell Me If The Rubber Ones Are More Comfortable?
Q.
Dear Andrew. I have had movement of one of my front teeth and the gum has receded back. It’s been like this for some time. The tooth itself is not loose but it has dropped down and is a bit twisted. For the past month I have had a bit of sensitive pain with it. I know it needs to come out but I’ve put it off as I already have one tooth missing. I have a hard denture which I dont like to wear as it covers the roof of my mouth and I don’t like the feel of it. I only wear it now and again as you can’t really tell. My problem is if I were to have the front tooth out I will need to wear a denture all the time and can’t stand the thought of a hard denture. My dentist has shown me a rubber type denture and I wondered if this might be the better option? Thanks.
Dear Andrew. I have had movement of one of my front teeth and the gum has receded back. It’s been like this for some time. The tooth itself is not loose but it has dropped down and is a bit twisted. For the past month I have had a bit of sensitive pain with it. I know it needs to come out but I’ve put it off as I already have one tooth missing. I have a hard denture which I dont like to wear as it covers the roof of my mouth and I don’t like the feel of it. I only wear it now and again as you can’t really tell. My problem is if I were to have the front tooth out I will need to wear a denture all the time and can’t stand the thought of a hard denture. My dentist has shown me a rubber type denture and I wondered if this might be the better option? Thanks.
A.
Hello and thank you for getting in touch. The softer type of denture are sometimes are easier to wear. Alternatively a bridge or implant might be more comfortable in the long term, so you may want to consider this. Ultimately it’s up to you, it’s difficult for me to say what’s best for you without seeing you in person. Best wishes, Dr Andrew Moore.
Hello and thank you for getting in touch. The softer type of denture are sometimes are easier to wear. Alternatively a bridge or implant might be more comfortable in the long term, so you may want to consider this. Ultimately it’s up to you, it’s difficult for me to say what’s best for you without seeing you in person. Best wishes, Dr Andrew Moore.
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