{"id":335,"date":"2026-04-15T22:35:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T22:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/blog\/?p=335"},"modified":"2026-04-21T15:37:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T15:37:02","slug":"how-ill-fitting-dentures-can-threaten-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/15\/how-ill-fitting-dentures-can-threaten-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"How Ill-Fitting Dentures Can Threaten Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_1867354644__1776289152_34251.jpg\" alt=\"A closeup of an older woman holding an ill-fitting denture in both hands\" class=\"wp-image-336\" style=\"width:287px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_1867354644__1776289152_34251.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_1867354644__1776289152_34251-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_1867354644__1776289152_34251-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If your dentures don&#8217;t fit well, you likely just see them as a minor annoyance. You may think that you needn&#8217;t pay much attention to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/restorative-dentistry.html\">the prosthetics<\/a>; just apply some adhesives and move on. That said, you should actually take your faulty restorations more seriously, as ill-fitting dentures can threaten your life. To learn more, read over this summary from your local Chesterton dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yes, Dentures Can Become Ill-Fitting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, dentures can fit poorly as your mouth\u2019s shape changes. The most common signs of a poor fit include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Difficulty Chewing <\/strong>\u2013 After a brief adjustment, you should be able to chew with dentures easily. Problems doing so later point to a poorly-fitting prosthetic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pressure Sores <\/strong>\u2013Dentures that don\u2019t fit well put pressure on your gums. Therefore, they often cause painful and irritating sores on (and around) your gums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Changes in Speech <\/strong>\u2013 While dentures that fit well hardly move when you speak, ill-fitting ones will often flit about and make speaking much trickier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discomfort <\/strong>\u2013 Dentures shouldn\u2019t cause pain once you\u2019ve gotten used to them. If they do, your discomfort and soreness indicate an ill-fitting restoration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ill-Fitting Dentures Increase Cancer Risk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically, it isn\u2019t ill-fitting dentures themselves that can kill you. It\u2019s the oral cancer \u2013 a life-threatening condition \u2013 that such prosthetics tend to trigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue is that dentures with bad fits trap harmful debris. Such materials not only include leftover food, but also tobacco, alcohol, and similar substances. Leaving them in your mouth can easily result in oral inflammation and continual cell damage, factors that greatly increase your risk of oral cancer. That means using dentures with a bad fit can have deadly consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dealing with Ill-Fitting Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get the most from your dentures and protect your well-being, the choice you should make is simple. Simply see your local dentist and have your prosthetics refitted or replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, dentists are the premier experts on dentures. They have a wide range of knowledge, resources, and skills related to how the restorations work. That being the case, dentists can often adjust dentures to give them a better fit. They can also provide you with replacements as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since ill-fitting dentures can threaten your life, don\u2019t leave them be. Have your dental provider adjust or replace them soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/\">Advanced Dental Concepts<\/a> is based in Chesterton, IN. Led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/danny-hayes-dmd.html\">Drs. Danny Hayes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/allison-lent-dds.html\">Allison Lent<\/a>, our practice prides itself on offering truly comprehensive dentistry. Our team will gladly provide your smile with preventive, cosmetic, and even restorative care, as well as emergency treatment in urgent cases. Whatever ails your grin, rest assured \u2013 we can help you through it! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/contact-us.html\">our website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(219)-926-7595<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your dentures don&#8217;t fit well, you likely just see them as a minor annoyance. You may think that you needn&#8217;t pay much attention to the prosthetics; just apply some adhesives and move on. That said, you should actually take your faulty restorations more seriously, as ill-fitting dentures can threaten your life. 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