Denture Pain Problems

Denture pain typically stems from poor fitting or poorly adjusted dentures. It may also be a result of new dentures, worn over soft tissues that have not developed thick, toughened layers of protective keratin. If you are experiencing gum and mouth irritation, problems eating and speaking, mouth infections and/or dentures that move around in your mouth you should follow up with your dentist.

If you wear dentures, it is very important you keep your mouth clean and healthy. In addition, you should never experience pain when wearing your dentures. If you do experience pain from your dentures and this discomfort is not treated by speaking slowly, eating soft foods or using an adhesive, your dentures may need to be replaced. 

Headaches and Your Teeth

If you suffer from frequent headaches and can’t pinpoint a cause, it may be time to question your teeth. People who have a poorly aligned bite or missing teeth can have health-related problems, such as frequent headaches or sleep disorders, because their jaw muscles need to work harder to bring the teeth together, straining the surrounding jaw muscles. If you have missing teeth, our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania can discuss treatment options with you.

Tension headaches result from muscle strain or contraction. When muscles are held tight for long periods of time they begin to ache. Headaches from dental stress are a type of muscle tension headache. It can occur on both sides of your head or it may surround your head as if a rubber band is wrapped around it. Specific signs that a headache may be caused by dental problems include pain behind the eyes, sore jaw muscles upon awakening, teeth grinding and clicking or popping jaw joints.

If you have questions about orofacial pain, you should visit your dentist.

Consequences of Missing Teeth

When you are missing teeth, the most obvious ramification is in your facial appearance. Not only will your smile be affected by the gaps from missing teeth, but if you’re missing too many, the skin around your mouth won’t be supported properly and will begin to sag, making you appear older than you are. If you are embarrassed by missing teeth, our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania have many tooth-replacement options to restore your smile and your confidence.

In addition to changing the aesthetics of your face, missing teeth can make it more difficult to chew your food properly and may even affect the way you speak. As bone loses width, it loses height, and because of this, gum tissue gradually decreases. Ultimately, the more teeth that are lost, the more function declines.

If you have missing teeth and would like to discuss your treatment options, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141.