“What helps swollen gums from dentures?”

A proper fitting denture and rest. Some rare conditions such as multiple myeloma can cause bone swelling and cause the denture or partial to not fit.

Number one reason usually is to not wear them 4 to 6 hrs minimum out of 24 and to use a dentifrice and cleaner to remove plaque even on dentures. There are still other reasons, so best to see a dentist.

First it needs to be confirmed that your dentures are not ill fitting. Secondly it needs to be determined if the swelling is being caused by the denture or by and infection in the tissues. A visit to a competent dentist is the best starting place.

You should see your dentist. Any excessive rubbing of the denture against the soft gums will cause swelling and/or ulceration of the tissue. Your dentist should be able to use a paste to see where the denture is irritating the gum tissue.

Warmest Regards,

Joseph J. Lee, DDS

The swelling can be reduced by rinsing your mouth with hot salt water. Start with an 8 oz glass of water as hot as you can stand it. Ad a teaspoon of salt to it and mix until the salt mixes into the water. Use the saltwater as a mouthwash.. Swish it around in the mouth for about 30 seconds and then spit it out. Do this repeatedly until the glass is empty. The salt water will help to reduce the swelling. Your new denture may need some adjustment. disuss this with your dentist

Hello,

Sorry to hear about your swollen gums. Swollen gums after getting dentures can be caused by a few different reasons; all with different answers. Therefore, it is important to figure out what is causing the swollen gums.
The first thing to consider is whether you had any teeth extracted (removed) when you got the dentures. A lot of people get immediate dentures; which are dentures that are made to go in the day the teeth are extracted. If this is the case and also the area of the swollen gums then it is most likely the extraction of the teeth that is causing the swollen gums and not so much the denture. This is very common and the denture does not fit very well until the swelling goes down.
Secondly, if teeth were not extracted at the same time the dentures were made it is helpful to realize that having the acrylic flanges (edges) of the denture is not something the gums are used to having near them and causing the swelling. If this is the case, then a simple adjustment of the denture to back the flange away from the gum tissue slightly usually alleviates the area and any sore spots that that may have developed. This can even happen when making a new set of dentures as it is highly likely to have very subtle differences in the way the dentures fit (think of it like a new pair of shoes - they could be the exact same shoes but your feet will still get sore).
It would be best to go back to the doctor that made the dentures for an evaluation of what is causing the swelling. This is usually free of charge as it is considered in the treatment for making dentures. Hope this helps.

My best to you!

William F. Scott IV, DMD

You need some adjustments.

Denture adjustment, salt water rinse.