“How do you adjust your dentures without going to the dentist?”
I am a 62 year old male. I want to know how do you adjust your dentures without going to the dentist?
6 Answers
You simply can't. But why wouldn't you see the dentist? If the denture is relatively new (3-6 months), there would be a charge as all the adjustments are part of the fee. On the other hand, if the denture is old, there must be a reason why you need adjustment.
I have had a few of my patients do this over the years. If they own a dremel tool and know right where to adjust. It is not rocket science. But many end up coming in anyway as dentists have better equipment and tools to identfy and relieve the issue. And they still need additional adjust to end painful spot
You need to see your dentist so he or she can adjust the denture where it is cutting into the gums. You cannot do it yourself at all. There most likely will be more sore spots while the denture settled in.
Best to not do that. Easy to mess them up if you don’t know what you’re doing
You can't.
It’s best to go to the dentist. If you adjust them, it will void any warranty you may have left on them. You could also adjust them beyond repair. Adjustment fees are nominal.
Dr. Laurentis Barnett
Dr. Laurentis Barnett
