{"id":477,"date":"2026-06-10T11:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T11:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=477"},"modified":"2026-06-16T23:12:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T23:12:48","slug":"getting-rid-of-denture-sores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10\/getting-rid-of-denture-sores\/","title":{"rendered":"Prosthetic Pain: Getting Rid of Denture Sores"},"content":{"rendered":"
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While they aren’t “real” teeth, dentures can still be a potential source of pain. Patients who use these prosthetics<\/a> will sometimes suffer sore spots along their gums. With that said, a question arises: How exactly do you get rid of denture sores? Your Astoria practice takes this issue seriously, so we’re here to provide some answers for you. Just keep reading to learn about denture sores, their home remedies, and when they require a dentist’s help.<\/p>

The Basics About Denture Sores<\/h2>

As you’d expect, denture sores are the parts of one’s gums irritated by dentures. These pained regions occur as you adjust to your restorations, with most becoming swollen and sensitive over time.<\/p>

Sores from dentures can have varying causes. In some instances, they result when your prosthetics don’t fit well enough and cut your gum tissues. These sores can also stem from pressure that your dentures put on your gums’ nerves. If you’re unlucky, you may even develop them as food gets trapped in your restorations and inflames your gum tissues.<\/p>

Home Remedies for Denture Sores<\/h2>

Should you ever experience denture sores, you can potentially treat them with some home remedies. These would include the following:<\/p>