Get Rid of Calluses Under Dentures
Oral calluses are open lesions in and around the mouth. Calluses that form on the gums can be particularly painful and the hardest to treat. Oral calluses can result from wearing dentures, which can harbor bacteria due to the mouth's moist environment. Calluses appear in people who wear dentures in part due to wearing improperly fitted dentures or having poor oral hygiene practices. Rid calluses under dentures by knowing effectively clean dentures, by investing in medicated creams, and by opting for denture liners to speed up the healing process of calluses caused by dentures.
Instructions
1. Wash your dentures daily with a nonabrasive denture wash to remove bacteria and food particles that can aggravate oral calluses on the gums.
2. Remember to gently remove your dentures after every meal to rinse away any remaining food particles. Soak dentures in denture solution at night to further remove bacteria that can cause and aggravate oral calluses.
3. Apply topical antihistamines, corticosteroids creams or other soothing creams recommended by a doctor to ease callous discomfort. Apply medication on the gums as directed on the product label or as advised by a doctor.
4. Follow up with a dentist to make sure that your dentures fit correctly and to determine whether they need adjustments. Some dentures can cause calluses when they slide out of place, creating irritation that results in calluses.
5. Request for a temporary liner to be applied to the gums when wearing dentures. These liners provide cushion underneath the dentures by fitting between the denture base and the bony ridges, offering moderate callous relief.
6. Occasionally remove your dentures to air out the gums. Calluses can heal quicker by allowing the medicinal creams to take effect without being smothered underneath dentures. After removing dentures, gently wipe your gums using a damp, warm washcloth. This will remove harmful bacteria that can lead to gum calluses and other painful oral infections.
