{"id":414,"date":"2024-11-22T14:46:27","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T14:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clearcoastdental.com\/blog\/?p=414"},"modified":"2024-11-22T14:46:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T14:46:57","slug":"why-wont-my-lower-denture-stay-in-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clearcoastdental.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/22\/why-wont-my-lower-denture-stay-in-place\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Won\u2019t My Lower Denture Stay in Place?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A proper fit is essential to your dentures<\/a> feeling comfortable and working correctly. Most of the time, a secure hold to the upper jaw is not a problem. But occasionally, patients will struggle to get a good connection with the lower. If you feel that yours is not staying in place and it\u2019s causing difficulties eating and speaking, here are a few potential reasons this could be happening, and what can be done to fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Reasons for a Bad Fit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When compared to an upper denture, it\u2019s harder for the lower prosthetic to fit as securely. This is because it doesn\u2019t accommodate an easily obtained 360-degree hold at the denture borders as it needs to allow space for your tongue and the up and down movement of the floor of your mouth. It must also be made to resist being dislodged by your cheek side gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other reasons your lower denture may not fit properly include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n