Why dont my dentures fit as well as they used to?
There may be several reasons. After a tooth extraction, bones may start to shrink because they are no longer stimulated by the presence of a tooth. In some cases, nutritional deficiencies can cause your bones to shrink, and there are certain systematic disorders that would also cause them to resorb. In some cases, your dentures may be causing excess pressure on the bone and soft tissue under them. If your dentures are not fitting properly, you should contact your doctor. In some cases, bone resorption can cause the facial musculature to collapse, which could result in premature aging.
