Denture Stomatitis: What Causes It and How to Manage It
Denture stomatitis is an inflammatory reaction in the mouth that appears as thrush or mouth sores. Denture stomatitis is common with denture wearers — hence the name. Below are some risk factors and management measures for the condition.
Risk Factors
Denture stomatitis has multiple risk factors. Discover what some of them are.
Dentures
Denture wearers are more likely to develop stomatitis than others. The dentures allow microorganisms to accumulate in the mouth. The microorganisms eventually attack the oral tissues and trigger stomatitis. Some denture wearers face an even higher risk than others. For example, you face a higher risk if:
• You have acrylic dentures that candida fungi have a high affinity for
• You wear ill-fitting dentures that irritate your mouth and make your oral tissues more susceptible to infections
• You wear complete dentures that provide a large surface area of contact between the denture material and your oral tissues
• You wear your dentures for extended periods, such as overnight
• You don’t clean your dentures as thoroughly or as often as you should