Hi...
I have had all my top teeth removed (gad that was awful) two months ago and am slowly getting used to the plate. I have spent many times going back to the denturist for adjustments for sore spots. Up to now that worked. I have had a really sore spot at the back top gum and it is very sore. The denturist today "dremel-ed" the plate several times and it is still sore. She suggested I go home, rinse with salt water and wait until Monday for a re-look. She said perhaps it is a bone fragment working its way out from the extraction?? It may just come out on its own or I may have to back to the DENTIST !! to have it removed. Has anyone else had this? It's bad enough getting these false teeth ...read: hate them, but now to face something else?

Hi Prairiegrl,

It is quite common to have some bony fragments come through the gum tissue after multiple extractions. Sometimes they come out on their own and sometimes they should be removed by the dentist. If the spot is very sore, it may be best if your dentist removes it. Also, there is no reason to keep adjusting the denture in the same spot if the problem is not the denture itself. It is usually not a big ordeal to remove these fragments, certainly nothing like the extractions of the teeth. In the meantine, rinsing with warm salt water is a good idea to keep down the bacteria and help prevent an infection from occuring in that sore area.

It takes alot of patience to get use to a denture. But in time, you will be surprised at how well you have adjusted to it!

All the best to you!

Bryanna