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Can Denture Relining Cause Itchy Raw Gums, Sinus And Ear Infection?
Hello, my name is Deanna.
Ever since I had my dentures relined last December... I have been experiencing many conditions. First my gums are very itchy and raw. I thought this symptom would get better so I continued to wear the dentures. It's been 3 months now and the symptoms are getting worse. Still the itchy raw gums, and having more and more sinus problems, I also have itching in the ear and itchy skin.
I first thought I was having allergies and tried every kind of allergy medicine, nothing worked. Then tried Benadryl, it helps for small periods of time, then all symptoms come back. My sinus and ear problems continue to worsen. I've been doing a process of elimination and concluded it all started when I got my dentures relined. What can I do?
Ever since I had my dentures relined last December... I have been experiencing many conditions. First my gums are very itchy and raw. I thought this symptom would get better so I continued to wear the dentures. It's been 3 months now and the symptoms are getting worse. Still the itchy raw gums, and having more and more sinus problems, I also have itching in the ear and itchy skin.
I first thought I was having allergies and tried every kind of allergy medicine, nothing worked. Then tried Benadryl, it helps for small periods of time, then all symptoms come back. My sinus and ear problems continue to worsen. I've been doing a process of elimination and concluded it all started when I got my dentures relined. What can I do?
Mon, 10 Mar 2014
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,
I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have relined denture month back now you are feeling itching in gums, dont worry you stop wearing that denture and consult your dentist for denture trimming if it has any sharp edges , or may be material used for relining causes allergy ,
So after trimming you wont get relief then go for new denture ,
Hope this will help you.
Wishing you good health
Regards
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have relined denture month back now you are feeling itching in gums, dont worry you stop wearing that denture and consult your dentist for denture trimming if it has any sharp edges , or may be material used for relining causes allergy ,
So after trimming you wont get relief then go for new denture ,
Hope this will help you.
Wishing you good health
Regards
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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