Denture Sores
What are Denture Sores?
Denture Sores can develop because of ill-fitting dentures. This can be as a result of gums receding. When loose dentures rub, they can cause inflammation and sore patches on the gum or tongue, and these are known as Denture Sores.
What can be done to help ease the pain of Denture Sores?
To relieve pain and help the healing process, massage a small amount of Bonjela gel onto the sore area.
Bonjela gel contains a local analgesic (pain relief) and anti-inflammatory agent to help reduce pain and it also contains an anti-bacterial ingredient which helps fight infection.
Bonjela gel is formulated to provide relief from pain caused by ill-fitting dentures. In a study of patients with denture sores using Bonjela gel, 95% experienced relief from the pain caused by denture sores. 2
How can Denture Sores be healed?
It is possible to help with the healing of denture sores. To relieve pain and help with the healing process, massage a small amount of Bonjela gel onto the sore area.
Bonjela gel is formulated to help heal sores caused by ill-fitting dentures, and in one study conducted among sufferers using Bonjela gel, 86% experienced healing of their denture sores.3
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References
2. Study investigated pain relief properties of Bonjela in the treatment of sores due to ill-fitting dentures : Weg, MH (1965), Journal of New Jer.St.Dental Society Dec.
3. Jolley, HM et al (1972), Journal of Canad. Dental Assn 38(2)