Denture sores
Q. As a denture wearer, I tend to get denture sores. Can bonjela gel help to relieve the pain?
A. Yes, bonjela gel is clinically proven to provide relief in up to 95% of denture sore sufferers. bonjela gel also provides rapid relief of the inflammation that contributes to the pain of orthodontic sores and has been shown to aid healing in up to 86% of sufferers.1
Q. I am not clear on exactly how to apply bonjela gel on denture sores, and when to put my dentures back in?
A. You should apply the gel to the sore spot by squeezing the gel onto your fingertip (approximately one centimetre / half inch). We recommend that you do not put your dentures back in for at least 30 minutes after each application. You should not apply the gel to the dentures and then put them in.
Q. How do denture sores develop?
A. Soreness 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. Even well fitting dentures trap bits of food, saliva and the bacteria that cause plaque. If these are not removed by cleaning the dentures and rinsing out the mouth adequately each day, soreness and infection can develop.
1. Tandon, P et al (1993), Stomatol India, 6 (ii), 66-70
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