Can receding gums be fixed so I can wear dentures?

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I have had dentures for almost 40 years and my Gums have shrunk to the point my dentures will no longer stay in.I went to a reg dentist he said there was nothing he could do..

Elly Tehrani, DMD, MSD · Answer

From what you are describing, the issue is not related to gum recession but bone loss After extraction of teeth, the jaw bone resorbs (shrinks).  This bone loss is accelerated with regular use of dentures which rest of the jaw bone .....you will need to get implants to be able to stabilize your denture with.find a dentist/ surgeon who could evaluate you and see if bone is available / or to regenerate some bone and provide you with Implant restoration options.  you might be a candidate for "all on of 4" type of implant restorations.

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