Home Remedies for Denture Pain

1. Salt

Salt provides immense relief to denture wearers during the adjustment phase. It helps reduce swelling and pain in the gums. It also inhibits growth of bacteria in the mouth and reduces the risk of mouth sores or dry mouth.

• Remove your dentures and gently rub your gums with salt for a few seconds. Rinse it off with warm water. Do this once daily.
• Alternatively, add ½ to 1 teaspoon of salt to a glass of lukewarm water and use it to rinse your mouth. Do this twice daily until the swelling subsides.

2. Cloves

Cloves are another excellent remedy for denture users who are suffering from gum pain. Eugenol, the main ingredient in clove, has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Thus, it works as pain reliever and also helps disinfect your mouth.

• Grind a few cloves to get ½ teaspoon of the powder.
• Mix a few drops of olive oil in the ground cloves.
• Apply it around your sore gums.
• Wait 5 minutes, then rinse it off with lukewarm water.
• Repeat twice daily until you can wear your dentures without discomfort.