Running with Dentures – Our Favourite Tips

Start With Low Impact Activities

If you’re new to the world of dentures or you’re new to physical activity with dentures, it’s best to create a low-impact activity plan to better gauge how your dentures hold up. Start by implementing exercises such as squats, lunges and so on, to understand the movement of your dentures, or how they tolerate heavy breathing, jaw movements, and excess saliva.

Prepare a Denture Care Kit

First and foremost, the best thing you can do is consult your dentist regarding physical activity and it’s impact on your dentures – as well as that, it’s imperative that you prepare an adequate denture care kit for when you want to exercise. This is important because your body is moving vigorously, you are breathing heavily, and your mouth can either become dry or overproduce saliva depending on the workout in question. Ensuring your oral hygiene is up to scratch post-exercise is going to keep your dentures lasting longer and remaining in shape.

Make Sure Your Dentures Fit Snugly

If you’re wearing unsecured or ill-fitted dentures, chances are some slippage will occur if you are an active individual – this is because of the increased movement of the jaw/mouth during physical activity. If you’re worried about your dentures shifting or dislodging during your running, it’s best to consult a dentist or denturist to ensure they are fitted snugly to your jaw.

Proper Oral Health Care

One of the most important parts of your denture routine is ensuring proper oral health care. For those looking to stay physically active by running with dentures, you need to maintain proper hygiene – this entails cleaning your dentures often, as well as ensuring any significant dental issues are taken care of as soon as possible should they arise. It’s also recommended that you upkeep your weekly cleaning routine with specialised denture products that assist in keeping your dentures functioning their best at all times.

Sport-Specific Solutions

For more high-impact activity/sport, there are sports-specific solutions for a more secure denture wear. Ask your dentist or denturist about sports contacts such as retainers and adhesive bandages (ones designed specifically for tooth wear) as these may be able to provide additional levels of stability as well as protection against any shocks your dentures may take.