3 Reasons Why Dentures Develop Crazing Lines

While crazing lines on dentures may not look as alarming as larger cracks, these lines shouldn't be there. Your false teeth should look solid and even, as should the plates that support them.

Why do some dentures develop crazing cracks?

1.  Accidental Damage

Some dentures develop crazing lines after an accident. For example, you may start to see lines on your teeth or plates after accidentally dropping your dentures on a hard surface.

At the time of the accident, your dentures looked OK; you couldn't see any obvious signs of damage to them. However, as time passes, you might see crazing on parts of the dentures.

This crazing is often a sign that the dentures sustained some damage in the drop. The damage wasn't big enough to cause a crack or fracture, but it has affected the integrity of the teeth. If dentures have internal weak spots, then these spots may result in crazing which develops over time when you put pressure on the teeth, say by biting and chewing.

2. Dry Denture Problems

Dentures need to be kept moist to stay in good condition. If you've gotten out of the habit of storing your teeth in water or a cleaning solution when you aren't wearing them, then they may get too dry too often.

When you put dry dentures in your mouth, your mouth makes them wet again. When you take them out, they dry out again. This cycle puts the dentures under stress.

So, the dentures expand and contract more than they should. This can weaken their structure, which could lead to the crazing you're seeing right now.

3. Ageing Denture Problems

Dentures have a shelf life. They may last for years, but they won't last forever. As they age, they may develop structural problems and weak spots. As they lose their original fit, you may put them under strain when you use them.

Old or weakened dentures won't necessarily have the strength to stay intact. They may be strong enough to hold together in general terms, but they may develop crazing lines as they become more fragile.

Crazing on denture teeth doesn't look good. It can make the teeth look cloudy or make some areas look whiter than others. While crazing on plates isn't visible to the outside world, it is still a sign that your dentures have a problem.

If you see crazing on your dentures, make an appointment to see your dentist. In some cases, they may be able to fix the damage. However, in others, they may recommend that you have a new pair made. Crazing can be the first sign that your dentures are about to fail and that you need new ones.

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