For a while now, you’ve noticed that your dentures don’t fit like they used to. They slip out of place more often, and you find eating more uncomfortable. You debate whether you should do anything about it. Is this situation really a big deal? Well, if you smoke or drink heavily with ill-fitting or neglected dentures, it could become one!
Studies have shown that poor oral health raises the risk of oral cancer. Although wearing dentures in and of itself won’t give you this condition, if you don’t properly care for them and your mouth, you could be one of the 54,000 people per year who contract this serious disease. Read on to learn more about how ill-fitting dentures and oral cancer are connected and what you can do to safeguard your health.
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