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Pharmacy Link

BODY SIGNAL ALERT DENTURES THAT DONT FIT PROPERLY: DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE MEDICAL PROBLEMS

Because the structure of your mouth and jawbone changes as you age, if you wear a partial or full denture, you should expect the fit of the denture to change as well. In fact, because of the loss of teeth, the jawbone, which supports the dental appliance, will shrink even more quickly than if your own teeth were intact.

Your lower jawbone is especially at risk if you wear a full or partial lower denture, since the base plate of the denture places an abnormal amount of stress on the natural gums and underlying bone. This can cause the jaw to deteriorate even more. As the bone changes, you’ll probably find that you have to change the dentures to fit better. Fortunately, new technology is making possible dentures that fit better and adjust to changes in pressure. They’re also better able to absorb the shock of chewing and biting down, thus redirecting some of the stress away from the gums.

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