How Can Good Denture Care Reduce My Cancer Risk?

Unfortunately, oral cancer affects more than 50,000 Americans each year with approximately 10,000 deaths. These figures have not changed much in recent decades. It may be surprising to learn that poorly fitting dentures are a significant risk factor in this regard!

While they can’t cause cancer, when you have slipping dentures due to poor fit in conjunction with inadequate oral care, the irritation that develops can cause cells in your mouth to become cancerous. It’s not all doom and gloom, however, as there are plenty of warning signs to let you know it’s time to either reline your dentures, replace them, or switch over to implant dentures.

Keep reading to learn the signs you can see and some that you can’t.