While dentures are excellent teeth replacements for restoring function, comfort and a confident smile, there is an adjustment period after receiving your new dentures. During that time, you may experience short-term difficulties and inconveniencies. This period of fine-tuning is to be expected and may last from 1-3 months. The time varies depending on your general health, the conditions in your mouth, your age and the type of dentures that you receive.
May 2006
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There are approximately 30,000 new cases of oral cancer reported each year in the United States, and every year 8,000 people die from cancer of the mouth. Men are twice as likely as woman to develop this disease. The death rate from oral cancer is especially high, because it is often discovered late in its development.
…Dentures Don’t Last Forever. Yes. Denture material is hard and durable, but dentures are no more permanent than eyeglasses. They need to be replaced at certain intervals. They may break if dropped. Even with meticulous care, the natural appearance of denture teeth may change with diet, chewing and age. Several factors could modify the way your dentures fit.