{"id":98,"date":"2023-06-20T10:27:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T10:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southbenddentist.com\/blog\/?p=98"},"modified":"2023-09-18T14:57:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T14:57:46","slug":"can-ill-fitting-dentures-lead-to-cancer-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southbenddentist.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/20\/can-ill-fitting-dentures-lead-to-cancer-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Ill-Fitting Dentures Lead To Cancer Risk?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve had dentures<\/a> for any amount of time, you may have had to reline them because they don\u2019t fit as well as they used to. An ill-fitting prosthetic can obviously be irritating, but recent research suggests that it may also have serious negative effects on your health, and may even have connections to an increased cancer risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it turns out, there may be more reasons than the obvious to make sure your dentures fit properly. Here\u2019s what you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The History Of Dentures and Oral Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There have been theories about the connection between dentures and oral cancer for decades, with there being speculation that dentures could trap carcinogens like alcohol or tobacco against the gums.  However, most studies have found that there\u2019s no substantial link between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Studies Say About Dentures And Oral Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This has been the conventional wisdom for a very long time, but a new meta-analysis of research conducted in Sydney, Australia has recontextualized this data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The researchers analyzed the available data and found that there was a slight but statistically significant link between oral cancer and dentures. While the risks were minor among the typical patient, it was found that poorly fitting dentures in particular led to a considerable increase in the development of oral cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In particular, it was found that people who consistently wore ill-fitting dentures were as much as four times more likely to suffer cancer than people who did not wear dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offsetting Denture-Related Cancer Risk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, this is just a single meta-analysis. While the data is comprehensive and persuasive, the medical consensus is still that dentures and oral cancer aren\u2019t directly related. That said, it probably wouldn\u2019t hurt to consider this emerging data in caring for your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, you should make sure your dentures fit as well as they possibly can. Be sensitive to any signs that your gums have shrunk, like a shifting prosthetic or needing to overuse denture adhesive. If you worry that your dentures don\u2019t fit well, you should be sure to talk to your dentist about whether you may need a reline or replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should also watch out for carcinogens, like smoking or alcohol use. These are the key components behind the cancer risk associated with dentures, so by avoiding them, you can improve your long-term health outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Granger Dental Group, you can expect dental appointments unlike any you\u2019ve had before. We know that sometimes dentist\u2019s appointments can feel like a chore, which is why we work hard to make sure that you\u2019re going to be completely comfortable for the duration of your stay with us. We believe that a visit to the dentist shouldn\u2019t just be a way to better your oral health\u2014it should be an opportunity to pamper yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about dentures, we can be reached at our website<\/a> or by phone at (574) 277-4235.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve had dentures for any amount of time, you may have had to reline them because they don\u2019t fit as well as they used to. 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