{"id":237,"date":"2025-10-16T16:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T16:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilesofrockymount.com\/blog\/?p=237"},"modified":"2026-01-06T19:08:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T19:08:18","slug":"how-poorly-fitting-dentures-could-cost-you-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesofrockymount.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/16\/how-poorly-fitting-dentures-could-cost-you-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Fatal Flaws: How Poorly Fitting Dentures Could Cost You Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you wear dentures<\/a>, you likely understand how important it is that they fit properly. That\u2019s because when they don\u2019t, it can be very hard to use them. Worse yet, in addition to being very difficult to eat, speak, and smile with them, it can also cause painful irritation and sores that leave your gums vulnerable to infection and inflammation. It can even increase your risk of oral cancer, which if left untreated, could cost you your life. Here\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to ensure that your dentures fit well, and when it\u2019s time to see your dentist if they don\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Improper Denture Fit Can Cause Oral Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it may seem strange that a badly fitting prosthetic could increase your risk of oral cancer, there are several ways this can occur, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n