{"id":69,"date":"2024-04-16T21:44:18","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T21:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olmstedvillagedentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=69"},"modified":"2025-07-08T18:41:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T18:41:00","slug":"the-hidden-threat-of-ill-fitting-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olmstedvillagedentalcare.com\/blog\/the-hidden-threat-of-ill-fitting-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hidden Threat of Ill-Fitting Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Well-fitting dentures<\/a> can absolutely change your life for the better. The number of foods you\u2019ll be able to eat will expand dramatically, and you\u2019ll be able to talk to people with much greater confidence than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, poorly fitting dentures can be more of a liability than an asset. Not only are they inconvenient, recent research also suggests that they can even be a major health risk. Here\u2019s what you should know about how loose dentures could affect your quality of life, potentially lead to serious health problems, and how to tell if your dentures are due for a reline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Loose Dentures and Cancer Risk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oral cancer is unfortunately rather common and is therefore naturally a subject of intense study by researchers. Of particular interest is some data suggesting that poorly fitting dentures irritate the gums in such a way that patients will have a higher risk of oral cancer, especially in conjunction with poor dental hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One metanalysis of several studies published in the Journal of Oral Oncology<\/em> in 2014 found that a preponderance of the data suggests that dentures (especially ill-fitting dentures) lead to an increased risk of oral cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of Loose Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This being the case, it\u2019s a good idea to be vigilant for signs that your dentures don\u2019t fit as well as they should. Here are a few things to look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n