“Can you get gum disease with dentures?”
I am a 69 year old male. I want to know can you get gum disease with dentures?
3 Answers
Classical gum disease, or periodontal disease, isn't possible when teeth aren't present. The only soft tissue diseases that can be present with dentures would be non-periodontal in nature, like a fungal infection or other, non-periodontal disease.
Yes, it is possible if the denture does not fit properly. This is why it is still recommended to see your dentist at least yearly.
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Rev. Dr. Laurentis Barnett
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Rev. Dr. Laurentis Barnett
The short answer is no, not in the sense you are thinking anyway. You can, however, get a variety of fungal infections, benign soft tissue growths and more serious soft tissue growths. We recommend our complete denture patients be seen every 6 months to have the fit of their dentures checked. We also look at all the tissue at that time.
Justin W. Ruffner, DDS
Justin W. Ruffner, DDS
