Got Dentures?

Think you don't ever need to see a dentist again? Guess again. You still need to see your dentist reguarly for an oral examination because your mouth is continually changing. Mouth tissue can reveal signs of diseases, such as diabetes, that first reveal themselves in the mouth. Besides checking your dentures for wear and tear, the dentist will check your mouth for signs of oral cancer, and examine your gum ridges, tongue and jaw joints.

- From The University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center

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