The relationship between fake teeth and oral diseases

With the improvement of people’s living standards, fake teeth have become a common way of oral restoration. It can be used to fill missing teeth, repair wear and tear, improve the appearance of teeth, and more. However, fake teeth can also be linked to oral disease if not used or maintained properly. This article will introduce the relationship between denture and oral diseases and how to prevent them.

The relationship between fake teeth and dental caries

Dental caries is a common oral disease, mainly caused by a variety of factors, such as bacteria, food residues, oral acid and so on. If left untreated, dental caries can lead to problems such as tooth pain, loose teeth, and missing teeth. Fake teeth may also be affected when repairing caries.

• Material of denture: Different materials of fake teeth have different effects on dental caries. Some denture materials may be more susceptible to caries than real teeth, such as porcelain dentures. Therefore, the characteristics of the material and the risk of dental caries should be considered when patients choose denture.
• Frequency of use of fake teeth: Patients who often consume sugary drinks and foods, or eat casually without brushing their teeth, will increase the risk of dental caries. Patients who use fake teeth are also prone to dental caries if they do not pay attention to oral hygiene. Therefore, patients need to pay attention to the daily maintenance and oral hygiene of denture, and carry out regular oral examination and cleaning.
• Quality of denture: Low-quality fake teeth may have a series of problems, such as easy to fall off, wear and tear, etc. If these problems exist in denture, they can easily lead to the occurrence and development of dental caries. Therefore, patients should choose high-quality products when choosing fake teeth, and carry out regular maintenance and inspection to avoid the occurrence of dental caries.

Link between fake teeth and oral cancer

Oral cancer is a malignant tumor. Common symptoms include oral pain, ulcers, and enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. Oral cancer can be seriously life-threatening if left untreated. While denture are not a major cause of oral cancer by themselves, they can also be involved in the development of oral cancer if not used or maintained properly.

• Fake teeth materials: Some fake teeth materials may cause oral cancer, such as lead-containing porcelain dentures, chromium-containing metal denture, etc. Therefore, patients should pay attention to the safety and biocompatibility of materials when choosing denture, and choose products that meet standards and regulations.
• Frequency and method of using fake teeth: Patients often use certain harmful substances, such as tobacco, alcohol, etc., or use denture incorrectly, such as biting hard objects hard, biting lips frequently, etc., which will increase the risk of oral cancer. Therefore, patients need to be aware of how and how often fake teeth are used, and avoid using harmful substances.
• Maintenance of denture: Improper maintenance of denture may lead to the occurrence of oral cancer. For example, if the surface of the fake teeth is worn or cracked, it may cause localized cell lesions and eventually oral cancer. Therefore, patients need regular inspection and maintenance of fake teeth, and follow the doctor’s advice.

In short, the relationship between denture and oral diseases is close. If not used properly or maintained properly, they may lead to the occurrence of problems such as dental caries, periodontal disease, oral cancer, etc. Therefore, patients should pay attention to factors such as material safety, suitability, and daily maintenance when choosing denture, and use and maintain them strictly according to the doctor’s advice. At the same time, patients should also carry out regular oral examination and cleaning to prevent the occurrence of oral diseases.