Denture stomatitis, or denture sores, affect approximately 67 percent of wearers, especially those with a full set. Though they can be caused by many things, they are most typically attributed to bacteria in your mouth or pressure on your nerves from the prosthetics themselves.
Here’s how you can reduce your risk of developing these painful sores and a few ways to alleviate some of the discomfort if you already have them.
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