Can you get cavities if you wear dentures?

Answer 1

I don't think so but it's a good question and I will keep a look out on some of the answers.

Answer 2

Most people with dentures are eudentulous, or have no remaining teeth in their mouth, if you fall into that category then the answer is, no. Although sometimes, a dentist will leave impacted teeth that will never erupt.

Now, if you have an overddenture, meaning that you have a couple of teeth left (or even crowns on these teeth) that the denture fits over, then the answer is, YES you can get a cavity!

Some people aren't sure of the name of what "it" is that they have. I've heard many patients call their partials a denture, or there partial a bridge, so you see my logic in trying to determine what it is that you have, since I can't see it. So really the first thing is to determine what you have, then you can tell about decay or cavities.

So, if there are any teeth that you "can't take out" of your mouth to clean, then yes, you can get a cavity on those. I am sure if you have an implant, you would know this, so I won't go into detail on that topic.

If you are still unclear of what you have, just call your last dentist office. They still have your records and will be happy to help you. Hope I've been of some help, good luck!

Answer 3

Uhhmmmm...I would have to say No! Dentures are ceramic-I believe- or some man-made material if not ceramic-anyway, they don't get cavities. However, If you still had some of your original "real" teeth in your mouth and your dentures were like partials or something-your original teeth could get cavities.

Answer 4

No Dentures are false teeth and they could discolor or chip but they are not subseptable to cavities as we know them.

Answer 5

No, unless remnants of natural teeth, nerves and roots, remain embedded in the gums and become inflamed with infection.

Answer 6

I take it you are no rocket scientist