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Are dentures toxic to the body?
I have missing teeth and want to get partial dentures. Is it safe? Are dentures toxic to the body?
5 Answers
They have been around for many many many years and are safe!
No reputable dentist or dental laboratory would use any toxic materials.
Properly made and kept clean, no danger, allergy excepted.
MDSDDS
No, the materials are not toxic and have been used for many, many years. But, of course, there are people who have an intolerance to certain materials and cannot use them. If you have an extremely rare reaction (allergy?) to one type of material, there are many others that can be tried. But the odds are overwhelmingly in your favor that you will not have any reaction to denture materials.
Dr. Conrad
There are some very rare reactions to the acrylic (plastic) which cause some redness of the gums. If that is the case, a metal framework is done and the condition reverses quickly.