Ill-fitting dentures can cause a lot of problems inside your mouth. They can make your gums swollen and sore, they can cause blisters inside your mouth, and they can lead to cracking and swelling at the corners of your mouth. The latter problem is known as cheilosis. Here are four things you need to know about this painful and unattractive complication of dentures.
What are the signs of cheilosis?
If you have cheilosis, also known as cheilitis, you'll notice that one or both corners of your mouth are cracked and sore.
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