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I tried using fixodent but my bottom plate won't stay in place when i try to chew anything, what's something better?

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Difficult problem: Lower dentures are very unstable. Ask your dentist about an implant supported denture.

Answered 5/4/2014

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My 14 yr o son developed a habit of chewing on plastic bottle caps and the plastic ring of ther bbottle. Health effects, chemicals or reason for urge?

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A little bit of plastic wrap melted on food. I removed most of it and I ate it (there might of been a little on it). I try not to make a habit of it. Will this cause any long term effects? I read contradictory info on this. I'm worried?

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I was chewing on a plastic dvd cover and i think that i swallowed a small piece of it and i got stuck in my throat ?

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I dig at my fingers and chew on plastic straws alot, what would cause me to do this chronicly, l also do not like to be around crowds of people.?

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This may be a strange question.. But I am addicted to chewing on plastic water bottle caps.. Is there health issues I should be worried about?Or not?

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