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All teeth pulled on top. still have bottom teeth. when soaking dentures, teeth dig into gums. best way to prevent?
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Relax your jaw: if that doesn't work make a mouth guard for your lower teeth. And cover your lower teeth while the denture soaks.
Answered 6/8/2015
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