The most common of all tooth replacements is the partial denture. When some teeth are present, and some are missing, a partial denture may be used to replace the missing teeth. Good oral hygiene habits are particularly important for those who wear partial dentures. If food residue and film are allowed to accumulate on clasps (which are food traps), the very important abutment teeth may decay. This creates other problems.
Regular check ups, and good oral hygiene are very important. A decayed abutment tooth may require your partial to be remade, or worse yet, render it useless. In that case, other restorative or prosthetic measures might be called for.
What I'm trying to tell you is, take the best care you can of your teeth. Brush, floss, and watch what you eat.
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