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Tongue constantly hurting & I bite inside of mouth, can I remove implants & caps & start over?

Thoughtful159997Jun 11, 2023
Age 67, My tongue is constantly hurting.i also bite inside of my mouth, which at times bleed. My tongue & my inner sidest get skin stuck under my implants. And i yank it out. My bottoms are all caped the same color as my implants. They look greyish white. Yes i’ve been to dentist he does a little filing.. Personally i think my mouth Is it possible to remove implants and caps and start over. I cant live with what i have . Kathie

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Dr. Kerem Turgut Atasoy, DDS, PhD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Answered on Jul 26, 2023
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Dr. Ajay Kashi, DDS
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Answered on Jun 14, 2023
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