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Will My Tongue Get Smaller And Fit Into Space After Having Dental Implants?

I just had four lower dental implants and temporary bridge. I have no permanent lower teeth, They were all removed. The problem is my tongue is now larger than the teeth space and I keep biting my tongue and lip. Will my tongue eventually get smaller and fit into the space and normal chewing then resume?
Wed, 25 Jun 2014
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Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. The tongue position what you are feeling could be because of your previous edentulousness. nothing to worry. the implants should be placed over the alveolar ridge only. it take little time for the tongue to get adjusted. if the problem continues then you consult your implantologist. tongue will not become small or large after placing the implants or bridge. it can only get adapted to the new position. i hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Will My Tongue Get Smaller And Fit Into Space After Having Dental Implants?

Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. The tongue position what you are feeling could be because of your previous edentulousness. nothing to worry. the implants should be placed over the alveolar ridge only. it take little time for the tongue to get adjusted. if the problem continues then you consult your implantologist. tongue will not become small or large after placing the implants or bridge. it can only get adapted to the new position. i hope my answer will help you, take care.