As you get older, it’s common to start understanding where your parents and grandparents are coming from. Dinner at five and bed by eight? Great idea! Not needing to download an app to use your vacuum? Genius. But what about replacing your missing teeth with dentures? While you may be quick to write them off as being something for seniors, here’s why dentures are ideal for patients of all ages, and how they can even prevent you from looking older than you really are!
Reasons You Might Need Dentures
When many people think about dentures, they automatically think of seniors. That’s likely because according to the American Dental Association, 57 percent of Americans aged 65 to 74 have some form of denture, and approximately 23 million seniors have no remaining natural teeth at all.
But seniors aren’t the only ones who are missing teeth. In fact, adults of all ages can benefit from dentures, especially if they have tooth loss due to:
- Severe tooth decay that cannot be repaired.
- Periodontitis, an advanced form of gum disease caused by a bacterial infection that can cause gum recession and tooth loss.
- Poor nutrition from a diet full of excess sugar, carbohydrates, and acid lacking in calcium and other vital nutrients.
- Health conditions such as diabetes or juvenile arthritis.
- Teeth grinding (bruxism).
- Trauma from sports or other accidents.
The Benefits of Dentures
Even though they may be associated with seniors, in addition to restoring your smile, dentures can actually make you look younger, not older. You see, when you’re missing permanent teeth, your facial structure begins to sink. This creates that hollowed look in your cheekbones and under your eyes, making you appear older than you really are.
Dentures act as your teeth, providing support for your facial structure and restoring your youthful appearance. They also make it easier for you to speak clearly and more articulately and can even boost your confidence and self-esteem.
Remember, while you may think you’re too young for dentures, there’s no upper or lower age limit on a beautiful smile. Don’t let multiple missing teeth add years to your appearance. Schedule a consultation with your dentist and learn more about how dentures can restore your smile at any age.
About Our Practice
At Beverly Farms Dental, we are proud to work together to help restore smiles of patients of all ages. Whether you’re a senior who needs dentures after a long life of smiles, or you’re a younger patient looking to replace teeth lost due to injury or other causes, dentures are an affordable, lifelike way to bring back your gorgeous grin. To schedule an appointment for dentures at any age, visit our website or call us today at 978-927-3515.
