Did you know that according to the American Dental Association, approximately 57% of people 65+ years old wear dentures? Whether you’ve lost some or all of your teeth, these prosthetics are the tried-and-true solution to replacing them because they simultaneously restore your smile’s appearance and functionality.
Although we tend to associate dentures with senior citizens, many younger adults also suffer from tooth loss and need help rebuilding their grins. Thankfully, your dentist can provide lifelike, resilient artificial teeth no matter how old you are. Continue reading to learn more about 3 ways they can benefit people at any age!
Perk #1: Improve Diet
Whether you’re 15 or 100, losing a permanent adult tooth (or more) can impact your general health. For example, your pearly whites are essential in grinding up food sufficiently to be easily swallowed and digested. You might develop gastrointestinal problems from eating overly large pieces if you have gaps in your grin. Furthermore, biting into and chewing nutritious ingredients like tough meats, raw fruits, and veggies is much more challenging. Some patients trying to stick to softer options can become malnourished in time.
With your restoration in place, you can enjoy a more wholesome diet to support your overall well-being. You can fill up a broader range of healthy options so your body can function at its peak.
Perk #2: Enunciate Clearly
Your teeth are also essential to communicating clearly with others because you press your tongue against them to form certain sounds and words. Wide spaces in your smile can cause a lisp or other issues with your speech patterns that make it difficult to express yourself accurately.
Dentures function as artificial teeth so that your tongue and the other supporting muscles in your mouth can relearn how to converse more smoothly. It might take about a month to fully acclimate to talking around your prosthetics, but patience and practice can ease you through this transitional phase.
Perk #3: Boost Confidence
Losing permanent teeth can influence your self-esteem as much as your dental condition. People with dental problems are statistically more likely to report feeling anxious, depressed, and less willing to engage with others socially. After all, who wants to spend time among people who might judge or laugh at the state of their smile?
Fortunately, your dentist can provide artificial teeth customized every step of the way to look just like the ones that went missing. The acrylic base is gum-colored and carved to resemble your own, and the porcelain pontics can be customized to match any remaining teeth you have. That way, you’ll look and feel like the best version of yourself.
Dentures are a versatile solution that can refurbish your grin at any point in time!
About the Practice
At Mason Dental, you and your family benefit from a team of dentists who work together to offer a full array of services conveniently under one roof. With 20+ years of combined experience, there’s no dilemma too simple or complex for them to resolve. They go above and beyond to provide patients of all ages with a peaceful, relaxing environment to help you feel at ease. Then, they utilize state-of-the-art equipment to deliver accurate results intended to last. If you are considering dentures, you can request a consultation on the website or call (802) 362-1099.