{"id":117,"date":"2025-01-15T02:52:38","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T02:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.granddentalwilmington.com\/blog\/?p=117"},"modified":"2025-02-21T03:15:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T03:15:07","slug":"dentures-are-not-just-for-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.granddentalwilmington.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/15\/dentures-are-not-just-for-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Am I Too Young to Wear Dentures?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.granddentalwilmington.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_1154429381__1740106268_87364.jpg\" alt=\"middle-aged man with dentures  \" class=\"wp-image-118\" style=\"width:319px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.granddentalwilmington.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_1154429381__1740106268_87364.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.granddentalwilmington.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_1154429381__1740106268_87364-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.granddentalwilmington.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_1154429381__1740106268_87364-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When watching a movie or television show, you might notice that the majority of characters wearing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.granddentalwilmington.com\/dentures.html\">dentures<\/a> are those who seem to be in their 70s or 80s. Their artificial teeth are often paired with gray hair, orthopedic shoes, and wrinkled skin, but this imagery is far from the truth. While dentures may be a suitable option for seniors, they\u2019re just as beneficial to those who are much younger. Keep reading to discover why these prosthetics are helpful at any age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Might a Young Person Need Dentures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Needing artificial teeth at a young age may not be something you ever aspired to attain; however, instances can occur that make dentures a worthwhile option long before you reach your golden years. These might include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Significant facial trauma that is the result of a sports injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical conditions, like acid reflux or bulimia, can cause severe enamel erosion, resulting in tooth loss over time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced gum disease (periodontitis) that causes the bone to weaken and teeth to become loose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Severe dental decay that worsens and spreads and cannot be treated with root canals or dental crowns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose Dentures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it might not be your initial choice, the reality is that dentures are often preferred because of their affordability and less invasive approach (as compared to dental implants).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many great benefits come with dentures, though, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Greater confidence. When you have a full set of teeth again, you\u2019ll be more likely to speak and eat in front of others without much concern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthier eating habits. Without teeth, malnutrition can occur because of the inability to consume certain foods. However, with dentures, you can begin to eat more nutritious meals that benefit your mouth, brain, and body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tooth damage is reduced. When missing teeth cause gaps, additional pressure can be applied to certain areas. Over time, this can cause them to wear down. Dentures help fill the spaces and alleviate pressure, minimizing further harm to natural teeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More natural appearance. Dentures are no longer the bulky and obviously fake-looking prosthetics they used to be. Technologies, materials, and methods have improved to ensure these artificial teeth look, feel, and act as close to natural ones as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t be dismayed if you learn that you need dentures. As a more natural-looking tooth replacement solution, you can confidently move through life with a smile that is healthy, beautiful, and works seamlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Grand Dental \u2013 Wilmington<br><\/strong>Tooth loss is a problem our dentists regularly treat at Grand Dental \u2013 Wilmington. Offering multiple replacement solutions, including dentures, we can rebuild incomplete smiles with ease and predictability. Producing beautiful results is what we ensure, no matter your age. If you are considering dentures but are unsure if they\u2019re right for you, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.granddentalwilmington.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(815) 240-8822<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When watching a movie or television show, you might notice that the majority of characters wearing dentures are those who seem to be in their 70s or 80s. Their artificial teeth are often paired with gray hair, orthopedic shoes, and wrinkled skin, but this imagery is far from the truth. While dentures may be a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Dentures | Appropriate Age | Grand Dental - Wilmington<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Think you\u2019re too young for dentures? 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