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\"Dentures<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Dentures<\/a> are one of the most effective and efficient ways of replacing a lot of teeth at once, which is part of why they\u2019re also one of the most popular. However, people often assume that they\u2019re really only necessary for elderly people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While seniors have a higher rate of tooth loss than the general population, they\u2019re far from the only ones who could deal with this issue. Here are a few groups of people that could also benefit from what dentures have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Expectant Parents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the under-discussed aspects of pregnancy is its effects on the teeth. The growing fetus requires a lot of nutrients, so much so that many expectant parents experience tooth loss during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dentures are a quick and efficient way of dealing with this issue. There\u2019s no surgery necessary for them to be effective, which means less healing time and no need for sedatives that could cause problems during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teenagers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teenagers don\u2019t lose teeth at quite the same rate as older people, but it can happen sometimes. Athletes are particularly susceptible to accidents that can damage the teeth, necessitating their replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, younger patients\u2019 jaws are still growing, which means that getting dental implants isn\u2019t possible for them. Dental bridges are an option, but they require the permanent modification of healthy teeth\u2014a problem if they\u2019d like to switch to dental implants once they come of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dentures can therefore be an excellent option for younger patients who want a dental implant when they\u2019re older. Even if they\u2019ve lost a single tooth, a small partial denture (or \u201cflipper,\u201d as they\u2019re sometimes called) can be a useful stopgap for patients of this kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diabetics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People with diabetes face myriad health challenges, one of which is an increased risk of developing gum disease. This means that they also have a higher chance of tooth loss than the average person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diabetics are often a little bit concerned about the prospects of getting dental implants, as healing after the surgery can be intimidating for them. Dentures are much easier for these patients to handle, provided that they\u2019re able to get their gum disease to a manageable level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, dentures can be useful for all kinds of people. If you\u2019re dealing with tooth loss, talk to your dentist\u2014you could be one of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Joseph Spades believes that everyone ought to have a smile they can take true pride in and is always overjoyed to see the differences that dentures can make in the right person\u2019s life. No matter the state of your oral health, he believes that there\u2019s a treatment out there that can help you. Dr. Spades received his dental degree from the University of Tennessee and continues his education in dentistry to this very day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about dentures, he can be reached at his website<\/a> or by phone at (870) 931-6323.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dentures are one of the most effective and efficient ways of replacing a lot of teeth at once, which is part of why they\u2019re also one of the most popular. However, people often assume that they\u2019re really only necessary for elderly people. While seniors have a higher rate of tooth loss than the general population, […]<\/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":[],"class_list":["post-17","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nDentures For More Than Seniors | Northeast Arkansas Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dentures are one of the most popular and effective methods of replacing many teeth at once. 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