{"id":162,"date":"2024-12-16T21:51:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T21:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.encore-dentistry.com\/blog\/?p=162"},"modified":"2025-02-03T22:29:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T22:29:26","slug":"dentures-are-not-just-for-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.encore-dentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/16\/dentures-are-not-just-for-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentures \u2013 They\u2019re Not Just for Seniors!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When hearing the word, \u201cdentures<\/a>,\u201d most people immediately think of someone they know who is older, maybe a parent or grandparent. While television, movies, and even statistics show that the largest demographic of individuals wearing these prosthetics are those ages 65 and older, it doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re off limits to younger patients. Keep reading to find out why they can be a beneficial solution even if you still have decades before reaching your \u201cgolden years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Might a Young Person Need Dentures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, nearly 27% of individuals between the ages of 20 and 34 don\u2019t have all their natural teeth. With that percentage growing higher among those who are \u201cmiddle-aged,\u201d dentures are already being used to help young people address their tooth loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But why is it happening in the first place? When determining the cause among seniors, the culprits tend to be certain medications and poor oral hygiene habits. However, among young people, the reason for tooth loss can be attributed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n