Will Dentures Make Me Look Older?
No, dentures will not make you look older. Dentures can actually have the opposite effect on you, making you appear more youthful. When you have missing teeth your jawbone will begin to wear away, becoming lower and lower. This will lead to facial sagging, hollow cheeks, and thin lips. Ill-fitting dentures can also cause make you appear older. With new, proper fitting dentures, on-the-other-hand, your cheeks, and lips will fill out, the corners of your mouth will turn up, and jowl lines and wrinkles will be less noticeable.
We understand that dentures are commonly linked with old age, but the truth is adults of all ages wear dentures. Whether you feel your current dentures are becoming loose or you’re interested in dentures, talk with your dentist. They’ll custom design a pair of dentures that properly fits you.
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