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If i am a young person getting dentures, how can i prevent facial collapse and rapid aging of face?
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Implants: implants will help to preserve your bone and prevent facial collapse. If you are a young person it is better to take care of your teeth rather than get dentures.
Answered 5/29/2015
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How old ?: You may want to consider dental implants or even saving the teeth you have if possible. Without the stimulus of natural teeth or implants, the alveolar bone will wither away. When there are better alternatives, why settle for dentures? Well fabricated prosthetic teeth can mimic your own, but can never truly replace them. All the best...
Answered 5/29/2015
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Denture is not 4ever: Your dentist can help prevent some of the facial aging if you return every 2-3 years for a reline, and every 7 to 10 years to get new dentures. A complete denture worn too long can really damage your facial appearance.
Answered 6/20/2015
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