How old were you when you got dentures? - Dental Health Message Board

MMMarie · 05-17-2003, 03:49 PM

Just curious, but how old are/were you when you got your first dentures?

I'll be getting my first upper plate next month...I'm in my 40's.

I was wondering if most people here getting their first dentures are young (like me lolol - just kidding) or much older. Just wondering.

Nice to have this board. There doesn't appear to be many 'teeth' messageboards out there.

Well.....off to read the replies to my message further down the board.

Respo Mycojackson · 05-17-2003, 06:21 PM

I am about to get the upper plate at age 46 [male].

I think that 55 used to be the average age to get dentures, but now it is younger. Care to guess why?

MMMarie · 05-17-2003, 07:21 PM

ummm why? Maybe people eat more junk nowadays? I actually thought that it was more unusual in this day and age for people to be getting dentures.

Maybe all of us 46 yr. olds in B.C. are getting upper dentures this year. lol

Actually, I'm not exactly doing the happy dance. I'm soooooooo nervous about the whole thing and will be happy when it's over and done with!

So......why are people getting dentures at a younger age now?

Gia0209 · 05-22-2003, 10:19 PM

Hi Marie,
I'm only 31 and I'll be receiving an upper denture in a matter of weeks. I just had all of my extractions(13 to be exact) done on Monday. Unfortunately my upper teeth were beyond repair and the denture was the best and most affordable solution.
It bothers me a bit because I am so young but I know I will feel and look much better after I have the denture.
Good Luck to you!!

Michele

MMMarie · 05-22-2003, 10:36 PM

Michelle - I'm curious as to why you didn't get an immediate denture? When I get my upper teeth all pulled on June 19, they will put in the plate right away. Apparently having the plate put in immediately helps keep the swelling down alot. Plus, there's the added benefit of not having to go around without any teeth.

Also, were you given sedation at all? I won't be totally put to sleep, but I will be getting an IV sedation, so that I'll just be really drowsy...

Do you have alot of swelling and pain? or did it all go fairly smoothly?

Hope you're feeling okay.