if one has a choice to retain most of the teeth then they should do just that.
Dentures may be a percieved less expensive solution but there are other consequences that come with no teeth.
The most significant is when there are no roots from teeth in the jawbone, it begings to deteriorate and shrink in size. This results can be a jaw bone so thin enough to eventually require jaw bone repair......major reconstruction surgery. And most of it is not covered by medicare.
If you have the ooportunity to retain most of your teeth and have implants put in to retain bridges, that is one of the best solutions as implants in the jaw bone have the same effect as thr root of a tooth.
We have been through the jaw bone deterioration experience with a family member. The reconstruction surgery is a MAJOR event.
Most dental care providers will (or should) advise against removing healthy teeth.
All the above is based on my opening few words.....if one has a choice.
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