More than 36 million Americans do not have any teeth, and 120 million — or approximately 1 in 3 — are missing at least one tooth, according to the American College of Prosthodontists.

She cautions against buying dentures online. "People have to know that dentures cannot be exchanged between individuals," Jahangiri says. "The only appropriate denture is one made specific to that ...

Wearing dentures could protect older adults from cognitive decline, a major study finds. The report was published in Aging Medicine on Dec. 23.