How likely is it that you will have your own teeth by the age of 80?!

Extremely likely if one follows all the oral hygiene regimen. Some our our patients who are half that age, have lost many teeth due to poor oral hygiene. Just because a person gets old, doesn't mean their teeth fall out!!!!!Health Question & Answer

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It depends on a lot of factors. Health of teeth and gums, the length of the root system, and heredity are some of the factors that play into how long you can keep your teeth. My dentist said that, due to the length of my dental roots, I will most likely be able to keep mine for life, and even though I'm having severe dental problems (dad's family has great teeth...mom's family all had theirs removed because of severe hereditary infections in their 20's...I'm in the middle...great roots with lousy teeth and gums), it's easier and less painful to fix them. Due to the locations of the ends of my roots, the dentist said I could possibly even be forced to face reconstructive surgery because removal will cause a lot of facial structure damage.

In other words, sometimes keeping your own teeth all your life isn't such a great thing!Health Question & Answer

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depends on how well you take care of them. floss after meals brush with salt and a tad of baking soda cut down on sugars and stress and most important keep your body alkaline. you should be fine. (the stress helps make you acidic) oh lots of veggies raw and fruit. enjoy.;o)Health Question & Answer

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Providing I make 80, I should have my own teeth, I bush them 2 to 3 times a day and floss them daily and go for a checkup every 6 months what about you.? Health Question & Answer

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unlikely to have them all at 50 never mind 80!

27 now and 2 at the back have been taken out and 2 front are crowns, due to a wee accident when i was a kidHealth Question & Answer

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I am 51 years old and I have a gold bridge , 4 crowns and a cap. As soon as I have the dentist paid off I will call them my own.Health Question & Answer

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Well im 60 now still got full set bar one and still pearly white ,but the Question is will i make it to 80 or do the Gnashers go with me lolHealth Question & Answer

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Well only another 26 years to go, I still have all my own teeth and I would like to think I will still have most of them at 80. Wishful thinking maybe.Health Question & Answer

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I can guarantee I'll have my own teeth when I'm 80.

They may be dentures, but they will be mine.

I'll refuse to wear anyone else's.Health Question & Answer

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It's not very likely, but do-able if you really do look after them well :)Health Question & Answer

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well not it is infact possible so long as you keep um in a jar of water and not have to steal othersHealth Question & Answer

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I will certainly have mine, even if they are in a drawer of the bedside cabinet! lmaoHealth Question & Answer

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I look after my teeth very well and hope to have them til the day I die.Health Question & Answer

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I would like to think so cause I take care of them but probably unlikely ?Health Question & Answer

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I will be pleased to make 80 teeth or not..Health Question & Answer

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I'll still have them...either in my mouth or in a jar beside the bed lolHealth Question & Answer

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Lets say ITS 60% likely but I can not grantee it.Health Question & Answer

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Hopefully I'll still have some of them,Health Question & Answer

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if i live that long a good changeHealth Question & Answer

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My mother has all her own teeth and I think she is 80.Health Question & Answer

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Quite good, my dentist told me I have very strong teeth and gums.Health Question & Answer

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