Dentures should be considered if a person’s teeth have become so decayed or damaged that they are having a detrimental impact on their overall health. It has been proven that if a person is not healthy, their mouth will be the first to show signs of disease. Individuals who have gum disease, often have a receding gum line that can eventually result in the roots of their teeth showing. When this occurs, the gum has worn away to the point that the tissue no longer sports the teeth and may eventually begin to cause problems. When teeth start to become loose due to the deterioration of the gums, having the teeth pulled and dentures put in their place is often a sound idea.