People who wear dentures often feel ashamed of them. After all, there’s a stereotype that dentures are only for the elderly. Within the past couple of years, a mother in her thirties has been busting this myth wide open by posting videos on the app TikTok that showcase her implant dentures. Her videos have taken the Internet by storm and are breaking the stigma around full-arch tooth loss. Keep reading to learn more about TikTok’s “toothless princess” and how she’s sharing the benefits of implant dentures with the world!
Who Is the “Toothless Princess” on TikTok?
Amid the sea of life hacks and dancing videos on TikTok, one woman began posting about her experience with implant dentures. Alicia, who goes by the username Princess Glitterhead, is a mother of four whose teeth started to weaken and break when she first became pregnant. With each pregnancy, her teeth worsened. After trying and failing to repair them with crowns, bridges, and root canals, she decided at age 34 to rebuild her smile with full-mouth implant dentures.
The Importance of Breaking the Stigma Around Dentures
With over 170 million Americans missing at least one natural tooth, the Toothless Princess is far from the only person to need tooth replacement. One possible reason why her message resonated with so many people is that she addressed the emotional aspect of tooth loss. For example, she made the brave choice to reveal how terrified she was about what her husband would think if he saw her without teeth.
Her message also normalizes having replacement teeth. In one video, she encouraged viewers to share before-and-after pictures of getting their teeth replaced. This not only helped denture wearers feel less self-conscious about their prosthetics, but gave people without dentures some insight into how common dentures really are.
What Are the Benefits of Implant Dentures?
The Toothless Princess specifically chose to have her dentures supported by dental implants – small posts in the jaw that act as replacement tooth roots. Instead of sliding around or falling out, implant dentures stay in place with the same stability as natural teeth since they’re anchored in the jawbone. With them, you can eat all kinds of healthy and delicious foods, smile confidently, and enjoy a prosthetic that can last for 30+ years with the right care. While you can choose to have your implant denture be removable (like Alicia’s), it can also be permanently fixed in your mouth. That way, you can just brush and floss it like real teeth!
Don’t Let Tooth Loss Keep You from Smiling!
Above all else, the Toothless Princess’s videos are about finding confidence in your smile. If you’re tired of feeling insecure about the empty spaces in your grin, talk to your dentist. They can provide the perfect tooth replacement that will make you feel proud to flash those pearly whites!
About the Author
Dr. Brian Song has completed extensive training in dental implant placement and restoration, allowing him to complete every step of the dental implant treatment process under one roof at Song Dental in Willowbrook, IL. Additionally, he has almost finished earning his Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry, an accomplishment that fewer than 6% of all dentists in North America have achieved. If you’re interested in enjoying a confident, full smile after tooth loss, talk to Dr. Song about tooth replacement by contacting him at 630-655-8781.