Dentures.

I have nothing to lose — just my teeth.

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The appearance of a beautiful smile is highly overrated. But the ability to bite and chew food is underrated.

This week I will embark on another part of my journey toward old age — a trip to a dental office specializing in dentures and “other alternatives.” I have no idea what those “other alternatives” are except being left to gum one’s food and suck on…