I’m 52 and realized a few years ago that while there used to be lots of tv commercials for denture adhesives and denture cleaners when I was a child, I never see advertising for them now. They must be far less common. Out of my four grandparents, one had complete dentures, one had partial dentures, one just lived with some missing teeth, and one had all of her natural teeth. Between my parents and my dh’s, all four have their natural teeth. I’ve never had a crown or a root canal and only have a few fillings. My kids are 18 and have never had a cavity. I think there have been huge strides made in dentistry and oral healthcare in the last 70 years.