Denture Wearers, Healthy Smiles

Had all my teeth pulled and now have upper and lower dentures. Minus all the denture problems, my concern is that my lower lip protrudes alot and the upper lip protrudes a little less than the lower. The protrusion is such that my entire appearance is different. without going into details, can anyone tell me if they have had this or similar problems. My dentist insists everyone has these problems. It just seems if you search for a dentist, they all claim to be the expert denture professional!

I have had an upperplate for almost 2 yrs now..it has never fit right and causes extreme pain when i wear them. I have been to 3 different dentist. Final diagnosis is a gum surgery called aveoplasty. I guess it is where they cut your gums and saw to smooth your upper dental ridge. Has anyone ever had this done?? If so P P P Please..respond lol. I am scheduled to have this in late July.

Thanks!!!

i am a lower partial denture wearer consisting of five teeth. i have also lost four upper back teeth.therefore you can see why i am hoping for this to happen.

I have a very strange question to ask but I really need an answer and soon! I became a denture wearer 4 months ago.My dentist removed most of my upper and lower teeth.Kept 4 uppers that were good and put a double crown on two of them.The bottoms will soon have the posts implanted so that the denture will be in place better.This has cost me a mere fortune but I have had no trouble eating and my smile is wonderful(or so people tell me).Now as to my problem...I have the man of my dreams..my first love from 36 yrs ago coming to visit me in 3 weeks and even though he knows of all my dental problems I am terrified of the intimate part of our relationship! What is it like kissing with dentures..they still feel a bit foreign in my mouth and I dread the thought of him seeing me without my teeth.Please someone answer me soon!Thanks!

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My teeth were not only ugly
with gum disease, but also
the front teeth were bucked
with a gap between them. I'm
60 and a little over a year ago, against the advice of my
own dentist who felt they could be saved, I went to another dentist who agreed they were very bad and most needed to come out. This dentist pulled them all out save for 3 teeth at the bottom which he suggested I leave in to secure the lower dentures. The whole
procedure from the x-rays to
the temporary dentures and then the permanent ones took
about a year. Initially there
was a lot of pain and getting
adjusted to them over a few
months, during which time I
frequently had to return to my
dentist to further adjust the
dentures. He was so patient
and understanding; he's now my
new dentist. Today, the dentures are so comfortable,
they feel like my own. More
important, my smile is beautiful and I feel more confident. So, Grandannie, go
for it. You won't regret it.
Good luck.

I have always had a lot of trouble with my teeth. Last year after a lot of pain from an upper front tooth, the dentist said I would probably need to have them pulled. I just turned 50, and know I should get this done, but I am really scared. My teeth are ugly and I am trying to tell myself, that I will not have to hide my smile anymore, and can wear pretty lipstick. But I am afraid it will look like horse teeth, you know real big. My real teeth are real small. I guess I just need some encouragement, and I need to get it done. I also have gum disease and a dentist told me a few years ago, that I would have trouble with dentures because of that. Does anyone else have a problem with dentures and have gum disease?

I've worn full upper dentures for years now, and they are just wonderful! I only wish I had them years and years ago rather than going through all the pain, agony, and expense to 'saving' my teeth!

Anyways, my lower teeth are in a sorry state - at least what's left of them, and it is obvious that a full set of lower dentures is a given. Yet, I am concerned as I've heard so much bad PR re lower dentures and to avoid them as along as possible.

I'd like to hear from some lower denture folks so I can determine whether to wait, or to go get them now.

hydrin:
Is there some secret that I'm missing out on about getting the adhesive to hold for longer than a few hours? Once in a while I do have them hold almost too well, but usually I have to replace the adhesive after about 3 hours. If I don't, the lower denture wobbles around and is very uncomfortable. My dentist tells me that they are not too loose. Do you just have a partial or is it a full lower denture?

I only wear lowers and I have not had a problem wearing them from the first day( and mine do not fit well) so don,t worry the adhesives hold very very well sometimes I have pry them out !

I have trouble with the adhesive dissolving after a couple of hours and don't know if there is any solution. My dentist told me that it was because of hot liquids/foods, but I find that it doesn't matter if I drink/eat or not...the adhesive is still gone after about 2 hours. It is a real problem for me because I am a surveyor working out in the field and can't be carrying fixodent in my pocket! The dentures (lower) become very uncomfortable after they have lost the adhesion. Any suggestions??

I am a very recent dental wearer my self. I find using a solution of mouth wash and warm water as a rinse and then brush with a firm tooth brush works. Then I rinse again.

I recently got top and bottom dentures. One of the biggest problems I am having is getting the glue out of my mouth after I remove the dentures at night. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks

I received a set of dentures a few weeks ago they were made by a denturest. How ever they are not retentive with out lots of adhesive. The denturest said they will develop retentivness in time.
With out adhesive they fall right out.

it's almost time to have all my remaining lower teeth extracted (disease & medication have caused them to spontaneously drop out, leaving the roots in). People who wear lowers tell me they are impossible! Isn't there some way besides adhesives to put the denture in and still remove for daily cleaning? Is it possible to insert a screw like device with a ball that would protrude above the gum and make the denture so it will snap onto the balls?

Just now getting fitted for new dentures. Old ones were made in 1952; yes, they are 50 years old and the dentist was absolutely amazed. Only problem with them is that the teeth are worn so much I can't bite anymore.

One of the most effective and inexpensive methods I recommend in my practice is to soak your denture with water and a couple of capfuls of vinegar. The vinegar is a weak organic acid that will help breakdown the tartar and stain buildup.Just use a stiff brush (not metal)and most of it should come off . Cleaning EVERYDAY with a mild liguid detergent and brush also helps with continued buildup and stain.
Please remeber to rinse your dentures very thoroughly with water however before placing them back in your mouth.

DR. ATW

I need a product that will remove plaque/caicum build up on dentures..mine get reallly bad//alos food/beverages to avoid getting on them

I have a dear friend who has worn dentures for 15 years. They are worn down short, fit poorly, and look so 'phoney.' How do I tell him? He is a wonderful guy and sure don't want to offend or hurt him. He is only 60 but looks 75 because of the worndown falsies??

Immediate dentures are better, especially if you have to work and be seen in public. The dentures also help control bleeding from extractions and to form the gums so as to fit the dentures. Because there will be some shrinkage of bone and gums, there will have to be some adjustments and possibly a reline, usually after two or three months.

You will begin to eat soft food immediately, and you should be able to eat almost normally in a couple of weeks or less. I could eat almost anything, including meat (turkey for Christmas dinner) in less than a month. I couldn't have done that, if I was still waiting to get my dentures.

On the other hand, your initial fit will probably be better if you wait six or eight weeks to get the dentures. If your gums are in bad shape, the dentist may recommend waiting. If you feel that you can go without teeth for that long, it may be a reasonable option.

I'm quite pleased with my dentures. They look great, fit well and function almost as well as my natural teeth. I am a professional person and couldn't have gone toothless for six or eight weeks.

i would have them put right in i had my teeth pulled 2 weeks ago and had dentures put right in the same day it helps to keep something in your mouth and it does not swell as bad or mine did not
it is really weird feeling not having teeth in your mouth

I have some people telling me to get dentures put in right after having teeth pulled. Others say wait six weeks to two months. Which is the best way to go ?

I am 78 years old. When I was 25 I had to have ALL of my teeth pulled, and dentures. Over the years I suffered bone loss, and at age 63 I chose to have subcutaneous implant. This consisted of a frame made to fit over what bone I had left on my lower jaw, with 4 posts protruding above the gums. The lower denture snaps onto the four posts. This was expensive, but I have been able to eat anything I wish, include chew ice. This is the answer to problems one has when the lower jaw can no longer hold the lower plate in place.

Does anyone else have a gagging problem? I have had dentures for two years as of last May but the gagging is so bad that I can stand to wear them for only a few hours at a time and would rather be shot than eat in them. (I can drink with no problem.) I was able to eat with the first set although I didn't completely get over the gagging before the dentist decided that they needed relined after a month. However she could not even get the uppers in my mouth when she got them back from the lab. She buffed them out enough to be able to get them in while she remade another upper (which took a couple of months and I couldn't completely close my mouth the whole time). For some reason she made the new upper so that I had a slight overbite (although my original teeth were this way, the first denture set she made me weren't). Now every time I close my mouth it feels like they are being crammed down my throat. She said that there was nothing more she could do and that I would get used to it. This has been the most horrible experience of my entire life. I have finally gotten brave enough to try starting over with another dentist but am terrified that my gagging is incurable. You do not realize how much of society revolves around eating until you have such a handicap.

i have my dentures top and bottom for only 14 days when will i be able to eat food besides soup. how long does it take before you use stuff to hold them in will i need to wait for my gums to close up they did not put stiches in and i had 28 pulled , please help me i am so lost about what i can do and not do ... thanks my email address is pstokespro@aol.com for anyone who would like to talk with me abou this

I had 9 teeth pulled and dentures put in on the top friday morning. Today is sunday and my face has progressivley gotten more swollen. At this point my eyes are swelling shut. Should I go to the hospital or is this normal?