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- Waiting Period between extractions and permanent dentures: I am now a 50 year old woman. I had all of my upper teeth pulled a year ago. I was given a temporary denture right after the extractions. My problem is I am still wearing the temporary denture and now I have wrinkles above my upper lip. My question is: how long does it take to get permanent dentures after extractions? It has been over a year now. .... Visitor from CA (answer)
- Upper Gum Deterioration: I have had upper dentures since the age of 20. I am now 61. My
gums were almost gone 15 years ago and I had surgery where they put something in the gums that hardened and became attached to the present gum. This is now almost gone and I am afraid that I will very soon not be able to chew or wear dentures. The surgeon who did the procedure told me that he could not do it again because it usually only lasted a couple of years and I was the exception. What am I going to do now and where do I go? I need someone who will take the time to honestly try to help me. .... Visitor from AR (answer)
- Offset Dentures: My dentures fit wrong. My top teeth do not line up with my bottom teeth. The top line up with the third and fourth from the center of the bottom ones. It makes my face and mouth look crooked. Could it be because I have an overbite? .... Visitor from AL (answer)
- Denture Malpractice? My bottom teeth were recently pulled because they were in pretty bad shape. I was told by the dentist that I should get a bottom denture and try to save my upper teeth because they weren't in that bad of shape. After having all of these pulled, a differet dentist told me she was wrong, that putting a bottom denture against my natural top teeth could be considered malpractice and that they scheduled me to have my upper teeth removed. Is this true and is getting them all out the best thing? .... Visitor from OH (answer)
- Denture Implants? I'm 22 years old and just had all of my top teeth removed. I cannot eat or talk, it is impossible. I know I will adjust, but I would like implants for the top. I have plenty of bone, many dentists wouldn't take my teeth out because of the amount of bone I have left. I asked my dentist, and he is trying so hard to stop me from getting implants. I don't understand, other than the cost, won't these benefit my situation? .... Visitor from MI (answer)
- Tooth protrusion caused by dentures: I have had upper and lower dentures for about a month now. My question is why do my lips stick out so far when I have both tops and bottoms in? The lower denture really sticks out and it is ugly. Is it too thick or what? I can't talk with both of them in. .... Visitor from CA (answer)
- New Dentures make Lips Bulge Out: I just got an upper denture two days ago. When the dentist put it in, I expressed to him that it looked like I have a mouthpiece inside my mouth because the area between my nose and my upper lip bulges out...I mean WAY OUT! The denture doesn't even touch my gums in front. He said it would look better in a week. What do I do? How long do I have to wait to have a whole new one made? I had 6 teeth pulled and got six stitches when I got the immediate denture so I know it needs to heal. But how long and should I just go to another dentist? I look completely different and am so embarrassed. I have never seen anybody look like this with dentures. .... Visitor from CA (answer)
- Dentures - Face caving in: I have top / bottom dentures since 1997. I have had my dentures realigned numerous times. In 2003-04 I got new dentures. My problem that my jawline is receeding back with the top being alot worse than the bottom which in turn is making my face literally cave in right in the middle of my face. Need help! .... Visitor from AZ (answer)
- Little Gum Tissue Left: I have dentures that need replacing. The original mold was broken so I ended up with not so good dentures. I need new ones but I have very little gum tissue left. Is there something than just dentures I'm going to need help for or should I have implants? ... Visitor from CA (answer)
- Impression for Dentures: Based on the changes of bone and jaws structures that are clearly explained in your articles, I would like to know if once all teeth were extracted, and after allowable healing time lapsed, should the dentist take a new impression? ... Visitor from NV (answer)
- Upper Denture Problem: My upper denture causes me to have a whistling sound when I say words like "church". Also I have difficulty eating because it seems the front part of the palate where the front teeth are is too low. Is my denture too thick or too big for my mouth? ... Visitor from NY (answer)
- Bottom Denture no gum: My bottom gum is nearly gone. I wear top and bottom dentures. I am 41
years old. Is there a procedure to rebuild the bottom gums? ... Visitor from South Africa (answer)
- When is best time to get dentures? I have type 2 diabetes. I had to have my teeth pulled (all of them). When is the best time to be fitted for dentures? Teeth pulled one month ago. The reason I had to have them pulled was they keep breaking off and also I had periodontal diasease. I would like to get the best fit! ...Visitor from MN (answer)
- Can you make my dentures non-removable? I had my teeth pulled six months ago and had immediate dentures made to replacing them. I'm having a problem with the dentures. They are too loose. The dentist relined them but when I put the dentures in they make me look like I have snuff in my mouth. The dentist told me that I need to see a oral surgeon to get an alevoplasty on my upper and lower arches. So would dental implants help or is that more expensive? ...Visitor from KY (answer)
- Dentures and TMJ: Can someone who has had all their teeth extracted and then had dentures made but, never worn the dentures for many many years have TMJ symptoms due to stress on the joints?
...Visitor from NC (answer)
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