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- Periodontitis: I am 38 years old and have been suffering with peridontal problems for a while. My dentist recommended a full denture in the top and a partial in the bottom. He said I could have a partial in the top but would probably have to get a full denture in 5 years. He is worried about me getting used to the full denture and thinks that it might be better to do this in steps. I am worried about the cost and getting the fit correct as I am reading horror stories. I have been reading about implants - if I go to a full denture can I get implants down the road or would I be better trying for implants now as I know that I will have more bone loss later? ...Visitor from TN (answer)
- Problems: I am 24 and i just got my dentures. But I have one big problem. I am what they call a gagger. I have an open top plate, full top and bottom denture. Would implants take care of my problem or do you have any ideas. ...Visitor from MI (answer)
- Lower Dentures: My lower dentures, even though being adjusted several times, now hurt when I eat at several locations. My dentist says he can't adjust any more. If I have implants for the lower dentures to attach to will I have the same problem of pain when I eat? ...Visitor from NC (answer)
- Removing bottom bone: I have full upper plate, partial lower with 6 remaining teeth of my own. They are decayed and breaking and I need full lower plate. I was told many years ago I could not wear a lower denture without breaking and removing bones inside my mouth. They are fairly close together on the inner part. They said I would have nothing to fit a plate over. Is this still true today or have they come out with a type of lower plate I could wear? I could not handle the pain of chipping away all this bone. I have lost half a tooth my partial hooks on to. I also have breathing problems and have to be careful with any surgery. ...Visitor from FL (answer)
- Reline or Implant: My father is 76 years old. He has lost bone in the lower jaw, affecting his lower denture. It bothers him when he eats. A dentist recommends an implant but at his age and diabetic condition I believe it is not a good idea. Do you think that a reline would be a good solution so he does not suffer any more when he eats?...Visitor from NM (answer)
- Loose temporary from day 1: I had my 5 remaining upper front teeth pulled. The dentist put a temporary denture in same day. He noticed it was very loose and put poligrip on it and installed it. I've been reading online about them, and it shouldn't be this loose right from the get go. Do I need another denture made? ...Visitor from CT (answer)
- Teeth Clenching: I have 15 teeth left. I have uncontrolled clenching from my wry neck disorder. I wanted dentures, but I have been informed that I have very little lower gum left and because of the severe clinching that my dentures would move a lot and that would be even worse for me. What is an alternative? ...Visitor from IN (answer)
- Jaw popping: Can having your bite changed for new dentures cause the popping of your jaw to get worse? ...Visitor from CA (answer)
- Denture with no palate: Is there a snap on denture that does not cover the roof of my mouth with plastic? I have had dentures for years. I hate the uppers. ...Visitor from LA (answer)
- Buck Teeth: I got dentures when I was 25 years old and never had a problem with them. Now I am 55 had a new set made because the old set was so worn down. These dentists don't know how to make them properly. They hurt badly and keep making sores in my mouth and people say it looks like I have buck teeth. I kept going back to have them adjusted and they cannot get them adjusted right. I already paid $5000 for them, I don't want to spend any more money. What can I do? Is there any dentist out there that knows what the heck they are doing these days? Don't say get implants... I surely cannot afford them. ...Visitor from CA (answer)
- Pain: I got new dentures about 2 months ago. I have only been able to eat soup and very soft food that I essentially swallow. The dentures are painful and rock. I use an adhesive to try to minimize the rocking, but I am still unable to eat. I went back to the dentist and he told me for at least 4 months I can expect this pain. I am anemic now and my immune system has been compromised. I have been reading everything I can and the 4 months of pain doesn't seem reasonable. Is this normal? When I ask for an adjustment the dentist wants me to pinpoint the pain. I have so much pain it's hard to do. Is there any way the dentist can see or tell where the sore spots are? ...Visitor from PA (answer)
- Keep breaking: I have two pairof dentures. My daily ones keep breaking and repair is not helping. Will a relining solve the problem or do I need new dentures? I would like to use and have my spare ones for emergencies but they became very large. Can they be fitted for me again even though I haven't worn them since I got them? ...Visitor from FL (answer)
- Implant replacements? I have a friend that has not had her natural teeth for about a year. She has dentures. She can not eat well and is ashamed of the way she looks. Is there any way to have new teeth implants to replace the denture or is that only possible with replacing teeth right after they are extracted? ...Visitor from FL (answer)
- Receding gums: My mother is currently going through the process of getting dentures. All teeth have now been pulled and forms have been made. Now she is being told that there is going to be a problem getting the dentures to fit and look properly due to her gums receding (she's 77). The dentist told her that he can make the dentures but she would actually have to smile in order for her teeth to be seen. If she doesn't smile then it will look like she has no teeth. She's not in a financial position to pay for implants. Any suggestions as to what can be done? ...Visitor from AZ (answer)
- No gum left: I have had dentures since I was in my 20's... I am now 75 years old and in excellent health. For some reason my bottom gum has receded quite a bit and I have a problem chewing at times. Can something be done about this problem? I doubt that I would be able to get a new set of dentures especially on the bottom. I believe it would be impossible to get a impression. Please advise. ...Visitor from TX (answer)
- Floppy: I just had my final fitting for my dentures yesterday. They were still in the wax. The bottom kept flopping around when the dentist asked me to count to 10. They told me the only way to keep them in place is fixadent. Is this true or does that mean they aren't going to fit right? I have talked to other people with dentures and they say say they don't use anything to hold them in... they just stay in place. ...Visitor from OH (answer)
- Healthy teeth ground down to gum line: I am 70 years old have healthy teeth but have ground them down almost to the gumline. The advice I received was going to cost 12,000 dollars. I want to take out all my teeth and get full dentures. With all the procedures that were suggested I still could not get any guarantee of how long they would last without chipping, etc. ...Visitor from NC (answer)
- Sucking on false teeth: I have been wearing full upper dentures for nearly 2 years. I have recently developed a habit of sucking on the top denture. Could this be a symptom of dry mouth? ...Visitor from TX (answer)
- Metal Palate: I just had an upper denture made. It has a metal plate for the roof of the denture. It does not seem to fit. I have made several trips to the dentist. When I eat it rubs the back of my tongue and I am loosing my taste buds. It is getting to be very discouraging. My dentist said to begin with they were better than plastic because it wasn't as thick and I would be able to feel hot or cold. Is this process new? ...Visitor from MI (answer)
- Waiting time: I need to know how long I HAVE to wait to have new dentures made? I had 19 teeth pulled out nine days ago and had immediate denture put in. I have been back three times to the Dentist because of sore spots. They put in soft liners and made ajustments. But the teeth are still too big and the gums are massive. I still can't eat are speak right and was told that I just have to wait to have new denture made but they will not tell me how long that will be. So please if you can please tell me how long before I can have new ones made? ...Visitor from GA (answer)
- Don't fit: I have had dentures since I was twenty three years old. I am now twenty six. I got new dentures and they do not fit. My dentist has tried making a hard reline but nothing seems to work. The dentist said I may have to accept wearing denture cream. HELP! ...Visitor from IN (answer)
- Grind down jaw bone? My 80 year old dad within the last couple of months lost yet another tooth and I think another broke off. At the time he was wearing partial dentures. Since he lost another tooth and another broke off he went back to the dentist and had what were remaining removed and requested implants or dentures. The dentist told him he couldn't do anything until he saw an oral surgeon and had his jaw ground down. My dad did not tell me specifically why a dentist would want this done first. Could you provide some reasons? And is it necessary to do this if there is nothing wrong with the jaw bone? ...Visitor from WI (answer)
- Trigeminal Neuralgia I am considering getting dentures. My dentist is not recommending them because of my trigeminal neuralgia. Do most people with TN have pain with dentures? It seems it would be less pain than having to go through dental work. ...Visitor from NJ (answer)
- Gums too far gone: I'm 64 and have had my upper dentures for about a year and a half. My gums are so far gone already that my dentures now fall out when I talk. I find it almost too painful to eat. I have been losing a significant amount of weight. Given that my gums have receded so quickly, can anything be done? Can I even have any dental implants with things so bad? ...Visitor from TX (answer)
- I recently had several teeth removed and 2 snaps put on my lower teeth to hold in my dentures. The snaps are extreemly sharp and I must wear a sort of guard to keep from cutting my tongue to pieces. The Dentist said it was unusual and made the guard for me. I feel there is something wrong with the snaps. Should they be replaced or is this a natural occurance? I don't feel like I should have to have a guard or wear my lower teeth 24/7. My mouth wants to breath a little so to speak. Hopefully you can give me a satisfactory answer, since my Dentist says this is the only solution. ...Visitor from TX (answer)
- I am 24 and I have really bad teeth. I am thinking that there is not any or hardly any that can be saved. A lot of my teeth have fallen out already. I'm afraid if I have to get dentures at my age, my jaw bones will shrink down to nothing and my face will be destroyed by the time I am 40 or 50. Any advice? ...Visitor from AZ (answer)
- What is the least expensive option if you have only crown stumps left and nothing to attach a bridge to without implants? Can you get some type of dentures? Do the crown stumps need to be extracted? ...Visitor from TX (answer)
- I need your help. I have to wear a denture that is completely off the gum. Is a High water permanent denture completely off gum that is attached to 6 implants? Is the appliance attached to the implants with screws or adhesive of some kind? Also is there a website describing this type of denture for a patient trying to make a decision whether to get this type of denture? ...Visitor from NY (answer)
- I lost my beautiful teeth because my sinus drained into my teeth and gums and I have to have it lanced all the time. It is very painful. Now I do not have enough gum line to hold dentures in the lower gum. The dentist said with my sinus draining into the bones it could not have the pegs. Has anyone else lost their teeth to this condition? Is there any thing else I can do? ...Visitor from KY (answer)
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