Denture wearers..

[Luddly Neddite]

My dentist tried to convince me to go without dentures for approximately 3-4 months so the bone can heal and shrink and THEN take an impression which would be much more accurate and would fit much better and would probably not need and reline months later. I cannot do that, I don't think.

There is actually a very good reason for this and its just as you say. If you don't do this, you will not have a good fit and it will be very expensive for you.

Don't go to a cheapo "dentures in a day" joint. You'll get what you pay for and likely do more damage.

Also, don't go years without seeing a dentist. Dentures are not meant to last for years and years. I'm an ex-smoker so maybe I'm just extra careful but its very possible to have huge health problems that show up first in your mouth. You wouldn't see them, wouldn't feel or be aware of them.

Don't take advice here, including mine, as worth more than your dentist's. If you donn't like your dentist, find one you do like and then do as he/she says.

 

[Stephanie]

My guy is right now getting bottom dentures...they have some new ones out (or they were new to me I never saw it before) where they implant a titanium studs in your bone and attach the dentures to them...I have dentures but they aren't like these...If they were around when I got mine I would've preferred the permanent fixture..
you might want to check those out...talk with your dentist or one who specializes in these permanent type dentures

 

[OldUSAFSniper]

When I was much younger, I was a cop and we had pretty bad dental insurance. I had three kids, so they went like clock work to the dentist. After everyone else, I didn't go because we just didn't have any money. Cops don't make much. Eventually, my teeth got pretty bad and about 15 years ago, I had to get them all pulled. Bad teeth can lead to heart disease and other problems. I'm 60 years old now.

The dentist is the key here. If they are good at dentures, then you'll be okay. They pulled them and the minute they pulled them, I put in the dentures. I had NO PROBLEM talking and they did not float or move around. I can eat anything that I want including corn-on-the-cob. After awhile, your gums begin to shrink and the dentures will become loose. As long as you go back to the dentist every 6 months, you'll be good. Use an adhesive, Polident or Fixodent. If you don't like the way that they look or feel, you have to tell your dentist to fix them. Don't settle, that will get you into trouble each and every time.

Like you, I'm really self concious about my teeth, so I would NOT go for any period of time without something. But like I said, my dentist made it so that the minute my teeth were all gone, I just put in the dentures. Ask around with friends and look on Angie's list. Talk to the dentist you choose and ask them what he wants to do. YOU ARE the patient. Make him do what you want.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Pacer - thanks very much for that link.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

My guy is right now getting bottom dentures...they have some new ones out (or they were new to me I never saw it before) where they implant a titanium studs in your bone and attach the dentures to them...I have dentures but they aren't like these...If they were around when I got mine I would've preferred the permanent fixture..
you might want to check those out...talk with your dentist or one who specializes in these permanent type dentures

I have these titanium implants and hate them.

They do not fit tightly, but that is actually a good thing. If they did cause the plate to fit tightly, it would mean that anything that got caught under the plate would be movable.

I've had full dentures since I was a kid and was in an accident that crushed my face. Anyone who has dentures knows that tiny bits of food can get lodged under the plate and cause incredible pain.

Imagine if you could not do anything about that until you could get to a bathroom or private place.

Also, the incidence of infection and constant sores is high because they're very difficult to clean. You must clean them several times a day because food gets caught in them.

I'm not saying that other people would hate the implants. Just saying how they work.

Also, pacer's link addresses some of the physical problems associated with them and some of it looks very familiar to me.

Here it is again -
What You Need to Know about Root Canals & Dental Implants

My advice is to see a specialist and talk to others who have titanium implants.

YMMV

 

[Luddly Neddite]

When I was much younger, I was a cop and we had pretty bad dental insurance. I had three kids, so they went like clock work to the dentist. After everyone else, I didn't go because we just didn't have any money. Cops don't make much. Eventually, my teeth got pretty bad and about 15 years ago, I had to get them all pulled. Bad teeth can lead to heart disease and other problems. I'm 60 years old now.

The dentist is the key here. If they are good at dentures, then you'll be okay. They pulled them and the minute they pulled them, I put in the dentures. I had NO PROBLEM talking and they did not float or move around. I can eat anything that I want including corn-on-the-cob. After awhile, your gums begin to shrink and the dentures will become loose. As long as you go back to the dentist every 6 months, you'll be good. Use an adhesive, Polident or Fixodent. If you don't like the way that they look or feel, you have to tell your dentist to fix them. Don't settle, that will get you into trouble each and every time.

Like you, I'm really self concious about my teeth, so I would NOT go for any period of time without something. But like I said, my dentist made it so that the minute my teeth were all gone, I just put in the dentures. Ask around with friends and look on Angie's list. Talk to the dentist you choose and ask them what he wants to do. YOU ARE the patient. Make him do what you want.

Excellent advice.

I've had dentures for 50 years (argh) and have never had to use adhesive and really, if they fit well, you shouldn't have to.

My story is horrendous, went through most of my senior year in high school with only a few teeth. Photos of my HS graduation show my face to be glum and swollen and I remember that I was in constant pain. I used to gobble aspirin and would hold them in my mouth. The blood slickening that is caused by aspirin was not known at that time so I was diagnosed as a "bleeder" and remember waking up every morning in a pool of blood on my pillow. I would get beatings for ruining my bedding. Needless to say, the bleeding condition miraculously healed once I stopped eating aspirin like they were m&m's.

You're right to say not to settle. Good dental work is expensive and you should get what you pay for.

And, stay away from the 'dentures in a day' store fronts.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

My dentist tried to convince me to go without dentures for approximately 3-4 months so the bone can heal and shrink and THEN take an impression which would be much more accurate and would fit much better and would probably not need and reline months later. I cannot do that, I don't think.

They'll give you temporary dentures.

I fell of a roof when I was seventeen and shattered most of my back teeth.
It's been thirty years of misery since,constant trips to the dentist to fix a mouth full of bridgework and cleaning under them is a bitch.
Slowly but surely,the teeth holding the bridge work have failed so I looked into implants and found them to be lacking so I'm kinda stuck with front teeth that are fine and screwed up molars with no good way to replace them.

Almost to the point of saying screw it have em all yanked and get dentures.
Yeah....screwed up teeth SUCK!!

 

[Luddly Neddite]

My dentist tried to convince me to go without dentures for approximately 3-4 months so the bone can heal and shrink and THEN take an impression which would be much more accurate and would fit much better and would probably not need and reline months later. I cannot do that, I don't think.

They'll give you temporary dentures.

I fell of a roof when I was seventeen and shattered most of my back teeth.
It's been thirty years of misery since,constant trips to the dentist to fix a mouth full of bridgework and cleaning under them is a bitch.
Slowly but surely,the teeth holding the bridge work have failed so I looked into implants and found them to be lacking so I'm kinda stuck with front teeth that are fine and screwed up molars with no good way to replace them.

Almost to the point of saying screw it have em all yanked and get dentures.
Yeah....screwed up teeth SUCK!!

Yeah, I was 17 when my face was crushed. I lived in a small town in Colorado and there wasn't money for the plastic surgery reconstruction that I needed. Have always had and will always have pain but more from nerve damage. Ironically, the worst pain is anytime I smile.

The titanium implants were supposed to solve a lot of my problems but they haven't. You might do better with full dentures but it would take a while for you to acclimate to them.

Nothing quite as good as the original equipment and I feel for you.

 

[Dot Com]

Wheres Katzndogz? I bet that bitter old rw hag wears them. She might have some insight to offer you IF you're white.

 

[longknife]

I've had dentures for about 10 years now and am most content with them. It didn't take very long to get used to them. As another reported, I use Fixodent and can eat anything and everything! Some say they alter your taste but I've never experienced that.

Just ensure you're not getting a cut-rate deal without the proper follow up.

Go for it!

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

My dentist tried to convince me to go without dentures for approximately 3-4 months so the bone can heal and shrink and THEN take an impression which would be much more accurate and would fit much better and would probably not need and reline months later. I cannot do that, I don't think.

They'll give you temporary dentures.

I fell of a roof when I was seventeen and shattered most of my back teeth.
It's been thirty years of misery since,constant trips to the dentist to fix a mouth full of bridgework and cleaning under them is a bitch.
Slowly but surely,the teeth holding the bridge work have failed so I looked into implants and found them to be lacking so I'm kinda stuck with front teeth that are fine and screwed up molars with no good way to replace them.

Almost to the point of saying screw it have em all yanked and get dentures.
Yeah....screwed up teeth SUCK!!

Yeah, I was 17 when my face was crushed. I lived in a small town in Colorado and there wasn't money for the plastic surgery reconstruction that I needed. Have always had and will always have pain but more from nerve damage. Ironically, the worst pain is anytime I smile.

The titanium implants were supposed to solve a lot of my problems but they haven't. You might do better with full dentures but it would take a while for you to acclimate to them.

Nothing quite as good as the original equipment and I feel for you.

It's been a bad year for sure. Cancer surgery,unexplained onset of diabetes and a hip replacement all in the last year. I guess I might as well add some tooth extractions to the list.
Haven't hit fifty but I feel like an old man. But I guess thats better then the alternative.

 

[Stephanie]

My guy is right now getting bottom dentures...they have some new ones out (or they were new to me I never saw it before) where they implant a titanium studs in your bone and attach the dentures to them...I have dentures but they aren't like these...If they were around when I got mine I would've preferred the permanent fixture..
you might want to check those out...talk with your dentist or one who specializes in these permanent type dentures

I have these titanium implants and hate them.

They do not fit tightly, but that is actually a good thing. If they did cause the plate to fit tightly, it would mean that anything that got caught under the plate would be movable.

I've had full dentures since I was a kid and was in an accident that crushed my face. Anyone who has dentures knows that tiny bits of food can get lodged under the plate and cause incredible pain.

Imagine if you could not do anything about that until you could get to a bathroom or private place.

Also, the incidence of infection and constant sores is high because they're very difficult to clean. You must clean them several times a day because food gets caught in them.

I'm not saying that other people would hate the implants. Just saying how they work.

Also, pacer's link addresses some of the physical problems associated with them and some of it looks very familiar to me.

Here it is again -
What You Need to Know about Root Canals & Dental Implants

My advice is to see a specialist and talk to others who have titanium implants.

YMMV

thanks for sharing that luddy..he was worried over some of the things you spoke of...he gets them put in on the 24th...

 

[pacer]

Pacer - thanks very much for that link.

You're welcome Luddly.

I don’t know if you navigated through the website but here is another link to articles by Dr. Verigin discussing dental foci and early cancer detection and microbes in the mouth to dysfunction in the body, and much more. You will have to scroll down.

Dr. Verigin, Articles

 

[Caroljo]

When I was much younger, I was a cop and we had pretty bad dental insurance. I had three kids, so they went like clock work to the dentist. After everyone else, I didn't go because we just didn't have any money. Cops don't make much. Eventually, my teeth got pretty bad and about 15 years ago, I had to get them all pulled. Bad teeth can lead to heart disease and other problems. I'm 60 years old now.

The dentist is the key here. If they are good at dentures, then you'll be okay. They pulled them and the minute they pulled them, I put in the dentures. I had NO PROBLEM talking and they did not float or move around. I can eat anything that I want including corn-on-the-cob. After awhile, your gums begin to shrink and the dentures will become loose. As long as you go back to the dentist every 6 months, you'll be good. Use an adhesive, Polident or Fixodent. If you don't like the way that they look or feel, you have to tell your dentist to fix them. Don't settle, that will get you into trouble each and every time.

Like you, I'm really self concious about my teeth, so I would NOT go for any period of time without something. But like I said, my dentist made it so that the minute my teeth were all gone, I just put in the dentures. Ask around with friends and look on Angie's list. Talk to the dentist you choose and ask them what he wants to do. YOU ARE the patient. Make him do what you want.

Excellent advice.

I've had dentures for 50 years (argh) and have never had to use adhesive and really, if they fit well, you shouldn't have to.

My story is horrendous, went through most of my senior year in high school with only a few teeth. Photos of my HS graduation show my face to be glum and swollen and I remember that I was in constant pain. I used to gobble aspirin and would hold them in my mouth. The blood slickening that is caused by aspirin was not known at that time so I was diagnosed as a "bleeder" and remember waking up every morning in a pool of blood on my pillow. I would get beatings for ruining my bedding. Needless to say, the bleeding condition miraculously healed once I stopped eating aspirin like they were m&m's.

You're right to say not to settle. Good dental work is expensive and you should get what you pay for.

And, stay away from the 'dentures in a day' store fronts.

That had to be horrible! I was in a lot of pain just from the bone disease I had and would get absess's (however you spell it!) and couldn't take it any more. And I only mentioned dentures in a day in my earlier post because i was pissed at my dentist for not telling me he was giving me "temporary" dentures and never told me they should be replaced sooner...plus his "no shit" comment. I know people that are poor and no insurance, so dentures in a day is probably their only option!

 

[pacer]

Check this out.

Excerpt: The Toxic Role Played by Root Canals and Implants

By Gary M. Verigin, DDS, CTN

“I most recently heard Dr. Huggins speak in February at the annual meeting of the Interational Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM) in Tempe. During his presentation of his current research, he presented a list of "Current Symptoms of Dental Origin":

1. Unexplained irritability

2. Depression

3. Frequent urination at night

4. Chronic fatigue

5. Cold hands and feet

6. Bloated feeling after eating

7. Difficulty remembering

8. Sudden anger

9. Constipation regularly

10. Difficulty making simple decisions

11. Tremors or shakes of the hands

12. Frequent leg cramps

"There are tens of millions of people whose lives are severely impacted by these diseases and they are depending on us, whether they know it or not, to do the right thing." - Martin Pall, Ph.D., Explaining "Unexplained Illnesses"

Complete article:

Biosis 25: Self-Security, Dental Foci & the Disease Process, Home Hygiene

 

[pacer]

I'm bumping this up because the time has come when I need to make a decision whether to go with implant supported dentures or conventional. Please help. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Stephanie]

I have top dentures. you have to make sure you get a good set made. I've heard a lot of people have trouble adjusting to bottoms so I haven't ventured there myself. Now, my guy just got bottom implanted Dentures. Four posts and a couple of smaller post they attatch right on to those. If you can afford it that is the way to go. BUT. they cost $17,000. he's never had a problem with them, doesn't have to take them out and put in a glass and he eats whatever he wants. If back when I got mine and I had the money that would've been the way I would of gone.

anyway good luck and get a good set made.

 

[Mertex]

I'm bumping this up because the time has come when I need to make a decision whether to go with implant supported dentures or conventional. Please help. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I know this fellow bike rider that had the implant supported dentures. He is very happy with his decision, the only drawback, he said was that he lost the sense of feel with his teeth. Not sure how that works, but it was also very expensive....somewhere around $40k. I'm not sure I would want to spend that much, but I don't know how much the other type would cost, so I'm trying very hard to keep my teeth by brushing, flossing and doing all the right things.

I'm have two implanted molars, and the procedure, although it didn't hurt while they were doing it, was very stressful. I was on the dentist seat for over 4 hours, with my mouth propped open, my eyes blindfolded and not being able to tell the dentist that I needed to pee badly......I didn't experience much pain afterwards, but I only had 2 done, can't imagine having all of them done...although I don't know if they do all the teeth for a denture or if they just need several spread out throughout the gum?

Wise to ask around before making the decision.

 

[pacer]

Thank you so much for the reply, Stephanie. I am scheduled to have dental implants within the next few weeks. I am very much afraid. The idea of having titanium implants implanted in my jawbone scares me. The healing process is up to 8 months. My friends tell me I'll be okay with conventional dentures. I don't know what to do.

 

[pacer]

I'm bumping this up because the time has come when I need to make a decision whether to go with implant supported dentures or conventional. Please help. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I know this fellow bike rider that had the implant supported dentures. He is very happy with his decision, the only drawback, he said was that he lost the sense of feel with his teeth. Not sure how that works, but it was also very expensive....somewhere around $40k. I'm not sure I would want to spend that much, but I don't know how much the other type would cost, so I'm trying very hard to keep my teeth by brushing, flossing and doing all the right things.

I'm have two implanted molars, and the procedure, although it didn't hurt while they were doing it, was very stressful. I was on the dentist seat for over 4 hours, with my mouth propped open, my eyes blindfolded and not being able to tell the dentist that I needed to pee badly......I didn't experience much pain afterwards, but I only had 2 done, can't imagine having all of them done...although I don't know if they do all the teeth for a denture or if they just need several spread out throughout the gum?

Wise to ask around before making the decision.

Thank you for the advice, ((((Mertex)))).