I'm getting a full upper denture soon, need advice on what to expect with an "immediate" denture?

Question

I am a few weeks away from having my last 6 front upper teeth removed for a full upper immediate denture to be put in. All my other teeth were pulled about 5 weeks ago, and my gums are healed. I am scared and concerned, as I am only 32, attractive, and work in the public eye constantly. My worries are about talking, eating, smiling and looking like my old self, and if many people will notice that I now have dentures from how I smile, talk and eat. I am looking for help from people who have exprience with situations like mine, both good and bad with an "immediate" denture. I would prefer other womens opinions on this, men may not have the same concerns about looks and "detection" of dentures in someone so young to have false teeth. I am asking this question for the 2nd time, as my other question was not responded to with the information I wanted/needed. I do have a wonderful fiance who's being very supportive thru-out all this as well. Please HELP!! Thanks. Pam

Answer 1

starting the next day after the immediate denture has been rinsed and put back in your mouth- it stays in overnight that first night-

begin practicing your speech. say your usual spill whatever it is- good morning - may i help you..have a good day ect until you feel comfortable with your speech.

your smile should be perfect.but eating at first is going to require patience. chew small bites and be careful about biting into apples, sandwiches, corn on the cob or really chewy foods such as steak. it just takes time to get used to the denture and the truth is - nothin is as good as your real teeth but you can adjust.

in a few weeks- you may need a reline- since your posterior teeth have been removed earlier and have had time for the bone to do its thing- it may not be as soon as it would have been otherwise. but when the denture begins to feel loose - it will be time for the reline.

no one can tell that you have dentures in this day and age.
except with the way you might talk so thats why i stress practice at home

i may have answered you on this before- not sure

Answer 2

There is doubtless some swelling, but you're just going to have to wait and see. The lab usually extends the front flange of the denture out under the lip to make sure it doesn't interfere with the gum after the extractions. Remember that this denture is made on an altered model--the teeth are broken off and the model is shaved to an approximation of what the gums will look like after the extractions. It is possible that the denture flange is holding your lip out. It is quite possible that even if this is true your lip will drape more normally after a few days as your musculature gets used to the denture. If not, it may be possible (as long as the position of the teeth is correct) to reline the denture (either chairside or at a lab) and then grind back the flange so it doesn't puff out your teeth. Your dentist should have told you that a reline will likely be necessary in 6-12 months anyhow. Steve Bornfeld, DDS

Answer 3

Talking should be easy since its only an upper denture, just practice talking out loud, read a book out loud, sing out loud. Eating, just start with soft stuff and slowly try new and more difficult stuff to eat. And since your only having an upper done, make sure to either choose a color that matches your lowers of make sure to get your lowers whitened to match your denture, don't want to be walking around with two different colored teeth now do ya. Just try to stay positive and things will go alot better.

Answer 4

No dentures and the glue used to hold them have really come a long way since those clonky old plates your grandparents wore. Basically you really shouldn't have too many problems doing all the stuff you did before. You'll still talk like a normal person and can eat alot of the same stuff stuff as before. You still have to remember to clean them though and use the adhesive to hold them in.

Answer 5

It takes about a month for plate to settle down.and all healed up .get good mouth wash..and clean..leave in for a few days..if u rinse plate..put back in..

it will be sore for a while..try not to pamper ur mouth movements,,ie smiling...

Answer 6

Listen to what lady of the hollow wrote i am a RDA as well and everything she has said is exactly right. that is the best advice you can get.

Answer 7

Expect for the denture to not fit well. I am sorry that you have to lose your teeth.

Answer 8

Yes ladyofthehollow is right.She gave you very good advise.I am an RDA myself.Good luck.