DENTURES. False Teeth.?

Question

At age 76, I have now joined the 'toothless brigade'!

I have a real job, keeping my lower dentures in place, especially when I am eating things like a steak, a toffee, an apple, a stick of celery, etc.

I've tried using those preparations that keep ones dentures in place, but honestly, they don't work all that well.

My dentist has said that I may need to have my dentures remodelled (or was it relined?).

However, do you know of any other way, that will help me cope, when I eat 'hard' food?

(I don't really fancy being out and about, with no bottom denture, during the three to four days required, for remodelling (relining) my plate.)

Please advise me sensibly.

Answer 1

The most common problem people have with lower dentures is the looseness. It is because you don't have the suction that you get with an upper denture and the bone is thin on the mandible (jawbone) so there's not much to keep it in. It may be as simple as relining at your dentist office. It also depends how old the denture is. If it is older than 7 years or so, you may need a new lower denture due the the bone remodeling over time. The bone in your mouth is constantly changing and will do so for the rest of your life for the most part. Another option is an implant supported denture which consists of a lower denture which snaps onto mini -implants in your jaw. That may be a great option for you--check with your dentist and see what is the best course of treatment for you. Take care and good luck!

Answer 2

Unfortunately, lower dentures are a big problem for those who wear them. When you no longer have teeth on the bottom, the bone that used to hold them in place starts to recede over time, making it harder and harder for there to be a place for your denture to stay in place. Eventually, they'll just be "floating" in there. If your dentist recommends getting them relined, do it, that will help for awhile. Or, if you have a few thousand dollars laying around, see if you are a candidate for some implant abutments. This will give your lower denture something to hold on to. Good luck

Answer 3

Its relined. Your dentist needs to put some impression paste inside your lower denture and put it back in your mouth for a few minutes until it sets. He then needs to send it off to the lab to be relined. If you pay private it takes one day to do. If its on the NHS it will take about four days. What ever you decide theres no getting out of the dentist taking the lower denture off you, for it to go to the lab. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

There are many dental places (in most large cities) that can make a set of dentures in 1 day. You might also want to have a new mold of your lower gums done, and wear the current dentures until the new one is ready. Dentures should fit snug, without being tight, and without moving during chewing, even on hard things. You might want to consider a second opinion from another dentist.

Answer 5

You would need them relined. The bottom denture is harder to adapt because your lower jaw moves and the muscles can dislodge them. Also, Dentures are not made for anterior chewing...there are lucky ones that can chew anything but they are rare. These days there are new options. If you can afford it, an implant retained denture would eliminate problems. There are mini implants (www.imtec.com) which are less expensive and effective.
Good luck

Answer 6

I Would Let Your Dentist Fix Your Teeth ,
You Will Be Glad You Did, Worth The Little Upset When You Have Them Back And You Can Eat What You Like. ,
If You Feel Uncomfortable Without Your Bottom Set Lay Low For Those Days, If Your Friends Know They Will Be There For You And If No One Knows Maybe Take A Break Somewhere No One Knows You And You Could Pretend You Have Lost Your Voice ,Something Like That.

Answer 7

i don't even make lower dentures without implants anymore for the exact reason that you have described. lower dentures are not worth a penny unless they stay in. with the support of 2 or 4 implants, i promise that you will be able to crunch ice, chew gum, and eat corn off the cob.

the only drawback is the expense. you just have to figure out how much the ability to chew is worth to you.

Answer 8

there is only one way and that is the" right way ",get new denture's ,it will be well worth it , and you 'll have great comfort, i would put up with "no denture's " once you have some teeth ,it should'nt be that noticable ,only you will be aware of it , there is no other way , is'nt it that the gum's shrink , that cause the denture's to become loose , i know the feeling. good luck

Answer 9

your plate will have to be remodeled, maybe because your gums have shrunk and the plate is just to big for you now, there's not much else you can try as you seem to have tryed the preparations available

Answer 10

I will be interested in the answers, as i am going to need them soon !!!