2006-10-18 17:59:11 · 5 answers · asked by David M 1 in Health ➔ Dental
i mean personally as a denture wearer, how are they? im 39 and will be needing uppers and im nervous and curious
2006-10-18 18:28:50 · update #1
Just keep them in your mouth as much as possible, then practice talking in front of a mirror. Practice Practice Practice. Thats the best way, get some tongue twisters and practice saying those. You may sound weird to yourself, but others might not notice you talking differently. I have had my full dentures for about 9 months now and I have no problems talking or singing (when i'm alone cause i suck at singing) You will get used to the plastic in your mouth over time, so don't get frustrated. Keep a positive outlook and things will go alot easier. Good Luck.
2006-10-19 04:25:45 · answer #1 · answered by The Mullet 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most people adapt to dentures in time. The thickness will mean you will have to relearn your tongue positions etc. For a professional singer, perhaps you will be more dedicated and achieve this sooner? or more frustrated? I know a couple of professional singers with dentures and you wouldn't know it.
The suction of the denture largely depends on the shape of your mouth, over which neither you nor the dentist have control. Even well-made dentures don't work wonderfully for everyone. If you have problems with suction and stability, then perhaps denture adhesives may help at those critical times.
Be careful of making the edges of the denture too thin, or you may compromise your suction.
Best of luck!
2006-10-19 06:51:38 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Matt W (Australia) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If singing is a necessary part of your (professional) life, then I am afraid you need to go in for implant supported fixed/removable dentures. It is for the reason that while singing there are notes and words of lyrics for which you may have to do some twisting of lip/jaw to achieve correct phonetics and decibels, as well as for style some times. It is here that the suction may fail and denture fly off the mouth. If singing happens once in a while just as a hobby, simply ignore what I said above and go for normal, comfortable dentures of choice. Happy singing anyway!
2006-10-19 03:32:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you find that your denture drops when you sing, speak to your dentist about this. The border of the denture can be trimmed back somewhat to keep the extreme muscle action of singing from dislodging the denture.
2006-10-19 01:09:52 · answer #4 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yea they should be adjusted so they dont fall out
2006-10-19 01:13:54 · answer #5 · answered by Candy Mamii 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋