I have to get denture both upper and lower....?

Question

I'm scarred! With in the next month I have to get them. I'm scared on how I will look, be able to eat, talk, and so on. I'm worried about looking like an old grandma and my husband not wanting to go out with me or my kids. I'm 28 and been putting it off for 4 years now. They say its because of having to many kids to fast. But what to do... Thanks for all useful help!

Answer 1

I am sorry to hear this. You might want to go get a second opinion. If you have atleast two teeth in an arch, you can get a bridge or a partial denture. The bridge is a serious of joined crowns (caps) that would be cemented into place by the remaining good/stable teeth. Then you dont have to worry about them ever comming out. It is permenate.

A partial is like a denture, but not as bulky. It snaps into place by hooking to the stable teeth. The only thing you see with that, is the wire that attaches to the teeth. This is removable, but a less expensive way.

If an upper denture is needed, dont sweat it. They stay in place, due to the suction on the roof of your mouth. People usully dont have to many problem or complaints with them. They also look very natural now. And they will make a great improvment to your smile and facial features, if your current teeth are bad.

The lower denture is the pain in the butt. It has no suction, so that is the one that one one likes. They are a hastle. So even if you can get a partial denture on the bottom and full upper, you will be in better shape. So see if their are any salvagable teeth in the lower that a partial could hook to. If yes, do that. You will be much happier with it.

If full dentures are all that can be done, you have one last option of getting implants placed. Then your denture could hook onto the implants, and that would make them as stable as permentate teeth. They would not be able to move or shift. But the downside to it, it that implants are expensive.

If you get dentures, dont worry you will evently get used to them and it will be fine. It will just take some time and patience. You wont even be able to tell. Plus it has to be better then having tooth aches and infection all the time.

Sorry so long, I just wanted to make sure you knew all your options.

Answer 2

Don't worry. I bet you will be so happy once you get use to them. Think of how pretty you will look with straight white teeth. It sure beats going around toothless or a mouth full of rotton broken teeth. It will take you a bit to get to use to talking, eating, etc, but you will. Think about how many dentist appointments you can miss-not having to get your teeth scaped and cleaned every 6 months, not having any drilling done, etc. Be happy and don't worry too much. Don't let anyone scare you or make you feel bad for having to get these at a younger age. Having children is hard on some peoples teeth. I lost one tooth and had to have, a root canal, and 2 crowns after my daughter. Little ones will do that to you. I am happy for you that you are actually taking the time to take care of yourself and not putting it off any longer. Good luck with everything.

Answer 3

I am 53 years old, and at 18 i had to get my uppers. I went to Florence S.C. just adding that cuz it was really cheap. Anyway, After the swelling went down, and a few weeks of getting used to them, i would not trade them for all my real painful teeth anytime! I think in my late 20's i got my lowers, again, not a problem really. I can't chew a steak like i used to, and use alot of fixodent on them because they don't have the suction the uppers do. If i had my druthers, would have kept bottom teeth if i had known, but still, not that big a deal.
I know what else your thinking, i think, i had a younger b/f in my late 30's, he was 8 years younger, and ya know what? He never knew i had fake teeth..no kidding. The ones who did know, let's say, did not mind. Did i just say that? Sorry.
Don't worry kiddo, it's alot less trouble, they look real, no more pain, just don't freak out the day you get them and your swollen and look funny, it doesn't stay that way. Good luck to you and sorry i went on a bit much.

Answer 4

Sorry to hear that, you are really young, you should ask your dentist for implants, they are a little bit expensive but in your case is the best investment that you can do in your life, they will prevent that you keep losing bone. They could use over dentures and you won’t need to many implants, you will have to remove your overdentures to clean them, but they have better stability than the regular dentures. Good luck

Answer 5

THERE ARE INDEED LEGITIMATE REASONS FOR SOMEONE NEEDING AT 28. HAVING CHILDREN AND NEEDING DENTURES BECAUSE OF CALCIUM LOSS IS A MYTH. WHEN THEY'RE MADE CORRECTLY AND AFTER YOU GET USED TO THEM, HARDLY ANYONE WILL REALIZE YOU WEAR THEM IF YOU CAN AFFORD THEM, IMPLANT-RETAINED DENTURES ARE THE BEST. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD IMPLANTS FOR BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM,GET THEM DEFINITELY FOR THE BOTTOM.

Answer 6

Girl...If you have to do it and there is nothing you can do about it... Don't stress over it.. Make the best of it. Your family loves you for who you are not your teeth. My Mother had to get them at 23 due to a deficiency... And let me tell you she was gorgeous and it didn't change her a bit... Just think .... Now you will have a great smile!

Answer 7

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Answer 8

If your teeth are bad enough to need full dentures, they can't look that great now, so they will only look better...

Answer 9

According to "The Home Remedies Handbook by Consumer Guide": Dentures have come a long way since the wooden teeth worn by George Washington. But as anyone who has worn then can attest, dentures can cause discomfort. There are 2x when dentures often cause discomfort-during the initial "adjustment" phase, when dentures are new, and after several yrs of wearing, when dentures may stop fitting properly.
Most people become accustomed to their new dentures within a short time. However, at first, you may have difficulty talking and eating. You may find the dentures tend to "slip" or you may develop sore spots in your mouth. Even people who have had dentures for yrs sometimes develop problems with them, usually problems related to fit. When the teeth are extracted, the dentures sit on the bony ridge that's left. Without the teeth, the stimulation to the bone is gone and, over many yrs, the bone is reabsorbed by the body. The plastic denture, of course, stays the same but starts to fit badly.
Poor fit is probably the most common cause of denture discomfort. As the bony ridge shrinks, the dentures can slip, move around, and cause sore areas. Often, people try to refit their dentures by using commercial denture adhesives. But using too much adhesive can change the relationship of the denture to the tissue and result in more soreness. Sometimes the body itself tries to solve the ill-fitting denture problem by causing tissue to overgrow in the mouth. While dentures will never be as comfortable as your natural teeth, there are plenty of things you can do to prevent and resolve denture discomfort:
* Keep those chompers clean. When you first have teeth extracted and your new dentures fit, it's important to keep your dentures clean, because excess bacteria can retard the gums' healing process. Once you're accustomed to your dentures, it's important to clean them at least 2x a day. You can brush them with toothpaste or use a special denture cleaner. Some patients prefer plain old soap and water to keep dentures sparkling. Using a hand brush and soap and water works great.
* Brush the gums. Don't forget to brush your gums, too. You can help maintain the health of the tissues that lie underneath the dentures by brushing the gums 2x a day with a soft brush. Brushing the gums, palate, and tongue not only stimulates the tissues and increases circulation, it also helps reduce bacteria and removes plaque.
* Baby your mouth. At least at 1st, your gums will need time to adjust to the compression created by dentures. Patients are advised to eat soft foods during the denture adjustment period to avoid damaging the tender tissues. Once the gums have healed and your dentist has refit your dentures properly, you'll be able to chew more normally. But some foods, such as apples and corn on the cob, are probably best avoided by people who wear dentures. Advertisements show people who wear dentures eating all kinds of hard foods. But hard foods cause the denture to truamatize the gums and bone of the upper jaw. Cut up your apples and take the corn off the cob.
* Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. During the initial break-in of your dentures, your mouth is likely to feel sore. Over-the-counter pain relievers, including ibuprofen and acetaminophen can take the sting out of the pain. However, if you have persistent pain or if you've worn dentures for several yrs and pain develops, see your dentist.
* Take them out. When you develop a sore area in your mouth from dentures, take them out. If you're uncomfortable, you probably have a soft tissue injury. Take the denture out and leave it out for an hour or so. In most cases, that takes care of it. If you develop a red spot, go dentureless for 24hrs. Then, if it doesn't clear up or if the soreness returns when you start using your dentures again, see your dentist.
* Rinse with salt water. If you're in the adjustment phase of wearing dentures or if you're a denture veteran who has developed a sore area in your mouth, rinsing the mouth with warm salt water (1/2 teaspoon of salt to 4oz of warm water). Take out your dentures and rinse your mouth every 3-4hrs with the salt water. Not only does the salt water help clean out bacteria, it also helps toughen the tissue.
* Try hydrogen peroxide. Rinse your mouth out once a day with oral 3% hydrogen peroxide. Mix the peroxide half and half with water, swish for 30 seconds or so (don't swallow), and spit. The hydrogen peroxide helps clean out bacteria.
* Don't self-adjust. Too often, people who have worn their dentures for a while and develop a fit problem try to "adjust" their dentures themselves witha a pocket knife or other tool. This can cause more harm, because it can break down the dentures, change the dentures' "bite," and alter how the dentures fit against the gum. Also, don't try to "fill the space" between the denture and the gum tissue with over-the-counter adhesive. If your dentures begin to slip or don't feel like they're fitting properly, see your dentis, who can reline them.
* Take time out. Dentures should be out of your mouth half the time. It gives the soft tissues time to recover. Always take your dentures out a night. You don't have to sleep with your shoes on. It's the same with your dentures.
While some denture discomforts can be handled at home, you should see your dentist if:
* You develop soreness that doesn't improve within a week
* You have an area on the gum that bleeds spontaneously or is filled with pus
* There's extra tissue growing, particularly between the upper lip and the gum
* You have a white sore for more than one week
* You have a sore that doesn't heal completely within 10-14 days."

Answer 10

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