2006-11-27 12:24:02 · 21 answers · asked by lyricaldoe 1 in Health ➔ Dental
The dentures when you 1st get them may, or may not, fit you very tightly! That is until you eat anything with seeds then they may get between dentures and gums and cause pain! Good luck hun!
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2006-11-27 12:29:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a denture wearer my advice would be to get as much information as possible.Knowledge is power and it is good to walk in that office knowing what is what.A good place to start is "Dentures,A new Smile"....it is a support group for people who have dentures or is going through the process of getting dentures.Here is the link:
http://groups.msn.com/DenturesANewSmile/welcome.msnw
2006-11-28 07:18:44 · answer #2 · answered by Robin M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mother has them. she said once the dentist tells you that you need them, they send you to have an impression made of your present teeth, therefore, so they can get the overbite right for your dentures.some people just have their teeth pulled, and wait a few months for the gums to heal before putting the dentures in, and some get put to sleep and have their teeth pulled, and when they wake up, their dentures are already in. she said after that, if you notice your mouth or gums getting really sore from the dentures, to take a small piece of sand paper and sand the denture down where its hurting. you will be fine.
2006-11-27 20:32:29 · answer #3 · answered by sultrybitchnc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I fully agree with Dr Albert that you opt for implant supported dentures if you can afford. I would like to add here that you may opt for ball type implants for removable dentures. The Invoclar Vivadent provides comfortable dentures called BPS Dentures. You may also look for options overseas like countries thailand, india, hungary, etc. You may make internet search for something like affordable BPS dentures in india, etc. Good luck.
2006-11-28 07:47:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, don't take them out in public to clean them. Rattle them at your grandkids, they will go bonkers over it. On the serious note, you should leave them in most of the time so that your gums and dentures will keep a tight fit. Some people only put them in to eat, but they end up with more trouble because they become loose.
2006-11-27 20:38:12 · answer #5 · answered by gablueliner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will take a little while to get used to them--don't give up! Practice reading the newspaper out loud to get used to talking with them in. Keep them clean or they will cause your gums to become irritated, you can brush them with a denture brush and toothpaste. Take them out at night to give your gums a break. Don't be afraid to call your dentist if they hurt or need adjusting--it is usually only a 10 minute appointment. Also go in for an exam once a year to make sure they are still fitting right and to make sure your tissues in your mouth are healthy. Good luck :)
2006-11-27 20:59:57 · answer #6 · answered by hailesellase 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have some for you. When you first get them it will feel like you have a CD case in four mouth. When you take your first drink of water, be standing over the sink. There is a good chance you will choke a few times. The first day or two eat very soft foods like potatoes and gravy. BTW when you first get home, you may start shaking and get real cold. Take a warm bath, to get over the shock. Good Luck.
2006-11-27 20:38:03 · answer #7 · answered by MAD MEL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember when I got brave but in pain a lot and it was time. it was scary but now they have such neat procedures that don't scare the heck out of you/ My problem was that they hurt and I didn't want to give them time to heal. They need to be left in and only take them out enough to rinse out your mouth with good warm salt water and campho phoenic and out the back in. No taking out at night is what most are doing now. Then after the soreness in gone there will be a sore now and then but still keep them in so the dentist can see the correct spot and be able to scrape them down a little. things may be different now but I don't know how. lots of luck to you.
2006-11-27 20:33:12 · answer #8 · answered by greenheadchick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a good idea to get implants if you could efford it about $3000-3500 depending where u go.but if you cannot efford that just get couple so that ur denture could have a better suction and rest so when ur talking or eatting it does not come out. it worth the little expence and time.
2006-11-28 02:21:32 · answer #9 · answered by answer man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my only advice is to spend the extra money on a premium denture they look much more natural than the economy ones that most people get!
2006-11-27 22:54:01 · answer #10 · answered by Larissa D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋