dentures suck i cant seem to face the world anymore i would like implants but my or any insurance for that matter will pay for them anyone know of a denta outfit that will work with the indivdual one on one?
2007-02-08 00:05:29 · 7 answers · asked by jolee y 1 in Health ➔ Dental
It does take new denture wearers time to adjust to wearing and using them especially if the fit isn't perfected and comfortable for the patient. It takes many trips to the dentist for adjustments to get the bite just right and keep them from rubbing sore spots in your mouth. It's always difficult for a younger person to adjust to the use of dentures. Nothing is as good as your own teeth; most people just don't realize this until it's too late. If your fit is the problem, keep going back for the adjustments. I've worked with many patients who were concerned that they had been in too many times for appointments and felt it was their fault for not being able to use them. Everybody's mouth is different and their ability to use this appliance is greatly effected by fit. Never feel that it’s not worth it" or you’re "a bother" going back so many times. That's what you've paid for, get the needed adjustments to get you to where you can wear them. On some occasions they have to be remade with a new impression, if they just don't work. Once the fit is corrected, functioning will be much easier. Also don't try to eat hard foods in the beginning, it takes time, time and more time, for you to adjust for them to function properly during mastication. Until full function is achieved be sure to drink Ensure to compensate your dietary loss for now, so your health doesn't suffer as well. There are foods to avoid at first; breads tend to stick, never bite into any foods, try broiled fish (tender and flakey) creamed soups, pastas, scrambled eggs, ice cream, smoothies. Just be sure to cut foods up into small bites and chew on both sides at the same time. Start with small bites of soft foods and you will get used to them. I had one patient who kept coming back for weeks before we finally figured out just where she needed that final adjustment at. Once done, she went out to eat lunch and was so excited she came back in to tell us about it and what she ate. She was so excited to finally be able to eat. You probably know already that when your teeth don't fit, you aren't about to eat in public! So it does happen, don't get discouraged just yet.
Keep in mind to remove them at night to allow your tissue a rest period so it may breath. Also keep the dentures in water so they won’t distort by allowing them to dry out. Another tip, after eating always rinse your mouth and your denture. This will keep your tissue clean and free of particles of food, so the denture won't rub a sore spot.
As for implants, they are extremely expensive and take up to six months to heal before a crown can be placed. You would have to have good bone also, but it's something you can talk with your dentist about. It's not something I would recommend for a full mouth reconstructive procedure, unless you want to spend a small fortune on new teeth. I'm not sure about financing such a large and expensive case either and insurance doesn't cover this procedure, especially after paying for the denture. But it may be worth looking into in your case.
I hope I've been of some help and don't feel disheartened or like you want to throw them away. It will get easier given time and the making the necessary adjustments with proper eating techniques and foods. Good luck!
2007-02-08 01:48:39 · answer #1 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "Best Answer" is now WAY out of date. You can now get full mouth reconstruction with implants, at a reasonable cost. I got a full upper arch with the "All-On-4" procedure for $15K total at an implant clinic in Indiana, which has very experienced doctors and provides excellent service. That's right, $15K. This includes 4 implants (or more, if required), temporary bridge, final bridge with Zirconia teeth (not the cheaper acrylic teeth that wear down), all checkups and work ups, and a lifetime guarantee on the bridge. The All-On-4 procedure is state of the art, and is now FDA approved. It uses a special orientation and placement of the posterior implants, to avoid bone grafts for most people that have a moderate amount of bone left. The posterior implants are also longer than the anterior. In most cases, you can have the implants placed on the same day as extractions, and leave with a temporary bridge (immediate loading of the implants). The procedure can be performed by implant clinics, and at many local oral surgeons. The bridge is fixed, and cannot be removed except by a dentist once a year for cleaning. I do daily cleaning between the bridge and the gum line using floss and a water pick. I used an implant clinic to do the work, and then selected a local periodontist who specializes in implants to monitor the progress. The implant clinic I selected was out of state, and required travel, but I saved 50% over the prices in my home state of CA. Just shop around, and do your research. I wore a denture for 6 months after my extractions, and I hated it, especially the palate plate. The fixed bridge is like night and day compared to the denture. It feels almost like my real teeth. I can eat anything. I go to bed and wake up with my teeth firmly planted in my jaw. It is a wonderful experience. Also, implants have the advantage of stopping the bone loss in your jaw which is inevitable after you have your teeth extracted.
2014-05-06 07:05:32 · answer #2 · answered by Roger M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really just depends on the dental office. You can also look into financing with Care Credit (carecredit.com) to get the money you need to pay for it. A lot of times Care Credit will have 12 months same as cash and pretty low monthly payments. Getting implants is a very long, expensive procedure. Please make sure you do some research and make sure it is what you want to do. It is the best way to keep your mouth healthy, but it can be a very painful process. You also need to make sure that you are a good candidate for the surgery (have enough bone in your jaw). You could call around to dental offices and see if they have in-house financing or see if they accept Care Credit or something like that. Hope I helped some!
2007-02-08 01:26:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had an emergency once and a company called New York Dentist, I think they are all over, worked a payment out with me. Still kinda expensive. Just for a tooth pulled it was about 100. (I'm from Indiana too, not New York)
2007-02-08 00:15:16 · answer #4 · answered by Shari 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One the tooth could be as extreme as $a million,000 ! once you're speaking an entire top / decrease set, it is going to be interior the 1000's. and not anybody can get them. you do not say how previous you're. This probable heavily isn't lined by any coverage coverage. it is considered surgical operation. i could google dental implants and see what comes up. Or look on your interior of reach telephone e book. Sorry, it is not going to be decrease priced.
2016-09-28 14:28:41 · answer #5 · answered by ilsa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-08 09:57:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i cud help if u cud tell methe country u live in
2007-02-08 00:18:51 · answer #7 · answered by robin_penn 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋