5 Questions to ask your dentist before you get dentures
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- Опубликовано: 20 июн 2024
- 5 Questions to ask your Dentist before you get dentures
In this video, Dr. Rich goes over 5 questions that you need to ask your dentist before you get dentures.
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Should I get immediate or regular dentures?
2:42 - If immediate dentures, will they be “healing dentures” of the final set of dentures?
5:04 - Is the cost of the reline or final set of dentures included in the price quote?
6:46 - How are adjustment visits handled?
8:00 - How natural will they look?
9:21 - Bonus questions: What if I don’t like the dentures?
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Watching this videos made me realized, i got ripped off by not explaining this really well before even offering the immediate denture!! Thank you for educating us!! Love your videos
You're welcome! Thank you very much for watching!
Why are these dentist getting away with ripping people off?
@@rochellecorlett8263
I am still having problems 14 months letter. My Dentist didn't explain anything. I had no clue. She gave me 2 options. I thought I was getting healing immediate dentures. It was and still is a nightmare.
My cost was $14,000 or option 2 was $11,000.
I would fill this page with all that happened.
@Jillb1950 wow, for that price u prob could have gotten implants
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I had to have 13 extractions. Most of them were teeth that were broken of at the gum. 5 of them were the top front teeth that were jagged. My dentist was very up front with me and made sure that I knew the pros and cons to immediate dentures and permanent dentures. I have chosen to heal completely before getting my permanent dentures. I am getting the top denture and a partial for my bottom. It's hard to have the patience but it is the best choice.
How have things been thus far? I hope your doing well :)
I just had 27 teeth pulled. I’m day 5 now, and I game one super sore spot in the front bottom, otherwise I don’t have ANY pain post op, I was struggling with teeth pain for years, almost like getting teeth pulled feels better than a toothache, or wisdom teeth working themselves outs pain. I’m STOKED on the results so far.
WOW, WHAT AN AMAZING OUTCOME.....happy for you
He makes a very important point. Don't be shy. 1) You must discuss your expectations in advance, as to whether you want perfectly looking dentures vs. copying old imperfections. 2) HUGE leap of faith having all your teeth pulled, then assuming your immed or regular dentures are gonna fit.
3. Buyer beware! Getting suckered into a "point of no return" by a very friendly-sounding dentist, who may eventually get sick of making adjustments, is not fun! BINGO!! that's me...fighting with the owner of the dental practice because nothing was discussed up front, with the guy featured in the friendly TV commercial.
I am so sorry. 💔😢
Thank you for your straight to the point advice....I'm so sick of dentists sugar coating everything and hurrying through the appointment to get to the next patient to increase the size of their wallets
I’m a teacher so I’m definitely going to wait until my mouth heals first and can get away with wearing a mask until I can get permanents put in. I’m off for the summers so that’ll be a perfect time frame for me.
Good luck on your journey. Let me know if you have any questions when you start.
thank you very much for explaining the process here. I have had an upper plate for more years than I can remember and am on my 3rd one. I have had it maybe 10 years and it is still perfect. I wear no adhesive at all. I also have a partial on the lower in the front and still have some molars that it connects too. I was fortunate that my dentist always has done a great job making the teeth look right, pretty and fit well. The first one I got freaked me out because it had too much product that made my lip stick out. When I went in the next day he took off all the excess and all was great. It is very traumatic for people and it helps if your dentist is aware and thoughtful when helping a patient adjusting to wearing a denture. Kindness and extra care go a long way to making a person needing a denture feel normal. I plan on keeping the teeth I have left so I won't need a lower plate. I understand they can be hard to deal with. I certainly can't afford implants
You're welcome! It sounds like you are in good hands. Thank you very much for watching.
Who did you go to to have yours if I get my tooth pulled instead of a root canal and bridge I’ll need a 3 unit near tooth # 15
If I get tooth extracted rather than a root canal and 3 unit bridge, tooth #15 will the denture feel comfortable?
@@jojosjoyfuljourney I think the goal of any good dentist is to keep what teeth you have rather than pulling them. No treatment is cheap. I would have the root canal and bridge. Bridges are permanent so there is nothing to feel uncomfortable. I may not be understanding your question but I am assuming you will only need a bridge if you have the tooth pulled? I have a cantilever bridge on my right lower. It attaches to two molars and the last molar is fake. I have had no issues at all with this for many years now. It is just like having all 3 teeth. Having a tooth pulled may be cheaper than a root canal but I don't think it is the best option since the goal should be to keep all your teeth intact until you die. The other option in my opinion would work too but not the best option unless the tooth is really damaged.
I just got a partial and a top plate replaced and they work well .my friend called to get a replacement cost and she was told 4000.00 . Why I didn’t pay that for mine
In the Netherlands dentures is free of cost . The basic health insurance about 180 euros every month included this even implants . Even rebase reline . Also removing teeth.
Thank you for sharing, and thank you very much for watching!
You see in the US. We think socialism is terrible. Clearly we are going about this the wrong way.
@angelaschaefer5883 The Netherlands 🇳🇱 is a social small country with good security measurements for poor people to benefit a good life. Also we are still number 5 of the richest countries in the world. We have affordable prices for Healthcare, living, food etc. Refugees everyone wants to come to Holland or Scandinavia countries like Sweden 🇸🇪. Germany 🇩🇪 our neighbors a big economic major country supports our economy growth by joining doing business import export. 40% are Arabic citizens of Türkei to work there or in Europe. If you need a Medtronic pacemaker or insuline pump... I work there ...you get it free from the low cost basic insurance about 180 euros a month paid. I got snap on dentures implants with a bar and luxury ceramic teeth for 600 euros . 11 .000 euro's was paid by the insurance. Teeth removal extractions by dentist is nocost .Noone wants normal dentures especially under because it falls out your mouth.
Nice... Americans That Work don't get such Things
I'm actually thinking of going to Mexico to get dentures. Far cheaper.
In my treatment plan and explanation my dentist made it clear that there were the immediate dentures and then the 2nd set. He included both with costs in plan and went over it with me. I would hope every dentist did that but apparently they don't.
That's great to hear! I wish more dentists did that.
I'm getting my immediate dentures next week. I'm so anxious. Our teeth are not just tools, they are part of how we are perceived by the world. I won't 'just' be adjusting physically, but my self-identification will be adjusting too. I know that it will be a long process. I expect pain. But preparing with realistic expectations will help me a lot.
My dentist didn't explain anything. Just did an impression, then told me I would have all my teeth pulled & go home wearing the dentures. I never heard of this method. I think that she should have told me more or given me some literature to take home with me. Thank God for UTube. I really appreciate that you made this video.
I'm making a list of helpful videos to recommend. You will be at the top. Thanks.
Thank you very much for the kind words. I hope everything goes well with your treatment. Thank you very much for watching!
That is the way I got my denture put in. It was a two step process where I had some teeth pulled and a partial that I wore for a while.. They made the denture and when I had the other teeth pulled they put on the denture and I went home with it in. What may happen is that there will be too much material on the gum portion of the denture that the dentist will file away so that it looks natural in your mouth. So don't freak out if it sticks out too far of you think you look weird. It can be fixed so you will be happy. You should have an appt with your dentist the day after you get your denture
@@annestep6741 she didn't see me for 2 weeks. She did adjustments, & I see her again in a week & a half. My bottom denture comes out so easily it's embarrassing, & the top is hard to remove.
My mouth is still sore, which the pain level varies with everyone. I still need to take something for pain most nights. I despair of the top & bottom lining up enough to chew real food. But I guess it's all a process. I hear that it takes 3 to 6 months for most people to adjust to their dentures. As the adventure progresses... BUT I am happy that my smile looks great. That's a relief at least.
@jewelssylva3738 hello I'm going in 2weeks for dentures. How are your teeth now since your last comments 10months ago?😢
This is the best video I've seen so far on this subject. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I want you for my dentist. I’m so tired of the run around that I have been through just to get my top plate. I have a smaller gum line and had smallish teeth. I was promised that my new teeth would look the same yet no impressions were made prior to them all being pulled. I also have space/gaps and I want it back!! I’ve been making my own while trying to find a trustworthy honest dental practice.
Thank you !
Thank you ... I am equipped to fully understand the process before deciding
You're welcome. Let me know how it goes.
I am grateful for you sharing this information. I feel I will be more confident and aware of what to expect
Wonderful!
Haven't started the process or the decision yet so, I really appreciate this information today and you explained it well . Now to find a Dentist I can trust !
I've never found one at 63 years of age......
I appreciate your honesty, sir !!
I appreciate that, thank you very much for watching!
Thank you. Some things to ruminate over.☺️
Yes, it's a lot to think about. Don't rush into any decisions. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you very much for watching!
Thanks for the info Doc, I have Hyperdontia where my third set of teeth basically destroyed my second set and themselves and I am looking into getting them replaced with dentures, My dentist also advised me that it would be wise to run around without teeth for a week or two depending on how my jaw heals and the sockets close so that my Dentures would fit nicely and not fall out. I would like to see a follow up video on permanent dentures that get bolted in, I would like to have that as the end goal but would want to know the pros and cons about having teeth put into your head with a torque wrench. :)
Thankyou for explaining ☺️
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Brilliant educational video. Thank you sincerely
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Thank you Doc for the information....
You're welcome! Thank you very much for watching!
Very informative. Glad I saw this.
Hi, are you thinking of getting a denture?
I had all 17 teeth pulled 11 days ago. My insurance paid for everything. I go every week for a checkup. I have so many bone shards, the dentist won't take them out yet. He said he wants the gums to heal more before he makes the decision to get the shards out. Cannot do impressions until the shards get removed. Its a bit maddening for me, I just have to be patient. Can't wait to get my dentures.
What a total let- down.....I hope there's a solution sooner than later for you
thanks for truth information very good subject. thanks
You're welcome! Thank you very much for watching!
Your vidoes are so helpful, thanks so much for all u do doc!
Glad you like them! Thank you very much for watching!
I'm going in for my initial visit in a few days. I am dealing with some advanced periodontal disease and the impressions worried me. But now, a lot of dental practices do use "Itero" 3D imaging to make your immediates. I have several loose teeth and did some checking.
The new 3D intraoral scanners are amazing. Good luck with your journey, let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you Dr 👍
Very informative and I appreciate how straight forward you are in the video. This will help anyone who intends to get dentures.
Thank you! ❤ Very helpful! 😊
You're so welcome! Thank you very much for watching!
Thank you for your efforts
My pleasure!
Thank you doctor for your advice
You're welcome! Thank you very much for watching!
Thank you I received Immediate denture for 3 teeth 2 of which was taken out, didn't really understand but now I do thank you
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Great info. Much appreciated.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
I'm in the process of getting a partial denture. Thank you, nice information 👍
You’re welcome 😊 Thanks for watching!
Have to keep up with oral hygiene really well with partial
Afterstart
very informative thanks
You're welcome!
I'm in the middle of treatment where my implants are healing and I'm wearing a temporary until the healing is done. I will ask my dentist how my final dentures will be handled should there be problems. Thank you very much.
thx for all the info! only wish had found you sooner! have been totally distraught over dentures have now. advice from your video will help me in steps towards getting a better set of teeth! thank you!
Glad I could help! Thank you very much for watching!
Thank you so much…I’m facing getting dentures and you answered a lot of things that my dentist didn’t address because of lack of time. I’m 77 yo woman and was hoping my teeth would last a lifetime given how much I’ve been to the dentist but decay won. Freaked out by the thought of dentures.
Glad it was helpful! I've had many people tell me the worst part of getting dentures was wrapping their heads around the idea that they are getting dentures.
I need your advice doc.what to do am planing to go back again to my dentist
Thanks for the video. Do I apply to recently brushed teeth??
Hi, apply what?
Great information and advice! I wish I saw this before I got them. I totally didn't know what to expect. First time I heard what I had was a "temporary" denture was upon my 2nd lining.
A question please doc... I am homebound, but handy. I cannot get to a dentist. My dentures are holding up well enough but they are a bit stained I think. How can I brighten them up myself at home? How is it done by a dentist? As I said I am very handy! I was a cosmetologist for 37 years and can work well with tools, including tools for acrylic nails - which look VERY similar to many denture tools. Any thoughts would be GREATLY appreciated as I want to start making great youtube videos, as you do! But about makeup, hair, crochet etc. Thank you in advance!!
Hi, to clean your denture at home I usually recommend to first brush them with dish soap and a denture brush or a soft toothbrush. Then soak them in denture cleaner. A couple of good denture cleaners are Kleenite and ValClean. You can order both on Amazon I think. If you don't want to use commercially made denture cleaners, you can soak the denture in a mix of half vinegar/half water for 15 minutes, or dilute 1 teaspoon of bleach in a glass of water and soak the denture for 5 minutes, then rinse it off. Thank you very much for watching and good luck with your RUclips channel !
Have my first appt tomorrow to start the process of getting dentures. Im excited and nervous
Good luck tomorrow! Let me know how it goes.
If id had you for a dentist i would have gone more often. All but one dentist ive been to shwendled me out of so much money. The one that didnt sadly passed away 5 years ago. Thank you for the info, will be soon getting dentures.
Thanks for the kind words. Can you save any of your teeth?
@@VeryNiceSmileDental unfortunately I have severe gum disease now, and doubt any can be saved. But I'm hoping dentures will give me back my confidence and good eating habits. Thank you for your concern. 🙂
Thank you so much. My awesome dentist told me I needed to heal first BC I've had so much bone loss. So I'm getting mine pulled first & heal 6-8 weeks. Scared to be toothless for that long but happy I'm finely doing this. Getting pulled 2-7-23 then my bday is 2-9-89. So yeah I'm gonna be 34.
You're welcome! Good luck with the procedure. Let me know how the extractions go. I hope you have a very happy birthday !
Go for it went to my dentist thought i needed a few teeth pull my dentist was truthful he told me he could pull those teeth and fix a partial plate but eventually i would have to come back and have the rest pull he explain why i had a choice to get the partial or come back in a few months to get the rest pull i made a choice to have them all pull took me couple more trips then about 2 months my gums heal went back got my impressions about 4weeks later went back to be fixed for my dentures with proper care soaking them every night using denture tooth paste they held up for over 20 years i forgot they where dentures of cause i had to use a little denture cream later my favorite is fixodent plus with scope keeps my mouth fresh in 2020 a tooth fell off the plate so i got a new set no one knew i had denture but my family here's a laugh for you my first set when i was fixed my dentist told me to say a word with "S" i said shit of cause my dentist lol said yep you can talk with them both sets are comfortable he fixed me perfectly eat any thing i want i have no problem with either set it cost but it's worth it
I will be getting my teeth on 2/7! Time flies though, and you won't regret it. Not going to lie, eating without teeth is not exactly pleasant but knowing you'll have pearly whites coming helps a ton!
We share the same birthday beautiful 😍 2/9/64 🎉
This is when masks come in handy. When my bottom plate had to repaired, I wore a mask..
Thank you doc 😊
You're welcome. Thank you very much for watching.
Thank you for the explanation, it has been helpful. I have one misshaped front tooth which is now protruding, and the other is loose from a fracture awhile ago which is now infected. Unfortunately the eye tooth next to it is now loose too. I have opted to pull the two front teeth and replace them with an immediate denture. I’m thinking to save time and money to pull the third one too. The problem is the gap has widened between my teeth due to shifting and I’m worried I’ll be left with these overly big front teeth which would look ridiculous. My dentist has assured me that they won’t, but without knowing what they will look like first hand, that might not be my best option. I have bone loss too with most of my teeth, and now regular deep cleaning to try and bring my gums back to health. Should I look at implants or a bridge as another alternative?
Hi, it sounds like you are having teeth removed and replaced with a temporary partial denture, is that correct?
@@VeryNiceSmileDental yes that’s correct. I’m not sure whether that’s my best option though. I know it’s more expensive but think a bridge or implants might be better long term.
If you can get implants, it's going to be the most like having your own teeth again. It also sounds like you have periodontal disease. Make sure you get that under control.
Implants if I was you
Thank you
You're welcome! Thank you very much for watching!
I'm going on a year with my immediates and the dentist never asked me anything about color or size or anything but luckily they look ok
Usually for immediates the lab will try to match the size and shape of your teeth. Your dentist probably matched the shade as well.
Dentist and all other Dr's in America should be revamped. Going to the dentist is like buying a new car😢😪 smh 👉👀🏃🏃🏃
How should they be revamped?
Awful in the uk in was quoted £28000 for my dental work
@@tomhancock6220 Hi, what was included in the cost?
@@VeryNiceSmileDental extractions, 2 crowns, 4 implants, ivisalign and hygienist
I am broke because of dentists.Not just US.
I prefer to let the gums heal when I have mine pulled, but sadly it won't be an option and I will have to have immediates in place ... can't work in a face to face environment without teeth
I hope all goes well.
A few years ago when everyone was wearing masks was the best time to have teeth removed or to get braces.
Just about to have immediate dentures here in the UK.
Great video thank you.
Thank you.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I am having all my teeth removed some are healthy but my teeth are very sensitive and stained. I haven't had a decent smile in years. I decided on snap in's, so here is the plan so far. I was quoted $26,000 for the process start to finish. They failed to include the fee for the 3D scan which was due at my 2nd appt. and $3,200 😖 wondering what other hidden costs they'll hit me with. Next are the extractions with one bone graph then temporary dentures. After the gums heal then implants, 4 on top and 3 on the bottom. Once those heal the snap ins go on. I AM THINKING ABOUT REGULAR DENTURES AFTER READING PROTHODONTIS'S AND A MAJOR NETWORK REPORT ON THE NATIONWIDE PROBLEM OF UNTRAINED DENTISTS PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE WITH REALLY BAD OUTCOMES. I AM SO CONFUSED!!!! I can't afford anything more other than the original price $26,000 quoted.The $3,200, that hurt!!!! What would you suggest I do????
@@GoFarFarAway. Hi Diane, sorry to hear about your situation. An extra $3200. in cost is not a little thing. Get a firm price quote before you continue. I have had cases in which I underestimated what needed to be done, but that's on me, not on the patient. As to your questions about dentists training, general dentists are trained to make full dentures (at least they were 25 years ago when I graduated). Implant placement training is common nowadays too.
@@GoFarFarAway. what did you end up doing?
Thank you so much. I'm going thru it bad right now and don't know what to do. I smiled all the time, not so much at all. My confidence and mental state have been super jilted and knowing how much implants are but how programmed I have been to fear dentures have really made it impossible to do much but just feel stuck and almost ignore the problem, which feels ignorant and like I've given up on myself... But after watching your video, you just made me not feel so alienated and alone. Thank you so much. I never EVER comment on people's videos, I rarely even hit like buttons.... But I did both here because you really hit a nerve (no pun intended) and it was like I was having a conversation with a good friend that wasn't judgemental, and was very informative and sincere. Thanks. You helped me a lot. 🙏
You're welcome! Thank you very much for the kind words and thank you very much for watching!
My dentist
gave me a printout for everything up front. I pd half to start with and half after extractions were finished. What they dont tell you is the temporary dentures have a funny taste to them that doesnt go away. I get my perm teeth in a couple of weeks. Im waiting til then to get my remaining bottom teeth fillings which will be a separate cost.
Very good, thank you
You're welcome. Thank you very much for watching.
Thanks for this explanation. Very informative and helpful when considering dentures. Appreciate the candor.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you very much for watching!
Thank you for your video. I got a question about flexible denture and permanent denture, is it the same? And difference? Thank you
Hi, I use the flexible material usually for small 1 to 2 tooth flippers. I have made a couple of larger partials with it at the request of a patient (here's a video of one, ruclips.net/user/shortsoifh3oh7hAg?feature=share) but I have never used the material for a full denture.
Great Dentist !!!
Thank u
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I'm curious, as I have a wax fitting scheduled on Tuesday for my upper denture and lower partial. Would this be the time and for me to select the ideal color and type of teeth? Perhaps porcelain or acrylic teeth? Your expert suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
Hi, I usually go over color and tooth shape choices at the bite registration visit. I usually recommend acrylic teeth because they stay attached to the denture base better than porcelain teeth. At the wax try in visit, I have the patient take a look to see if they like the color and shape of the teeth, and I check to make sure they are in the correct position. Sometimes the bite can be off and it's easy to correct it at the wax try in stage.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thank you so much!
I have a misaligned jaw which has caused some issues for me throughout the years. Some dentists have advised that I break my jaw, others have advised against doing that. My question is this: Is it possible to make dentures for people who have this issue? If so, would I need to see some kind of specialist or can all dentists who make dentures be able to help me? Loved your video, thank you.
Hi, it's possible to make a denture for your situation, but usually there will be some compromises in the position of the teeth. A general dentist who likes making dentures should be able to handle it. If not you might need to see a prosthodontist.
I got all teeth extracted & immediate dentures 3 weeks ago. In 6 months I will get another impression & receive permanent dentures. Aspen Dental $13,000.
I financed it through care credit.
Thank you for sharing. I hope all goes well.
A dentist I went to who seems to be state of the art plans to make immediate dentures that I not take out at all the first 24 hours (to help stop the bleeding?) and then they are to be relined a few months later. That is included in cost. They have an in house lab and a gal that supposedly is really good at customizing to begin with. Depending on how much the bone shrinks, can they reline sufficiently to make sure the immediately dentures fit comfortably later on? Also I am concerned about having the entire roof of my mouth covered (and the gag reflex). I didn't realize there are taste buds there. I'm told dentures reduce your ability to taste and that can turn off the brain to think you're not hungry. I'm told I have a "deep bite" where the top teeth come down almost to the bottom of my bottom teeth and they will correct that with dentures. But wouldn't that cause a TMJ problem in realigning my jaw? Dentist uses conscious sedation and says entire procedure will take at least 2 hrs. Both my MD and cardiologist think that's too long to be under sedation. Not sure what to do!
Hi. I usually tell people to leave the immediate denture in for the first 24 hours too. It works like a bandage to help with the bleeding, but also if you remove it too soon, the gums will swell up and you will need to leave it out for a few days for the swelling to go down. Whether or not the reline will be successful will depend on the shape of your jawbone afterwards. I tend not to do much alveoloplasty (trimming down the jawbone) after the extractions. The denture can usually be adjusted to not trigger your gag reflex. It will affect your sense of taste to an extent. To avoid covering the roof of your mouth you would need either snap in overdentures with implants or an "all on 4" type of fixed prosthesis. They will probably be able to correct the deep bite without affecting your TMJ.
Definitely have your dentist consult with your MD and your cardiologist to determine the best course of treatment for your situation.
I hope I answered your questions. Let me know.
Great video. Wish you were my dentist.
Thank you very much!
You are so sweet ....thank you for letting us into the yukkie world of dentistry where nothing much changes in decades apon decades. I have a problem in that my teeth are loose in front, top jaw and i have a MI-NUTE bite ( as in REALLY hardly a gap) but have to consider dentures but dentist said he himself doesntbeven want to go ahead. Says the bottom denture MUST ve made first as too many gaps where previous root canal teeth had to be removed due to no crowns on top ( wasnt told 🤬)
Advice is to go to a Prof at HUGE cost to get his advice. IM SO UNHAPPY ABOUT THIS .....if they dont know what to do how the heck should i ? They studied NOT me 😭
Hi, a lot has changed in dentistry in the last 20 years. It sounds like you have a difficult case and your dentist wants to refer you to a prosthodontist?
My dentist told me she would just do the adjustments for nothings as long as I’m not coming in everyweek because my insurance only covers so many a year luckily she is really nice and listens to what I want and they fit really well
Great to hear !
Thanks again for sharing
You're welcome!
I got a partial plate on the bottom (6 teeth stayed in including a wisdom tooth). The top teeth were pulled but at two different times. Once I got the top denture in - they look really good and I could bite chew etc for the first few days. Then it became harder to chew especially on the left side. Seem like there was more bulk on this side. I explained it several times on different visit but he did not understand. Now 6 mos later it is still no difference - have not been back. What's the use. He just looks at me like I'm mentally inclined. The adhesive I use does keep them in but it is so hard to get it out. I've asked about maybe an easy way to remove the adhesive. So I seldom use it. The suction does work pretty good on small portions of food but the meat if it' chewed on the right side first the teeth will loosen.
I paid $11,000 for mine and I wish every day I still had my old raggy teeth. At least I could eat what I wanted - no pain - and maybe not as pretty but others saw them more than I!! :)
I wish I had seen this last summer. Now let me go to my special place and cry. When you are a widow in your 70's and on a fixed income I think some people will squeeze the life out of you. Oh! He did say if these did not work we could do the implants. That is what I ask for first!!!
Hi, thank you for your comment. Sorry to hear about your situation. After 6 months a reline may be very helpful. It should give you a tighter fit. The bulkiness may be able to be thinned down as well.
Thanks for the helpful video! I had upper teeth removed following severe periodontal and provided an immediate denture same day of extraction in 2016 for son’s wedding. I have had the temporary denture 7 years and never relined and able to eat everything including almonds, use much denture adhesive and need a permanent denture at this time. I have only a handful of solid standing teeth remaining in bottom front and have been to several dentists - spent much money consults Ct scans and last one said not eligible for implants as hip bone is needed for grafting and I will never do that at 64 years old with osteoporosis. Daughter getting married in four months and need help asap. When I talk, people can see broken off teeth front bottom side and I’m fearful to remove the remains (lost during two years of Covid) without having replacement. Latest was told no implant eligibility so what should I do ? I’m fearful to remove remaining five strong bottom teeth - should I get a temporary partial ? This is urgent. I’m also seeing yet another dentist for opinion next month. My entire bottom face is droopy wrinkly sagging from jaw bone loss both sides it’s horrible and will dentures on bottom help this problem? Also no relationship in many years as I don’t want a guy to know I have dentures it’s messed up !! If you would provide any advice, I would greatly appreciate !! Thank you! Also on relining, my teeth would need to be sent out to their lab and it takes 3 days so 3 days without any upper teeth would never happen so good idea to ask on labs if relining is needed how long without any teeth ?
You're welcome! Sorry to hear about your situation. I'm going to address your questions as separate replies to your comment, just to make it easier for me to keep track of every thing. Let me know if I miss anything.
If your lower teeth are failing, you have some options that don't involve dental implants. Do you have any type of lower partial denture currently? If so, sometimes missing teeth can be added to the partial. It may not stay in well, but it would be a quick fix, usually a day or two at the lab. Other options would be a lower immediate denture, downside is that a lower denture doesn't stay in place as well as an upper full denture. Another option is a type of partial denture called a Cu-sil partial denture (also known as a Virginia partial denture). It looks like a lower full denture, but it has holes in it through which teeth can fit through. If you have one strong tooth on both sides of your lower jaw (ideal is having both lower canines) a cu-sil partial can be made and the canines will hold it in place. If in the future you lose one or all of the remaining teeth, the partial can be easily converted into a full denture. Here are three videos I made that give more detail, ruclips.net/video/WXm4r8c66As/видео.html, ruclips.net/video/t9nXlTqfQtQ/видео.html, ruclips.net/video/y4fJ-mP-0J0/видео.html.
Last option would be an all acrylic temporary partial replacing the missing teeth. It would be mostly for looks, people usually can't eat well with it.
Dentures and partial dentures can help with giving more support to your cheeks and lips. It's a combination of having the teeth the correct length, and enough pink plastic gum to fill out your face to the proper contour.
There are two types of relines, chairside and lab relines. A chairside reline can be down while you wait in the dental office. A lab reline needs to be sent out to the lab. My lab can usually do it overnight if I give them a heads up ahead of time. Lab relines have a better finish and they hold up longer than chairside relines (the material used is different). If your immediate denture is 7 years old, I would probably recommend a chairside reline or your existing denture, and a new upper denture.
Are you in Dutchess County, NY? My office is just outside of White Plains in Westchester County. You are welcome to come in for a free consultation and I can talk to you about your options.
Hi Doctor, as a patient I can’t find any information regarding the backflaw prevention requirements for saliva ejectors, is it required in USA? In Louisiana in particular? How do I see if my doctor has it? Of course I can ask directly, just not sure if the hygienist would say the truth, does a doctor usually know such things or only a hygienist? Thank you!
Hi, I don't know the laws in Louisiana but generally dental offices in USA have to follow the CDC guidelines for infection control. Here is what they say about backflow prevention for saliva ejectors, www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol/faqs/saliva.html
How does backflow occur when using a saliva ejector?
Backflow occurs when previously suctioned fluids present in the suction tubing flow back into the patient’s mouth. Backflow can occur when:
There is pressure in a patient’s mouth (a result of closing their lips and forming a seal around the tip of the ejector) that is less than in the saliva ejector (similar to how liquid flows back into a cup after drinking through a straw).
The suction tubing attached to the ejector is positioned above the patient’s mouth.
A saliva ejector is used at the same time as other evacuation (high-volume) equipment.
Although no adverse health effects associated with the saliva ejector have been reported, dental health care personnel (DHCP) should be aware that backflow could occur when they use a saliva ejector. DHCP should not advise patients to close their lips tightly around the tip of the saliva ejector to evacuate oral fluids. DHCP should contact the manufacturer of the dental unit to review proper use and maintenance procedures, including appropriate cleaning and disinfection methods.
I'm 66, have periodontal disease and bone loss. I can see the bottoms of some of my teeth. I recently had one cracked to the root tooth removed/ My dentist want's me to have root canal surgery on 2 other unstable teeth, but isn't that kind of pointless if the bone isn't strong enough to hold the teeth? I'm seriously considering bottom dentures because I'm so tired of root canals, caps,, bridges and mostly pain. I don't even care if I have to live on baby food for the rest of my life.
Hi it depends on the situation. For people in your situation a cu-sil partial denture may be a better option than a full denture. It will stay in place better than a full denture and when you eventually lose the teeth, it can be converted into a full denture. Talk to your dentist about what options they recommend for your situation. Here is a video I made about cu-sil partial dentures. ruclips.net/video/WXm4r8c66As/видео.html
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thank you so much! I wish I lived closer to your office! I trust you, the dentists I've been dealing with lately, not so much. They seem to have their own agenda whether I approve or not.
Thank you so much for this video.. very important questions to ask. I’m going to start the process of getting fitted for immediate dentures in a week and right after the dental office receives them I’m getting 16 teeth pulled 😰. I’m so scared bcz I’m not getting Iv sedation. They don’t have this in the dental office just ‘laughing gas’, which i told them i want. I suffer from bad anxiety so this has me very nervous. I take blood thinners and my cardiologist told me to stop taking them 5 days before extractions. I just don’t want to feel pain 🥺. Will I still have pain with this laughing gas??
Hi, laughing gas will just take the edge off, you still need local anesthetic for the pain. If you are extremely nervous, maybe consider sedation.
I learned one thing really fast .. if I feel the least bit uneasy when I meet them i will not go back . The same with any Dr. now.
It's good to go with your gut.
Had my dentures made, had my second adjustment today. My third adjustment is next Tuesday. Then I will be done. My mouth is so sore, I just have to push through the pain.
Hi are they immediate dentures?
What is the amount of time should i wait before having my either dentures or implants ?
Hi, where are you in the process?
Can you get some bone alignment to make the denture fit?
Hi, I'm not sure what you mean by "bone alignment". When you have teeth removed before getting dentures some dentists will do an "alveoloplasty" which means they will trim down the jawbone after the teeth are removed (it's done at the same time the teeth are removed).
I am in the remove stage now. I have 8 more of my teeth to be remove my insurance is paying for my dentures top and bottom. I was offer Immediate dentures, but I denied it for the full set and proper fittings and plus my teeth are lose to the point where if I drink cold water my teeth will hurt badly.
Sounds like a good plan. Let me know how it goes and if you have any questions feel free to reach out to me. Thank you very much for watching!!
Day 11 post op I hate mine. The top plate is so big I can't close my mouth and I gag with both dentures I so fluids come right back out my mouth.
That’s not good. Where do you live? I just want to make sure I won’t be going to the sand dentist!
This video is so helpful for my denture journey! Thank you!
You're welcome! Good luck and let me know how it goes. Thank you very much for watching.
Do you have an opinion on full upper denture metal or acrylic. I'm thinking of doing the metal palett
Hi, I typically will make a metal framework for implant retained overdentures, and for people who regularly crack their dentures. Most people do well with all acrylic full dentures. Why do you want a metal palate on your full upper denture?
History of breakage perhaps?
@@martinwilliam7744 Yes indeed.
Also a heavy bite.
@@martinwilliam7744 also if the teeth are in wrong place on the denture relative to the jawbone. This can happen if there is a skeletal jaw discrepancy and dentures are made to try and hide the discrepancy.
I have crowns top and bottom behind my eye teeth to my molars. Does a person get partial dentures or full dentures. One crown has broken off, I was wondering what the best way to do?
Hi, it depends on the condition of your teeth. If only the broken tooth is bad, then have that fixed.
I want dentures. I have periodontal disease, even though I brush, floss and use prescription mouthwash. Not of it has changed my outcome. The dentist I saw two years ago refused to pull my teeth because I wouldn’t like having dentures. Not sure how he knew that since I asked for my teeth to be removed and dentures. He discussed saving my teeth and then proceeded to mansplain the preferred treatment was for the placement of upper and lower permanent bridges. That there would need to be root canals on 8 teeth for top and bottom. And I lost it. In case you don’t know, root canals remove the inside of the tooth, killing it. I asked him how killing 8 teeth is going to save my teeth when I would have 7 teeth left that would be ‘alive’. I told him he was an idiot and I left. I haven’t been back.
Hi, sorry to hear about your situation. I think gum disease has a strong genetic component. If you have gum disease, you can't cure it, you can only manage it. I hope you went to another dentist for a second opinion.
The Root canal guy was your dentist's brother in law.....
Do uou not need enough gums 2 attached dentures? After the shrinking of gums after long time thank you😊
Hi, one of the things I look at is how much "attached gingiva" a denture patient has in their mouth. Attached gingiva is much tougher and can withstand having a denture rest on it. If a person has very little attached gingiva for the denture to sit on, implants are a better option, though ideally you want to have attached gingiva around the implants too.
I had 9 teeth pulled along time ago could that cause problems never was offered a partsheal just wondering if that could make my bottom plate not work so well thank you and please
Hi, were all teeth pulled that were pulled in your lower jaw?
Thanks for your videos. We need more honest dentist in US, not a money chasers. What is your opinion on bio dentist and what do you think about toxicity of root canals?Thanks!!!
Hi, You're welcome, thank you very much for watching. I think root canal therapy is great treatment option in the right situation.
Opinion about denture bridge implants pleases.
Hi, it depends on the particular situation.
Thank you for your information it's very helpful 😊, only I wish I had watched it before I had my teeth done. 😬
I've had a rough time, I'm still having a rough time. But it's only been 2 months and I had a plate popped straight in.
My dentist never informed me, how I would be affected.
Taste is a big one. Kissing my loved one. And so much more, I'm just hoping it improves,
Mine feel that bad I don't know if I can wait for 6 months for a reline. I don't want to deter anyone from getting this done. But please look into your options. Hopefully one day in Australia they will improve the prices of dental care. I will be saving hard and will try to get permanent dentures asap.
30.000 might cover the bottom ones 🤔?
Kids Extra extra care for that gold in your mouth.
Hi, sorry to hear about your situation. Talk to your dentist, a soft reline might be helpful for you during the healing process. I don't the cost of permanent teeth on dental implants in Australia, but here in the NY metro area it's around $25k to $35k US per arch. Snap-in dentures are usually about half that cost. Thank you very much for watching!
Hello
No one in 2 different dentists told about implant. I had all top teeth pulled out the bottom teeth pulled partial after that immediate new top and partial denture right after. I didn’t feel not comfortable. Sometimes went back to fix because of so sore. At 2011 I went different dentist to pull all the partial teeth out. Put new both dentures and still not comfortable and visited them many times till I was okay with this. I am deaf.
Right now my bottom is hurt and move a lot to make me feel little bite inside myself. I wonder if my both dentures need replacement? Please let me know. Thank you
Hi, were both of your dentures made in 2011?
@@VeryNiceSmileDental 1 from 2000, and renew replacement since 2011
A new set (top and bottom) of dentures is probably a good idea. After teeth are extracted, your jawbone will continue to shrink and your dentures get looser. Plus the teeth will wear down too. I talk about why dentures get loose in this video, ruclips.net/video/UuozZ_B6vuA/видео.html
I have a question, I just went for fitting today for my bottom snap on denture, i tried it on and the teeth seems so small and my face sank in, when I asked why is it my face sank in, he said the technician do what is best!! I am not sure how to say and explain what to do in my denture not to look like i dont have a teeth even i have the denture on. Please help, i will go for another trial before my permanent gets done!! I just want to know what to say to them!! What needs to be done on my denture for my face not to sink in!! Thank you so much in advance..
Hi Bechay, from what you mentioned, it sounds like the teeth may be too small, a larger size teeth will help. As to your face being sunk in, the two things I would check is 1. making sure that your mouth is not over closed when you bite down with the new denture. Dentists call that the VDO (vertical dimension of occlusion) I have a video that talks about it a little bit, ruclips.net/video/KBE-tflxVNk/видео.html
If your VDO is ok, the next thing I would do would be to add wax to areas of the denture to fill your face in. Some times the cheek side of the denture needs to be thicker to help support your facial muscles properly. Does that make sense? Let me know.
Don't sign off on the denture until you are happy with how it looks at the wax try in stage. It's easy to change it now, once it's processed (made into hard acrylic) not so much.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental First of all THANK YOU very much for your quick reply and advise. I will definitely ask and took notes of all you said. Sitting on the dentist chair I felt pressure to just agree and go ahead, But 12 thousand dollars is a lot of money to just settle for what I am not happy!! Thanks for making me feel confident as what to say to them next week. I waited one year for this moment and I am so disappointed on how my face looks like with my new denture. Thank you once again and More Power to your channel.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental just an update, , i went to my dentist this week and start talking confidently about VDO and teeth length and additional wax and so on. The things that you advised me to tell him. He was like for sure we will try that and we will not make it final until you like how it feels and looks on you. I made sure on my last visit that they know that I will not settle for the result that I am not happy as I paid more than 10k to get my smile back. I can’t take you enough for the help and knowledge that you give me. I will continue watching your videos, as I learn so much from it. Continue to make more videos, i know that you help so many viewers, I for one of those viewers that benefited a lot from your videos!! Thanks a lot again
Awesome! Glad to hear! Please keep me informed with your progress!
@@VeryNiceSmileDental i had my try in again this week and it looks a lot better than last week!! Guess what Dr Rich additional wax and showing longer teeth makes a lot of difference. I was named DIFFICULT but I dont care this time!! I ask them to one more try on next week before making it final. I still feel that it can lift my lower jaw a bit more but i dont want to make it look bulky too much. So if everything I saw yesterday will feel great and good inside my mouth, then it’s going for final. Thank you Dr Rich for sharing your knowledge. I will keep you updated!! Thanks a lot.
Seems legit, thanks.
Can I get Orange County choppers?
Lol.
I'm a little bit south and east of Orange County, I'm in Westchester County NY.
I had top dentures until they took the last of the bottom teeth out and when they did that I was no longer able to wear the top because it was hurting my gums so it's been seven or eight years since I've had teeth and I've been wanting to get a pair of dentures but I wasn't sure what kind I should ask to get
Hi, if you are missing all of your teeth your options are,
1. regular dentures
2. snap in dentures on dental implants (a lot of times people will get a regular upper denture, then 2 implants on the lower jaw and a snap in denture for the lower)
3. permanent implant teeth(commonly called "All-on -4" ) usually 4 or more implants per jaw with a bridge attached to the implants. You can't remove the bridge at home.
I have a full set of dentures that are 30+ years old and haven't fit well in a long time. I'm thinking I really should get new and for the first time I have dental insurance. It will cover 50% up to $2,500. I won't be able to come up with 2,500, maybe 1 k, I hope that will be enough. I would like to know if I should see a general dentist or a prosthodontist? Specialists usually cost much much more. I think a doctor that specializes in something should be able to do "the job" much more easily, quickly and efficiently, practice makes perfect, yes? Most specialists charge much much more because they're so "special" 😉😁
I don't have a dentist because I've had these dentures for decades, literally. So, would you be more inclined to recommend a general dentist or a prosthodontist?
Thank you for being genuinely caring to those of us that would love to be a patient of your's.
Hi, I would recommend you see a few dentists and prosthodontists for consults before you pick one to make your dentures. Try to find someone who will work with you through the process. Where do you live?
I am going through the process now. I’ve waited for way too long and suffered .. I’m scared to death!!
I wish you were in my area!
Hi, thanks for watching! What are you having done?
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I have a lot of damaged and missing teeth and finances are a problem. My guess is dentures. Possibly uppers now followed by lower later.
Problem I have is I get SO in my head about this all that I can’t even go for a consult. I’m not sure if I need more info or less. I’m mostly afraid of the initial extractions. Anything you can say to alleviate my fear would help! If you know of any dentists in my area ( Northern Illinois) that might also be a help.
Take it one step at a time. Make some consultation appointments and find a dentist you feel comfortable with. It might take a few tries to find the right dentist for you. I don't know anyone personally, but I have heard that there are a lot of dentists in Illinois.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental question.
I had one wisdom tooth. It was partially our.. I had it pulled. I was AMAZED ( and LOVED my dentist back then) that after the shots to numb he came in and pulled it out so quickly that when he said I was done I couldn’t believe it. I realize this is l more complicated but in general , am I making a bigger monster of this than I need to?
@@VeryNiceSmileDental one more question. Can you or do you have a video describing the types of anesthesia?
I am going in for a full extraction soon, i was told i would walk out with a set of teeth in my mouth. Not sure how that all works but it seems common.
Sounds like you are getting a set of immediate dentures, or if you are getting dental implants, it would be an "all of 4" type of procedure. Will the teeth be removable?
@@VeryNiceSmileDental It sounds like i would be wearing the full set of 'temporary' dentures for up to 6 months or longer to determine the bone loss, etc before the snap in's would be done (which is what i want). I go in for a type of ct scan tomorrow to determine how much bone i got to work with already. Maybe the titanium posts will be put in at the time of extraction, unknown yet!
Gotcha. Thanks for watching. Let me know how things go for you.
Is it possible to make the teeth longer after the final denture is done?
Hi Bechay, it can be done but it's not ideal. Ideally that should be addressed during the wax try in visit. What's going on?
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I feel like the teeth is too small for my moith and i would like to check if it can be done, eating is not a problem but it looks really short in my mouth:(
Talk to your dentist, but there may be a problem with just changing out the front teeth but leaving the back teeth. How much of a difference in length are you talking about? 1-2 mm or is it more than that?
@@VeryNiceSmileDental i think 1 - 2 mm
Are the implants are supposed not in the same height? I was wondering why 4 of my implants are not in the height. Just wondering thoug.
@@bechaydapechay9601 Hi Bechay, I'm confused now. I thought you were talking about the length of the teeth on the overdenture. What's going on with the implants?
Can you help me with pain healing after teeth pulled out. I'm in so much pain.thank you.
Give your dentist a call and let them know what is going on.
I just got my permanent dentures after having healing dentures and I still cant chew much food unless its very soft. Do you have any suggestions to how to learn to eat more solid foods. Thank you
Hi, I usually tell people to start by eating really soft foods like scrambled eggs and small bites at first. With dentures, you also need to chew on both sides of your mouth at once to keep the denture in place. Then you try a little bit tougher foods. Keep in mind that you are relearning how to eat with dentures. It will take some time to get good at it.
hi,i have 4 upper teeth that are shaking and potruding outside'should i have bracelet of get them removed and replaced with dentures,and gum is residing
Hi, if the teeth move around a lot, they will most likely need to be removed.
How strong are denture teeth held in. If you have ocd and you push on backs of front teeth with your bottom teeth, will you just push the teeth out of your denture . If so, is there any way to make them more secure
Hi, denture teeth are made out of the same material as the pink denture acrylic. The teeth are well bonded to the gums. People usually break them in half before knocking them loose from a denture.
Dentures vs implants if I am under 60 yrs old? I need ur opinion it will be thru the VA not sure what the requirements for implants vs dentures? Any suggestions? Thanks
Hi, are you considering permanent teeth on implants (like an "all on four") or snap in overdentures or regular dentures?
No sure the VA will probably want to save $$$$ & make me go with dentures, 5 of my teeth are decayed & chipped
Permanent of course I am 52 yrs old@@VeryNiceSmileDental
@@VeryNiceSmileDental It will be dentures with the bottom one anchored with 2 prongs, magnetic? Can u elaborate on what it's called? Snap in overdentures?
Hello! I have had several teeth removed and I’m having issues with many more. If for some reason my dentist wouldn’t do dentures, would I be able to go somewhere else to try again or are there certain criteria you have to meet before you’re a candidate for dentures?
Hi, you should be able to go to another dentist to have the dentures made. I have had case where I made the immediate denture and then sent the patient to an oral surgeon to have their teeth removed (they needed to be sedated). Did I answer your question?
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Yes! Thank you so much!
You're welcome! Thank you very much for watching!
Same here. I am having my top remaining teeth pulled out (6) and 7 from the bottom jaw. I am going for implants 4 top and 4 bottom. Then having 12 zirconia crowns fitted top and 12 bottom. Total cost £28,000 British pounds. Worth it to enjoy a social life once again and smile instead of grinning.