I loved to see my Mom without dentures, I think because I knew how much those awful dentures were hurting her. 💕☺️ Love does not care about appearance because we love with our spirit.
I was watching your videos a year ago to try and get the courage to finally get mine done. My dentist has been telling me I needed to do it for over ten years. I pretty much watched yours and another girl who freely made videos without her teeth. I used you as my example "THAT'S ME! I DON'T WANT ANYONE SEEING ME WITHOUT MY DENTURES" I finally got it done a couple months ago. I did go to work one day a few years ago and at 5am forgot to put my upper partial in. I was talking to a coworker. We were the only two in that early and it dawned on me I didn't have my partial in. I got up, ran to my car, drove home and got it and went back. Bless her heart, my coworker never said a word lol
@@kalinjax watching you and the other girl really gave me the extra confidence to get it over with. I'm not really happy with how impossible it is to eat right now. I'm getting a snap in lower so maybe that will help. But just when I think I can eat semi normal it goes back to impossible, horribly painful and I just get so mad a gorge on ice cream bc I can
@@kctechie Congrats on your journey. I'm two weeks in and I can relate to the eating hard part. I have an Essix retainer with teeth, for the 13 teeth that's missing in the front/top & bottom. You can't really eat with it, so like you, ice cream is my best friend! This will be changed out in about a month to the temporary implant teeth, but basically no eating out unless I want to remove my teeth.
@@eekaye24 yeah I first several meals were mashed potatoes and/or pudding. I couldn't even chew scrambled eggs at first and to try and get protein basically swallowed them in whole. I got tired of mashed potatoes and moved to ice cream. That's a bad move for someone like me that is trying to lose 40 pounds lol. Good luck to you also!!
I want to thank you for discussing this topic. I have cavities, missing and broken teeth but unless I deliberately open my mouth wide… only my brothers have noticed. I’m ready for dentures but I keep procrastinating. Thanks to the members for sharing their stories too.
Please at least get a consultation, as it may not be as bad as you think. I waited as well, and made things worse, and therefore have spent more money as a result of it.
It took a LOT to be online without my dentures. I love that you've set your comfort and don't apologize for who you are !!! I love your explanation, it's super empowering and reassuring.
Hi Kristi. I'm 62 and I had to have my teeth removed a few years ago. I really don't care much about what people think, but I decided to get some dentures anyway. The main reason is because I love and miss eating celery sticks and sunflower seeds so much. Plus, I decided that I miss the gorgeous smile that I used to have. I went to Aspen Dental to get the Comfilytes last week. I'm supposed to get them this week. I hope that I have good luck with them. Thanks for all of your great videos.
@@angelaschaefer5883 I don't like them. They look and feel great, but I can't eat anything with them. The bottoms are the problem - it doesn't take much to get them loose. I also hate messing with adhesive. I might go in and get bottom implants so that they snap in. If the bottoms stay in well with snapping them in, then I may get implants for the top dentures next year.
I am so sorry that the bottom ones are giving you trouble. I had implants are good for bottom dentures. Because they stay in like they are supposed to.
I guess I’m considered a bridge wearer, however, my 4 front teeth (and a couple of random ones) are what’s missing. I got them pulled Friday at the oral surgeon and then went right over to the dentist I just started going to, to get my temporary bridge put on. I work in a bank and my customer/friend is the dental assistant there. I took a quick peek when doing a gauze change in the car, but I told her that she is the only friend that will ever see me without those teeth in!! I didn’t even want see myself! I’m 5 days into this journey, but so far, so good. I’ve been in quite a bit of discomfort, but even my temps are beautiful! My front teeth were pretty crooked and I have health issues and take meds and the combination has deteriorated my teeth. This is only the beginning for me. You’ve been so helpful and have made things less scary. Thank you for being you!! P.S. I have always hated smiling because of my teeth and now I practice my new smile all day lol
Congratulations on your journey! I had my extractions 10 days ago and I was the same, did not want to look at them. I had to later that night, because I had to take out the retainers/teeth. I looked as quickly as possible, while squinting my eyes and made it through without becoming nauseous. However, the next day as the bleeding had lessened, I noticed that I was becoming more comfortable and decided to just look and get it over with. It's kind of like jumping into a cold pool as opposed to walking slowly in. :))
Aww..thank you! My temporary bridge is actually fixed and cemented onto my 2 k9's, so I don't have to see myself without those teeth! I went today as I have odd puffiness and sure enough, I have some ulcers on the roof of my mouth near the gums and on the gums. That happened on a molar that was pulled a few months ago. He just told me to brush with a baby tooth brush in that area. Dental assistant gave me a baby Winnie the Pooh toothbrush lol. Thank you for sharing your journey and good luck!!
Forgetting your dentures at home: That's when you find a very handy new use for your pandemic mask. ;) Like Kristi, I've never let my boyfriend see me without my teeth. And stars bless 'im, he's never asked to, either. :) Fortunately, he falls asleep earlier than I do, which gives me time to escape to the bathroom, clean 'em up and get 'em soaking before I climb into bed. And also fortunately, I usually wake up early in the morning to use the potty--and that's when I pop 'em back in. And he's none the wiser. The nice thing is, though: I don't think he'd care even if he did see. I think most people are like that, too. As we've heard here on this channel: You are more than your denture. Still and all, we all have our own comfort boundaries, and there's no need to feel pressured into readjusting yours to fit what everyone else is doing. And if your boundary lies outside the line of letting your sig fig see you toothless, there are so many ways to make it work simply by being open and honest with your person and coming up with a "system." It's amazing--and heartening--to experience how kind and accommodating people can be. :) Thanks for another great video, Kristi!
I am so glad I found your channel. I'm 37 and have had dentures for 2 years. Most of the time I don't wear my bottom dentures and no one ever even notices.
100% personal preference. I'm 2 years in, and while I haven't show a picture on open social media, more of my friends and family are learning that I got dentures. Right now I'm having some fitment issues, so my teeth are out more often than they're in. My family is 1000000% supportive and want me to be comfortable. I also go to the store without my teeth pretty frequently. Nobody has been the wiser, nobody has even questioned me. I've actually had the camera on for work meetings from time to time without teeth. Nobody had a clue. Don't construe this as guidance or a recommendation please, it's only my perspective on MY dentures. You need to be comfortable both mentally and physically.
I am definitely with you on this subject. I will be going in for a relining of my upper denture soon and am not looking forward to going without my denture for the day. I plan to wear one of my masks when I go home and when I go back to pick up my denture…..hopefully it will be ready the same day.
I am so with you on this. I appreciate those who can. It just isn't for me. Do you babe. Appreciate all your videos. You are certainly helping me with my journey. Thank you.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ I believe it's an individual prerogative, to show their dentures or the hybrid, to those who ask to see you without them. I still say you're a beautiful woman, and your smile is exceptionally magnificent.
I'm glad that wearing a mask is normal right now. It's the only way I feel right going out now. I know it will get better, but being only six weeks out, I am still trying to accept the dentures and getting used to wear them.
Another great video by you. I’m about to get dentures. I won’t be walking around anyone without my dentures in. My in-laws don’t wear their dentures unless they are going out somewhere like church, otherwise while at home, they go without. They are like 80 years old, so I guess they just don’t care anymore. If they are comfortable with it, I’m ok with them doing it.
Hey K...your absolutely correct. You should not have to feel obligated to do anything you don't want. Im currently waiting on my partials and I don't let anyone see me like that. Thnx for posting
I’m so embarrassed first two weeks after my 6 abutments were placed and I’m waiting for my bone to grow to the implants and I just hate my bottom temp denture and I just don’t ware it I just got my stitches out and I’m waiting for my snap in denture in 6 weeks I am so glad I found you ❤ and ps ur beautiful f what anyone thinks I told my coworkers about what I’m going through and I’m ok with it! I thank the Lord I found u
I’m a 61 year old man who has never worn dentures, and probably won’t need to, but I really appreciated your attitude in this, the 2nd video of yours I’ve seen. I laughed at myself because I had thought after the 1st video, I wonder what she looks like without her dentures in? I’m pretty sure I don’t have a “weird” thing for wondering this, although I do find the idea of someone having a fetish like this is pretty strange (to say the least). I think my curiosity was just seeing how big a difference there would be, because you have a very pleasant face, and I just cant picture you without teeth. But I totally get why you have this as a boundary, and I totally respect it. My own “private thing” is I could never be sick at my stomach (throwing up) anywhere close to where my wife was (who’s a nurse). I didn’t want her to see me, or hear me. Then after several years of marriage, I’m at the hospital with a very painful kidney stone. The cocktail they shot into me gave me a feeling of pure bliss, BUT it made me nauseated. So, the nurse hands me a basin; and when I’m starting to throw up, my wife enters the room! She said I had the most pleasant look on my face, like Pepe Le Pew when he sees a female “skunk”. I casually filled the basin and smiled proudly at her, and she immediately busted out laughing. She still cracks up to this day thinking of my loss of “modesty”, (but I still can’t do it in front of her “sober”. ) Anyway, hope my story and comments didn’t weird you out! You really are doing a great thing for people who will be, or already are, dealing with dentures. I think it’s courageous enough to put yourself out there, without crossing your own comfort level. Take care!
Thank you, I’m a long time viewer, now I’m on the journey too. The problem is the DENTIST, Do not like him and just now one of my teeth broke off. It’s going on two years, bad choice of Dentist!!! Love your message on this situation.
I just changed dentists! My previous one was not attentive and when I said that I wasn’t numb for my root canal follow up (for the crown, etc,) he said he gave plenty and that I was plenty numb. Never went back! My fillings that he has put in has mostly all have fallen out. My customer/friend is a dental assistant and talked me into going to her office. I’m so grateful for them. Just started going and already, my life has changed!! Go on social media and asked your community for suggestions. Best of luck!! 🤞🏼
I have watched a few of your videos and I thank you a lot for posting these videos. In this video I heard you say when I (you) was a denture wearer. You ARE a denture wearer and you seem to be okay with that what you say matters. Thanks for your videos :)
I had an extraction of a lower tooth that was an anchor for a bridge ( four front teeth). Before that happened I would not be seen without that bridge. Ultra self conscious. My smile doesn’t really expose much of my lower teeth, but I would put my hand in front of my mouth anyway. Don’t even like looking at my self without those teeth. Upper and lower dentures next month
I take my tops out long enough to clean them...I still have my crumbling bottoms cause Im affraid to finish the job cause I don't know if I'll be able to adjust to the bottom denture...
Nobody is going to see me without my teeth when I get dentures. I don’t even want to see myself cause I know I will break down. So I definitely will be keeping my teeth cleaning to my self and only taking them out when nobody is home.
Think it is choice of the person. What other people think shouldn't matter. I grew up in NYC my logic; "If you don't like the way I look turn your (insert word of choice) head, I didn't ask you to look at me".
I totally agree with you and I don't feel comfortable with been seen with out my teeth and I am looking at getting Hybrid implants like you have an thanks for sharing
LOL! I do the same thing! I wait until my bf’s asleep before I take them out, and I get up before him or my kids to put at LEAST my top one in. I won’t talk or let my bf see me without them, he always tells me he won’t think differently and he loves me for me…still won’t do it lol. Hell, I still have trouble calling them a denture. I usually will point to my mouth and say “I need to go fix these” or “these are irritating me”. I feel like I have to accept it before I can accept him seeing me without them. With that being said, We recently moved to NC and I’m trying to break out of my comfort zone I locked myself in when we lived in NY. I made strides and started posting my crochet items for sale, which has been a personal goal of mine for over a year now, and allowing myself to be put out there for potential judgement, luckily it hasn’t happened, but it’s nerve wracking every time. As for my dentures tho, for right now, I agree. I’m still not comfortable but I’m hoping I’ll get to that point that I’m ok with at least him seeing me once in a while without them. Thank you for making this video and validating our feelings concerning not wearing our teeth in front of people, even our significant other. 💜
Hi, thanks for telling this, u know I am just 33 and I think I will soon need dentures coz I cannot afford implants sadly and my teeth are really bad, so I will have to wear full dentures and it makes me sad and I think I will not even be able to find a boyfriend because of that, I don't know if with removable dentures you can kiss, have intimacy u know oral sex and so on... It makes me feel full of doubts and scared... Feel like my love life has ended without even starting it :-( I think this is even harder to deal with when you are at a young age :-(
@@estrellapaz5903 you can DEFINITELY do all the things u did with natural teeth when u have full dentures, it just depends on YOUR comfort level. For me, it didn’t happen overnight and I had the same worries u have, but trust me no one knows they’re fake and that actually makes me smile bigger lol. My teeth were doomed since birth because I was on so many medications as a baby, this has been an uphill battle for the majority of my life, and now that I’ve won that war, I’m stuffing my face like I haven’t gotten to do for 2 1/2 years (hell, I barely ate for so long, I actually lost weight and I’m not even 100lbs soaking wet lol), I smile with confidence, my oldest is THRILLED mommy smiles in pictures now, and I’m not in pain or sad or dreading the next time I have an abscess…it’s done. It’s gone. When u go on a date, don’t tell them right away, they need to earn that trust from u for that type of honesty. If later on after u tell them they still can’t accept it, show em to the door! Lol someone that shallow can hit the pavement. everything will be OKAY, I promise, the journey may seem overwhelming and scary, but it is soooo worth it, my dear! 💜
Why should you ever have to show someone something like that, that's a personal thing. I'm in the camp with you, I had to make the decision to finally have all my teeth removed although much later in life, but I battled my tooth health since I was very young. I stumbled on your videos and really appreciate them. So keep the awareness up for those that are going to go through the challenges of what you have to go through, and options available. Implants are expensive, even for snap in which I'm starting with, lucky I have upgraded dental insurance so I was able to afford those, but I will see how they work out. Maybe I will move to non removable . The most important thing is the information that you provide to others who face the same situation.
Thats where i at.I wore dentures for 7 yrs.Now being a Ca survivor and my parents both passed recently.Now i have alot of bone loss.Having problems trying to get a Oral Surgeon.Sad in Illinois
To each her/his own. I'm older (in my early 60s) and shall get full dentures soon. In my opinion the only way to be comfortable is to let all relatives and co-workers know that I'm in the process of getting dentures. And not to be embarrassed if anyone sees me without teeth. The need always to hide the fact that I don't have my own teeth anymore would be much more distressing to me. And never being in front of my wife without my dentures would be an absolutely no-go for me. We love each other and if I would be shy in front of her without teeth this would be ridiculous. I would even give her a b... job without my dentures because of the much better feeling for her and me. By the way, I always hated masks and I'm more than glad, that this sh.. is over now. Nobody gets me wearing a mask voluntarily. There is absolutely no reason to be embarrassed without teeth in public. I live in a country in Central Europe and in our saunas people must be totally nude inside (only with a long towel on the bench). My wife and me go together so only mixed saunas are suitable for us. There are men with long and short d...s, women with large and small br....s. and even a woman with a mastectomy and a man with an ostomy. Should these people never go to a sauna again because of their bodies? No! Should I hide my mouth without teeth under a mask? No again. Period!
Have peridontial disease due to malnourishment. Some back teeth are starting to become lose. And my peridontist thinks everything is fine after the procedure I had!!! Any thoughts! Low income. Need help. Already spent 1500 bucks hoping the procedure would take! But I know it hasn't
Hell no, I’ll share only in group not showing my entire face! Saw that scary Kristi 🤪🦷 yes I’ve forgotten to put my upper partial in a couple of times, only which missing front tooth, yikes…
It can be tough when the dentist doesn’t have an in house lab. I hope they’re perfecting them for you and when you finally receive them, you’re totally happy and comfortable!
I will be getting my teeth extracted. And I am scared to death of that period between the extraction and finally getting the dentures. Because I don't want people to see me like that. I do not even like seeing photos of myself. 😞
Went through it for a couple months. Just don't smile and talk much. You'll be eating soft foods like oatmeal, soup, rice... Years later once you have your teeth, you'll forget about those dark times... Don't worry about it, you'll be happier in the end and your teeth will be nice...
That's what COVID masks are for!!!!! Worked a treat for me as I had very sore inflamed gums and couldn't wear my bottom dentures so I put my mask on and away I'd go!!! Just don't talk much as you do sound "lispy"!!!!!!
Too aid healing after extractions Warm salt water gargles about 4 times daily.... 2Tblsps salt to 1 cup lukewarm water...do NOT swallow.... It helped me heal in record time!!
@@Gkt77 thanks for the info. I have actually bought immediate dentures recently. They are being made right now.. But I still need another 3 grand for the procedure itself. But at least having something in my mouth will lessen my worries about how I look. Learning to smile again will take time. I have not smiled in probably 10 years. My best friend has never seen me smile enough to show my teeth.
I try not to let anyone see me without my teeth including my husband, but if for whatever reason they’re bothering me then he might see me but personally I don’t like to be w/o my teeth with the exception of overnight and light you I try to wait until he’s in bed and it’s dark.
I thought I would feel that way too, but this experience has made us closer. Only been married a little over a year, but when he picked me up from my E-day, the doctor took my teeth out because I started dry-heaving and was dizzy. I didn't care one bit, and didn't even think about it until we were home. He was so sweet and nurturing, and I even showed him the implants later that night.
@@l.elizabethS good luck to you also! I'm hopeful the permanent set will be more comfortable. At this point I can understand why my brother and a cousin both chose to not wear theirs when they had their teeth removed in their 20's. If I chose that though I'd never leave my home lol
I had sinus lift and bone grafting last April. I was given dentures for the time period between then and implants, BUT I was told to use them as little as possible to increase chance of bone grafting working. It's been hard, but I have become use to it (I have my bottom teeth) so people see them when I talk. I am counting the minutes until my implants are put in. I am wondering what you did prior to getting the implants.
My husband and son know that I am getting dentures. As well as my parents and siblings. My granddaughter is two and will be shocked. That Meme will be able to take her teeth out. This way she is well prepared for the amount of embarrassment I cause. With my clumsy very awkward self with teeth. Missing them them is not going to create any problems. I don’t already have.
When I take out my dentures at night I noticed that I slobber on my pillow a LOT more than when the dentures are in..... I always have sore gums and ulcers... I hate them sometimes but better than rotted teeth... I'm single so I can take them out whenever I want!!!!
Oh hon. I no longer have dentures that fit. I can barely look anyone in the eye, let alone look in the mirror. And now I can't afford dentures as I'm on a fixed income.
I actually discussed this with my husband prior to uploading and decided I’m probably going to bring him back on the channel to talk about that. Like we specifically talked about how if something beyond my control were to happen and I had to go without teeth, how would he feel about it. We both agreed in those situations, it is what it is, and he’s going to love me and support me through it. I would have to make peace with it the same way I had to make peace with becoming a denture wearer. But if I can avoid it, I will. I hope you get it all sorted soon! If you still have your dentures, have you asked your dentist about a hard reline and whether that is an option? Hang in there, Angela!
@@kalinjax that's awesome. I'm divorced and I know my husband, as much as he loved me could not have handled it. It's hard for my kids, I can tell. I have no more social life. Thanks hon.
@@angelaharris1112 I wish you lived close to me! My mom does not ever wear her teeth and she has no problem with it. We’d love to hang. My teeth don’t come out and I have no social life!
Maybe consider a dental college, since it sounds like you just need them relined. Also call 2-1-1 to see what options in your area are available for seniors.
I need all my teeth extracted. I want to get permanent implants. Saving money and researching dentists. I am still part of the working world and I know I can't take time off until I heal and can some prestentable option in my mouth. I Don't smile much currently due to my teeth. I want to work about 1 more year before I retire. Think I will wait until then because I would feel uncomfortable for a time period without teeth.
I never let my husband see me without my teeth. I have an over denture on the top and a hybrid on the bottom but they are not permanently fixed because of the enormous amount of plaque I get on my posts.
I got my immediate dentures about 2 weeks ago. So far it's been the worst experience ever. I have a spot that hurts when I put them in. I've gone in a couple times to get them adjusted. But it still hurts. I haven't been able to wear my dentures at all. I'm really frustrated. Next week I get the soft reline, I really hope that helps. Plus one more adjustment, top denture is so bulky I look like a monkey....
Hope you are doing better now. I have been toothless for almost 5 years now. I just couldn't do dentures. I don't think my dentist did a very good job making them. I gag just trying to put them in. And they looked stupid. I never really cared what people think of me. I'm not out to impress. I just go toothless and I'm fine with it. Good luck to you !
@@DennyGsFunnies I can’t imagine getting dentures into my mouth I have such a triggered gag reflex- also,‘I have a small oral size , so the plate will likely not fit well,‘even to get just a tray in gags me badly,‘I usually throw up multiple times just to get it in at all, but can’t manage to leave it -
My husband had the rest of his teeth pulled. He had been missing most of his teeth for the last 23 years. It doesn’t bother him to not have teeth. For me I know that it is unlikely. That I have that kind of confidence. So I will be wearing the dentures.
No don't embrace it. I am humiliated. I have a problem and only wear mine when I leave the house😭 I wish they had told me the truth to begin with. I hate looking in the mirror. They knew and I didn't that I had some dental work done and this dentist cut out some bone from my jaw and it's on the side not even all the way back so it doesn't matter no matter what I do these dentures loosen and fall out, flop around within 10 mins and they hurt from sliding and flopping around. I hate it. I can't stomach looking at myself and I can't afford snap ins because I bought the most expensive dentures affordable had to offer. Why did they not tell me they would never , ever fit my gums and stay in? Ugh! My mental health is - 9 it's awful. Ugly
What I find weird after getting my immediate dentures (top only) 2 days ago, is that they’re mostly fine already. Not painful, not bad - I already forget that I’m wearing them often - but - every so often I get really aware of them. Same as how of you suddenly get aware of your tongue. That’s the only time I’m like ‘ok. Time for a quick rinse.’ Just as an excuse to remove them for 1-2 mins and then I’m pretty much immediately ‘unaware’ of them again. The other thing I don’t like is that the teeth in my immediate are smaller than my own, in height, and depth, so my lips aren’t as supported as I think they should be. I hope the new one in a few months corrects this. If you have time, can you Let me know if you’ve experienced that?
Hi I don’t have my dentures in at this moment as I am awaiting for my new dentures I don’t mind going without no teeth hope you are getting on with your England’s your faithfully Mary birch uk
Nope! My youngest son never liked doing it. He’s trying to warm up to it because he thinks it’s expected of him but he’s never really been comfortable without a shirt.
I actually used the hair comparison in my video I posted about this in 2011. I decided I probably would wear wigs but I guess it would depend on how comfortable they are. I was pretty comfortable with my dentures so that was never an issue. I actually felt more uncomfortable with them out and was scared to close my mouth all the way lol.
does anyone know who to go to for dental implants? also if you have dental implants or know someone who does how long have you had them and have you had any side effects or complications. i most likely will need one after i had an injury to my face affecting my teeth
I had to go to work everyday for 8 months with out teeth my coworkers didn't notice I didn't have what teeth I used to have were gone.But the day I came back from my vacation My hair was done different and when I smiled and they saw a mouth full of teeth they all were blown away some said I looked 10yrs young and others said wow we never knew you didn't have teeth ,I think and my dentist thinks it's because my speech was the same now that my mouth is full of teeth again.There was no difference also my hair is to my shoulders not wast and colored better ,then when they got a closer look and I smiled which you could ask anyone I never opened my mouth if I talked to them I always had my head turned but like I said after they all keep trying to figure out the something else in a meeting we had ,I said wow everyone I've gone months and months and none of you never noticed till I got my hair cut and colored and this I smiled big as I could and they all were saying how beautiful they are and going on on but only a few knew I was getting my dentures the permanent one's. Ha they said nothing they were like shell shocked. Then one got up and said what I was thinking and said we should be ashamed it's not her hair cut Tamara or your teeth even though my God outstanding they you look but you are a beautiful woman inside and you aren't bad on the out either. She shamed them but I said to them all my sister gifted me my smile and a hair cut and that's something I can never repay her back but it will I'm prove my health and that was 1.and number 2 my looks then I turned and went out to do my job,and my friends stood up and clapped there hands.I just smiled all the way to my work area and did my job.
I am missing from my upper front tooth... I do have a flipper until i get another implant to replace it... but it was hard to show my missing tooth smile to family and then I embraced it as it didn't bother anyone else, just me... my husband loves it says I look like a kid who lost their baby tooth... as I have all my other teeth... As long as your partner loves you unconditionally... there is no embarrassments in life... so pass the toilet paper... LOL
I need dentures & not having any real teeth is a big concern for many reasons. Loosing the pain that i have w them will be worth it. Do you know any lab that will give someone dentures? If so, I’d appreciate any info on them. Pm me please I would like a bleach white & too many dentists advertise a natural color
You might want to look into dental implants or taking your own stem cells and regrowing your teeth. They are already doing that in many countries there is information if you go to other search engines that are private in India Singapore israel. Takes 9 weeks. Also praying that they bring it forth there was an East Indian doctor that was going to bring it into law senegales mexico. Because those dentists training in the USA and other countries and it's they take debit credit some International insurance payment plans and make deals and it's some of the clinics are way better than in the us.
Shoot I didn’t have but 7 teeth before I got dentures, so after going to the new teeth store, it doesn’t bother me @ all I’ll pull these things out for whomever wants to get a good laugh back to having perfect fake teeth that looks better than there’s. So ha ha ha ha.
You might be missing opportunities…like creating a toothless only fans 😂 no seriously I’m in your camp. When I went to Vegas to get my implants I wore a mask as soon as they walked me out of the office and I slept in it while I iced my face because I wasn’t comfortable with my HusB seeing my toothless smile.
New to your channel love your videos,, you going to be very beautiful either way with or without teeth. A person doesn't have to be perfect in my book, I don't mind The accidental characteristics, make some seem so real
That’s the camp my mom is in. She doesn’t wear them, ever. And she doesn’t care in the slightest what people think. She was never comfortable with them.
@@kalinjax Just going to reply here there is no other option for me even tho i am logged in. I have only been wearing my dentures when we go out to eat and to family affairs. Family knows I wear them. I had a thing that happened with my dentures and my mouth was so sore and the swelling under the roof of my mouth was so awful I wanted to throw them in the trash!! Even before that most times i didnt wear them because they just felt uncomfortable. So for at least 6 months i wasnt wearing any in public or when we went out to eat. I am at the point that I dont care anymore. Am much happier without them in. I can almost eat anything like steak and salads with no problem. So I am there with your mom! :) i think I got my first full set about 10 years ago and then the 2nd permanent set 5 years ago.
No, don't sleep with them. That's the time to soak them with a cleansing tablet. If you forget to take them out once awhile, that's okay. Definitely more comfortable without them while you sleep...
I loved to see my Mom without dentures, I think because I knew how much those awful dentures were hurting her. 💕☺️
Love does not care about appearance because we love with our spirit.
I don't care. I only wear mine when I leave the house. So comfy without them😮😊
100% agree with you! Nothing wrong with you keeping that to yourself ❤️
I was watching your videos a year ago to try and get the courage to finally get mine done. My dentist has been telling me I needed to do it for over ten years. I pretty much watched yours and another girl who freely made videos without her teeth. I used you as my example "THAT'S ME! I DON'T WANT ANYONE SEEING ME WITHOUT MY DENTURES" I finally got it done a couple months ago.
I did go to work one day a few years ago and at 5am forgot to put my upper partial in. I was talking to a coworker. We were the only two in that early and it dawned on me I didn't have my partial in. I got up, ran to my car, drove home and got it and went back. Bless her heart, my coworker never said a word lol
You wouldn’t believe how common that is! I’m glad you got everything sorted. ♥️
@@kalinjax watching you and the other girl really gave me the extra confidence to get it over with. I'm not really happy with how impossible it is to eat right now. I'm getting a snap in lower so maybe that will help. But just when I think I can eat semi normal it goes back to impossible, horribly painful and I just get so mad a gorge on ice cream bc I can
@@kctechie Congrats on your journey. I'm two weeks in and I can relate to the eating hard part. I have an Essix retainer with teeth, for the 13 teeth that's missing in the front/top & bottom. You can't really eat with it, so like you, ice cream is my best friend! This will be changed out in about a month to the temporary implant teeth, but basically no eating out unless I want to remove my teeth.
@@eekaye24 yeah I first several meals were mashed potatoes and/or pudding. I couldn't even chew scrambled eggs at first and to try and get protein basically swallowed them in whole. I got tired of mashed potatoes and moved to ice cream. That's a bad move for someone like me that is trying to lose 40 pounds lol.
Good luck to you also!!
I want to thank you for discussing this topic. I have cavities, missing and broken teeth but unless I deliberately open my mouth wide… only my brothers have noticed.
I’m ready for dentures but I keep procrastinating.
Thanks to the members for sharing their stories too.
Please at least get a consultation, as it may not be as bad as you think. I waited as well, and made things worse, and therefore have spent more money as a result of it.
It took a LOT to be online without my dentures. I love that you've set your comfort and don't apologize for who you are !!! I love your explanation, it's super empowering and reassuring.
Hi Kristi. I'm 62 and I had to have my teeth removed a few years ago. I really don't care much about what people think, but I decided to get some dentures anyway. The main reason is because I love and miss eating celery sticks and sunflower seeds so much.
Plus, I decided that I miss the gorgeous smile that I used to have. I went to Aspen Dental to get the Comfilytes last week. I'm supposed to get them this week. I hope that I have good luck with them. Thanks for all of your great videos.
Those are my dream dentures. I hope you like them.
@@angelaschaefer5883 I don't like them. They look and feel great, but I can't eat anything with them. The bottoms are the problem - it doesn't take much to get them loose. I also hate messing with adhesive.
I might go in and get bottom implants so that they snap in. If the bottoms stay in well with snapping them in, then I may get implants for the top dentures next year.
I am so sorry that the bottom ones are giving you trouble. I had implants are good for bottom dentures. Because they stay in like they are supposed to.
I guess I’m considered a bridge wearer, however, my 4 front teeth (and a couple of random ones) are what’s missing. I got them pulled Friday at the oral surgeon and then went right over to the dentist I just started going to, to get my temporary bridge put on. I work in a bank and my customer/friend is the dental assistant there. I took a quick peek when doing a gauze change in the car, but I told her that she is the only friend that will ever see me without those teeth in!! I didn’t even want see myself! I’m 5 days into this journey, but so far, so good. I’ve been in quite a bit of discomfort, but even my temps are beautiful! My front teeth were pretty crooked and I have health issues and take meds and the combination has deteriorated my teeth. This is only the beginning for me. You’ve been so helpful and have made things less scary. Thank you for being you!! P.S. I have always hated smiling because of my teeth and now I practice my new smile all day lol
Congratulations on your journey! I had my extractions 10 days ago and I was the same, did not want to look at them. I had to later that night, because I had to take out the retainers/teeth. I looked as quickly as possible, while squinting my eyes and made it through without becoming nauseous. However, the next day as the bleeding had lessened, I noticed that I was becoming more comfortable and decided to just look and get it over with. It's kind of like jumping into a cold pool as opposed to walking slowly in. :))
Aww..thank you! My temporary bridge is actually fixed and cemented onto my 2 k9's, so I don't have to see myself without those teeth! I went today as I have odd puffiness and sure enough, I have some ulcers on the roof of my mouth near the gums and on the gums. That happened on a molar that was pulled a few months ago. He just told me to brush with a baby tooth brush in that area. Dental assistant gave me a baby Winnie the Pooh toothbrush lol. Thank you for sharing your journey and good luck!!
Forgetting your dentures at home: That's when you find a very handy new use for your pandemic mask. ;)
Like Kristi, I've never let my boyfriend see me without my teeth. And stars bless 'im, he's never asked to, either. :)
Fortunately, he falls asleep earlier than I do, which gives me time to escape to the bathroom, clean 'em up and get 'em soaking before I climb into bed. And also fortunately, I usually wake up early in the morning to use the potty--and that's when I pop 'em back in. And he's none the wiser.
The nice thing is, though: I don't think he'd care even if he did see. I think most people are like that, too. As we've heard here on this channel: You are more than your denture.
Still and all, we all have our own comfort boundaries, and there's no need to feel pressured into readjusting yours to fit what everyone else is doing.
And if your boundary lies outside the line of letting your sig fig see you toothless, there are so many ways to make it work simply by being open and honest with your person and coming up with a "system." It's amazing--and heartening--to experience how kind and accommodating people can be. :)
Thanks for another great video, Kristi!
I am so glad I found your channel. I'm 37 and have had dentures for 2 years. Most of the time I don't wear my bottom dentures and no one ever even notices.
That was something I was curious about in case my bottom one doesn’t stay in. Nice to know that I can go without it.
100% personal preference.
I'm 2 years in, and while I haven't show a picture on open social media, more of my friends and family are learning that I got dentures. Right now I'm having some fitment issues, so my teeth are out more often than they're in. My family is 1000000% supportive and want me to be comfortable.
I also go to the store without my teeth pretty frequently. Nobody has been the wiser, nobody has even questioned me. I've actually had the camera on for work meetings from time to time without teeth. Nobody had a clue.
Don't construe this as guidance or a recommendation please, it's only my perspective on MY dentures. You need to be comfortable both mentally and physically.
I am definitely with you on this subject. I will be going in for a relining of my upper denture soon and am not looking forward to going without my denture for the day. I plan to wear one of my masks when I go home and when I go back to pick up my denture…..hopefully it will be ready the same day.
I am so with you on this. I appreciate those who can. It just isn't for me. Do you babe. Appreciate all your videos. You are certainly helping me with my journey. Thank you.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ I believe it's an individual prerogative, to show their dentures or the hybrid, to those who ask to see you without them. I still say you're a beautiful woman, and your smile is exceptionally magnificent.
It’s like saying “watch me wipe my arse” ...maybe not 😊😂😂
I'm glad that wearing a mask is normal right now. It's the only way I feel right going out now. I know it will get better, but being only six weeks out, I am still trying to accept the dentures and getting used to wear them.
You should do a video about cracked or broken denture emergencies...
Another great video by you. I’m about to get dentures. I won’t be walking around anyone without my dentures in. My in-laws don’t wear their dentures unless they are going out somewhere like church, otherwise while at home, they go without. They are like 80 years old, so I guess they just don’t care anymore. If they are comfortable with it, I’m ok with them doing it.
I'm with you on this. I want no one seeing me without my teeth. I have masks on my night stand, just in case.
Hey K...your absolutely correct. You should not have to feel obligated to do anything you don't want. Im currently waiting on my partials and I don't let anyone see me like that. Thnx for posting
I’m so embarrassed first two weeks after my 6 abutments were placed and I’m waiting for my bone to grow to the implants and I just hate my bottom temp denture and I just don’t ware it I just got my stitches out and I’m waiting for my snap in denture in 6 weeks I am so glad I found you ❤ and ps ur beautiful f what anyone thinks I told my coworkers about what I’m going through and I’m ok with it! I thank the Lord I found u
You get you! I'm 40 super uncomfortable with myself and this has been freed by my new found freedom.
I’m a 61 year old man who has never worn dentures, and probably won’t need to, but I really appreciated your attitude in this, the 2nd video of yours I’ve seen. I laughed at myself because I had thought after the 1st video, I wonder what she looks like without her dentures in? I’m pretty sure I don’t have a “weird” thing for wondering this, although I do find the idea of someone having a fetish like this is pretty strange (to say the least). I think my curiosity was just seeing how big a difference there would be, because you have a very pleasant face, and I just cant picture you without teeth. But I totally get why you have this as a boundary, and I totally respect it. My own “private thing” is I could never be sick at my stomach (throwing up) anywhere close to where my wife was (who’s a nurse). I didn’t want her to see me, or hear me. Then after several years of marriage, I’m at the hospital with a very painful kidney stone. The cocktail they shot into me gave me a feeling of pure bliss, BUT it made me nauseated. So, the nurse hands me a basin; and when I’m starting to throw up, my wife enters the room! She said I had the most pleasant look on my face, like Pepe Le Pew when he sees a female “skunk”. I casually filled the basin and smiled proudly at her, and she immediately busted out laughing. She still cracks up to this day thinking of my loss of “modesty”, (but I still can’t do it in front of her “sober”. ) Anyway, hope my story and comments didn’t weird you out! You really are doing a great thing for people who will be, or already are, dealing with dentures. I think it’s courageous enough to put yourself out there, without crossing your own comfort level. Take care!
Thank you, I’m a long time viewer, now I’m on the journey too. The problem is the DENTIST, Do not like him and just now one of my teeth broke off. It’s going on two years, bad choice of Dentist!!! Love your message on this situation.
I just changed dentists! My previous one was not attentive and when I said that I wasn’t numb for my root canal follow up (for the crown, etc,) he said he gave plenty and that I was plenty numb. Never went back! My fillings that he has put in has mostly all have fallen out. My customer/friend is a dental assistant and talked me into going to her office. I’m so grateful for them. Just started going and already, my life has changed!! Go on social media and asked your community for suggestions. Best of luck!! 🤞🏼
I have watched a few of your videos and I thank you a lot for posting these videos. In this video I heard you say when I (you) was a denture wearer. You ARE a denture wearer and you seem to be okay with that what you say matters. Thanks for your videos :)
I had an extraction of a lower tooth that was an anchor for a bridge ( four front teeth). Before that happened I would not be seen without that bridge. Ultra self conscious. My smile doesn’t really expose much of my lower teeth, but I would put my hand in front of my mouth anyway. Don’t even like looking at my self without those teeth. Upper and lower dentures next month
I take my tops out long enough to clean them...I still have my crumbling bottoms cause Im affraid to finish the job cause I don't know if I'll be able to adjust to the bottom denture...
Whats weird to me is that I hated my mouth when my teeth were rotten and hid, but I have zero problem with people seeing me with out anything.
Same here ‼️
Nobody is going to see me without my teeth when I get dentures. I don’t even want to see myself cause I know I will break down. So I definitely will be keeping my teeth cleaning to my self and only taking them out when nobody is home.
Think it is choice of the person. What other people think shouldn't matter. I grew up in NYC my logic; "If you don't like the way I look turn your (insert word of choice) head, I didn't ask you to look at me".
I totally agree with you and I don't feel comfortable with been seen with out my teeth and I am looking at getting Hybrid implants like you have an thanks for sharing
LOL! I do the same thing! I wait until my bf’s asleep before I take them out, and I get up before him or my kids to put at LEAST my top one in. I won’t talk or let my bf see me without them, he always tells me he won’t think differently and he loves me for me…still won’t do it lol. Hell, I still have trouble calling them a denture. I usually will point to my mouth and say “I need to go fix these” or “these are irritating me”. I feel like I have to accept it before I can accept him seeing me without them.
With that being said, We recently moved to NC and I’m trying to break out of my comfort zone I locked myself in when we lived in NY. I made strides and started posting my crochet items for sale, which has been a personal goal of mine for over a year now, and allowing myself to be put out there for potential judgement, luckily it hasn’t happened, but it’s nerve wracking every time.
As for my dentures tho, for right now, I agree. I’m still not comfortable but I’m hoping I’ll get to that point that I’m ok with at least him seeing me once in a while without them.
Thank you for making this video and validating our feelings concerning not wearing our teeth in front of people, even our significant other. 💜
Hi, thanks for telling this, u know I am just 33 and I think I will soon need dentures coz I cannot afford implants sadly and my teeth are really bad, so I will have to wear full dentures and it makes me sad and I think I will not even be able to find a boyfriend because of that, I don't know if with removable dentures you can kiss, have intimacy u know oral sex and so on... It makes me feel full of doubts and scared... Feel like my love life has ended without even starting it :-( I think this is even harder to deal with when you are at a young age :-(
@@estrellapaz5903 you can DEFINITELY do all the things u did with natural teeth when u have full dentures, it just depends on YOUR comfort level. For me, it didn’t happen overnight and I had the same worries u have, but trust me no one knows they’re fake and that actually makes me smile bigger lol. My teeth were doomed since birth because I was on so many medications as a baby, this has been an uphill battle for the majority of my life, and now that I’ve won that war, I’m stuffing my face like I haven’t gotten to do for 2 1/2 years (hell, I barely ate for so long, I actually lost weight and I’m not even 100lbs soaking wet lol), I smile with confidence, my oldest is THRILLED mommy smiles in pictures now, and I’m not in pain or sad or dreading the next time I have an abscess…it’s done. It’s gone.
When u go on a date, don’t tell them right away, they need to earn that trust from u for that type of honesty. If later on after u tell them they still can’t accept it, show em to the door! Lol someone that shallow can hit the pavement. everything will be OKAY, I promise, the journey may seem overwhelming and scary, but it is soooo worth it, my dear! 💜
Why should you ever have to show someone something like that, that's a personal thing. I'm in the camp with you, I had to make the decision to finally have all my teeth removed although much later in life, but I battled my tooth health since I was very young. I stumbled on your videos and really appreciate them. So keep the awareness up for those that are going to go through the challenges of what you have to go through, and options available.
Implants are expensive, even for snap in which I'm starting with, lucky I have upgraded dental insurance so I was able to afford those, but I will see how they work out. Maybe I will move to non removable . The most important thing is the information that you provide to others who face the same situation.
Thats where i at.I wore dentures for 7 yrs.Now being a Ca survivor and my parents both passed recently.Now i have alot of bone loss.Having problems trying to get a Oral Surgeon.Sad in Illinois
Same here
To each her/his own. I'm older (in my early 60s) and shall get full dentures soon. In my opinion the only way to be comfortable is to let all relatives and co-workers know that I'm in the process of getting dentures. And not to be embarrassed if anyone sees me without teeth. The need always to hide the fact that I don't have my own teeth anymore would be much more distressing to me. And never being in front of my wife without my dentures would be an absolutely no-go for me. We love each other and if I would be shy in front of her without teeth this would be ridiculous. I would even give her a b... job without my dentures because of the much better feeling for her and me. By the way, I always hated masks and I'm more than glad, that this sh.. is over now. Nobody gets me wearing a mask voluntarily. There is absolutely no reason to be embarrassed without teeth in public. I live in a country in Central Europe and in our saunas people must be totally nude inside (only with a long towel on the bench). My wife and me go together so only mixed saunas are suitable for us. There are men with long and short d...s, women with large and small br....s. and even a woman with a mastectomy and a man with an ostomy. Should these people never go to a sauna again because of their bodies? No! Should I hide my mouth without teeth under a mask? No again. Period!
Have peridontial disease due to malnourishment. Some back teeth are starting to become lose. And my peridontist thinks everything is fine after the procedure I had!!! Any thoughts! Low income. Need help. Already spent 1500 bucks hoping the procedure would take! But I know it hasn't
Hell no, I’ll share only in group not showing my entire face! Saw that scary Kristi 🤪🦷 yes I’ve forgotten to put my upper partial in a couple of times, only which missing front tooth, yikes…
Yeah I’m good with just a mouth shot but not the whole face. 🥴
It's been a year June 5th. We have done four try ins and still are doing adjustments which I wish I knew the lab wasn't in their office.
It can be tough when the dentist doesn’t have an in house lab. I hope they’re perfecting them for you and when you finally receive them, you’re totally happy and comfortable!
Yes for what we paid I won't settle lol
Haha good point, I'm overweight so I've never go in public without a shirt you got me on that one lal
Rather them seeing without teeth than rotten ones
I went on 2 vacations several years apartwith out bottom dentures. I had to get used to it. But it changed my face
I will be getting my teeth extracted. And I am scared to death of that period between the extraction and finally getting the dentures. Because I don't want people to see me like that. I do not even like seeing photos of myself. 😞
Went through it for a couple months. Just don't smile and talk much. You'll be eating soft foods like oatmeal, soup, rice... Years later once you have your teeth, you'll forget about those dark times... Don't worry about it, you'll be happier in the end and your teeth will be nice...
That's what COVID masks are for!!!!! Worked a treat for me as I had very sore inflamed gums and couldn't wear my bottom dentures so I put my mask on and away I'd go!!! Just don't talk much as you do sound "lispy"!!!!!!
Too aid healing after extractions
Warm salt water gargles about 4 times daily.... 2Tblsps salt to 1 cup lukewarm water...do NOT swallow.... It helped me heal in record time!!
@@Gkt77 thanks for the info. I have actually bought immediate dentures recently. They are being made right now.. But I still need another 3 grand for the procedure itself. But at least having something in my mouth will lessen my worries about how I look. Learning to smile again will take time. I have not smiled in probably 10 years. My best friend has never seen me smile enough to show my teeth.
I try not to let anyone see me without my teeth including my husband, but if for whatever reason they’re bothering me then he might see me but personally I don’t like to be w/o my teeth with the exception of overnight and light you I try to wait until he’s in bed and it’s dark.
I thought I would feel that way too, but this experience has made us closer. Only been married a little over a year, but when he picked me up from my E-day, the doctor took my teeth out because I started dry-heaving and was dizzy. I didn't care one bit, and didn't even think about it until we were home. He was so sweet and nurturing, and I even showed him the implants later that night.
Since I just got mine done I freak when I turn to the mirror and unexpectedly see myself without my teeth in. I'm not happy about it lol
I was the saaaaame way.
I just got mine too! 4 weeks ago and I completely agree with you! All the best in your denture journey.
I meant to say I just had my total extraction lol.no temporary dentures.
@@l.elizabethS good luck to you also! I'm hopeful the permanent set will be more comfortable. At this point I can understand why my brother and a cousin both chose to not wear theirs when they had their teeth removed in their 20's. If I chose that though I'd never leave my home lol
I havent been able to afford dentures. Haven't had any teeth since 2012.🥺
Have you tried calling 2-1-1 to see if there are any resources in your area that could help? Hang in there!
You appear pretty young. Why no teeth?
@@gregorynalencz4942 some genetics and mental health.
I had sinus lift and bone grafting last April. I was given dentures for the time period between then and implants, BUT I was told to use them as little as possible to increase chance of bone grafting working. It's been hard, but I have become use to it (I have my bottom teeth) so people see them when I talk. I am counting the minutes until my implants are put in. I am wondering what you did prior to getting the implants.
My husband and son know that I am getting dentures. As well as my parents and siblings. My granddaughter is two and will be shocked. That Meme will be able to take her teeth out. This way she is well prepared for the amount of embarrassment I cause. With my clumsy very awkward self with teeth. Missing them them is not going to create any problems. I don’t already have.
When I take out my dentures at night
I noticed that I slobber on my pillow a LOT more than when the dentures are in..... I always have sore gums and ulcers... I hate them sometimes but better than rotted teeth... I'm single so I can take them out whenever I want!!!!
Oh hon. I no longer have dentures that fit. I can barely look anyone in the eye, let alone look in the mirror. And now I can't afford dentures as I'm on a fixed income.
I actually discussed this with my husband prior to uploading and decided I’m probably going to bring him back on the channel to talk about that. Like we specifically talked about how if something beyond my control were to happen and I had to go without teeth, how would he feel about it. We both agreed in those situations, it is what it is, and he’s going to love me and support me through it. I would have to make peace with it the same way I had to make peace with becoming a denture wearer. But if I can avoid it, I will. I hope you get it all sorted soon! If you still have your dentures, have you asked your dentist about a hard reline and whether that is an option? Hang in there, Angela!
@@kalinjax that's awesome. I'm divorced and I know my husband, as much as he loved me could not have handled it. It's hard for my kids, I can tell. I have no more social life. Thanks hon.
@@angelaharris1112 I wish you lived close to me! My mom does not ever wear her teeth and she has no problem with it. We’d love to hang. My teeth don’t come out and I have no social life!
@@kalinjax oh that's so sweet of you. ❤️❤️
Maybe consider a dental college, since it sounds like you just need them relined. Also call 2-1-1 to see what options in your area are available for seniors.
I need all my teeth extracted. I want to get permanent implants. Saving money and researching dentists. I am still part of the working world and I know I can't take time off until I heal and can some prestentable option in my mouth. I Don't smile much currently due to my teeth. I want to work about 1 more year before I retire. Think I will wait until then because I would feel uncomfortable for a time period without teeth.
I never let my husband see me without my teeth. I have an over denture on the top and a hybrid on the bottom but they are not permanently fixed because of the enormous amount of plaque I get on my posts.
I got my immediate dentures about 2 weeks ago. So far it's been the worst experience ever. I have a spot that hurts when I put them in. I've gone in a couple times to get them adjusted. But it still hurts. I haven't been able to wear my dentures at all. I'm really frustrated. Next week I get the soft reline, I really hope that helps. Plus one more adjustment, top denture is so bulky I look like a monkey....
Hope you are doing better now. I have been toothless for almost 5 years now. I just couldn't do dentures. I don't think my dentist did a very good job making them. I gag just trying to put them in. And they looked stupid. I never really cared what people think of me. I'm not out to impress. I just go toothless and I'm fine with it. Good luck to you !
@@DennyGsFunnies I can’t imagine getting dentures into my mouth I have such a triggered gag reflex- also,‘I have a small oral size , so the plate will likely not fit well,‘even to get just a tray in gags me badly,‘I usually throw up multiple times just to get it in at all, but can’t manage to leave it -
My husband had the rest of his teeth pulled. He had been missing most of his teeth for the last 23 years. It doesn’t bother him to not have teeth. For me I know that it is unlikely. That I have that kind of confidence. So I will be wearing the dentures.
No don't embrace it. I am humiliated. I have a problem and only wear mine when I leave the house😭 I wish they had told me the truth to begin with. I hate looking in the mirror. They knew and I didn't that I had some dental work done and this dentist cut out some bone from my jaw and it's on the side not even all the way back so it doesn't matter no matter what I do these dentures loosen and fall out, flop around within 10 mins and they hurt from sliding and flopping around. I hate it. I can't stomach looking at myself and I can't afford snap ins because I bought the most expensive dentures affordable had to offer. Why did they not tell me they would never , ever fit my gums and stay in? Ugh! My mental health is - 9 it's awful. Ugly
What I find weird after getting my immediate dentures (top only) 2 days ago, is that they’re mostly fine already. Not painful, not bad - I already forget that I’m wearing them often - but - every so often I get really aware of them. Same as how of you suddenly get aware of your tongue.
That’s the only time I’m like ‘ok. Time for a quick rinse.’ Just as an excuse to remove them for 1-2 mins and then I’m pretty much immediately ‘unaware’ of them again.
The other thing I don’t like is that the teeth in my immediate are smaller than my own, in height, and depth, so my lips aren’t as supported as I think they should be. I hope the new one in a few months corrects this.
If you have time, can you Let me know if you’ve experienced that?
Hi I don’t have my dentures in at this moment as I am awaiting for my new dentures I don’t mind going without no teeth hope you are getting on with your England’s your faithfully Mary birch uk
I thought I was the only guy that wouldn’t take his shirt off 🤣
Nope! My youngest son never liked doing it. He’s trying to warm up to it because he thinks it’s expected of him but he’s never really been comfortable without a shirt.
It's like hating the fact you have little to no hair and preferring to wear wigs 24/7
I actually used the hair comparison in my video I posted about this in 2011. I decided I probably would wear wigs but I guess it would depend on how comfortable they are. I was pretty comfortable with my dentures so that was never an issue. I actually felt more uncomfortable with them out and was scared to close my mouth all the way lol.
does anyone know who to go to for dental implants? also if you have dental implants or know someone who does how long have you had them and have you had any side effects or complications. i most likely will need one after i had an injury to my face affecting my teeth
Where are you located?
Erin Kaye usa. the midwest to be exact
I had to go to work everyday for 8 months with out teeth my coworkers didn't notice I didn't have what teeth I used to have were gone.But the day I came back from my vacation My hair was done different and when I smiled and they saw a mouth full of teeth they all were blown away some said I looked 10yrs young and others said wow we never knew you didn't have teeth ,I think and my dentist thinks it's because my speech was the same now that my mouth is full of teeth again.There was no difference also my hair is to my shoulders not wast and colored better ,then when they got a closer look and I smiled which you could ask anyone I never opened my mouth if I talked to them I always had my head turned but like I said after they all keep trying to figure out the something else in a meeting we had ,I said wow everyone I've gone months and months and none of you never noticed till I got my hair cut and colored and this I smiled big as I could and they all were saying how beautiful they are and going on on but only a few knew I was getting my dentures the permanent one's. Ha they said nothing they were like shell shocked. Then one got up and said what I was thinking and said we should be ashamed it's not her hair cut Tamara or your teeth even though my God outstanding they you look but you are a beautiful woman inside and you aren't bad on the out either. She shamed them but I said to them all my sister gifted me my smile and a hair cut and that's something I can never repay her back but it will I'm prove my health and that was 1.and number 2 my looks then I turned and went out to do my job,and my friends stood up and clapped there hands.I just smiled all the way to my work area and did my job.
Beautiful story. Your sister is amazing too!
Wth? Half of this makes no sense!
I am missing from my upper front tooth... I do have a flipper until i get another implant to replace it... but it was hard to show my missing tooth smile to family and then I embraced it as it didn't bother anyone else, just me... my husband loves it says I look like a kid who lost their baby tooth... as I have all my other teeth... As long as your partner loves you unconditionally... there is no embarrassments in life... so pass the toilet paper... LOL
I need dentures & not having any real teeth is a big concern for many reasons. Loosing the pain that i have w them will be worth it. Do you know any lab that will give someone dentures? If so, I’d appreciate any info on them. Pm me please I would like a bleach white & too many dentists advertise a natural color
You might want to look into dental implants or taking your own stem cells and regrowing your teeth. They are already doing that in many countries there is information if you go to other search engines that are private in India Singapore israel. Takes 9 weeks.
Also praying that they bring it forth there was an East Indian doctor that was going to bring it into law senegales mexico. Because those dentists training in the USA and other countries and it's they take debit credit some International insurance payment plans and make deals and it's some of the clinics are way better than in the us.
I don't understand. You have implants. What does what you are talking about have to do with denturers?
If I was good with every one seeing me without teeth, I wouldn't have spent money and went through the trouble on dentures.
Well you don't want to eat soup, oatmeal, and rice the rest of your life...
@@musemuser777 you can eat heck of a lot more than that with no teeth lol
@@ecbrent2 Well, I didn't want to make a long list, just making a point. No steak, hard tacos, and all that good stuff...
I wouldn't be able to eat much but my ex mother in law didn't have any teeth and she ate anything she wanted lol
Shoot I didn’t have but 7 teeth before I got dentures, so after going to the new teeth store, it doesn’t bother me @ all I’ll pull these things out for whomever wants to get a good laugh back to having perfect fake teeth that looks better than there’s. So ha ha ha ha.
Thabks for vidoes
You might be missing opportunities…like creating a toothless only fans 😂 no seriously I’m in your camp. When I went to Vegas to get my implants I wore a mask as soon as they walked me out of the office and I slept in it while I iced my face because I wasn’t comfortable with my HusB seeing my toothless smile.
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New to your channel love your videos,, you going to be very beautiful either way with or without teeth. A person doesn't have to be perfect in my book, I don't mind The accidental characteristics, make some seem so real
If not confortable, don't do it. I wouldn't.
And I don't care what people think.
That’s the camp my mom is in. She doesn’t wear them, ever. And she doesn’t care in the slightest what people think. She was never comfortable with them.
@@kalinjax Just going to reply here there is no other option for me even tho i am logged in. I have only been wearing my dentures when we go out to eat and to family affairs. Family knows I wear them. I had a thing that happened with my dentures and my mouth was so sore and the swelling under the roof of my mouth was so awful I wanted to throw them in the trash!! Even before that most times i didnt wear them because they just felt uncomfortable. So for at least 6 months i wasnt wearing any in public or when we went out to eat. I am at the point that I dont care anymore. Am much happier without them in. I can almost eat anything like steak and salads with no problem. So I am there with your mom! :) i think I got my first full set about 10 years ago and then the 2nd permanent set 5 years ago.
Not comfortable at all.
You're wearing your weird blue looking contact lenses now
My eye color looks different depending on how bright the lights are. I don’t wear lenses.
I have a question wondering if you could answer, do sleep in your dentures or take them out?
No, don't sleep with them. That's the time to soak them with a cleansing tablet. If you forget to take them out once awhile, that's okay. Definitely more comfortable without them while you sleep...
I don't understand why anybody would ask you or want to see makes no sense to me it's very rude
There is no way I could be seen without teeth. Sorry.
Eew.. creeps with gum fetishes... smh
Girl. For real. 🥴
I'm going to get a full set of dental implants installed in my mouth this year. 🪄🪄🪄🪄