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Good evening, I have been told recently that I will have to have dentures. I am scared to death !! Now your teeth are beautiful!!! Are yours implanted ? Any more advice ?
Thank you...question is there anything you can do/ buy/ etc before your relign appt to lessen/ prevent the sores from your gums shrinking and the dentures moving? Also how long did you have removables before you git the all on 4s? I cant afford the all on 4s now but worried if I get full dentures and have to wait years to save up I'll have major bone loss.:( I'm 52 yr old woman) THANK YOU
The unfortunate part is that not everyone can afford to stay at home, you were very fortunate. most have to go right back to work 😢 in pain to continue to make ends meet. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences, I’m getting my dentures soon ❤
T-minus 9 days until I get my immediate. I can't wait to smile again without covering my mouth, I can't wait to not feel so self conscious & feel so much pain from eating, chipping away or infections. I'm so ready for this journey, I think it's going to be amazing! I'm a little nervous but I know deep down it's gunna be ok.
My experience was.... I swelled up and bruised pretty bad. Under my eyes especially. I had all my teeth extracted and put immediate dentures on a Wednesday and I went back to work the following week on a Thursday. A total of 6 days off from work. For the first 24 hours I was applying ice packs 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off. I think that is what helped with the healing pretty quickly. Plus rinsing with salt water. I just requested time off from work for a dental procedure. No questions asked. I say within 3 and a half weeks I was able to chew solid food pretty comfortably. Everyone heals differently and experiences are different, but no regrets whatsoever. It's a process, but so worth it. Everyone deserves to smile, be able to eat anything and especially have no teeth pain which is the worst. Best wishes and fast healing to those that are starting their denture journey. 😊
Thanks for sharing your experience! The ice packs and salt rinses are everything. I think at one point I strapped bags of frozen peas to my cheeks by tying a scarf around them. 🤣👏
I'm getting 19 removed today & immediate dentures. I'm scared to death. Also, in order to get pain meds they have to prescribe narcan (new law?) & insurance won't cover it so no pain meds. Just ibuprofen & tylenol. I'm incredibly scared to death. We will see when I take the Ativan a couple hours beforehand.
@@Jetsi79 in a fair bit of pain & I keep gagging on the top ones. Bottoms just roll around. I go back this morning but I'll survive. Made it much worse in my head.
I am going in next Tuesday for upper teeth extractions and an immediate denture placed. I am BEYOND nervous, but your videos have helped me so much. I am taking 2 weeks off from work. I did tell my boss and she said to do what’s best for me. At my job we have to take a personal leave with no pay and I am ok with that. I’ve had some colleagues (that I shared this procedure with)support me in taking 2 weeks off, others think it’s ridiculous and that I should return within 2 days post op. My mental state isn’t the best with having to get dentures in my 40s but the pain I’ve been going thru with my natural teeth is beyond what I can handle. I’m doing what’s best for me and taking the time to recover and adjust. I also feel the denture has to fit me without feeling like it will fall out my mouth bc one of my colleagues said to me “when you come back and if your denture falls I’m going to laugh and make fun of you”. Yes, even in adulthood we have bullies. Thank you again for your videos. I have my families support, my children’s support and TRUE friends/colleagues support. I pray it’s the best outcome for me and my life is made better by this decision.
your videos are such comfort too me. I go for all my remaining (6) lower teeth extractions and implant placements on Oct 19. I had 4 extracted in January of this year and bone grafts on both sides. I am terrified. Thank you so much for your videos and for sharing your experiences. I feel so much comfort from watching your videos. I am 58. I had 4 tumors extracted from my ovaries at the James Cancer Center in Columbus. I nearly died. then 10 years later I had gall bladder surgery and hemorrhaged in the operating room and nearly died. I lost 60% of my blood supply. The surgeon had to abandon the surgery and left 4 surgical clips inside me. I was inches away from death. I know suffering. I have a huge pain tolerance. But a Dentist terrifies me like you have no idea. I would happily go in for surgery of any kind to keep away from a dentist. please everyone, and anyone that's a Christian whom reads this, pray for me.
I had my last 8 top pulled Dec 28, 21 and immediate dentures. I took the rest of that week and the weekend. Went back on Monday but pretty much sat at my desk. I feel pretty good and have check up this week. If you have a physical type job, I would say 2 weeks, desk type job a week. I told them at work what was going on, they gave me a Visa Card with many $$$$$ to help with the cost😊😊 I love them ❤
Thanks for addressing this! I was really nervous about getting dentures, and a bit ashamed as I am 37. I was pleased to find numerous videos by younger people sharing their experiences. My dentist recommended taking a week off work.....I had 12 days off, and wouldn't have wanted one less day off. Not due to pain or anything physical....it's just a huge adjustment.
There is nothing to be ashamed of. You are curing yourself getting more confident in life ehstever the age group. No one can help except yourself. You are not doing anything wrong.
I'm three days post surgical extractions and immediate dentures. The first two days have been rough with pain & swelling. The ice packs & rinsing with warm salt water really helps sooth the pain with some ice chips just to cool my mouth down. The third day I'm in pain but not as bad. My bottom dentures are hurting the most because that's where the teeth were the worse from a gum disease & asthma medication that sped up the decay. I'm taking a week off from work. I told my Supervisor because we have a great relationship. Take it easy & get plenty of rest. I had valium the day of surgery but wish I had anesthesia.
I had Valium too. I took both at the same time 😂 plus a Benadryl to dry up my drooling. That man coulda lobotomized me and I would have smiled and periodically snored thru the whole thing 😂😂😂
I can't wait until I get mine done. I am aware of the pain, I know I'll be anxious, but THIS is my comeback moment in life! I go in for my final appointment before extractions this week. Thanks for sharing your experiences. It is so very helpful to hear how others have gone through this procedure.
I am 58 and from the UK and 3 weeks ago having suffered poor teeth for years had all top teeth extracted and same day all on 4 teeth and 2 molar implants with sedation, I had no idea how traumatic this was going to be as I was given very little information from the dentist to warn me how I would feel afterwards & the recovery process. the all on 4 denture felt like a brick in my mouth for ages . So I used RUclips for support & information and found your videos stood out as the most helpful, they gave me more support than the dentists and are helping me through this process, your videos are done with such dignity and self respect showing light at the end of the tunnel .Thank You
As a medical doctor, and speaking personally - the majority of the swelling that people experience is due to having the dental clearance done under local anaesthesia - it is natural to pull away from the pressure of the physical extraction. I had my dental clearance done under general anaesthesia and had almost no facial swelling - I did have swelling of the gums.
May I ask how you prevent facial collapse?when I get dentures can I get Botox or juvaderm and can I look normal?I don’t want that look cause I would just die..I want to look like the girl in the video..I could never ever ever tell in a million years
@@jillybeanfortniteI think you have to get implant supported dentures or fixed bridges. She has All on 4 now I believe (fixed permanent full bridges), but originally she had traditional dentures. Only implants will prevent bone loss and facial collapse. But it’s crazy expensive, so get what you can afford and later you could try to get some implants.
I had all my top teeth pulled out and two on the bottom and got temp dentures and went back to work the next day. No swallowing or pain just a lot of pressure and a little hard to eat but that’s about it. Thank you for your videos also
I had my uppers extracted yesterday. The swelling isn’t bad. And the pain isn’t bad. I simply want to be able to bite and chew soft foods. But I don’t think they line up properly. We’re you able to eat ANYTHING other than soup before your first appointment? I’m trying to see if I need to do something before then or simply wait.
I might be in the minority but I felt great after my extractions. I was in such pain prior so once the teeth were gone - I just had to rest after IV sedation.
Me too! I had 12 upper teeth extracted and I didn't have any pain after extractions! I actually felt much better than before coz I always have cavities and so much pain everywhere so many infection and swelling of the cheek that I felt so good not having them anymore!
I only have 5 teeth left. Going to get them pulled May 23 2024. My wax dentures fit perfectly. I am confident that my permanent dentures will fit extremely well. I chose the A1 color shade. I am so excited to finally be able to smile with a full set of beautiful teeth.
First of all, I just want to thank you for posting videos of your experience. I believe we are all self conscious when it comes to this. So having this kind of support group really helps. Now, I am 46 years old and just completed my lower extractions and the doctor put the lower dentures in immediately. And you are 100% correct, it feels like this is never going to work. Today is Wednesday, I had the procedure Monday. Eating is terrible. Talking isn’t much better. But, not as bad as I thought. On the other hand, I’m still nervous about removing the denture for the first time. I had my posterior teeth pulled at 2 different times and Monday they pulled the anterior teeth. I was able to see the extraction site on my back teeth not my front. So yes, I’m nervous! I do not want to pull out a blood clot and cause the dreaded dry socket ordeal. With that, my question to you or anyone else is this- am I overreacting or should I just man up and do it? Another question, how long after extractions before you took out dentures for first time? Again, thank you for posting your experience. And May God bless you!
I took 2 weeks off, the first week was tough. There was really no pain in week two the most annoying thing was dealing with the stitches. I told my boss about what I was having done and they were totally understanding.
Drink 64oz of straight pineapple juice the very night before you get your teeth taken out. It helps with the swelling MASSIVELY! I promise you it helps. When I did other dental work without the pineapple juice it swelled double the size I ever thought. But when I did my teeth it was swelling for only 13 hours and then gone.
Bromelain- the enzyme in pineapple- is best when used as an extract. Current studies examine its effectiveness only when used post-op. The acidity in pineapple juice is worse for your teeth than the small amount of bromelain might benefit you. Antibiotics. Good anti-inflammatories. Real bromelain. Ice packs. All recommended rather than an acidic juice with minor amounts of an anti inflammatory.
Yours is an excellent site and you speak from experience. I fell asleep during extractions without any help. I keep coming back and re-listening as you covered so much. I am having work done by a dental school.
I’m so happy that I found you! You are the most gorgeous person..inside and out! Your smile is just beautiful and gives me hope and courage for my upcoming surgery and dentures! I don’t feel so alone and ashamed about my situation, now. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for providing such helpful information!!!
Thank you! I am new to the temp denture experience and your channel and transparency is life changing for me. I've shared your channel with my brother who about to have all his teeth removed like it have. BTW I'm 66 yrs young and I never knew their was a world of denture wearer's here on YT. I am now hooked on your YT channel!❤
On my 5th day with upper immediate denture. I’m so glad I found this channel it has given me a lot of understanding and courage in this process. I’m going through the pain of sores on my gums from the dentures. My next dental adjustment app is a week away.😐
Thanks! 2 days ago they removed 22 teeth & put in false teeth. I refused any pain meds because I USED to be addicted to oxycontin...I DON'T regret it ALL! The pain AIN'T as bad as when I did have teeth. I had infection in all 22 teeth so they had to cut out pieces of my jaw...that part REALLY hurt because when the bone is infected the freezing dont work on that area..thnx & much love FROM CANADA
I’m getting ready to have this done due to bone loss. I have watched many of your videos and they are very comforting to me knowing that things can and will get better. To me it was just making the first step to get the ball rolling. I’m nervous but I’m also anxious about getting back to normal at some point. Thank you so much for all your time in making these videos to make us feel better in some way.
I went for a ride on my motorcycle a couple hours after extractions. I recommend people take advantage of the situation and tell your boss your going on a Netflix binge for 3 days
I’m about to have 14 teeth removed, 8 on top, 6 on bottom and immediate dentures on 9/22. I am planning on riding my motorcycle from Detroit to Los Angeles on the 25th and take advantage of the time off work
Thanks for the tips. I’m about to get all of my 17 remaining teeth extracted, they look awful, so I might as well get them removed and replaced with some nice dentures. I hate to smile because my teeth look so bad. Your video has given me a lot of insight into what to expect. Thanks.
I got mine done at 10am on Dec 22. I was at academy Xmas shopping by noon. I had 13 uppers removed and 3 on bottom. Complete/immediate up top and partial on bottom. Writing this 15hrs after. Cosmetically it's amazing but eating is misery and pain sucks. Time will tell
Can't believe how similar our journey's have been! I cannot thank you enough for sharing your experience with everyone, many like me, who felt so alone. Thank you!!!
I just got full extractions and 6 implants. So far I'm doing pretty well. I'm taking two weeks off just to make sure everything heals properly. I have a very strenuous job so that helped make the decision too. Thank you for all you do, you give me courage and strength. You are an amazing person.
I was one of the lucky ones. Mouth full of teeth extracted on a Wednesday, and back to work Friday. no pain med at all. still learning to eat though, it has been less than a month, so I'm still learning.
I'm very lucky that I work in education so have all of August to heal. I'm just finishing my 2 week mark and have been panicking because I still can't talk with my immediate dentures in, and i kind of need to speak for my job. I rarely have them in because they're so large and just cut my mouth from sliding all over. This video gave me so much hope and told me more than any of the medical professionals about what Is expected. Thank you so much.
I had 10 teeth extracted and 8 implants set (4 upper, 4 lower arch) on the same day. No pain, only the gums were swollen, not my whole face. I got my temporary dentures after two weeks in which time I took sick leave. I had no problem telling people what I had done. Why not talk about it, there's nothing to be ashamed of.
Totally agree , I’ve been on my bad tooth journey seems since I was 6 or 7 and had my entire mouth done with root canal’s , crowns etc but no matter no luck at 54 I went had the teeth I had left up top and it was hard I literally wanted my own teeth regardless of how jacked up they looked but after I had them removed , so many women would ask as they wanted or needed theirs removed but they were to self conscious. I was amazed at the amount of ppl I thought had real teeth and they were actually dentures or implant supported dentures or bridges .
I had a full mouth extraction and I’m returning to work tomorrow with 5 days off. I’m still swollen a little around my cheeks and I’m really self conscious about my new look. Wish me luck!
Week 3/Post-extractions: Gums still a bit swollen/tender. Unable to eat most foods. Soft solids, liquids (ice water), ice cream only. Not wearing temp-dentures due to pain. Add'l adjustment(s) pending. Seeking comfortably fitting dentures, or, a plan B. The biggest hardship is the amount of hard plastic blocking tastebuds at the entire roof of my mouth.
I’m a self employed plumber went to work on day 2, the temp they gave me was useless I almost never wore it- but I’m an old man- the lack of no upper teeth just made me look more authentic 🤪 I just got my fist temp that fits and I can now allow myself to believe that I might someday live a normal life- but like you say it will be sooooo much better then what I had, thanx for sharing your experience it’s made a big difference to me
I'm on day 3 and I'm taking 2 weeks off. It's been a trauma, if you can you deserve to 'pamper' yourself a little. Don't be hard on yourself, this is important to your health, take the time.
I took 2 weeks, however my job was tech support, talking on the phone 10 hrs a day. I couldn't do my job. I talked so poorly, and was whistling, nobody could understand me. They were rude to me, they hung up on me constantly, accused me of being a foreigner, handicapped, etc. I was frustrated, upset, and my Joba had zero sympathy. I ended up quiting. It took me at least 2 or 3 months to talk normally (I now have better diction than I ever did, but it's been years.) It was really, really rough.
I guess I was pretty lucky. I only had a few teeth to pull. I had it done today. I don't have any pain. I took off work today and tomorrow, but will be able to return the next day. I told my bosses. I hope I can look as good as you with my new dentures. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your story. I am on day 8 of my recovery, and I have had a dry socket and an ulcer. I have 2 and half weeks off due to a low immune system. I am still experiencing pain and my immediate dentures are definitely just for show at this stage.
I had my teeth extracted exactly 1 week ago. I was given nitrous but no pain meds during or after the procedure not even ibuprofen. I stayed home from work the following day but went back the next. I was pretty swollen but never had any pain at all. Swelling went down in about 5 days. What really helped to eliminate the remainder of the uneven puffiness believe it or not, was doing "facial cupping" which pulled any toxins and fluid up and out to my lymphs to dispose of. I did it with much more upward and slow swipes and opposed to the standard quick sweeps you see on RUclips. I hope this helps someone at least .
Thank you. Been watching you for a few years now and went from dreading dentures to seeing them for the blessing they are. I'm 40 and have known I needed them since I was 30. Made my e day appointment last month for July 7th and am ready. Thank you for all the info and enlightenment over the years. You are beautiful and your teeth just keep getting better. I'm currently trying to learn how to properly articulate what I want them to look like.
Glad you’re finally taking the plunge! If these are temporary dentures, you can probably help pick out the shade and shape but will be a little limited on how involved you can get with customizing them. When you get your final set, you can go through a couple of wax try-ins to fine tune the aesthetic. ♥️
@@kalinjax sorry for the delayed reply. Thanks for the insite. Working 70+hrs a week to try and save. I'll be getting the temps of course and then snap in implants when everything heals. Trying to learn what shapes and colors are best and what would look best. Like longer in front and sharp k9s and feminine vs bold. You just covered alot of that so thanks for that new video! The wax try ins make me feel a bit less nervous. Having options to try paired with studying the shapes and colors should help to communicate what I like will hopefully produce a good final result. If they're not perfect I'll just remember that it doesn't have to be my last set and it's still a step in the right direction. Watching yours get better and better has really shown me the potential. Honestly my journey is starting right where yours started. Affordable dentures and implants.🤦🏻♀️🤣 I know I know....they are hit or miss. I'm praying ill be one of the good outcomes. It's what I can afford rn.🤗
Thank you for sharing your experience, I am going to need full dentures on my upper side very soon (within a year or so) and I'm so afraid that 7 teeth need to be removed, I have wore a 6 teeth front bridge for the last 10 years approximately but my bone loss reach a point where no bridge could be enough anymore . I have to admit I'm still afraid but after watching your video I feel a little bit more at ease and relaxed. In my case I will have to choose removable denture since can't afford 20+ thousand dollars fixed ones but I guess it will be better because now it's even very difficult to eat. Thank you again for sharing and God bless you!!!
It depends on how you and your mouth handle the extractions. For some it’s a completely brutal experience and the time needed to recover enough to work might be two weeks. For others, a few days is good enough.
Thank you so much! I’m struggling right now at day 6. I have been crying all day and praying it gets better, this is giving me hope! I have a reline scheduled in 9 more days. I’ve had the week off and return to work in 1 day, I wish I had another week off but I guess I’ll be ready. Thank you again for this video!
My experience was different. I live in the UK, Im on low income, so all this was for free, No bill I had my teeth done 2 years ago, most of my teeth were broken and down to roots only, this was due to a fear of the dentist, at the end of lock down i got the courage to go, lock down was good for me because i could wear a mask, even for job interviews. so i went to dentist because of my fear, i was getting my extractions done at hospital under sedation, i was awake, knew what they were doing, but didnt care with sedation, my dentist had taken my impression before extraction, i only had my top extracted on first visit as they can only sedate me for 45 minutes at a time, the hospital does not fit your immediate dentures, so i left them out for 2 weeks till pain swelling settled, i did not have bad pain, just soreness I had my bottom ectracted a month later, first few days were great, then 3 days of pain, no swelling, again no immediate dentures fitted, my dentist fitted after. 6 months later i went for my next set after swelling had settled, and had top and bottom done, i have wore them ever since with no problems, apart from minor adjustments i did at home, i do use adhesive because of my bone structure, took me a while to find best one for me, i use fixedent strong hold, i find less cleaning and sticky when i take them out.
I just got all teeth removed, temporary top denture,am getting implants for bottoms eventually, after I heal . I took 15 weeks off work and went on UIC in Canada. Glad I did I am 59 and the whole procedure is a journey
I took 2 weeks off. I’m 27, heart condition. Since birth. My manager was disrespectful as heck when explaining why I needed off. I had a heart attack months prior and she told me to knock off whatever games I’m playing. And my store manager was very understanding. He checked up on me not once, but twice. Swelling lasted for 11 days-same with pain. But I took nothing for pain. Except for regular ibuprofen. It was pretty bad if I’m honest. Agony. Zero sleep. Every 1-2 hours changing ice packs. Thanking god I live with my parents right now, because my dad and my mom both would check on me. The couch was my best friend for 8-10 days. Protein drinks and water water water. I tried really hard to eat mashed up scrambled eggs in the first 2 weeks. I couldn’t. But I found ways to eat. It was horrendous. I had 16 teeth pulled at once. And yes I was out under. But my goodness. Thanking god I took care of it when I did. 🙏🏻
Wow I wish I would have saw these before I got my immediate dentures, this is my second video only after your "I regretted getting my dentures" because that's how I'm feeling. I'm one week Tomorrow from having 16 teeth extracted mostly top and immediate dentures and that's how I'm feeling. The swelling has gone down and the bottom hurt so badly I cannot wear them the top fit well but now are hurting in certain spots my bite is off my speech is impaired and eating is not possible not with the bottom ones in they seem very large and slanted... I'm so thankful to know the reline will make a major difference because aesthetics was the most important to me before getting them and I'm now realizing that the look is tolerable but if they don't function then their useless.... thanks again. .
Just wanted to say, I appreciate your having left this comment. I am a week out from my extractions and wondering wtf have I done, yknow? I hope you’re in a better place now and happier/more functional with your teefers. 😊
@@jessb465 Good deal that's good to hear and better news for you. I swear to you that you will loose that feeling soon. It really does take some time to not only get use to them but the discomfort was as mentally challenging as having all my teeth pulled. Be prepared for bone fragments but they go away soon and within 3 more weeks it will be almost natural. So after my soft reline I am in a much better place with my new teefers. I'm now 3 or 4 months in and it's all good so hang in their.
I have top full dentures. I got mine in March 2022. I was swollen for about 5 days, my face went blue especially under my eyes. But I had pain meds and antibiotics. Also salt water rinses helped a lot for any infection I would have got during the healing. It took a while to get used to taking them out and then the stress was sleeping without them in. I've recently after 2 months started sleeping with them out. It also helps with any swelling you have during the day and allows the gums to relax. I was eating food within a week or two after my extractions. I use the adhesive in the event my dentures decide to pop out my mouth lol. Other than that I have a beautiful smile again, can eat most, if not all the same foods I ate before and I don't regret it at all.
Thankyou for replying. It's good to know. I've got weak teeth and don't want to save my teeth, it's too painful. Even if I have to wear dentures, I am fine with it x
If I had to do it over again I would in a heartbeat. Sadly I don't have a good bone structure on top so hence why they had to go. Also it depends from person to person. Some battle for as long as a year. I was already on solids within a week or so. It's all about training your mind again on how to chew and to bite like you would with your own teeth. I used to have countless infections in my teeth. I went from having fillings to root canals to extractions until I got the confidence to do it. It was thanks to my mom who talked me into it (bad genes from her side of the family)
I just got mine yesterday. Definitely a different experience the pain is actually not horrible today thank goodness. Talking sucks lol eating is weird, drinking oh lord I have laughed at myself many times when I took my very first drink so I could take Tylenol the water literally all came back out on me. I absolutely do not like how my teeth look but the dentist did mess up my impressions so my cousin had to fix these ones the best she could and then when my gums heal she will be making me a new denture.
Just had my tops removed and it’s day four post “op” (extracted with freezing only, and no anxiety meds prior to) and I have yet to feel any sort of pain. I was extremely tired while the freezing was wearing off the day of and some of the next day too, but it is genuinely only tender if my tongue happens to touch one of the openings. I feel like my molars are basically already closed over. My theory is that my mouth was constantly trying to heal, so as soon as there was nothing in the way my gums just did the thing immediately lmao, and I was in so much pain already that the pain of healing isn’t comparable and I’m probably just not noticing it because I’m used to it at this point. I got my tops extracted on Saturday, and went grocery shopping on Sunday. I fully expected to be on bed rest for three days, lol. Everyone is different, so to anyone starting the process - be sure to listen to your own body. 🖤
By age 47, my teeth had failed. I had my extractions 2 days before my daughter's graduation and had to host family and could barely talk and could eat nothing. It was miserable. My teeth looked nice but felt so huge and foreign in my mouth. I didn't have the swelling or bruising but did have a lot of discomfort and to this day (13-plus years) I've not really enjoyed a meal.
I am 38 I have to remove 16 teethim going in two weeks I'm scared I cry everyday I had a spinal Leak and saliva gland dried out and all my teeth rotted out. I can't afford the implants right now I'm paying $6200 to have teeth removed and then $1000 for denture. You are incredibly lucky you won the new teeth. I with they have dentist that were compassionate. They make it so hard so get teeth but I can take infections anymore my kids are scared for my life. My eyes are now infected because of the teeth being so bad. You look so beautiful I hope One day I can get implant or even the snap in!!!!! U are giving me hope thabk you.
You videos are so helpful! I was scheduled for surgery last Thursday. I need some extra bone so instead of going straight to the implants (which was the plan) I have to do an extra $8,000 surgery for bone packing 🙄. So I will have the temporaries for about 4 months while I heal. They couldn’t find a vein to put me under so they had to send me home and now I have to go the Hospital to have it done on Monday. So frustrating…I’m super nervous but excited! You videos are the only things that bring me comfort so I just wanted to say thank you. 🤞🏼 for Monday (my new surgery date) I will/ can work from home luckily but this was really helpful because Thanksgiving is 10 days after surgery. Not so worried about eating but socializing is bringing anxiety 😟. Thanks you again! 💛💛💛💛
I had full extractions yesterday. I had so called "chalk teeth", a born disease, so my teeth were 10 times thinner than usual teeth and hypersensitive. They just broke off over the years and I had no one healthy left. Caps have never been an option as my teeth were so thin and sensitive. I was sedated yesterday morning and was feeling fine after a few hours. After 4 hours I went with my dog in the woods for an hour walk. But then the pain crushed in really bad. My left side looks totally fine and I have no pain there, but my right side hurted like hell and swoll up just like crazy. I visited my dentist today and he said this is because the dentures didn´t fit on this side, the plastic would pinch right into the swellings and I had many stitches on this side as the teeth were very difficult to remove. The left side was much much easier and I have no pain nor swellings there. I can´t properly speak yet and did not figure out how to eat. But the pain is already much better after he worked on my dentures this morning. If I judge on my left side I think I would be ready to go to work on Monday, but if I look on my right side I fear I will never again look and feel normal. So I think it really depends on your teeth and how easy they are to remove.
@@cynthiabiel7714 very happy. I’ll still need so it gets a little frustrating at times but I’m learning and getting the relines when they start to get uncomfortable or too big because of my gums shrinking definitely helps
I’ve been watching your video and I am scared to do this. I don’t know what to do. I’m gonna process thinking what the hell I’m gonna do. I am 41 years old and it’s sad that I have to go through this, but I am not alone in this, where, as I can see so happy about your videos and he’s giving me the confidence of doing this now
I requested 2wks off, but in my mind thinking, I wouldn't need that much time 😢 My boss has been super supportive even advising me to take as much time as I'll need (referring to maybe more time),,, the ONLY thing I feel good about all of this is your reassurance that I possibly did the right thing (in terms of time taken off) ❤
I'm right now wearing a healing immediate front partial. I didn't want to go without front teeth. My dentist wants my gums to heal before doing another impression then ordering my new front partial.. I've been talking with a bit of a lisp..my daughter says I talk a little like a cartoon character. ha ha ha. I too have lost almost ten pounds but happy i lost it
Ohhh really!! Geesh. I literally just got out of the dental chair (Friday May 20th 2022) I only took today off and figured I'd go through the pain, swelling and "uncomfortableness" this weekend. Hopefully I'll be OK to work Monday.
@@kalinjax I totally forgot about me commenting. Everything went fine! I was back at work like nothing happened! The swelling was very minimal and was completely gone by Sunday.
I had all top and 2 on bottom pulled and took off 10 days.. did not get immediate dentures..luckily I’m a nurse and wore a mask for the 2 months before temporary dentures
I really appreciate your vid, sounds like after care is of primary importance and I will certainly do the scarf trick & 20 min ice on, 20 off that one of the commentors mentioned. Unfortunately I am having a palette torus & mandible torus removed as well as my remaining teeth so not sure how painful that will be during recovery. I'm 76 and retired so I can chill at home but I'm single and have no one to help me. I can easily have a panic attack just thinking about it but I have to move forward and be brave. Your teeth look great though and I'm keeping it in the front of my mind that 'this too shall pass' and I'll end up with much better health than I presently have.
I had all my remaining 11 teeth pulled and implants in to hold my bottom dentures in place. I am on day 3 and omg, the pain is unreal.. I was so swollen for 2 days, my gums bottom gums are still swollen a bit and can barely eat. I called my dentist and he told me to take 3 more days off. I am taking time to rest and relax and let the healing begin. I am hoping to be back to work Saturday. I have an follow up appointment on Monday and then a denture realine on Friday. I'm hoping to wear my dentures as the top ones are super loose. Thanks for sharing your experience 😊
I had my full uppers extracted and fitted with dentures 7 years ago. I was fully recovered from the pain within 48 hours and healed pretty quickly. Once my gums healed fully, it took about 5-6 trips to the dentist to get the perfect fit through adjustments. I only had to take about 6 pain pills over a couple days. I just had my lowers extracted and an instant denture made, the lowers were BRUTAL. It's been a week and I am still in marked discomfort and can only wear the denture if I go in public. I go for my follow up in another week, I don't think I'm gonna make it that long. Am I the only one that experienced migraines after my lower extractions.
Thank you I told my daughter I will take off 3 days. She said mom why are you doing this to yourself. Give yourself two weeks, I think now listening to you she if right. I am ver scared and nervous.
I'm on day 8 of all on four Implants. Day 4 was the absolute worst for me. I have a high pain tolerance - but all I wanted to do was lay in bed and cry. I've returned to work, but struggling with pain. Yesterday I worked almost a full shift, by the time I got home - my face was swollen and throbbing.
I had my done Tuesday, and it’s Friday now, I’m still swollen and have a lot of pain. My dentist gave me ibuprofen for pain, what a joke, but I am an old lady though. But it was bad. Don’t do it if you don’t have some pain meds.
I took 7 full days off work. My surgery was Friday so I took the day before off to prepare, obviously took Friday off and all of the following week. I don't know what my dentist gave me to knock me out. He quickly put something in my IV and told me I was going to start feeling relaxed. I said ok and 2 seconds later I remembered nothing! I woke up and my teeth were gone. Amazing! I got a sore on my lower jaw so I used adhesive and problem solved. Dentists really don't tell you alot. You learn as you go. Removing my dentures the first time was terrifying. I was so scared I wouldn't be able to get them back in. At first putting them in was painful but it eventually gets better. I think it's because your gums are swollen. I took lots of 600mg of ibuprofen for the first 5 days around the clock. It helped.
Im going in today to do my bottoms. Got my top done about a year ago. I originally took off 3 days the first time. Im taking off 6 days this time around. On day 3 it was rough but the bleeding had stopped and we were still wearing masks. I took the extra time this time around juat so ill be more comfortable when i return. My hope is since im only dealing with the bottom and the top is already done, it wont be as bad. Plus that's all the PTO i have.
E-day is this Monday or me. The whole thing jumped up really quick. I went home sick with a horrible tooth ache on a Tuesday. I had already scheduled days off wed, Thursday and Friday for just a nice long weekend. The tooth ache ruined that. Went to the dentist wed morning. They told me we have to do this and Monday is the day they could fit me in. I’m out of time off. Only worker in the family right now. I have to go back to work no way around it. My main concern is I am a blue collar worker. Outside and expending lots of energy. Not being able to eat is worrying me a lot.
For my procedure, I had an anesthesiologist on site to knock me out. Had the entire upper teeth removed. An immediate denture was installed and fortunately, I did not suffer from swelling. I wore the denture 3 full days, taking them out to clean after eating. Speaking of eating, prepare soft food ahead of the surgery! Breakfast, Cream of Wheat and the other meals were soupy or pulverized: beans with meat, chicken with rice. Each served on top of soft, sushi style rice. Being able to eat is the best way to deal with the meds. Anyhow, my pain came the most from the dentures. On day 4 I removed the dentures and left those suckers out. The brusing they caused was more painful than any post surgery pain so I figured, how can I tell which adjustments need to be made before my mouth is healed? Here I am today on day 6. Last night I tried the dentures on and they are still painful and difficult to seat properly. Considering taking my Dremel tool to the denture points causing me grief but will wait for my mouth to heal and try them on again but more aggressively. I also figure since they gave me Polident glue to hold them, then why do they need to be on so tight? Mine are temporary until I get permanent, removable type implante installed so I'm willing to take some modification chances with this removable denture to make them comfortable in the meantime.
Wow, I got immediate 4 on 4 implants didn’t look like that. From what I read a minimum of 48hrs. Keep in mind I didn’t have a history of abscesses or anything. I got it done on Thursday was back on Saturday. Was tired no pain just swelling hard to sleep. I really needed 3 days.
Full extractions on Wednesday, today is Saturday and I'm swollen beyond belief. Supposed to be wearing my immediate dentures 24/7 but can't take the pain of having them in more than 20 min. If I could go back in time I wouldn't have chosen immediate dentures. I would've had my teeth pulled and then let my gums heal and only then would I have had impressions done and my permanent dentures made. I paid $9000 for everything including free adjustments for life. After 3 days of Popsicles and applesauce I'm starving. No relief in sight! Ugh!!
I’m on day six and I feel exactly what you feel!! The top are starting to feel ok but too much pain from the bottoms I just can’t keep them in!! I go back to the dentist tomorrow. If she scolds me for not keeping them in i might just knock HER teeth out and shove a hockey puck in her mouth and see if she keeps it in 24/7!!
I'm at the end of week two of full extractions. I went back to work after 10 days. Taking two weeks off would have been better. I couldn't even wear the bottoms because of the rubbing. Going back today to get them adjusted. I hope they fit better after this visit.
I'm going in soon to get remaining 8 pulled. I was a fighter my whole life and trained a great MMA cage fighter. I've had a swollen face a couple of times and I heal quicker now that I'm vegetarian. I took 2 weeks off work " to heal " so if it takes about 5 days to recover I just might go visit long distance relatives smile😊
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Good evening, I have been told recently that I will have to have dentures. I am scared to death !! Now your teeth are beautiful!!! Are yours implanted ? Any more advice ?
Thank you...question is there anything you can do/ buy/ etc before your relign appt to lessen/ prevent the sores from your gums shrinking and the dentures moving? Also how long did you have removables before you git the all on 4s? I cant afford the all on 4s now but worried if I get full dentures and have to wait years to save up I'll have major bone loss.:( I'm 52 yr old woman) THANK YOU
You have a real gift for communicating the ins and outs and highs and lows of dentures, implants, etc. Very valuable information. Thank you.
The unfortunate part is that not everyone can afford to stay at home, you were very fortunate. most have to go right back to work 😢 in pain to continue to make ends meet. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences, I’m getting my dentures soon ❤
T-minus 9 days until I get my immediate. I can't wait to smile again without covering my mouth, I can't wait to not feel so self conscious & feel so much pain from eating, chipping away or infections. I'm so ready for this journey, I think it's going to be amazing! I'm a little nervous but I know deep down it's gunna be ok.
My experience was.... I swelled up and bruised pretty bad. Under my eyes especially. I had all my teeth extracted and put immediate dentures on a Wednesday and I went back to work the following week on a Thursday. A total of 6 days off from work. For the first 24 hours I was applying ice packs 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off. I think that is what helped with the healing pretty quickly. Plus rinsing with salt water. I just requested time off from work for a dental procedure. No questions asked. I say within 3 and a half weeks I was able to chew solid food pretty comfortably. Everyone heals differently and experiences are different, but no regrets whatsoever. It's a process, but so worth it. Everyone deserves to smile, be able to eat anything and especially have no teeth pain which is the worst. Best wishes and fast healing to those that are starting their denture journey. 😊
Thanks for sharing your experience! The ice packs and salt rinses are everything. I think at one point I strapped bags of frozen peas to my cheeks by tying a scarf around them. 🤣👏
@@kalinjax of course. We are all here to support one another, share and learn from our experiences. The scarf hack was genius. 😊👍🏻❤
I'm getting 19 removed today & immediate dentures. I'm scared to death. Also, in order to get pain meds they have to prescribe narcan (new law?) & insurance won't cover it so no pain meds. Just ibuprofen & tylenol. I'm incredibly scared to death. We will see when I take the Ativan a couple hours beforehand.
@@BirdsOfGlass how did it go?
@@Jetsi79 in a fair bit of pain & I keep gagging on the top ones. Bottoms just roll around. I go back this morning but I'll survive. Made it much worse in my head.
I am going in next Tuesday for upper teeth extractions and an immediate denture placed. I am BEYOND nervous, but your videos have helped me so much. I am taking 2 weeks off from work. I did tell my boss and she said to do what’s best for me. At my job we have to take a personal leave with no pay and I am ok with that. I’ve had some colleagues (that I shared this procedure with)support me in taking 2 weeks off, others think it’s ridiculous and that I should return within 2 days post op. My mental state isn’t the best with having to get dentures in my 40s but the pain I’ve been going thru with my natural teeth is beyond what I can handle. I’m doing what’s best for me and taking the time to recover and adjust. I also feel the denture has to fit me without feeling like it will fall out my mouth bc one of my colleagues said to me “when you come back and if your denture falls I’m going to laugh and make fun of you”. Yes, even in adulthood we have bullies. Thank you again for your videos. I have my families support, my children’s support and TRUE friends/colleagues support. I pray it’s the best outcome for me and my life is made better by this decision.
Thanks for sharing!❤ I'm on day 3 today. How are you doing?
your videos are such comfort too me. I go for all my remaining (6) lower teeth extractions and implant placements on Oct 19. I had 4 extracted in January of this year and bone grafts on both sides. I am terrified. Thank you so much for your videos and for sharing your experiences. I feel so much comfort from watching your videos. I am 58. I had 4 tumors extracted from my ovaries at the James Cancer Center in Columbus. I nearly died. then 10 years later I had gall bladder surgery and hemorrhaged in the operating room and nearly died. I lost 60% of my blood supply. The surgeon had to abandon the surgery and left 4 surgical clips inside me. I was inches away from death. I know suffering. I have a huge pain tolerance. But a Dentist terrifies me like you have no idea. I would happily go in for surgery of any kind to keep away from a dentist. please everyone, and anyone that's a Christian whom reads this, pray for me.
Having my teeth extracted this morning scared to death, crying a lot, I handle pain pretty well so I'll keep you posted, Appreciate your video
Man up bitch
I had my last 8 top pulled Dec 28, 21 and immediate dentures. I took the rest of that week and the weekend. Went back on Monday but pretty much sat at my desk. I feel pretty good and have check up this week. If you have a physical type job, I would say 2 weeks, desk type job a week. I told them at work what was going on, they gave me a Visa Card with many $$$$$ to help with the cost😊😊 I love them ❤
Thanks for addressing this!
I was really nervous about getting dentures, and a bit ashamed as I am 37. I was pleased to find numerous videos by younger people sharing their experiences.
My dentist recommended taking a week off work.....I had 12 days off, and wouldn't have wanted one less day off. Not due to pain or anything physical....it's just a huge adjustment.
There is nothing to be ashamed of. You are curing yourself getting more confident in life ehstever the age group. No one can help except yourself. You are not doing anything wrong.
@@geethascharlu7098 thankyou for saying that
Regards from india
Same here I’m so nervous
@@aawalker64 best wishes
I'm three days post surgical extractions and immediate dentures. The first two days have been rough with pain & swelling. The ice packs & rinsing with warm salt water really helps sooth the pain with some ice chips just to cool my mouth down. The third day I'm in pain but not as bad. My bottom dentures are hurting the most because that's where the teeth were the worse from a gum disease & asthma medication that sped up the decay. I'm taking a week off from work. I told my Supervisor because we have a great relationship. Take it easy & get plenty of rest. I had valium the day of surgery but wish I had anesthesia.
I had Valium too. I took both at the same time 😂 plus a Benadryl to dry up my drooling. That man coulda lobotomized me and I would have smiled and periodically snored thru the whole thing 😂😂😂
I can't wait until I get mine done. I am aware of the pain, I know I'll be anxious, but THIS is my comeback moment in life! I go in for my final appointment before extractions this week. Thanks for sharing your experiences. It is so very helpful to hear how others have gone through this procedure.
I hope you are doing well. I go for all my lower teeth extraction on Oct.19. I am getting all on 6. I am terrified.
How did everything go??
I am 58 and from the UK and 3 weeks ago having suffered poor teeth for years had all top teeth extracted and same day all on 4 teeth and 2 molar implants with sedation, I had no idea how traumatic this was going to be as I was given very little information from the dentist to warn me how I would feel afterwards & the recovery process. the all on 4 denture felt like a brick in my mouth for ages .
So I used RUclips for support & information and found your videos stood out as the most helpful, they gave me more support than the dentists and are helping me through this process, your videos are done with such dignity and self respect showing light at the end of the tunnel .Thank You
This is so wonderful to hear, thank you for sharing! I’m glad I could play a part in your journey. ♥️🙏
As a medical doctor, and speaking personally - the majority of the swelling that people experience is due to having the dental clearance done under local anaesthesia - it is natural to pull away from the pressure of the physical extraction.
I had my dental clearance done under general anaesthesia and had almost no facial swelling - I did have swelling of the gums.
May I ask how you prevent facial collapse?when I get dentures can I get Botox or juvaderm and can I look normal?I don’t want that look cause I would just die..I want to look like the girl in the video..I could never ever ever tell in a million years
@@jillybeanfortnite Don't worry. Your face ins't going to collapse, your dentures will refill the gaps left by the extractions
@@jillybeanfortniteI think you have to get implant supported dentures or fixed bridges. She has All on 4 now I believe (fixed permanent full bridges), but originally she had traditional dentures. Only implants will prevent bone loss and facial collapse. But it’s crazy expensive, so get what you can afford and later you could try to get some implants.
I had all my top teeth pulled out and two on the bottom and got temp dentures and went back to work the next day. No swallowing or pain just a lot of pressure and a little hard to eat but that’s about it. Thank you for your videos also
I had tons of pain for 4 days. I couldnt chew anything it was pure hell. It got better and i havent been happier
I had my uppers extracted yesterday. The swelling isn’t bad. And the pain isn’t bad. I simply want to be able to bite and chew soft foods. But I don’t think they line up properly. We’re you able to eat ANYTHING other than soup before your first appointment? I’m trying to see if I need to do something before then or simply wait.
i get all mine out on 3/16/23 and am honestly a little scared but your teeth look great so it gives me hope
I might be in the minority but I felt great after my extractions. I was in such pain prior so once the teeth were gone - I just had to rest after IV sedation.
Me too! I had 12 upper teeth extracted and I didn't have any pain after extractions! I actually felt much better than before coz I always have cavities and so much pain everywhere so many infection and swelling of the cheek that I felt so good not having them anymore!
I only have 5 teeth left. Going to get them pulled May 23 2024. My wax dentures fit perfectly. I am confident that my permanent dentures will fit extremely well. I chose the A1 color shade. I am so excited to finally be able to smile with a full set of beautiful teeth.
This channel is inspiring.
I pray one day I can afford the dental work I so desperately need.
I am in the same boat 😕
First of all, I just want to thank you for posting videos of your experience. I believe we are all self conscious when it comes to this. So having this kind of support group really helps.
Now, I am 46 years old and just completed my lower extractions and the doctor put the lower dentures in immediately. And you are 100% correct, it feels like this is never going to work. Today is Wednesday, I had the procedure Monday. Eating is terrible. Talking isn’t much better. But, not as bad as I thought.
On the other hand, I’m still nervous about removing the denture for the first time. I had my posterior teeth pulled at 2 different times and Monday they pulled the anterior teeth. I was able to see the extraction site on my back teeth not my front. So yes, I’m nervous! I do not want to pull out a blood clot and cause the dreaded dry socket ordeal.
With that, my question to you or anyone else is this- am I overreacting or should I just man up and do it?
Another question, how long after extractions before you took out dentures for first time?
Again, thank you for posting your experience. And May God bless you!
I took 2 weeks off, the first week was tough. There was really no pain in week two the most annoying thing was dealing with the stitches. I told my boss about what I was having done and they were totally understanding.
Yeah I really think two weeks is ideal. I felt great at that point. Glad your boss was understanding. 🙏
You are such a blessing. I've been following you for years. I still haven't gotten dentures, but they or implants are in my future.
Day 1 for me. I’m only 27. I’m so nervous. But I’m happy too.
Drink 64oz of straight pineapple juice the very night before you get your teeth taken out. It helps with the swelling MASSIVELY! I promise you it helps. When I did other dental work without the pineapple juice it swelled double the size I ever thought. But when I did my teeth it was swelling for only 13 hours and then gone.
Bromelain- the enzyme in pineapple- is best when used as an extract. Current studies examine its effectiveness only when used post-op. The acidity in pineapple juice is worse for your teeth than the small amount of bromelain might benefit you.
Antibiotics. Good anti-inflammatories. Real bromelain. Ice packs. All recommended rather than an acidic juice with minor amounts of an anti inflammatory.
Yours is an excellent site and you speak from experience. I fell asleep during extractions without any help. I keep coming back and re-listening as you covered so much. I am having work done by a dental school.
I get my full dentures Oct 21 , it took a long time to say I’m gonna do that. I can’t wait to be able to smile again
I’m so happy that I found you! You are the most gorgeous person..inside and out! Your smile is just beautiful and gives me hope and courage for my upcoming surgery and dentures! I don’t feel so alone and ashamed about my situation, now. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for providing such helpful information!!!
Thank you! I am new to the temp denture experience and your channel and transparency is life changing for me. I've shared your channel with my brother who about to have all his teeth removed like it have. BTW I'm 66 yrs young and I never knew their was a world of denture wearer's here on YT. I am now hooked on your YT channel!❤
On my 5th day with upper immediate denture. I’m so glad I found this channel it has given me a lot of understanding and courage in this process. I’m going through the pain of sores on my gums from the dentures. My next dental adjustment app is a week away.😐
I'm nervous too. About to get the upper dentures done too. I'm 49 years old. How are you doing now?
@@madelinesantiago4150 how did your dentures go i get snap in bottoms and removeable top dentures soon my extractions are 3/16 any advice?
Thanks! 2 days ago they removed 22 teeth & put in false teeth. I refused any pain meds because I USED to be addicted to oxycontin...I DON'T regret it ALL! The pain AIN'T as bad as when I did have teeth. I had infection in all 22 teeth so they had to cut out pieces of my jaw...that part REALLY hurt because when the bone is infected the freezing dont work on that area..thnx & much love FROM CANADA
Thanks to all commentators . reassuring at this point.just feel a bit sad.natural reaction.but know it will be ok.
I’m getting ready to have this done due to bone loss. I have watched many of your videos and they are very comforting to me knowing that things can and will get better. To me it was just making the first step to get the ball rolling. I’m nervous but I’m also anxious about getting back to normal at some point. Thank you so much for all your time in making these videos to make us feel better in some way.
I went for a ride on my motorcycle a couple hours after extractions. I recommend people take advantage of the situation and tell your boss your going on a Netflix binge for 3 days
I’m about to have 14 teeth removed, 8 on top, 6 on bottom and immediate dentures on 9/22. I am planning on riding my motorcycle from Detroit to Los Angeles on the 25th and take advantage of the time off work
Thanks for the tips. I’m about to get all of my 17 remaining teeth extracted, they look awful, so I might as well get them removed and replaced with some nice dentures. I hate to smile because my teeth look so bad. Your video has given me a lot of insight into what to expect. Thanks.
How are you doing with your new teeth? I just had mines done. I saw this video afterwards. Did it really prepare you
Did you do it ? I’m about to get mine pulled 8 in all . Let’s see your new smile 😃
I'm getting 16 removed soon I'm so scared. I'm getting put to sleep paying out of pocket 6200$ I'm so scared guys!!
I got mine done at 10am on Dec 22. I was at academy Xmas shopping by noon. I had 13 uppers removed and 3 on bottom. Complete/immediate up top and partial on bottom. Writing this 15hrs after. Cosmetically it's amazing but eating is misery and pain sucks. Time will tell
Can't believe how similar our journey's have been! I cannot thank you enough for sharing your experience with everyone, many like me, who felt so alone. Thank you!!!
I just got full extractions and 6 implants. So far I'm doing pretty well. I'm taking two weeks off just to make sure everything heals properly. I have a very strenuous job so that helped make the decision too. Thank you for all you do, you give me courage and strength. You are an amazing person.
Hey Lorna! Glad you got it all mapped out! Hope you're on the mend!
Hey, I need to have this procedure done myself, would u say it's around 10 grand for 6implants or more?
I'm going to have all mine extracted in April just wanted to hear the routine .
I was one of the lucky ones. Mouth full of teeth extracted on a Wednesday, and back to work Friday. no pain med at all. still learning to eat though, it has been less than a month, so I'm still learning.
I'm very lucky that I work in education so have all of August to heal. I'm just finishing my 2 week mark and have been panicking because I still can't talk with my immediate dentures in, and i kind of need to speak for my job. I rarely have them in because they're so large and just cut my mouth from sliding all over. This video gave me so much hope and told me more than any of the medical professionals about what Is expected. Thank you so much.
I had 10 teeth extracted and 8 implants set (4 upper, 4 lower arch) on the same day. No pain, only the gums were swollen, not my whole face. I got my temporary dentures after two weeks in which time I took sick leave.
I had no problem telling people what I had done. Why not talk about it, there's nothing to be ashamed of.
Totally agree , I’ve been on my bad tooth journey seems since I was 6 or 7 and had my entire mouth done with root canal’s , crowns etc but no matter no luck at 54 I went had the teeth I had left up top and it was hard I literally wanted my own teeth regardless of how jacked up they looked but after I had them removed , so many women would ask as they wanted or needed theirs removed but they were to self conscious. I was amazed at the amount of ppl I thought had real teeth and they were actually dentures or implant supported dentures or bridges .
I had a full mouth extraction and I’m returning to work tomorrow with 5 days off.
I’m still swollen a little around my cheeks and I’m really self conscious about my new look.
Wish me luck!
Week 3/Post-extractions: Gums still a bit swollen/tender. Unable to eat most foods. Soft solids, liquids (ice water), ice cream only. Not wearing temp-dentures due to pain. Add'l adjustment(s) pending. Seeking comfortably fitting dentures, or, a plan B. The biggest hardship is the amount of hard plastic blocking tastebuds at the entire roof of my mouth.
Thanks for your honesty-I’m going thru this next month. Your new teeth
Are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
I’m a self employed plumber went to work on day 2, the temp they gave me was useless I almost never wore it- but I’m an old man- the lack of no upper teeth just made me look more authentic 🤪 I just got my fist temp that fits and I can now allow myself to believe that I might someday live a normal life- but like you say it will be sooooo much better then what I had, thanx for sharing your experience it’s made a big difference to me
I’m gonna have to go back to work the day after- my extractions for all of my
upper teeth is on Tuesday. Nervous but looking forward to the results
I'm on day 3 and I'm taking 2 weeks off. It's been a trauma, if you can you deserve to 'pamper' yourself a little. Don't be hard on yourself, this is important to your health, take the time.
I took 2 weeks, however my job was tech support, talking on the phone 10 hrs a day. I couldn't do my job. I talked so poorly, and was whistling, nobody could understand me. They were rude to me, they hung up on me constantly, accused me of being a foreigner, handicapped, etc. I was frustrated, upset, and my Joba had zero sympathy. I ended up quiting. It took me at least 2 or 3 months to talk normally (I now have better diction than I ever did, but it's been years.) It was really, really rough.
This is the comment I was looking for. I work in a call center so I'm taking 4-6 weeks off.
I guess I was pretty lucky. I only had a few teeth to pull. I had it done today. I don't have any pain. I took off work today and tomorrow, but will be able to return the next day. I told my bosses. I hope I can look as good as you with my new dentures. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your story. I am on day 8 of my recovery, and I have had a dry socket and an ulcer. I have 2 and half weeks off due to a low immune system. I am still experiencing pain and my immediate dentures are definitely just for show at this stage.
I had my teeth extracted exactly 1 week ago. I was given nitrous but no pain meds during or after the procedure not even ibuprofen. I stayed home from work the following day but went back the next. I was pretty swollen but never had any pain at all. Swelling went down in about 5 days. What really helped to eliminate the remainder of the uneven puffiness believe it or not, was doing "facial cupping" which pulled any toxins and fluid up and out to my lymphs to dispose of. I did it with much more upward and slow swipes and opposed to the standard quick sweeps you see on RUclips. I hope this helps someone at least .
Thank you. Been watching you for a few years now and went from dreading dentures to seeing them for the blessing they are. I'm 40 and have known I needed them since I was 30. Made my e day appointment last month for July 7th and am ready. Thank you for all the info and enlightenment over the years. You are beautiful and your teeth just keep getting better. I'm currently trying to learn how to properly articulate what I want them to look like.
Glad you’re finally taking the plunge! If these are temporary dentures, you can probably help pick out the shade and shape but will be a little limited on how involved you can get with customizing them. When you get your final set, you can go through a couple of wax try-ins to fine tune the aesthetic. ♥️
@@kalinjax sorry for the delayed reply. Thanks for the insite. Working 70+hrs a week to try and save. I'll be getting the temps of course and then snap in implants when everything heals. Trying to learn what shapes and colors are best and what would look best. Like longer in front and sharp k9s and feminine vs bold. You just covered alot of that so thanks for that new video! The wax try ins make me feel a bit less nervous. Having options to try paired with studying the shapes and colors should help to communicate what I like will hopefully produce a good final result. If they're not perfect I'll just remember that it doesn't have to be my last set and it's still a step in the right direction. Watching yours get better and better has really shown me the potential. Honestly my journey is starting right where yours started. Affordable dentures and implants.🤦🏻♀️🤣 I know I know....they are hit or miss. I'm praying ill be one of the good outcomes. It's what I can afford rn.🤗
Thank you for sharing your experience, I am going to need full dentures on my upper side very soon (within a year or so) and I'm so afraid that 7 teeth need to be removed, I have wore a 6 teeth front bridge for the last 10 years approximately but my bone loss reach a point where no bridge could be enough anymore .
I have to admit I'm still afraid but after watching your video I feel a little bit more at ease and relaxed.
In my case I will have to choose removable denture since can't afford 20+ thousand dollars fixed ones but I guess it will be better because now it's even very difficult to eat.
Thank you again for sharing and God bless you!!!
It depends on how you and your mouth handle the extractions. For some it’s a completely brutal experience and the time needed to recover enough to work might be two weeks. For others, a few days is good enough.
Extractions are brutal for me. I have an appointment for 12/17. I've already cancelled it twice. I'm so nervous.
Im looking at getting immediate dentures soon. Your videos have made me calm down and feel so much better about going through with it. Thank u
Thank you so much! I’m struggling right now at day 6. I have been crying all day and praying it gets better, this is giving me hope! I have a reline scheduled in 9 more days. I’ve had the week off and return to work in 1 day, I wish I had another week off but I guess I’ll be ready. Thank you again for this video!
I hope that things have settled down now. ❤
Oh my word, I was swollen so much and was in agony. I'm so glad you recovered so quickly!!! My swelling took about a month to fully subside
I went back next day. Little to no swelling. My dental visit was actually wonderful.
My experience was different. I live in the UK, Im on low income, so all this was for free, No bill
I had my teeth done 2 years ago, most of my teeth were broken and down to roots only, this was due to a fear of the dentist, at the end of lock down i got the courage to go, lock down was good for me because i could wear a mask, even for job interviews. so i went to dentist
because of my fear, i was getting my extractions done at hospital under sedation, i was awake, knew what they were doing, but didnt care with sedation, my dentist had taken my impression before extraction, i only had my top extracted on first visit as they can only sedate me for 45 minutes at a time,
the hospital does not fit your immediate dentures, so i left them out for 2 weeks till pain swelling settled, i did not have bad pain, just soreness
I had my bottom ectracted a month later, first few days were great, then 3 days of pain, no swelling, again no immediate dentures fitted, my dentist fitted after.
6 months later i went for my next set after swelling had settled, and had top and bottom done, i have wore them ever since with no problems, apart from minor adjustments i did at home, i do use adhesive because of my bone structure, took me a while to find best one for me, i use fixedent strong hold, i find less cleaning and sticky when i take them out.
I just got all teeth removed, temporary top denture,am getting implants for bottoms eventually, after I heal . I took 15 weeks off work and went on UIC in Canada. Glad I did I am 59 and the whole procedure is a journey
One week is all I get at my work regardless if I’m good to go or not I have to
I took 2 weeks off. I’m 27, heart condition. Since birth. My manager was disrespectful as heck when explaining why I needed off. I had a heart attack months prior and she told me to knock off whatever games I’m playing. And my store manager was very understanding. He checked up on me not once, but twice. Swelling lasted for 11 days-same with pain. But I took nothing for pain. Except for regular ibuprofen. It was pretty bad if I’m honest. Agony. Zero sleep. Every 1-2 hours changing ice packs. Thanking god I live with my parents right now, because my dad and my mom both would check on me. The couch was my best friend for 8-10 days. Protein drinks and water water water. I tried really hard to eat mashed up scrambled eggs in the first 2 weeks. I couldn’t. But I found ways to eat. It was horrendous. I had 16 teeth pulled at once. And yes I was out under. But my goodness. Thanking god I took care of it when I did. 🙏🏻
I got 5 days to heal, hell or high water before i return to work. I have a presentation on monday morning first thing. Wish me luck!
Your videos have been lifesaving!
God bless you for posting this. I’m getting all my teeth extracted so this is very helpful
Wow I wish I would have saw these before I got my immediate dentures, this is my second video only after your "I regretted getting my dentures" because that's how I'm feeling. I'm one week Tomorrow from having 16 teeth extracted mostly top and immediate dentures and that's how I'm feeling. The swelling has gone down and the bottom hurt so badly I cannot wear them the top fit well but now are hurting in certain spots my bite is off my speech is impaired and eating is not possible not with the bottom ones in they seem very large and slanted... I'm so thankful to know the reline will make a major difference because aesthetics was the most important to me before getting them and I'm now realizing that the look is tolerable but if they don't function then their useless.... thanks again. .
Just wanted to say, I appreciate your having left this comment. I am a week out from my extractions and wondering wtf have I done, yknow? I hope you’re in a better place now and happier/more functional with your teefers. 😊
@@jessb465 Good deal that's good to hear and better news for you. I swear to you that you will loose that feeling soon. It really does take some time to not only get use to them but the discomfort was as mentally challenging as having all my teeth pulled. Be prepared for bone fragments but they go away soon and within 3 more weeks it will be almost natural. So after my soft reline I am in a much better place with my new teefers. I'm now 3 or 4 months in and it's all good so hang in their.
I have top full dentures. I got mine in March 2022. I was swollen for about 5 days, my face went blue especially under my eyes. But I had pain meds and antibiotics. Also salt water rinses helped a lot for any infection I would have got during the healing. It took a while to get used to taking them out and then the stress was sleeping without them in. I've recently after 2 months started sleeping with them out. It also helps with any swelling you have during the day and allows the gums to relax. I was eating food within a week or two after my extractions. I use the adhesive in the event my dentures decide to pop out my mouth lol. Other than that I have a beautiful smile again, can eat most, if not all the same foods I ate before and I don't regret it at all.
Hiya, is it removable denture?
Yes they are removable dentures. Must say since I've had them my life really changed and for the better 😁
Thankyou for replying. It's good to know. I've got weak teeth and don't want to save my teeth, it's too painful. Even if I have to wear dentures, I am fine with it x
If I had to do it over again I would in a heartbeat. Sadly I don't have a good bone structure on top so hence why they had to go. Also it depends from person to person. Some battle for as long as a year. I was already on solids within a week or so. It's all about training your mind again on how to chew and to bite like you would with your own teeth. I used to have countless infections in my teeth. I went from having fillings to root canals to extractions until I got the confidence to do it. It was thanks to my mom who talked me into it (bad genes from her side of the family)
Good luck hope all goes well. It may feel like you regret it, but it's totally worth it in the end.
I just got mine yesterday. Definitely a different experience the pain is actually not horrible today thank goodness. Talking sucks lol eating is weird, drinking oh lord I have laughed at myself many times when I took my very first drink so I could take Tylenol the water literally all came back out on me. I absolutely do not like how my teeth look but the dentist did mess up my impressions so my cousin had to fix these ones the best she could and then when my gums heal she will be making me a new denture.
Just had my tops removed and it’s day four post “op” (extracted with freezing only, and no anxiety meds prior to) and I have yet to feel any sort of pain. I was extremely tired while the freezing was wearing off the day of and some of the next day too, but it is genuinely only tender if my tongue happens to touch one of the openings. I feel like my molars are basically already closed over. My theory is that my mouth was constantly trying to heal, so as soon as there was nothing in the way my gums just did the thing immediately lmao, and I was in so much pain already that the pain of healing isn’t comparable and I’m probably just not noticing it because I’m used to it at this point. I got my tops extracted on Saturday, and went grocery shopping on Sunday. I fully expected to be on bed rest for three days, lol. Everyone is different, so to anyone starting the process - be sure to listen to your own body. 🖤
By age 47, my teeth had failed. I had my extractions 2 days before my daughter's graduation and had to host family and could barely talk and could eat nothing. It was miserable. My teeth looked nice but felt so huge and foreign in my mouth. I didn't have the swelling or bruising but did have a lot of discomfort and to this day (13-plus years) I've not really enjoyed a meal.
I am 38 I have to remove 16 teethim going in two weeks I'm scared I cry everyday I had a spinal Leak and saliva gland dried out and all my teeth rotted out. I can't afford the implants right now I'm paying $6200 to have teeth removed and then $1000 for denture. You are incredibly lucky you won the new teeth. I with they have dentist that were compassionate. They make it so hard so get teeth but I can take infections anymore my kids are scared for my life. My eyes are now infected because of the teeth being so bad. You look so beautiful I hope One day I can get implant or even the snap in!!!!! U are giving me hope thabk you.
You videos are so helpful! I was scheduled for surgery last Thursday. I need some extra bone so instead of going straight to the implants (which was the plan) I have to do an extra $8,000 surgery for bone packing 🙄. So I will have the temporaries for about 4 months while I heal. They couldn’t find a vein to put me under so they had to send me home and now I have to go the Hospital to have it done on Monday. So frustrating…I’m super nervous but excited! You videos are the only things that bring me comfort so I just wanted to say thank you. 🤞🏼 for Monday (my new surgery date) I will/ can work from home luckily but this was really helpful because Thanksgiving is 10 days after surgery. Not so worried about eating but socializing is bringing anxiety 😟. Thanks you again! 💛💛💛💛
I had full extractions yesterday. I had so called "chalk teeth", a born disease, so my teeth were 10 times thinner than usual teeth and hypersensitive. They just broke off over the years and I had no one healthy left. Caps have never been an option as my teeth were so thin and sensitive.
I was sedated yesterday morning and was feeling fine after a few hours. After 4 hours I went with my dog in the woods for an hour walk. But then the pain crushed in really bad. My left side looks totally fine and I have no pain there, but my right side hurted like hell and swoll up just like crazy. I visited my dentist today and he said this is because the dentures didn´t fit on this side, the plastic would pinch right into the swellings and I had many stitches on this side as the teeth were very difficult to remove. The left side was much much easier and I have no pain nor swellings there. I can´t properly speak yet and did not figure out how to eat. But the pain is already much better after he worked on my dentures this morning.
If I judge on my left side I think I would be ready to go to work on Monday, but if I look on my right side I fear I will never again look and feel normal. So I think it really depends on your teeth and how easy they are to remove.
Thank you! I’m 42 and have to get a total extraction with dentures this week and am terrified about the entire experience
How did it go? Are you happy with the ressults?
@@cynthiabiel7714 very happy. I’ll still need so it gets a little frustrating at times but I’m learning and getting the relines when they start to get uncomfortable or too big because of my gums shrinking definitely helps
I’ve been watching your video and I am scared to do this. I don’t know what to do. I’m gonna process thinking what the hell I’m gonna do. I am 41 years old and it’s sad that I have to go through this, but I am not alone in this, where, as I can see so happy about your videos and he’s giving me the confidence of doing this now
I requested 2wks off, but in my mind thinking, I wouldn't need that much time 😢 My boss has been super supportive even advising me to take as much time as I'll need (referring to maybe more time),,, the ONLY thing I feel good about all of this is your reassurance that I possibly did the right thing (in terms of time taken off) ❤
You are AMAZING! Thank you so much for these golden nuggets.
I'm right now wearing a healing immediate front partial. I didn't want to go without front teeth. My dentist wants my gums to heal before doing another impression then ordering my new front partial.. I've been talking with a bit of a lisp..my daughter says I talk a little like a cartoon character. ha ha ha. I too have lost almost ten pounds but happy i lost it
Ohhh really!! Geesh. I literally just got out of the dental chair (Friday May 20th 2022) I only took today off and figured I'd go through the pain, swelling and "uncomfortableness" this weekend. Hopefully I'll be OK to work Monday.
Hey, it can be done! Let me know how it goes.
@@kalinjax I totally forgot about me commenting. Everything went fine! I was back at work like nothing happened! The swelling was very minimal and was completely gone by Sunday.
Having mine done in two days. Thanks for the info. ❤
I had all top and 2 on bottom pulled and took off 10 days.. did not get immediate dentures..luckily I’m a nurse and wore a mask for the 2 months before temporary dentures
Thank you for another very informative video, you're a great communicator wonderful vocabulary some people just naturally are smarter than others haha
Took me a year bottom dentures 2 inplants bottom wow great job love my smile ☺
I went to work right after my appointment.....I recommend taking some time off, and I only have 1 molar extracted, and partial denture
I really appreciate your vid, sounds like after care is of primary importance and I will certainly do the scarf trick & 20 min ice on, 20 off that one of the commentors mentioned. Unfortunately I am having a palette torus & mandible torus removed as well as my remaining teeth so not sure how painful that will be during recovery. I'm 76 and retired so I can chill at home but I'm single and have no one to help me. I can easily have a panic attack just thinking about it but I have to move forward and be brave. Your teeth look great though and I'm keeping it in the front of my mind that 'this too shall pass' and I'll end up with much better health than I presently have.
I had all my remaining 11 teeth pulled and implants in to hold my bottom dentures in place. I am on day 3 and omg, the pain is unreal.. I was so swollen for 2 days, my gums bottom gums are still swollen a bit and can barely eat. I called my dentist and he told me to take 3 more days off. I am taking time to rest and relax and let the healing begin. I am hoping to be back to work Saturday. I have an follow up appointment on Monday and then a denture realine on Friday. I'm hoping to wear my dentures as the top ones are super loose. Thanks for sharing your experience 😊
I had my full uppers extracted and fitted with dentures 7 years ago. I was fully recovered from the pain within 48 hours and healed pretty quickly. Once my gums healed fully, it took about 5-6 trips to the dentist to get the perfect fit through adjustments. I only had to take about 6 pain pills over a couple days. I just had my lowers extracted and an instant denture made, the lowers were BRUTAL. It's been a week and I am still in marked discomfort and can only wear the denture if I go in public. I go for my follow up in another week, I don't think I'm gonna make it that long. Am I the only one that experienced migraines after my lower extractions.
Thank you I told my daughter I will take off 3 days. She said mom why are you doing this to yourself. Give yourself two weeks, I think now listening to you she if right. I am ver scared and nervous.
I'm on day 8 of all on four Implants. Day 4 was the absolute worst for me. I have a high pain tolerance - but all I wanted to do was lay in bed and cry. I've returned to work, but struggling with pain. Yesterday I worked almost a full shift, by the time I got home - my face was swollen and throbbing.
I had my done Tuesday, and it’s Friday now, I’m still swollen and have a lot of pain. My dentist gave me ibuprofen for pain, what a joke, but I am an old lady though. But it was bad. Don’t do it if you don’t have some pain meds.
I took 7 full days off work. My surgery was Friday so I took the day before off to prepare, obviously took Friday off and all of the following week. I don't know what my dentist gave me to knock me out. He quickly put something in my IV and told me I was going to start feeling relaxed. I said ok and 2 seconds later I remembered nothing! I woke up and my teeth were gone. Amazing! I got a sore on my lower jaw so I used adhesive and problem solved. Dentists really don't tell you alot. You learn as you go. Removing my dentures the first time was terrifying. I was so scared I wouldn't be able to get them back in. At first putting them in was painful but it eventually gets better. I think it's because your gums are swollen. I took lots of 600mg of ibuprofen for the first 5 days around the clock. It helped.
Hello, I've got to have a similar surgery, any regrets and how is eating now?
I just had 9 top teeth extracted Fri and I'm back at work Monday...the sore spot from the swelling is only thing causing me pain.
This is comforting. I get 8 top extracted this Friday and plan to return to work Monday.
Im going in today to do my bottoms. Got my top done about a year ago. I originally took off 3 days the first time. Im taking off 6 days this time around. On day 3 it was rough but the bleeding had stopped and we were still wearing masks. I took the extra time this time around juat so ill be more comfortable when i return. My hope is since im only dealing with the bottom and the top is already done, it wont be as bad. Plus that's all the PTO i have.
E-day is this Monday or me. The whole thing jumped up really quick. I went home sick with a horrible tooth ache on a Tuesday. I had already scheduled days off wed, Thursday and Friday for just a nice long weekend. The tooth ache ruined that. Went to the dentist wed morning. They told me we have to do this and Monday is the day they could fit me in.
I’m out of time off. Only worker in the family right now. I have to go back to work no way around it.
My main concern is I am a blue collar worker. Outside and expending lots of energy. Not being able to eat is worrying me a lot.
Thanks for the information, I'm very soon going to get dental surgery all teeth out dentures in. So this is very important to me.
For my procedure, I had an anesthesiologist on site to knock me out. Had the entire upper teeth removed. An immediate denture was installed and fortunately, I did not suffer from swelling. I wore the denture 3 full days, taking them out to clean after eating. Speaking of eating, prepare soft food ahead of the surgery! Breakfast, Cream of Wheat and the other meals were soupy or pulverized: beans with meat, chicken with rice. Each served on top of soft, sushi style rice. Being able to eat is the best way to deal with the meds. Anyhow, my pain came the most from the dentures. On day 4 I removed the dentures and left those suckers out. The brusing they caused was more painful than any post surgery pain so I figured, how can I tell which adjustments need to be made before my mouth is healed? Here I am today on day 6. Last night I tried the dentures on and they are still painful and difficult to seat properly. Considering taking my Dremel tool to the denture points causing me grief but will wait for my mouth to heal and try them on again but more aggressively. I also figure since they gave me Polident glue to hold them, then why do they need to be on so tight? Mine are temporary until I get permanent, removable type implante installed so I'm willing to take some modification chances with this removable denture to make them comfortable in the meantime.
Wow, I got immediate 4 on 4 implants didn’t look like that. From what I read a minimum of 48hrs. Keep in mind I didn’t have a history of abscesses or anything. I got it done on Thursday was back on Saturday. Was tired no pain just swelling hard to sleep. I really needed 3 days.
Hello, my question if u would please reply back is, was it like 20grand and did insurance help at all?
Full extractions on Wednesday, today is Saturday and I'm swollen beyond belief. Supposed to be wearing my immediate dentures 24/7 but can't take the pain of having them in more than 20 min. If I could go back in time I wouldn't have chosen immediate dentures. I would've had my teeth pulled and then let my gums heal and only then would I have had impressions done and my permanent dentures made. I paid $9000 for everything including free adjustments for life. After 3 days of Popsicles and applesauce I'm starving. No relief in sight! Ugh!!
How are you now?
I’m on day six and I feel exactly what you feel!! The top are starting to feel ok but too much pain from the bottoms I just can’t keep them in!! I go back to the dentist tomorrow. If she scolds me for not keeping them in i might just knock HER teeth out and shove a hockey puck in her mouth and see if she keeps it in 24/7!!
Thank you so much! Will try to update.
I'm at the end of week two of full extractions. I went back to work after 10 days. Taking two weeks off would have been better. I couldn't even wear the bottoms because of the rubbing. Going back today to get them adjusted. I hope they fit better after this visit.
I'm going in soon to get remaining 8 pulled. I was a fighter my whole life and trained a great MMA cage fighter. I've had a swollen face a couple of times and I heal quicker now that I'm vegetarian. I took 2 weeks off work " to heal " so if it takes about 5 days to recover I just might go visit long distance relatives smile😊