Had full extractions and immediate top denture yesterday. 41 years and wish I would have done this years ago! The pain isn’t as a bad as a toothache. I’ve taken them out to rinse and haven’t stopped eating (soft food). I was terrified. Had twighlight sedation. I’m a pessimistic rather than optimistic person. Maybe I’m still high but this is the best thing I’ve done for myself ever! I’ve smiled more today than I have in my whole life.
I am scheduled for dentures in a few weeks completely terrified afraid I will look funny if people can tell I have them or just me and if its painful. How did you cope? Was it was you expected?
It’s been 4 days and I am miserable!!! My dentist didn’t do many of the things you said they should. He did not prepare me for what I was in for!! Should my gums still be bleeding? The pain is terrible, luckily I take pain meds for my neck. The dentist was doing multiple things while he was working on me! He took calls, did a filling on someone else. Was vague with after care, I was so overwhelmed I couldn’t remember everything!!! I only got the top dentures but he pulled the back bottom teeth because he feels I need implants in the lower denture and this would give it time to heal. They have no 24 phone line, so you have to wait until the next day or Monday!! I have no support, I am alone. 61 years young, I have never been through such a nightmare!!! Can you suggest anything? I have had a very bad experience with everyone in this office, including the Dr. I don’t want to go back but I know I have to. But I am not getting my bottom teeth done there!!! They have lied to me, said one thing and done another. I am so sad and mad!!!!! I wish I had a friend like YOU!!!!! Thank you for this important information. God bless you 🙏❤️🙏
@@marilynbelcher8171 Im having the same experience as you. Did you go to Dental Care in Acworth? Worst place ever! My uppers are so far out of whack. If I take them out and place on the table you can clearly see how off center, off balance, just plain off they are. The front part was way higher on the left side to the point where they werent even seated all the way up. Ive already taken my Dremel to them. I cant believe they actually charged me for these. Horrible! But my smile is better and when I take them out my mouth is pain free after many many years. I guess thats something.
@@marilynbelcher8171How are you faring now? I'm about two weeks since I got mine. Still quite hard to eat as the fit is getting more loose since the swelling has gone down, and the top plate shifts around as I chew. It gets better with adhesive. Due to go in for a check up in a couple days so hopefully they can adjust the fit to be tighter. I bled a LOT the first day. I was biting down on gauze and it would be soaked through in minutes.
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You’re fantastic, I as a disabled 70 yr old veteran can’t afford any of the amazing dental repair you’ve been blessed with, I’m $9000 into my upper extraction n denture, all my credit cards are maxed out, my credit score is destroyed, God Bless all of you and all the best wishes to you, I’m
I am an 83 yr old veteran (not disabled -- VA not involved). I decided to go to the School of Dentistry (Univ of Alabama because that's where I live). I am in love with my dentist and with the whole program! The cost has been surprisingly manageable and I appreciate knowing that every step of the way, my situation is being guided and monitored by a faculty dental professor. I had 18 extractions in a single afternoon with minimal pain followed by weeks of healing. Some people get immediate dentures, but the program we agreed on was that I would heal and then be fitted for both upper and lower dentures. I am about two weeks from having teeth again -- and being able to smile! Your state medical college surely has a School of Dentistry, and perhaps you would benefit from a consultation. My dentist here is a fourth year dental student, and I could not be more pleased. Her faculty advisor sees me at every visit and reviews all her work. Plus, a variety of other students, residents, and adjunct faculty help and look in and advise frequently. I'm not trying to put regular dentists out of work, but you might consider the SoD path.
I’ve just completed week number one of total extractions with temporary dentures. I feel so depressed right now! 😭😭😭😭😭 I went to the dentist yesterday to have my dentures adjusted because with the healing of my gums, the sore spots, and the areas that the dentures cut my gum, I cried in the dental chair. I’m supposed to go out tonight but I don’t know if I should. 🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️ I don’t want to be in pain or looking like I’m hurting all night. These videos help me to understand that I’m not the only one going thru the same stages in this dental journey.
This was me last week 😂😂 it was my birthday and my friends wanted to take me for dinner and I couldn’t eat anything or be happy….but I’m now getting better I hope you’re doing well now
i was in a deep, dark depression after i got my dentures... and then i found Kristi. He videos gave me hope, and here i am, 6½ years later and I'm feeling more confident. i still get depressed, but my teeth are so far down on the list of things to be depressed about that they may as well not be on it. Keep watching her videos and you'll be okay.
I thank you for helping us. I had 15 teeth extracted yesterday and have immediate dentures. Its very strange to me. Haven't eaten since the surgery. Hard to talk. Time will heal me.
I had the remainder of my teeth (18) pulled on Nov. 1, 2022 and am now contending with immediate dentures. I've had a long history of dental issues and many were related to inept dentists/periodontists and parents who were indifferent to some of my more serious dental issues. That having been said (yes, I will have some cheese with that whine), I'm very grateful that my husband and I could afford to pay for a full set of dentures. I'm less than one week into this process and am having my regrets (normal), discomfort and some times pain (also normal), but I'm comforted by "Kalinjax's" videos and the feedback from so many others who are in the same dental boat. Thank you for sharing your journey and thank you to all who've been so open and direct with their own feedback. 🙂
Yesterday I had my remaining 9 teeth on the top extracted with an immediate/permanent denture. Spent the last week binging your videos. You made the process a LOT less stressful. Thank you, Ma'am!
This is some really good advice it took me 4 months to get use to my dentures. After I was able to get over this hurdle I love my new teeth everyday I recieve so many compliments! 💃🏻💃🏻
I cannot express how amazing you are. You definitely have a gift for clearly explaining this process. Please I beg you to never give up doing this. I understand that it could be redundant for you, but you are the full package of knowledge. The entire process and the different sets of dentures and processes you had to go through. Even if you have to repeat and post about what you did 10-11 years ago, your feelings and views may be different now. I am different now. Even that helps me and I am sure others. There are people out there with so many negative comments and sadness in their soul but never that affect you! You are on the journey that God intended you to be on, a huge reason for being here. Yes I am a man that has cried several times over this past week. I pray to God this is not going to be my final look. My denture dentist keeps assuring me this will not be the end result. I do have a problem with being patient. LoL I am not even sure if you take time to read these comments but here from Tulsa Oklahoma.. THANK YOU!
I am so excited to start my denture journey, at the moment only two people know that I am doing this but your videos have helped me hugely to prepare mentally! you are awesome thank you! One thing that I always think of when i experience something physically & emotionally challenging and i need to work myself into pushing through is nursing the worst hangover I've ever experienced. Take it one step at a time. We Don't rush into trying to fix ourselves in 1 hour, you wake up, maybe stay in bed a little while, take a shower, maybe some pain killers, drink water, eat something even when you feel nauseous, go for a short walk and sleep again. Its one little baby step at a time, despite feeling the horrible anxiety and a near death feeling, this feeling (mentally and physically) passes and by the end of the day you are finally recovered, and some effects might last a couple of days but you get through it. I always think "I've had a worse hangover than this!!" and it works wonders.
I'm almost three weeks into my full dentures. I have to admit having had doubts, especially the first week, even the second. At first I wondered if I was ever going to be able to eat right again. I'm still learning, haven't tried many difficult foods yet, but after two adjustments I'm able to start eating better, and expand my horizons. speech was likewise difficult. reading aloud to myself helped immensely. OUT LOUD! Pretend your recording an audio book. annunciate, with expression. Starting with something familiar, then switch to something completely foreign, perhaps technical, so that you have to tackle words unfamiliar to you. Really helps you focus. 2 days in I was terrified I would never talk right again. 4 days in I was at 90%+. Now, a few words might trip me up when talking fast, but no problems. I just found your videos. Thank You!! I actually had not been prepared for the drawbacks, or the learning curve with my dentures. I didn't actually regret the choice, as I was at a point where something had to be done, but it was very overwhelming. Your videos relating your experiences, and your advice , have helped immensely. Thank You again.
The comment you made about having the conversation about pain management is hugely important! I was not informed about pain management or pain medicine prior to my extractions. It was only discussed moments before my teeth were pulled by my oral surgeon. She told me that I should’ve consulted my primary doctor before the extractions for pain management. I was awake for the whole procedure, general anesthesia was not offered to me. Se sent me on my way after pulling all my teeth, telling me to just take Tylenol. My follow up the next day was with my dentist and he was shocked that she did not prescribe pain medication. I was clearly in severe pain and hadn’t slept. He made sure I did not leave without a prescription for meds. I wish I had found your videos sooner! I had my extractions on Thursday May 12, and immediate dentures. Thank you for the super helpful information!
OH MY WORD, this video made me feel sooooo much better. I had 1 tooth extracted yesterday and haven't had most of my upper teeth for years. I just got a partial denture( I have 4 front upper teeth left that my partial is holding on to. The back part is totally digging in to my gum and I'm uncomfortable. I was happy to hear that there is light at the end of the tunnel!!
I'm 48 hours into my full upper and lower immediate dentures and am so thankful for your videos! I had 22 teeth extracted and I'm surprised I'm coping so well with minimal swelling and can already talk quite accurately. Although I hear the pain really sets in around day 3 so not looking forward to tomorrow haha
Omg I just got my dentures last week- I had my extraction on May 23 and also had 22 teeth extracted!! Wow! On the other hand, I hate my dentures, they are huge- I look like a horse. I have a really small mouth & I don’t even have enough room to swallow or move my tongue with the upper & lower in my mouth. They hurt so bad also. I feel so so so defeated & have been crying every single day. I don’t know what to do!!!
@@shannonmiles4503, have you had an adjustment since? I’ve been told that the reaction and experience you’re having is normal for many and does ease up as healing moves along. I’m getting my partial procedure in just a few days.
@@shannonmiles4503I completely understand! My mouth is very small as well and these dentures just look awful! I have gone back 10 times for adjustments and finally gave up! The dentist said because of my gums and bone structure it’s the best it’s going to be. I already had insecurity issues and this made it worse especially when people make comments including family. I hope you’re having a better time with your dentures. 🥰
I tried everything to keep my teeth. I had Bea teeth until I had breast cancer. After chemo my teeth that had filling just crumbled. I had to have them pulled. With that came all my crowns and bridges. I finally had to have all my upper pulled. I am in the process of getting upper dentures. So excited to find your channel. Thank you.
I had 15 teeth extracted and have immediate dentures. I am afraid to remove them yet because of course I was told not to. I'm afraid I won't be able to put it back due to swelling.
Just had my extractions done on my upper and it hurts like hell but it had to be done received immediate dentures have to keep in for 24 hrs sutchers and all just want to say thank you for helping me through this 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Came to your channel through someone's comment about your comment on an unrelated matter. Your attitude intrigued me and I thought I'd check out your channel. I see now your an angel and a wonderful person. From your earlier videos to now a transition from strength to strength. Honest and inspiring. My mum recently had all her remaining teeth removed and will be getting dentures soon. Funny how the world works. My best wishes to you and you family. Here's hoping mum gets something out of your experience. I'm sure she will. Thankyou for being you.
Had the 4th time back over few months and the rest came out and top and bottom dentures put in. Omg. Have fitting today. Day after. Hurt. Not fitting. Hurt. Regret. Major Anxiety. Thinking I'm the tuff guy. But seeing yourself with no teeth for the first time and having the same experiences you have had. It's helpful to see and hear from you and others of questions to ask and that there is options. Still worry now of fitting right. And health and heal. To go back and have lower post to clip in. 🤔 I've been watching several of your videos today. Thanks. Helpful
I have had my full upper implants put in i had the op done in Croatia, i never got on with the temp dentures at all so i went without, now i look amazing but it was a long 7 monnths going without any top teeth & i hated looking in the mirror, i hid away & wore a mask, time does drag in this situation but you do get there in the end with a smile
I just got all 30 teeth pulled out under anteisa 4/13/2023 at a cost of $9,280.00 as I'm retired and my medical insurance does not cover dental. My surgen was good, but I still was not walking straight when I left their office, so make sure you have a good person to drive you home. I blead heavy (thick heavy black blood and some dark red) for two days straight, finally gauze wrapped in tea bags help stop it. It is now 4/16/2023 and I sill have a resadue of light red blood, but is to be expected. My lips feel twice their size, and the inside of my mouth feels like I ate a porkypine, even my throat is a bit sore. I'm about 6 weeks until I even begin to go to the dentist that meassures you and finally supplies dentures. This is no easy deal to do for first few days, but like the host here, my teeth were so bad, no choice but to have them all out. Even my caps were falling off as the teeth under them rotted, and the rest of my teeth were full of holes from years of repair as I'm 69 years old. However, I was down to chewing painfully on one side of my mouth, so not having teeth at all I think already is an improvement. I go back to the surgen in two weeks from now for post surgery mouth check up as quite a few of my gum sockets had self disolving stiches. A day before my dental surgery, i went to the store and loaded up on box pudding, jellow, instant mashed potatoes, oat meal, milk, orange juice, and those important ready made pudding and apple sauce cups. This part is really important as you are not going to feel like going out and shopping for a few days or feel like cooking. I'll try to keep you posted as time goes by. BTW, the ice did little for me, however the surgen dentist will tell you probably 1/2 hour of ice, 1/2 hour of warm compress. BTW, please forgive my spelling errors, I wrote this fairly fast. Thanks host for your imput too, very good to know how dentures will feel and not to be alarmed. Also, do not fall asleep with gauze in your mouth as it does not digest. If you are at rest, keep head elevated such as in a longe chair, and take the gauze out, but the latter is my opinion.
Thank you for sharing. I will have to get dentures at sometime due health issues. You answered so many questions. When I first that I needed them I wasn't prepared. I'm still processing everything . Now trying to get other health problems under cpntrol. This was so helpful and comforting. 😎🤗
Great information! Especially when you recommended asking for the after hours contact. I felt bad disturbing my oral surgeon after hours. After a few days, I got really hungry and put my normal family dinner in the cuisinart with a little broth and it tasted delicious. I googled crock pot Lasagna Soup recipe it became a favorite over here.
Thank you for making these videos and letting us know what to expect and teaching us so that we can make this as smooth as possible. Day 1 is extremely hard and emotional and you are making this easier for me, thank you.
I am 3.5 hours into my E day with bone grafts placed on top and had 5 implants placed on the bottom. Getting an all on 5 on bottom in 3 weeks and all on 6 on top in 4 to 6 months. I have immediate dentures right now and my goodness they feel huge. Pain as not been an issue yet but I also still have some numbness. Your videos have really helped me take the step to improve my oral health an appearance. Go back tomorrow scans on lower implants. This upper immediate is just falling down so hopefully they can do something about that. Thanks again for being a voice of calm for me the last several weeks and into the next several.
Hi, please tell me how much you have paid so far for the treatment you listed. So I can prepare I want the same thing implant upper and lower with extractions. Thankyou so much for sharing with me
Thanks for your videos. I was so scared but I sucked it up and scheduled my appointment (online obviously) today! I go next Thursday. I’m nervous/excited.
Thank you for explaining everything in detail. I have a lot of teeth missing and need upper dentures. They are removing two today, 3 next week and the rest with my immediate dentures. A lot of the teeth are already gone. There will not be a lot left. My dentist is extremely good and the assistants are wonderful at explaining what to expect. Right now I want the absess to go away which is why they are pulling some today. I have been in a lot of pain over the last few months with 2 extractions already. This is why we discussed dentures. A number of my teeth are already gone with just the root left in there. This is what they are removing early so I can heal, then get a real good impression for my dentures. It makes me feel comforted after watching your videos that he is looking out for my best interests.
Hello, I'm three days in with full dentures after complete extraction. I've subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to hearing and following your experiences.
My fiance is a primary care physician and has to do this. He ignored his dental health and he the victim of some poorly done dentistry. He just can't deal with the fact that they all have to go. It's driving me crazy because when we started dating I told him what was going to happen. He went to a dentist that made him a lower partial. I told him that he would never be able to wear it. He wasn't. I told him if the dentist didn't warn him, he was a crook. The dentist retired soon after. I had my front teeth extracted, didn't hesitate. I looked like Cindy Lou Who for 5 days, then my lower face was yellow for at least a week. I had sutures all over my palate, parts are permanently numb from the tissue grafts that were taken from there. Everything I ate for a year had to be cut with a knife because I couldn't bite with my prosthetic. The day of that surgery , extractions, bone grafts and tissue. Three hours of surgery (mind you, palatal injections hurt like hell) I wore a white turtleneck and it was pink from my blood watered down with the irrigation. Well in the end, l have a beautiful hybrid bridge, I now can bite into anything hard that I want, apples, corn on the cob, no problem. I have 4 implants that I KNOW must be maintained. They were a big investment in money, pain and time but worth it. It started with a bad root canal, and lead to this disaster, but you have to face that a journey starts with one step. This isn't a cake walk but when you're done it's so worth the pain. Don't think that you can find an easier way, face the facts that this isn't a cake walk. Great things aren't always easy.
I had a difficult time after radioiodine treatment after thyroid cancer causing chronic dry mouth. Eventually, this caused significant dental problems. Tomorrow I'm having the upper arch removed as I've also had a persistent infection and there is possibly bone loss encroaching the sinus cavity but the xray was unclear on this. I'm having general anesthesia so I'll sleep through it. I appreciate your candor in your videos as well as the good advice. Thank you young lady.
I got my dentures last week uum am looking different like is not me at all thanks dear for encouraging us becoz i was regretting what did i do to my self
Full extractions with immediate dentures happened on Monday. Its Saturday now and I am dealing with the peak of swelling. My tops look sooo big still and my mouth feels like i have a dental guard in for hockey. I know it will get better. Thank you for guidance in this difficult time!
21 teeth extracted without any sedation (didn’t work but cost $200) I have 2 black eyes and entire left side is black blue yellow and green on day 3!! Blood and water was drenched on my friend holding my hand She cut many out so I had a ton of stitches. They alllll fell out on day 2! Loose on day 1 that night after surgery!! Dentist leaned on my right ribs so freaking hard for leverage that I have a stress fracture in my 9th rib!! Absolutely NO narcotic meds were offered… I have been absolutely devastated and miserable!!!! If it wasn’t for this channel I would have been in emerge room yesterday when stitches fell out with every tongue movement and caused me to bleed like crazy for hours. I can’t breathe through my nose bc it’s swollen shut. My sinuses are full of blood too I can see the hematomas!! I so wish I could post a picture. Just wanna say thank you so much for the education and support you’re providing…. Oh yeah? I’m also starving and stomach is screaming… I can’t move my mouth…. I can’t live like this… I do not know what to do!! I’m stuck there bc they are the only ones around me that takes my Medicaid…. I could go on but my head is pounding Good luck everyone!! I wish this on no one!!
Thank you for your channel and thr great information about first dentures, etc. It's good to hear someone else has gone through and experienced what I'm currently dealing with.
Your videos are inspiring. In my country you can't find a good dentist all I was always told is dental hygiene but zero advice been doing my own research and I've learnt a lot from you
I've been following this channel in preparation for dentures. A week ago, I had all my teeth (except for 3 lower teeth) extracted. I got an immediate set of dentures, & was told to keep them in for 24 hrs. I kept them in overnight, but took them out the next morning & called the dentist because they didn't seem to fit well. The uppers felt HUGE, & my bite felt "off". They told me to keep them out & come back in a week. I go tomorrow, & I'm afraid the impressions weren't done right; & basically just overwhelmed about the whole process. I'm crying as I write this, & know I need to stay positive, but it's a struggle. I don't want to leave the office only to feel hopeless. They gave me fixodent, but I don't even know how or where to apply it. I guess I'm sounding like a crybaby, but I didn't expect to have such ill-fitting teeth.
What shade did you choose for your all on 4 teeth? I’m going in on Friday to get 6 implants on the bottom and 8 on top. I’m so scared, I’ve been wearing dentures since I was 27. Now 32. It’s taken me 5 years to save up for this procedure but I’m looking forward to having teeth I don’t need to take out in 3 mos. 😄
Hi! I just had my immediate dentures put in Friday morning. The lower full denture came out easy. My upper is a partial acrylic with metal clasps and it isn't budging. I'm terrified to yank on it because of healing gums. Should I not worry about cleaning them yet or sleeping in them? Ugh. They don't hurt at all. This is 2nd day. Thanks for listening 💕
Hi!! I just had my procedure done yesterday and literally cried. Only had my uppers extracted with aveoplasty and bone grafting all over upper due to really bad infection and so much soft bone. I also had a sinus lift and 6 implants. First and foremost I had a overbite and gummy smile and now I don’t have a overbite and dentist made my denture to not show so much gum. Hope that makes sense so hard to explain. I explained to doctor I do not like my smile and he said if I can wait 4 more months and he will make new dentures with a slight over bite and longer teeth. Not sure if I’m just so swollen but My upper lip looks sunken in even with dentures. Can’t stop crying. I can not even look in the mirror without crying. Very frustrated.I’m 50 yrs old and now I look even older. 😭😭😭
Hi friend. Boy, do I relate to what you are experiencing 😢!! Had my upper teeth removed and the bottom back teeth so they could heal a bit before bone grafts and implants. I can’t believe what a nightmare this has been already!!!! My dentist showed my daughter and I what the finished dentures looked like, they were beautiful! There was nothing covering the palate. He said I would have to get periodic adjustments but I was fine with that. When I went in 4 days ago for my procedure I asked the girl to show me the temporary denture. It completely covered my palate!!!! I swear to God above those WERE NOT what he sayI was getting!!! But stupid me went through with it and I have been living in hell ever since! My daughter called that day and they said oh no, you can’t have those dentures unless you need implants!!!! I am still crying!!! I haven’t had a life in 2 years because of my teeth and now I feel it will never end!!!! My gums are still bleeding, I have had a migraine since I had it done. Looks like horse teeth, I still can’t go out in public because I can barely talk, I feel like I am gagging constantly 😭😭😭. God bless you and I pray you start feeling better very soon!! I try to stay positive, but this situation makes it very difficult 💔. Take care of yourself!!! I am praying for you 💞💖💞🙏
@@bernitajenkins3180 Hi! Well I got my permanents past December better fitting however still depressed my face changed I still have a sunken lip look and my cheeks dropped a bit. Went to get some lip filler to make my lip look a bit fuller but after 2 months it didn’t make much of a difference, maybe I should of went for 1 1/2 syringe.. 🤷🏼♀️ Anyways At the end of the day no more upper dental pain and infections and cyst.
Thank you so much for your video it helps me a lot in this new journey with new bottom dentures! I just had my bottom teeth removed 4 days ago and I'm still swollen, my dentures feel really uncomfortable, I'm not able to speak clearly, can't eat! It's horrible 😞 but your video gives me hope that it will get better and will leave all this behind me. Thanks
I love the honest way you talk about dentures. Yes it is a shock hearing your dentist say you need dentures. It made me cry, l felt out of control. It took a day or two to get my head around the idea. I have my first consult June 3rd. I feel a little more prepared emotionally and in a practical sense thanks to your great videos.
My dentist didn’t come out and say I needed dentures. She simply asked me which side did I want her to start pulling teeth on first. When I told my mom she was horrified but I actually thought it was funny. Because it was obvious even to me that they couldn’t be saved.
My immediates feel so big and I gag when I do try to swollow what food I try to chew...the weight of them in my mouth after 6-7 hours is just irritating and yes on the 3rd will only be a month but man! Whew😊
Please, please, PLEASE tell me its gets better. I am on the verge of tears. I had my upper teeth removed this past Monday and immediately got my temporary denture. It fit badly and gave me so many sores in just a day and a half. When I went back on Wednesday, they said they were going to make me a new temporary denture. I went back today for my new denture and it fits so bad, too. Now they said I have to have ANOTHER surgery to thin my bone in the front. I want to cry....my gyms are still healing and are so sore from taking the denture in and out for adjustments.
I feel your pain. I am having so many problems. had to have the bones shaved. then got the dentures, a sharp piece cut my gum so bad it bled. I think I look weird too. I hope things are better for you! I do. please let me know. I go back in a couple of days. but, even if they fix them I feel I look so odd with my new teeth.
This process has been 8 months for me till dentist wants me to give up and have gums sculpted because I didn’t have gum disease or teeth decay, I had bone infection, all top teeth removed. Dentures never fit so they want to sculpture gums and put in 4 posts and snap on. Please tell me anything that helped u or hurt you. God bless you
I have only watched a few of your videos subscribed right away. But you have already made me feel so much better and more light on the subject. Thank-You so very much. Pudding ,ice cream is my best friend. Popsicles I thought would be just great nope. I just started new job they are being so wonderful. They are paying me for my time off and my benefits started on my start date.
Thank you for this video. I'm in my first week with dentures now. I've pretty much lost 6 pounds in 3 days. And soft foods mainly cinnamon apple sauce. Oh yeah its good 😆
Trying to prepare for this, everything I've been hearing isn't making me feel any less scared 😔 Recently had a Tooth break, starting to hurt now, guess this is going to be a new chapter in my life
I'm 6 days post extractions with my immediate denture.. so far the only advice I have is pay for sedation if you can. The worst part for me is having stupid nightmares (hello dental anxiety) about the sounds and getting multiple shots in extremely painful places.. Also if they have to cut your tongue and/or lip tie, brace yourself for that to be a long healing period. For me that has been the most annoying/painful part since I started trying to eat and talk.
I go to get the rest of my teeth removed in a couple of weeks. Really not looking forward to dentures. I have some malformed area’s in my mouth I have two surgeries trying to fix some of it but I’m told that dentures will probably never fit very well.
What did they say about your condition?? Would implants be a option I know they are very expensive.. but I think I may be told this as well… what are options? If any… Thank you for sharing your self here!❤
@@sandykish9608 I had extra bone on my upper gums that stuck out over half an inch so that had to be removed. But the doc went to far on one side and went into my sinus cause if it to collapse out onto my gum. Had it worked in again but it’s still not right I also have extra bone on the roof of my mouth that the doctor said would keep any denture from fitting tight. And I need bone added to my lower jaw as my molars have been gone for a long time. I am also disabled and so I have no money for implants trying to live on disability leaves nothing extra. And Medicare pays for nothing. And more than one dentist didn’t know if I could even get implants with how low my sinuses are especially after the messed up surgery. I might be able to get them on the bottom but they would have to build up the bone first. I see a new dental surgeon in two weeks. So guess I will find out more then.
I appealed my insurance’s decision and they just approved my upper partial!! For my front teeth. My extractions are tomorrow wish me luck! I’m nervous..
Your videos are so helpful. I'm ashamed and embarrassed to tell the man I love that I need to have this done. We live in separate states at the moment and I just don't know how to tell him. I am going to my 4th dentist on Monday and quite a ways from where I live. The other dentists that I've been to, I wasn't comfortable with. Thanks for mentioning all the things we need to take note of, especially the aftercare and if anything arises after office hours. I so don't want to do any of this but I have no choice.
Judy Henson , save up you money and get individual dental implants placed Its just like your natural teeth , but it is very costly . Get yourself a little side job and save that money to get implants .
@@krisb3939 Definitely worth considering. Going to my 4th dentist on Monday. I haven't liked any dentist or their staff that I have seen. One never even returned my calls, which spoke volumes about aftercare. I lost everything from the plandemic, but have some funds to get started. I never thought about this option so thanks a lot!
*I just got my dentures very recently because I have heart problems, and I already had 1 major open heart surgery and had my aortic valve replaced with a mechanical on-x valve. That was over 15 years ago I'm now 41 and when I was 40 I was getting blood clots from the valve because the cardiologist refused to let me in the office because of covid and I ended up without my blood thinners for 6 months until I decided to move to Florida and when the old doctor suddenly just decided to give me my Coumadin I took it not thinking anything was going to happen but it did and I got several blood clots all throughout my body requiring emergency surgery and a fasciotomy to my left leg from no blood flow however I never had a problem with my teeth and they were still good for being 40 years old but the hospital said they needed to do another emergency surgery and crack my chest open again because the top of my heart where the aortic valve is has unfortunately expanded past 5cm and its called an aneurysm and the doctors wanted my teeth emergently removed because they said it contributes to more heart problems after a major surgery of that type so I let them remove them but then after they removed them they decided to change their mind and NOT do the surgery so they took my teeth for basically nothing and to say I'm pissed off and depressed over it is an understatement and I recently got the dentures but it feels like my mouth is FULL and I don't know if that'll go away or what and they're definitely causing some pain in some spots and I also really dislike that my saliva keeps getting underneath them causing me to have to try to suck it out from under them and then swallow constantly.. I really hope this will get better. Otherwise, I made a huge mistake letting them take my perfectly fine teeth, ughh..*
I had all my teeth pulled last November I'm in the last part were he has made wax impressions and was delayed today we were going to shape them pick color then send them to the lab to make my permanent dentures, so this whole time I've been with out teeth almost 6months .He doesn't believe in temp teeth. So I'm thinking by the end of May I'll have my permanent dentures. very stressful
Same here - but in the process of having extractions over several weeks. 2 more appts. Then it is my understanding I will not have the denture making process start for about 6 weeks while my gums heal a bit. Honestly I'd rather wait longer than that, but I also have my niece's wedding in early Sept and obviously want them in place by then! Good luck to you!
I went the same route when I had mine pulled. It seemed like a long time without teeth, but I'm glad my dentist did it that way. The day my dentures arrived at her office was like a birthday and Christmas all rolled into one! Of course there was discomfort and adjustments, but then everything shut down for Covid. By the time I got to go back to the dentist, I was ready for a hard relign and since then, there has been no pain or problems. It takes time, but it's worth it.
I was shaking so bad after surgery and good thing my daughter's an RN because I needed fluids and she was able to give me an IV. It was horrible and so painful. They didn't warn me about the aftermath!!
@@algodcan1algodcan196 dentures are made of acrylic and stuff like that sticks to them. When teeth are extracted often medication is put in the socket or your body forms a blood clot, it's like a scab that you form on your body. Sticky food can dislodge it, your body is trying to heal. A "dry socket" hurts like hell. You'll land up having to go back to the dentist (good luck if its midnight) to get medication put in the socket. Most dentists will give you a sheet of after surgery instructions. Read it carefully. I have to say that dentists joke about "Sugar Babies " candy for Halloween, crap like that will stick to a healthy tooth and cause decay like you wouldn't believe. Only funny if you make your living fixing teeth.
Love your videos! Ok, I had all my upper & lower teeth pulled and immediate top & lower dentures shoved in right after! It took about 2-3 days for me to come out of shock and back to reality. I absolutely can't stand the immediate dentures but hey it's better than walking around with no teeth. I went back to work 4 days after and the girls in the office tried to say they looked great, I knew better. They altered my looks around the mouth, they are too big, killing my gums, I went back to the dentist a week later after I examined the difference of the immediate denture, one side was way bigger than the other, the girl that adjusted them for me had an attitude, like I was bothering her to do so, I showed her how the right side was much bigger than the left on my bottoms that was causing the unbearable pain she was resistant in cutting that portion off but I was firm, she did but didn't smooth it out, oh well, they felt better afterwards so I really didn't care about her attitude. I'm coming on my one month, go in next Tuesday for the soft liners, can't wait! Still eating soft foods which of course the bottoms get loose while eating, I actually have to put Fixodent on them at least 4 times a day to keep them in place. My uppers are OK although it pokes my upper lip out, I've lost 10 pounds so far and I'm sure I'll lose more before I get my implants. I'm praying hard that I won't have to wait 5 more months for the implants, I'm so over these immediate dentures, again, I absolutely hate them and can't wait to take them out at night. Come on implants, it can't happen sooner for me. Wishing all well.... this is a journey & surely not for the weak.
I totally relate to the emotional part of my consult...then I left the dental office and I was trying to remember everything- ultimately when I got the surgery to extract the last 4 teeth of my uppers- they didnt have my immediate dentures- so I've been without uppers since 2/24 and won't get my immediate until 3/21- I suppose that its good that my gums are healing and shrinking-to make less relining appointments I'm not sure- but I was really upset when my immediate weren't delivered- I feel like its not within my control- but It makes me not trust my dentist (new) so I may seek out a new dentist for the permanent denture in 5 months- This is such a good video for expectations- and you are right people are helpful at work- I told my Judge - he will read the information I normally read for a couple of weeks- no nice and supportive- where's the emoji with no teeth LOL
Hi. How long did you wait before using adhesive on your temps? I just got temps bottoms yesterday!! What kind of adhesive, powder, or strips did you prefer to use before getting implants?
Beyond overwhelmed & worse part is wondering why they haven't told me anything! Why they haven't advised me of what to expect, how to care for & how to deal with everything from start to finish 😭😭😭 The 1st time I have found & am getting any sort of comfort is from finding u & your videos & hearing how near identical u have reacted & are feeling about losing all your teeth 😢 Still tho,,,
Please call the office and ask if they have an email address. Let them know you have questions and that it’s difficult to articulate in the office but that it would be really helpful to know what you can expect. Unfortunately we sometimes have to advocate for ourselves. I don’t even know why there is a dentist out there that doesn’t see patient education and being clear about expectations as like the bare minimum of what they do. Hopefully you get the answers you need!
@kalinjax definitely far too emotional about all of this to be able to absorb the important information I'll be needing, especially tomorrow before or even after 🥺 I was super upset the day of my consultation, when I was told what needed to be done, but once everything was settled (financing & appt set) they should've began giving me this information 💔 Wasn't even advised as to what I needed to wear or not wear, etc considering it will be done under general anesthesia- I will try & contact the office,,, they are all over the place because my 'home' office is undergoing a complete roof repair therefore patients & staff are being distributed to other locations ☹️
In the past 2 months, my fiance passed away and then my mom. I am on Day 3 of wearing my dentures and they feel strange! I know it will take time to get used to them but I had no choice. Living with no teeth was not an option for me.
Tell your audience how the first couple of weeks in dentures is simply god damn painful especially with the lower denture. Lower ridge even hurt from being touched Abrasions that actually became little scabs that formed along the lingual sides and even swollen salivary glands were apparent because of these. It wasn't until after a couple of soft relines did they even approach being usable and these were my final dentures. But low and behold the gums finally do adjust and one day after about a month of practice and resting your gums from this torment, you'll find you can even chew peanuts with them in. (along with Fixodent) But NOONE tells you this hellish gauntlet awaits you . It's the painful truth...though eventually it does get better...much better in fact.
Thank you. I needed to hear this. I had what was left of my lower teeth out two weeks ago (8 teeth) and haven’t been able to wear my lower denture because of how sore my gums still are. Glad to know it gets better!
About 2 years ago I went to an emergency dental clinic for an extraction. I got x-rays and the dentist told me that I had bone and gum loss and some of my other teeth needed to come out, and I could have a denture made to go around the teeth I had left. That sounded reasonable. But I had to find a different dentist to do that work. The next dentist I saw told me all my teeth needed to come out, which was too overwhelming to handle. She didn't explain anything kept contradicting herself and totally freaked me out. Needless to say I was too scared to see a dentist again for another year. But a few months ago, I got on a plan and had to see one of the 'approved' dentists. I was told I needed 5 teeth removed and I could have a denture made if I wanted one, and if I did, one more tooth could be removed for cosmetic reasons. That all happened yesterday and today I'm wondering how I'm ever going to get used to this lump of plastic in my mouth. But my point here is, be careful with what some dentists tell you. If it doesn't seem right, get another opinion. I could have had all my teeth removed for no reason and now be struggling with two plates rather than one. I'm currently surviving day 1, looking forward to hearing what the next few weeks are going to be like.
I was devastated but didn't have issues wearing my teeth. Just had to get used to all the "extra" in my mouth. I still hate them years later but they don't hurt and I don't have to wear an adhesive.
Oh, I hate hearing that you still hate them. I was under the hopes that in time... I have not made the decision yet but don't want to feel like I have two hockey pucks in my mouth for the rest of my days. Sad.
I have three young kids so I don’t see myself being able to rest and recover much lol they are all under 6 so they are maniacs! 😂. Getting pretty nervous my apt is 2 weeks away
I'm sitting in the office now... these immediate things are uneven and I have told them from the day they put in my mouth it wasn't my impression the gum inside doesn't fit and the teeth are small
I get Percocet for my Chronic back pain, my doctor is raising my dosage before I get all my upper teeth removed except 2 so I can get a flexible horseshoe upper denture ❤️ and ✝️🛐 s
I'm on week #3 of total mouth extractions and immediate dentures. I still can't eat with my bottom denture in., it breaks loose and floats around, causing pain. Not sure what to do here.
So I'm going to get everything extracted soon. Maybe a silly question but I'm always concerned about dental hygiene. Right now it's hard to keep my mouth feeling clean. When I just have gums and no teeth, is it easier to keep the mouth clean? Does bad breath go away or do you continue to brush, but just your gums and tongue, etc? Thanks. Your channel is giving me courage.
It is easier but still very important to be meticulous. Gums and tongue do have to be brushed and the dentures have to be cleaned properly to prevent bad breath and infections. I have a few cleaning videos on my channel for if/when you decide to get dentures. Best of luck to you!
@kalinjax So I haven't been able to eat anything crunchy or crispy for months. I'm getting immediate dentures next month. Whenever I ask whether I will be able to eat crunchy stuff again, I just get vague answers like, "It is different." Would you describe it please? Will I wake up in massive pain and how long until I can talk or eat? Thanks so much for your help. I got new insurance with humana and went to their network dentist for the first time. First visit they recommended total extractions and immediate dentures. Within an hour they took casting and digital whatever, and I left the office owing over $5,000. I began to think that I'd been conned. Then the insurance denied everything, but I'm still on the hook for everything out of pocket, even though no procedure has even started. Dentist ssys don't worry. Lol
To me, the worst part is the change in my talking and trying to get used to the denture (immediate), it's as embarrassing, if not more, than having decaying teeth. I'm 10 days post op and I sound and look like a chipmunk
I got all my top teeth out and all of my bk bottom. I didn't get an immediate denture. I'm going in 3 weeks after my surgery to get my dentures idk what I'm even getting they never even went over it... I hate doctors sometimes
I try my dentures on today but my bottom and top do not meet together when i smile.I ask him about that he say the top supposed to stick out a little more then the bottom did you have that problem.I want them to meet.This is my first time i don't no these are my permanent dentures.
I just had 10 teeth taken out at the front of my mouth, the dentist put the partials in right away, after the freezing came out it was very difficult, not because of pain but because of all the plastic in my mouth...and then when I took them out for the first time and saw the gapping hole in the front of my mouth I stayed in bed all day and cried full of regret, is it possible for the denturist to shave some of that plastic down, I have a very small mouth and not only did they give me new front teeth but also added back teeth on the bottom which I have not had in over 40 yrs, so having all that added plastic my tongue feels like it has no room in my mouth, how long is this going to last, I like the new smile but at what cost, I wish I had done more research before getting this done, but now I just need some support to get me through this transition!!
I'm 4 days in with extractions and immediate top denture. Is it normal to still have lots of pain? Putting them in in the morning is excruciating. I wish I never did it.
@SaaayUNCLE In some ways I like it and in other ways I can't stand it... I don't like dentures I can't even enjoy a meal... I have lost over eighty pounds since getting this done... I have a better fitting pair ready right now. I just have to wait for my appointment but it's still the same thing... I really want to get implants... It bothers me a lot the way my face looks when I take these out... But I am happy that they look better. And I don't feel shy to smile anymore... I don't want it to be completely negative I see this as a step... And the weight loss was a nice thing... I needed that so I look in to feel a whole lot better overall
I am in the 3rd week. I am sore, mainly sores in my mouth from the dentures. I can not talk at all without a lisp. I don't have a job, but I tell my friends I have had major dental work done. I have immediate dentures and I am going to work up to snap-in dentures with 6 implants. I have gone back to the dentist, and they tried to file the dentures down, I still have stitches, could that be the problem? Can someone please help me.
I am just embarking on this journey. Two people at work know. I am just telling everyone else straight implants. There is one arse who is always making denture remarks. My spouse is talking about playing banjo music. I am just not ready to joke. I do not have enough bone on top even with most of my teeth up there, which freaks me out, so I have to go a regular upper. I am scared, but scared to stay where I am at.
Got my full dentures a 5 days ago. First day was okay. But the last few I have tightness pain, like wearing new shoes. Can anyone tell me how to mitigate it or how long this should last?
The emotional side of it was much harder than I expected
Had full extractions and immediate top denture yesterday. 41 years and wish I would have done this years ago! The pain isn’t as a bad as a toothache. I’ve taken them out to rinse and haven’t stopped eating (soft food). I was terrified. Had twighlight sedation. I’m a pessimistic rather than optimistic person. Maybe I’m still high but this is the best thing I’ve done for myself ever! I’ve smiled more today than I have in my whole life.
I am scheduled for dentures in a few weeks completely terrified afraid I will look funny if people can tell I have them or just me and if its painful. How did you cope? Was it was you expected?
It’s been 4 days and I am miserable!!! My dentist didn’t do many of the things you said they should. He did not prepare me for what I was in for!! Should my gums still be bleeding? The pain is terrible, luckily I take pain meds for my neck. The dentist was doing multiple things while he was working on me! He took calls, did a filling on someone else. Was vague with after care, I was so overwhelmed I couldn’t remember everything!!! I only got the top dentures but he pulled the back bottom teeth because he feels I need implants in the lower denture and this would give it time to heal. They have no 24 phone line, so you have to wait until the next day or Monday!! I have no support, I am alone. 61 years young, I have never been through such a nightmare!!! Can you suggest anything? I have had a very bad experience with everyone in this office, including the Dr. I don’t want to go back but I know I have to. But I am not getting my bottom teeth done there!!! They have lied to me, said one thing and done another. I am so sad and mad!!!!! I wish I had a friend like YOU!!!!!
Thank you for this important information. God bless you 🙏❤️🙏
@@marilynbelcher8171 Get another dentist NOW. This person will continue to improperly treat. You need the right dentist as soon as possible.
@@marilynbelcher8171 Im having the same experience as you. Did you go to Dental Care in Acworth? Worst place ever! My uppers are so far out of whack. If I take them out and place on the table you can clearly see how off center, off balance, just plain off they are. The front part was way higher on the left side to the point where they werent even seated all the way up. Ive already taken my Dremel to them. I cant believe they actually charged me for these. Horrible! But my smile is better and when I take them out my mouth is pain free after many many years. I guess thats something.
@@marilynbelcher8171How are you faring now? I'm about two weeks since I got mine. Still quite hard to eat as the fit is getting more loose since the swelling has gone down, and the top plate shifts around as I chew. It gets better with adhesive. Due to go in for a check up in a couple days so hopefully they can adjust the fit to be tighter. I bled a LOT the first day. I was biting down on gauze and it would be soaked through in minutes.
You’re fantastic, I as a disabled 70 yr old veteran can’t afford any of the amazing dental repair you’ve been blessed with, I’m $9000 into my upper extraction n denture, all my credit cards are maxed out, my credit score is destroyed, God Bless all of you and all the best wishes to you, I’m
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I am an 83 yr old veteran (not disabled -- VA not involved). I decided to go to the School of Dentistry (Univ of Alabama because that's where I live). I am in love with my dentist and with the whole program! The cost has been surprisingly manageable and I appreciate knowing that every step of the way, my situation is being guided and monitored by a faculty dental professor.
I had 18 extractions in a single afternoon with minimal pain followed by weeks of healing. Some people get immediate dentures, but the program we agreed on was that I would heal and then be fitted for both upper and lower dentures. I am about two weeks from having teeth again -- and being able to smile!
Your state medical college surely has a School of Dentistry, and perhaps you would benefit from a consultation. My dentist here is a fourth year dental student, and I could not be more pleased. Her faculty advisor sees me at every visit and reviews all her work. Plus, a variety of other students, residents, and adjunct faculty help and look in and advise frequently.
I'm not trying to put regular dentists out of work, but you might consider the SoD path.
I’ve just completed week number one of total extractions with temporary dentures. I feel so depressed right now! 😭😭😭😭😭
I went to the dentist yesterday to have my dentures adjusted because with the healing of my gums, the sore spots, and the areas that the dentures cut my gum, I cried in the dental chair.
I’m supposed to go out tonight but I don’t know if I should. 🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️
I don’t want to be in pain or looking like I’m hurting all night.
These videos help me to understand that I’m not the only one going thru the same stages in this dental journey.
I Hope You feel better💗I have to go through the same thing soon.
Greta Davis, any updates? Are you doing better now that you’re almost 1 year in?
This was me last week 😂😂 it was my birthday and my friends wanted to take me for dinner and I couldn’t eat anything or be happy….but I’m now getting better
I hope you’re doing well now
You are God sent! I’ve got my dentures today and I’m a complete emotional wreck!
me too girl ME TOO
Oh man it's hard and I'm still going through it! I wish you the best of luck!!
i was in a deep, dark depression after i got my dentures... and then i found Kristi. He videos gave me hope, and here i am, 6½ years later and I'm feeling more confident. i still get depressed, but my teeth are so far down on the list of things to be depressed about that they may as well not be on it. Keep watching her videos and you'll be okay.
how r u doing i just got my immediate dentures done yesterday
I am too!
I thank you for helping us. I had 15 teeth extracted yesterday and have immediate dentures. Its very strange to me. Haven't eaten since the surgery. Hard to talk. Time will heal me.
Same here, bottoms don't stay put first week. Liquid diet is essential. I truly hope I picked a good dental company called Afdent. 🤞
I had the remainder of my teeth (18) pulled on Nov. 1, 2022 and am now contending with immediate dentures. I've had a long history of dental issues and many were related to inept dentists/periodontists and parents who were indifferent to some of my more serious dental issues. That having been said (yes, I will have some cheese with that whine), I'm very grateful that my husband and I could afford to pay for a full set of dentures. I'm less than one week into this process and am having my regrets (normal), discomfort and some times pain (also normal), but I'm comforted by "Kalinjax's" videos and the feedback from so many others who are in the same dental boat. Thank you for sharing your journey and thank you to all who've been so open and direct with their own feedback. 🙂
Yesterday I had my remaining 9 teeth on the top extracted with an immediate/permanent denture. Spent the last week binging your videos. You made the process a LOT less stressful. Thank you, Ma'am!
This is some really good advice it took me 4 months to get use to my dentures. After I was able to get over this hurdle I love my new teeth everyday I recieve so many compliments! 💃🏻💃🏻
i got mine last week and you give me hope that i will get use to mine. right now i feel like i look so weird! i hate it!
I cannot express how amazing you are. You definitely have a gift for clearly explaining this process. Please I beg you to never give up doing this. I understand that it could be redundant for you, but you are the full package of knowledge. The entire process and the different sets of dentures and processes you had to go through. Even if you have to repeat and post about what you did 10-11 years ago, your feelings and views may be different now. I am different now. Even that helps me and I am sure others. There are people out there with so many negative comments and sadness in their soul but never that affect you! You are on the journey that God intended you to be on, a huge reason for being here. Yes I am a man that has cried several times over this past week. I pray to God this is not going to be my final look. My denture dentist keeps assuring me this will not be the end result. I do have a problem with being patient. LoL I am not even sure if you take time to read these comments but here from Tulsa Oklahoma.. THANK YOU!
I am so excited to start my denture journey, at the moment only two people know that I am doing this but your videos have helped me hugely to prepare mentally! you are awesome thank you!
One thing that I always think of when i experience something physically & emotionally challenging and i need to work myself into pushing through is nursing the worst hangover I've ever experienced. Take it one step at a time. We Don't rush into trying to fix ourselves in 1 hour, you wake up, maybe stay in bed a little while, take a shower, maybe some pain killers, drink water, eat something even when you feel nauseous, go for a short walk and sleep again. Its one little baby step at a time, despite feeling the horrible anxiety and a near death feeling, this feeling (mentally and physically) passes and by the end of the day you are finally recovered, and some effects might last a couple of days but you get through it. I always think "I've had a worse hangover than this!!" and it works wonders.
I'm almost three weeks into my full dentures. I have to admit having had doubts, especially the first week, even the second. At first I wondered if I was ever going to be able to eat right again. I'm still learning, haven't tried many difficult foods yet, but after two adjustments I'm able to start eating better, and expand my horizons.
speech was likewise difficult. reading aloud to myself helped immensely. OUT LOUD! Pretend your recording an audio book. annunciate, with expression. Starting with something familiar, then switch to something completely foreign, perhaps technical, so that you have to tackle words unfamiliar to you. Really helps you focus. 2 days in I was terrified I would never talk right again. 4 days in I was at 90%+. Now, a few words might trip me up when talking fast, but no problems.
I just found your videos. Thank You!! I actually had not been prepared for the drawbacks, or the learning curve with my dentures. I didn't actually regret the choice, as I was at a point where something had to be done, but it was very overwhelming. Your videos relating your experiences, and your advice , have helped immensely. Thank You again.
The comment you made about having the conversation about pain management is hugely important! I was not informed about pain management or pain medicine prior to my extractions. It was only discussed moments before my teeth were pulled by my oral surgeon. She told me that I should’ve consulted my primary doctor before the extractions for pain management. I was awake for the whole procedure, general anesthesia was not offered to me. Se sent me on my way after pulling all my teeth, telling me to just take Tylenol. My follow up the next day was with my dentist and he was shocked that she did not prescribe pain medication. I was clearly in severe pain and hadn’t slept. He made sure I did not leave without a prescription for meds.
I wish I had found your videos sooner! I had my extractions on Thursday May 12, and immediate dentures. Thank you for the super helpful information!
OH MY WORD, this video made me feel sooooo much better. I had 1 tooth extracted yesterday and haven't had most of my upper teeth for years. I just got a partial denture( I have 4 front upper teeth left that my partial is holding on to. The back part is totally digging in to my gum and I'm uncomfortable. I was happy to hear that there is light at the end of the tunnel!!
I'm 48 hours into my full upper and lower immediate dentures and am so thankful for your videos! I had 22 teeth extracted and I'm surprised I'm coping so well with minimal swelling and can already talk quite accurately. Although I hear the pain really sets in around day 3 so not looking forward to tomorrow haha
Omg I just got my dentures last week- I had my extraction on May 23 and also had 22 teeth extracted!! Wow! On the other hand, I hate my dentures, they are huge- I look like a horse. I have a really small mouth & I don’t even have enough room to swallow or move my tongue with the upper & lower in my mouth. They hurt so bad also. I feel so so so defeated & have been crying every single day. I don’t know what to do!!!
@@shannonmiles4503, have you had an adjustment since? I’ve been told that the reaction and experience you’re having is normal for many and does ease up as healing moves along. I’m getting my partial procedure in just a few days.
@@shannonmiles4503I completely understand! My mouth is very small as well and these dentures just look awful! I have gone back 10 times for adjustments and finally gave up! The dentist said because of my gums and bone structure it’s the best it’s going to be. I already had insecurity issues and this made it worse especially when people make comments including family. I hope you’re having a better time with your dentures. 🥰
Thank you for being such an amazing resource for people.
Happy to help, Amber!
had my teeth removed yesterday...getting fitted today..so far so good but its damn scary...you are a godsend...thankyou.
I tried everything to keep my teeth. I had Bea teeth until I had breast cancer. After chemo my teeth that had filling just crumbled. I had to have them pulled. With that came all my crowns and bridges. I finally had to have all my upper pulled. I am in the process of getting upper dentures. So excited to find your channel. Thank you.
I had 15 teeth extracted and have immediate dentures. I am afraid to remove them yet because of course I was told not to. I'm afraid I won't be able to put it back due to swelling.
Just had my extractions done on my upper and it hurts like hell but it had to be done received immediate dentures have to keep in for 24 hrs sutchers and all just want to say thank you for helping me through this 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Came to your channel through someone's comment about your comment on an unrelated matter.
Your attitude intrigued me and I thought I'd check out your channel.
I see now your an angel and a wonderful person. From your earlier videos to now a transition from strength to strength. Honest and inspiring. My mum recently had all her remaining teeth removed and will be getting dentures soon. Funny how the world works. My best wishes to you and you family. Here's hoping mum gets something out of your experience. I'm sure she will.
Thankyou for being you.
Had the 4th time back over few months and the rest came out and top and bottom dentures put in. Omg.
Have fitting today. Day after. Hurt. Not fitting. Hurt. Regret. Major Anxiety. Thinking I'm the tuff guy.
But seeing yourself with no teeth for the first time and having the same experiences you have had.
It's helpful to see and hear from you and others of questions to ask and that there is options. Still worry now of fitting right. And health and heal. To go back and have lower post to clip in. 🤔 I've been watching several of your videos today.
Thanks. Helpful
I have had my full upper implants put in i had the op done in Croatia, i never got on with the temp dentures at all so i went without, now i look amazing but it was a long 7 monnths going without any top teeth & i hated looking in the mirror, i hid away & wore a mask, time does drag in this situation but you do get there in the end with a smile
Can you give me the name of the dentist you used in Croatia please I’m from the uk need someone I can trust thanks.
@@robertseal96 Sorry for the delay i will get it to you Qu
I just got all 30 teeth pulled out under anteisa 4/13/2023 at a cost of $9,280.00 as I'm retired and my medical insurance does not cover dental. My surgen was good, but I still was not walking straight when I left their office, so make sure you have a good person to drive you home. I blead heavy (thick heavy black blood and some dark red) for two days straight, finally gauze wrapped in tea bags help stop it. It is now 4/16/2023 and I sill have a resadue of light red blood, but is to be expected. My lips feel twice their size, and the inside of my mouth feels like I ate a porkypine, even my throat is a bit sore. I'm about 6 weeks until I even begin to go to the dentist that meassures you and finally supplies dentures. This is no easy deal to do for first few days, but like the host here, my teeth were so bad, no choice but to have them all out. Even my caps were falling off as the teeth under them rotted, and the rest of my teeth were full of holes from years of repair as I'm 69 years old. However, I was down to chewing painfully on one side of my mouth, so not having teeth at all I think already is an improvement. I go back to the surgen in two weeks from now for post surgery mouth check up as quite a few of my gum sockets had self disolving stiches. A day before my dental surgery, i went to the store and loaded up on box pudding, jellow, instant mashed potatoes, oat meal, milk, orange juice, and those important ready made pudding and apple sauce cups. This part is really important as you are not going to feel like going out and shopping for a few days or feel like cooking. I'll try to keep you posted as time goes by. BTW, the ice did little for me, however the surgen dentist will tell you probably 1/2 hour of ice, 1/2 hour of warm compress. BTW, please forgive my spelling errors, I wrote this fairly fast. Thanks host for your imput too, very good to know how dentures will feel and not to be alarmed. Also, do not fall asleep with gauze in your mouth as it does not digest. If you are at rest, keep head elevated such as in a longe chair, and take the gauze out, but the latter is my opinion.
Thank you for sharing. I will have to get dentures at sometime due health issues. You answered so many questions. When I first that I needed them I wasn't prepared. I'm still processing everything . Now trying to get other health problems under cpntrol. This was so helpful and comforting. 😎🤗
Great information! Especially when you recommended asking for the after hours contact. I felt bad disturbing my oral surgeon after hours. After a few days, I got really hungry and put my normal family dinner in the cuisinart with a little broth and it tasted delicious. I googled crock pot Lasagna Soup recipe it became a favorite over here.
Thank you for making these videos and letting us know what to expect and teaching us so that we can make this as smooth as possible. Day 1 is extremely hard and emotional and you are making this easier for me, thank you.
I am 3.5 hours into my E day with bone grafts placed on top and had 5 implants placed on the bottom. Getting an all on 5 on bottom in 3 weeks and all on 6 on top in 4 to 6 months. I have immediate dentures right now and my goodness they feel huge. Pain as not been an issue yet but I also still have some numbness. Your videos have really helped me take the step to improve my oral health an appearance. Go back tomorrow scans on lower implants. This upper immediate is just falling down so hopefully they can do something about that. Thanks again for being a voice of calm for me the last several weeks and into the next several.
Hey Gary! The beginning is rough and full of all sorts of weird issues. I hope you get this resolved. And congrats!
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Hi, please tell me how much you have paid so far for the treatment you listed. So I can prepare I want the same thing implant upper and lower with extractions. Thankyou so much for sharing with me
45k for everything
@@garymann706 thankyou! Does that include upper and lower teeth? Are you getting attachable dentures or a different kind of plates for teeth?
Thanks for your videos. I was so scared but I sucked it up and scheduled my appointment (online obviously) today! I go next Thursday. I’m nervous/excited.
Thank you for explaining everything in detail. I have a lot of teeth missing and need upper dentures. They are removing two today, 3 next week and the rest with my immediate dentures. A lot of the teeth are already gone. There will not be a lot left. My dentist is extremely good and the assistants are wonderful at explaining what to expect. Right now I want the absess to go away which is why they are pulling some today. I have been in a lot of pain over the last few months with 2 extractions already. This is why we discussed dentures. A number of my teeth are already gone with just the root left in there. This is what they are removing early so I can heal, then get a real good impression for my dentures. It makes me feel comforted after watching your videos that he is looking out for my best interests.
It sounds like you struck gold! Best of luck to you!
@@kalinjax Thank you! I think so too.
Hello, I'm three days in with full dentures after complete extraction. I've subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to hearing and following your experiences.
My fiance is a primary care physician and has to do this. He ignored his dental health and he the victim of some poorly done dentistry. He just can't deal with the fact that they all have to go. It's driving me crazy because when we started dating I told him what was going to happen. He went to a dentist that made him a lower partial. I told him that he would never be able to wear it. He wasn't. I told him if the dentist didn't warn him, he was a crook. The dentist retired soon after.
I had my front teeth extracted, didn't hesitate. I looked like Cindy Lou Who for 5 days, then my lower face was yellow for at least a week. I had sutures all over my palate, parts are permanently numb from the tissue grafts that were taken from there. Everything I ate for a year had to be cut with a knife because I couldn't bite with my prosthetic. The day of that surgery , extractions, bone grafts and tissue. Three hours of surgery (mind you, palatal injections hurt like hell) I wore a white turtleneck and it was pink from my blood watered down with the irrigation. Well in the end, l have a beautiful hybrid bridge, I now can bite into anything hard that I want, apples, corn on the cob, no problem. I have 4 implants that I KNOW must be maintained. They were a big investment in money, pain and time but worth it. It started with a bad root canal, and lead to this disaster, but you have to face that a journey starts with one step. This isn't a cake walk but when you're done it's so worth the pain. Don't think that you can find an easier way, face the facts that this isn't a cake walk. Great things aren't always easy.
Another awesome and helpful video! I’m looking forward to my procedure courtesy of being armed with the information and stories you’ve shared.
Mine is this Friday.
I had a difficult time after radioiodine treatment after thyroid cancer causing chronic dry mouth. Eventually, this caused significant dental problems. Tomorrow I'm having the upper arch removed as I've also had a persistent infection and there is possibly bone loss encroaching the sinus cavity but the xray was unclear on this. I'm having general anesthesia so I'll sleep through it.
I appreciate your candor in your videos as well as the good advice. Thank you young lady.
Thanks I got my teeth out last Friday an dentures I'm 35 thanks 4 your help
I got my dentures last week uum am looking different like is not me at all thanks dear for encouraging us becoz i was regretting what did i do to my self
Full extractions with immediate dentures happened on Monday. Its Saturday now and I am dealing with the peak of swelling. My tops look sooo big still and my mouth feels like i have a dental guard in for hockey. I know it will get better. Thank you for guidance in this difficult time!
21 teeth extracted without any sedation (didn’t work but cost $200)
I have 2 black eyes and entire left side is black blue yellow and green on day 3!! Blood and water was drenched on my friend holding my hand
She cut many out so I had a ton of stitches. They alllll fell out on day 2! Loose on day 1 that night after surgery!! Dentist leaned on my right ribs so freaking hard for leverage that I have a stress fracture in my 9th rib!! Absolutely NO narcotic meds were offered… I have been absolutely devastated and miserable!!!!
If it wasn’t for this channel I would have been in emerge room yesterday when stitches fell out with every tongue movement and caused me to bleed like crazy for hours. I can’t breathe through my nose bc it’s swollen shut.
My sinuses are full of blood too
I can see the hematomas!! I so wish I could post a picture.
Just wanna say thank you so much for the education and support you’re providing….
Oh yeah? I’m also starving and stomach is screaming…
I can’t move my mouth…. I can’t live like this… I do not know what to do!! I’m stuck there bc they are the only ones around me that takes my Medicaid….
I could go on but my head is pounding
Good luck everyone!!
I wish this on no one!!
Haymaker, just came across with your post. It is horrible what you were experiencing! How are you now?
Are you feeling any better??
I had my anchors put in they said that I would probably bruise around my eye’s ETC….Not one bruise anywhere on my face I was very surprised ‼️👍🏻
Thank you for your channel and thr great information about first dentures, etc. It's good to hear someone else has gone through and experienced what I'm currently dealing with.
Your videos are inspiring. In my country you can't find a good dentist all I was always told is dental hygiene but zero advice been doing my own research and I've learnt a lot from you
Hey Willis! I hope you find the tools you need to advocate for yourself! You got this!
I've been following this channel in preparation for dentures. A week ago, I had all my teeth (except for 3 lower teeth) extracted. I got an immediate set of dentures, & was told to keep them in for 24 hrs. I kept them in overnight, but took them out the next morning & called the dentist because they didn't seem to fit well. The uppers felt HUGE, & my bite felt "off". They told me to keep them out & come back in a week. I go tomorrow, & I'm afraid the impressions weren't done right; & basically just overwhelmed about the whole process. I'm crying as I write this, & know I need to stay positive, but it's a struggle. I don't want to leave the office only to feel hopeless. They gave me fixodent, but I don't even know how or where to apply it. I guess I'm sounding like a crybaby, but I didn't expect to have such ill-fitting teeth.
What shade did you choose for your all on 4 teeth? I’m going in on Friday to get 6 implants on the bottom and 8 on top. I’m so scared, I’ve been wearing dentures since I was 27. Now 32. It’s taken me 5 years to save up for this procedure but I’m looking forward to having teeth I don’t need to take out in 3 mos. 😄
I’m in my first week, so many ups and downs.
Hi! I just had my immediate dentures put in Friday morning. The lower full denture came out easy. My upper is a partial acrylic with metal clasps and it isn't budging. I'm terrified to yank on it because of healing gums. Should I not worry about cleaning them yet or sleeping in them? Ugh. They don't hurt at all. This is 2nd day. Thanks for listening 💕
I'm just so happy I'm past the tooth extractions . All of them healing nicely
I'm so glad I found your channel. I've had bad teeth since childhood. Can you please explain the process? How long from extraction to dentures etc.
Hi!! I just had my procedure done yesterday and literally cried. Only had my uppers extracted with aveoplasty and bone grafting all over upper due to really bad infection and so much soft bone. I also had a sinus lift and 6 implants. First and foremost I had a overbite and gummy smile and now I don’t have a overbite and dentist made my denture to not show so much gum. Hope that makes sense so hard to explain. I explained to doctor I do not like my smile and he said if I can wait 4 more months and he will make new dentures with a slight over bite and longer teeth. Not sure if I’m just so swollen but My upper lip looks sunken in even with dentures. Can’t stop crying. I can not even look in the mirror without crying. Very frustrated.I’m 50 yrs old and now I look even older. 😭😭😭
Hi. Just found this channel and felt so sad for you. I hope your issues were sorted. How are you now?
Hi friend. Boy, do I relate to what you are experiencing 😢!! Had my upper teeth removed and the bottom back teeth so they could heal a bit before bone grafts and implants. I can’t believe what a nightmare this has been already!!!! My dentist showed my daughter and I what the finished dentures looked like, they were beautiful! There was nothing covering the palate. He said I would have to get periodic adjustments but I was fine with that. When I went in 4 days ago for my procedure I asked the girl to show me the temporary denture. It completely covered my palate!!!! I swear to God above those WERE NOT what he sayI was getting!!! But stupid me went through with it and I have been living in hell ever since! My daughter called that day and they said oh no, you can’t have those dentures unless you need implants!!!! I am still crying!!! I haven’t had a life in 2 years because of my teeth and now I feel it will never end!!!! My gums are still bleeding, I have had a migraine since I had it done. Looks like horse teeth, I still can’t go out in public because I can barely talk, I feel like I am gagging constantly 😭😭😭.
God bless you and I pray you start feeling better very soon!! I try to stay positive, but this situation makes it very difficult 💔. Take care of yourself!!! I am praying for you 💞💖💞🙏
@@bernitajenkins3180 Hi! Well I got my permanents past December better fitting however still depressed my face changed I still have a sunken lip look and my cheeks dropped a bit. Went to get some lip filler to make my lip look a bit fuller but after 2 months it didn’t make much of a difference, maybe I should of went for 1 1/2 syringe.. 🤷🏼♀️ Anyways At the end of the day no more upper dental pain and infections and cyst.
Thank you so much for your video it helps me a lot in this new journey with new bottom dentures! I just had my bottom teeth removed 4 days ago and I'm still swollen, my dentures feel really uncomfortable, I'm not able to speak clearly, can't eat! It's horrible 😞 but your video gives me hope that it will get better and will leave all this behind me. Thanks
wow you look amazing!! can’t even tell you are wearing them
I have cried so much these past few weeks and I am completely frustrated.
I love the honest way you talk about dentures. Yes it is a shock hearing your dentist say you need dentures. It made me cry, l felt out of control. It took a day or two to get my head around the idea. I have my first consult June 3rd. I feel a little more prepared emotionally and in a practical sense thanks to your great videos.
My dentist didn’t come out and say I needed dentures. She simply asked me which side did I want her to start pulling teeth on first. When I told my mom she was horrified but I actually thought it was funny. Because it was obvious even to me that they couldn’t be saved.
My immediates feel so big and I gag when I do try to swollow what food I try to chew...the weight of them in my mouth after 6-7 hours is just irritating and yes on the 3rd will only be a month but man! Whew😊
Thanks for the information I'm going to have to get them this summer and this has helped me understand things better!
I just had my uppers done, so sore. This is the third day, swollen !
Please, please, PLEASE tell me its gets better. I am on the verge of tears. I had my upper teeth removed this past Monday and immediately got my temporary denture. It fit badly and gave me so many sores in just a day and a half. When I went back on Wednesday, they said they were going to make me a new temporary denture. I went back today for my new denture and it fits so bad, too. Now they said I have to have ANOTHER surgery to thin my bone in the front. I want to cry....my gyms are still healing and are so sore from taking the denture in and out for adjustments.
I feel your pain. I am having so many problems. had to have the bones shaved. then got the dentures, a sharp piece cut my gum so bad it bled. I think I look weird too. I hope things are better for you! I do. please let me know. I go back in a couple of days. but, even if they fix them I feel I look so odd with my new teeth.
How are you both?
This process has been 8 months for me till dentist wants me to give up and have gums sculpted because I didn’t have gum disease or teeth decay, I had bone infection, all top teeth removed. Dentures never fit so they want to sculpture gums and put in 4 posts and snap on. Please tell me anything that helped u or hurt you. God bless you
I have only watched a few of your videos subscribed right away. But you have already made me feel so much better and more light on the subject. Thank-You so very much. Pudding ,ice cream is my best friend. Popsicles I thought would be just great nope. I just started new job they are being so wonderful. They are paying me for my time off and my benefits started on my start date.
Thank you for this video. I'm in my first week with dentures now. I've pretty much lost 6 pounds in 3 days. And soft foods mainly cinnamon apple sauce. Oh yeah its good 😆
I am getting mine top set in few months dreading it so will be watching you your videos 😢
Trying to prepare for this, everything I've been hearing isn't making me feel any less scared 😔
Recently had a Tooth break, starting to hurt now, guess this is going to be a new chapter in my life
I'm 6 days post extractions with my immediate denture.. so far the only advice I have is pay for sedation if you can. The worst part for me is having stupid nightmares (hello dental anxiety) about the sounds and getting multiple shots in extremely painful places.. Also if they have to cut your tongue and/or lip tie, brace yourself for that to be a long healing period. For me that has been the most annoying/painful part since I started trying to eat and talk.
I go to get the rest of my teeth removed in a couple of weeks. Really not looking forward to dentures. I have some malformed area’s in my mouth I have two surgeries trying to fix some of it but I’m told that dentures will probably never fit very well.
What did they say about your condition?? Would implants be a option I know they are very expensive.. but I think I may be told this as well… what are options? If any… Thank you for sharing your self here!❤
Please share more
@@sandykish9608 I had extra bone on my upper gums that stuck out over half an inch so that had to be removed. But the doc went to far on one side and went into my sinus cause if it to collapse out onto my gum. Had it worked in again but it’s still not right I also have extra bone on the roof of my mouth that the doctor said would keep any denture from fitting tight. And I need bone added to my lower jaw as my molars have been gone for a long time. I am also disabled and so I have no money for implants trying to live on disability leaves nothing extra. And Medicare pays for nothing. And more than one dentist didn’t know if I could even get implants with how low my sinuses are especially after the messed up surgery. I might be able to get them on the bottom but they would have to build up the bone first. I see a new dental surgeon in two weeks. So guess I will find out more then.
I appealed my insurance’s decision and they just approved my upper partial!! For my front teeth. My extractions are tomorrow wish me luck! I’m nervous..
Your videos are so helpful. I'm ashamed and embarrassed to tell the man I love that I need to have this done. We live in separate states at the moment and I just don't know how to tell him. I am going to my 4th dentist on Monday and quite a ways from where I live. The other dentists that I've been to, I wasn't comfortable with. Thanks for mentioning all the things we need to take note of, especially the aftercare and if anything arises after office hours. I so don't want to do any of this but I have no choice.
Judy Henson , save up you money and get individual dental implants placed Its just like your natural teeth , but it is very costly . Get yourself a little side job and save that money to get implants .
@@krisb3939 Definitely worth considering. Going to my 4th dentist on Monday. I haven't liked any dentist or their staff that I have seen. One never even returned my calls, which spoke volumes about aftercare. I lost everything from the plandemic, but have some funds to get started. I never thought about this option so thanks a lot!
@@judyhenson6329 , make sure you look into a good oral maxillofacial surgeon that has placed over 500 dental implants
@@krisb3939 I will. Thanks!
@@judyhenson6329 I love how you said plandemic lol. This is SO true!
*I just got my dentures very recently because I have heart problems, and I already had 1 major open heart surgery and had my aortic valve replaced with a mechanical on-x valve. That was over 15 years ago I'm now 41 and when I was 40 I was getting blood clots from the valve because the cardiologist refused to let me in the office because of covid and I ended up without my blood thinners for 6 months until I decided to move to Florida and when the old doctor suddenly just decided to give me my Coumadin I took it not thinking anything was going to happen but it did and I got several blood clots all throughout my body requiring emergency surgery and a fasciotomy to my left leg from no blood flow however I never had a problem with my teeth and they were still good for being 40 years old but the hospital said they needed to do another emergency surgery and crack my chest open again because the top of my heart where the aortic valve is has unfortunately expanded past 5cm and its called an aneurysm and the doctors wanted my teeth emergently removed because they said it contributes to more heart problems after a major surgery of that type so I let them remove them but then after they removed them they decided to change their mind and NOT do the surgery so they took my teeth for basically nothing and to say I'm pissed off and depressed over it is an understatement and I recently got the dentures but it feels like my mouth is FULL and I don't know if that'll go away or what and they're definitely causing some pain in some spots and I also really dislike that my saliva keeps getting underneath them causing me to have to try to suck it out from under them and then swallow constantly.. I really hope this will get better. Otherwise, I made a huge mistake letting them take my perfectly fine teeth, ughh..*
I had all my teeth pulled last November I'm in the last part were he has made wax impressions and was delayed today we were going to shape them pick color then send them to the lab to make my permanent dentures, so this whole time I've been with out teeth almost 6months .He doesn't believe in temp teeth. So I'm thinking by the end of May I'll have my permanent dentures. very stressful
Same here - but in the process of having extractions over several weeks. 2 more appts. Then it is my understanding I will not have the denture making process start for about 6 weeks while my gums heal a bit. Honestly I'd rather wait longer than that, but I also have my niece's wedding in early Sept and obviously want them in place by then! Good luck to you!
@@Michele_catmommy67 thank you,and luck to you as well.
Good luck to you ✌
I went the same route when I had mine pulled. It seemed like a long time without teeth, but I'm glad my dentist did it that way. The day my dentures arrived at her office was like a birthday and Christmas all rolled into one! Of course there was discomfort and adjustments, but then everything shut down for Covid. By the time I got to go back to the dentist, I was ready for a hard relign and since then, there has been no pain or problems. It takes time, but it's worth it.
I was shaking so bad after surgery and good thing my daughter's an RN because I needed fluids and she was able to give me an IV. It was horrible and so painful. They didn't warn me about the aftermath!!
i love your channel!!!! can you make a video on eating with temporaries.. thank you you really helped me through this process and journey
Heyyy! Yes, that's actually next Monday's video!
Forget anything sticky, gum, long story short. been there. She'll tell you more but I had to say that. Couldn't help myself.
@@donnabissell15 why no sticky stuff?
Anderson’s Split Pea Soup, it’s so good, if you like it. I ate a lot of it.
@@algodcan1algodcan196 dentures are made of acrylic and stuff like that sticks to them. When teeth are extracted often medication is put in the socket or your body forms a blood clot, it's like a scab that you form on your body. Sticky food can dislodge it, your body is trying to heal. A "dry socket" hurts like hell. You'll land up having to go back to the dentist (good luck if its midnight) to get medication put in the socket. Most dentists will give you a sheet of after surgery instructions. Read it carefully. I have to say that dentists joke about "Sugar Babies " candy for Halloween, crap like that will stick to a healthy tooth and cause decay like you wouldn't believe. Only funny if you make your living fixing teeth.
Love your videos! Ok, I had all my upper & lower teeth pulled and immediate top & lower dentures shoved in right after! It took about 2-3 days for me to come out of shock and back to reality. I absolutely can't stand the immediate dentures but hey it's better than walking around with no teeth. I went back to work 4 days after and the girls in the office tried to say they looked great, I knew better. They altered my looks around the mouth, they are too big, killing my gums, I went back to the dentist a week later after I examined the difference of the immediate denture, one side was way bigger than the other, the girl that adjusted them for me had an attitude, like I was bothering her to do so, I showed her how the right side was much bigger than the left on my bottoms that was causing the unbearable pain she was resistant in cutting that portion off but I was firm, she did but didn't smooth it out, oh well, they felt better afterwards so I really didn't care about her attitude. I'm coming on my one month, go in next Tuesday for the soft liners, can't wait! Still eating soft foods which of course the bottoms get loose while eating, I actually have to put Fixodent on them at least 4 times a day to keep them in place. My uppers are OK although it pokes my upper lip out, I've lost 10 pounds so far and I'm sure I'll lose more before I get my implants. I'm praying hard that I won't have to wait 5 more months for the implants, I'm so over these immediate dentures, again, I absolutely hate them and can't wait to take them out at night. Come on implants, it can't happen sooner for me. Wishing all well.... this is a journey & surely not for the weak.
great tips!
Thanks, Sheilz!
I totally relate to the emotional part of my consult...then I left the dental office and I was trying to remember everything- ultimately when I got the surgery to extract the last 4 teeth of my uppers- they didnt have my immediate dentures- so I've been without uppers since 2/24 and won't get my immediate until 3/21- I suppose that its good that my gums are healing and shrinking-to make less relining appointments I'm not sure- but I was really upset when my immediate weren't delivered- I feel like its not within my control- but It makes me not trust my dentist (new) so I may seek out a new dentist for the permanent denture in 5 months- This is such a good video for expectations- and you are right people are helpful at work- I told my Judge - he will read the information I normally read for a couple of weeks- no nice and supportive-
where's the emoji with no teeth LOL
Wow I’m glad to hear from you!!!
Hi. How long did you wait before using adhesive on your temps? I just got temps bottoms yesterday!! What kind of adhesive, powder, or strips did you prefer to use before getting implants?
I sure hope things go well
Beyond overwhelmed & worse part is wondering why they haven't told me anything! Why they haven't advised me of what to expect, how to care for & how to deal with everything from start to finish 😭😭😭
The 1st time I have found & am getting any sort of comfort is from finding u & your videos & hearing how near identical u have reacted & are feeling about losing all your teeth 😢 Still tho,,,
Please call the office and ask if they have an email address. Let them know you have questions and that it’s difficult to articulate in the office but that it would be really helpful to know what you can expect. Unfortunately we sometimes have to advocate for ourselves. I don’t even know why there is a dentist out there that doesn’t see patient education and being clear about expectations as like the bare minimum of what they do. Hopefully you get the answers you need!
@kalinjax definitely far too emotional about all of this to be able to absorb the important information I'll be needing, especially tomorrow before or even after 🥺 I was super upset the day of my consultation, when I was told what needed to be done, but once everything was settled (financing & appt set) they should've began giving me this information 💔 Wasn't even advised as to what I needed to wear or not wear, etc considering it will be done under general anesthesia- I will try & contact the office,,, they are all over the place because my 'home' office is undergoing a complete roof repair therefore patients & staff are being distributed to other locations ☹️
In the past 2 months, my fiance passed away and then my mom. I am on Day 3 of wearing my dentures and they feel strange! I know it will take time to get used to them but I had no choice. Living with no teeth was not an option for me.
I am so for your losses. 💔🙏
@@angelaschaefer5883 ty💔😥
@@maryellenstankovich1511 You’re welcome . 💔😭
Tell your audience how the first couple of weeks in dentures is simply god damn painful especially with the lower denture. Lower ridge even hurt from being touched Abrasions that actually became little scabs that formed along the lingual sides and even swollen salivary glands were apparent because of these. It wasn't until after a couple of soft relines did they even approach being usable and these were my final dentures. But low and behold the gums finally do adjust and one day after about a month of practice and resting your gums from this torment, you'll find you can even chew peanuts with them in. (along with Fixodent) But NOONE tells you this hellish gauntlet awaits you . It's the painful truth...though eventually it does get better...much better in fact.
Thank you. I needed to hear this. I had what was left of my lower teeth out two weeks ago (8 teeth) and haven’t been able to wear my lower denture because of how sore my gums still are. Glad to know it gets better!
And now I see you have posted people who agree with me
Hello 🙂 Do you have All on 4 or snap on denture, please ?
I'm going to have mune done in April
You have such beautiful eyes, nobody probably ever paid attention to your teeth.😉
Thanks for your help
About 2 years ago I went to an emergency dental clinic for an extraction. I got x-rays and the dentist told me that I had bone and gum loss and some of my other teeth needed to come out, and I could have a denture made to go around the teeth I had left. That sounded reasonable. But I had to find a different dentist to do that work. The next dentist I saw told me all my teeth needed to come out, which was too overwhelming to handle. She didn't explain anything kept contradicting herself and totally freaked me out. Needless to say I was too scared to see a dentist again for another year. But a few months ago, I got on a plan and had to see one of the 'approved' dentists. I was told I needed 5 teeth removed and I could have a denture made if I wanted one, and if I did, one more tooth could be removed for cosmetic reasons. That all happened yesterday and today I'm wondering how I'm ever going to get used to this lump of plastic in my mouth. But my point here is, be careful with what some dentists tell you. If it doesn't seem right, get another opinion. I could have had all my teeth removed for no reason and now be struggling with two plates rather than one. I'm currently surviving day 1, looking forward to hearing what the next few weeks are going to be like.
I was devastated but didn't have issues wearing my teeth. Just had to get used to all the "extra" in my mouth. I still hate them years later but they don't hurt and I don't have to wear an adhesive.
Oh, I hate hearing that you still hate them. I was under the hopes that in time... I have not made the decision yet but don't want to feel like I have two hockey pucks in my mouth for the rest of my days. Sad.
Thank you.... just thank you.
Big Thanks
I have three young kids so I don’t see myself being able to rest and recover much lol they are all under 6 so they are maniacs! 😂. Getting pretty nervous my apt is 2 weeks away
I'm sitting in the office now... these immediate things are uneven and I have told them from the day they put in my mouth it wasn't my impression the gum inside doesn't fit and the teeth are small
I get Percocet for my Chronic back pain, my doctor is raising my dosage before I get all my upper teeth removed except 2 so I can get a flexible horseshoe upper denture ❤️ and ✝️🛐 s
I'm on week #3 of total mouth extractions and immediate dentures. I still can't eat with my bottom denture in., it breaks loose and floats around, causing pain. Not sure what to do here.
So I'm going to get everything extracted soon. Maybe a silly question but I'm always concerned about dental hygiene. Right now it's hard to keep my mouth feeling clean. When I just have gums and no teeth, is it easier to keep the mouth clean? Does bad breath go away or do you continue to brush, but just your gums and tongue, etc? Thanks. Your channel is giving me courage.
It is easier but still very important to be meticulous. Gums and tongue do have to be brushed and the dentures have to be cleaned properly to prevent bad breath and infections. I have a few cleaning videos on my channel for if/when you decide to get dentures. Best of luck to you!
@kalinjax So I haven't been able to eat anything crunchy or crispy for months. I'm getting immediate dentures next month. Whenever I ask whether I will be able to eat crunchy stuff again, I just get vague answers like, "It is different." Would you describe it please? Will I wake up in massive pain and how long until I can talk or eat? Thanks so much for your help.
I got new insurance with humana and went to their network dentist for the first time. First visit they recommended total extractions and immediate dentures. Within an hour they took casting and digital whatever, and I left the office owing over $5,000. I began to think that I'd been conned. Then the insurance denied everything, but I'm still on the hook for everything out of pocket, even though no procedure has even started. Dentist ssys don't worry. Lol
To me, the worst part is the change in my talking and trying to get used to the denture (immediate), it's as embarrassing, if not more, than having decaying teeth. I'm 10 days post op and I sound and look like a chipmunk
I got all my top teeth out and all of my bk bottom. I didn't get an immediate denture. I'm going in 3 weeks after my surgery to get my dentures idk what I'm even getting they never even went over it... I hate doctors sometimes
I try my dentures on today but my bottom and top do not meet together when i smile.I ask him about that he say the top supposed to stick out a little more then the bottom did you have that problem.I want them to meet.This is my first time i don't no these are my permanent dentures.
I just had 10 teeth taken out at the front of my mouth, the dentist put the partials in right away, after the freezing came out it was very difficult, not because of pain but because of all the plastic in my mouth...and then when I took them out for the first time and saw the gapping hole in the front of my mouth I stayed in bed all day and cried full of regret, is it possible for the denturist to shave some of that plastic down, I have a very small mouth and not only did they give me new front teeth but also added back teeth on the bottom which I have not had in over 40 yrs, so having all that added plastic my tongue feels like it has no room in my mouth, how long is this going to last, I like the new smile but at what cost, I wish I had done more research before getting this done, but now I just need some support to get me through this transition!!
I'm 4 days in with extractions and immediate top denture. Is it normal to still have lots of pain? Putting them in in the morning is excruciating. I wish I never did it.
My day is tomorrow...
You got this!! Any worries or concerns? Maybe some of us can chime in and give some advice!
A year later. How did it go?
@SaaayUNCLE In some ways I like it and in other ways I can't stand it... I don't like dentures I can't even enjoy a meal... I have lost over eighty pounds since getting this done... I have a better fitting pair ready right now. I just have to wait for my appointment but it's still the same thing... I really want to get implants... It bothers me a lot the way my face looks when I take these out... But I am happy that they look better. And I don't feel shy to smile anymore... I don't want it to be completely negative I see this as a step... And the weight loss was a nice thing... I needed that so I look in to feel a whole lot better overall
I am in the 3rd week. I am sore, mainly sores in my mouth from the dentures. I can not talk at all without a lisp. I don't have a job, but I tell my friends I have had major dental work done. I have immediate dentures and I am going to work up to snap-in dentures with 6 implants. I have gone back to the dentist, and they tried to file the dentures down, I still have stitches, could that be the problem? Can someone please help me.
I am just embarking on this journey. Two people at work know. I am just telling everyone else straight implants. There is one arse who is always making denture remarks. My spouse is talking about playing banjo music. I am just not ready to joke. I do not have enough bone on top even with most of my teeth up there, which freaks me out, so I have to go a regular upper. I am scared, but scared to stay where I am at.
How do you get through the first several weeks of excessive saliva and extreme nausea? Is so discouraging. I feel like a failure.
Got my full dentures a 5 days ago. First day was okay. But the last few I have tightness pain, like wearing new shoes. Can anyone tell me how to mitigate it or how long this should last?