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I'll probably forget to take them out to start with anyway LOL. Well it's a new experience isn't it?

My dentist told me your teeth are fine,



BUT



your gums have got to come out, lol

I think your dentist needs help McB LOL

Hi Teresa

I had my top gnashers out about 20-odd years ago now and they gave me a temporary denture to put in until the gums had receded and settled. I can't say that was very pleasant, but when all had settled, I was fitted with the proper set - and what a relief!!

I don't know if they follow the same procedure now, but please don't worry. I don't have to use any fixative and once a week, use Ster....t to soak 'em overnight.

Honestly, you'll be fine - uncomfortable in the early stages, but no more fear of the dentist (lol)!

Alice

Thanks Alice. I think these days they put the proper set in right away. I could have had it all done by next weekend, but there were no appointments available. So I'll still have to be careful with eating, it's pretty uncomfortable at the mo, but I'll have all new teeth by the meet.....

Hi TW,

Hope all goes well for you. all will be OK.


Dave xx

Hello Foggy.

You know what? I thought to myself this morning on the way there, if I can get through a hip replacement without problems, I can damn well stand losing a few teeth! LOL

Good for you, that's the attitude to take.

I believe, today they are made to look like real teeth, nothing like they used to be.

That's really the only thing I'm a bit worried about. I don't want a perfectly even all-the-same-length set like my nan had.

TW - I have dentures top and bottom. They are great; no more loose teeth, no more aches (I had gum disease for years).

The dentists, over the years, had tried to patch up my teeth and it would be OK for a while but then the soreness and pain would be back. Gum disease ruined two of my holidays.

If your dentist does a good job then you shouldn't need fixative. My teeth (that's what I call them, not my dentures!) fit better than my real ones ever did.

BTW - I once had a partial denture to fill a small gap at the side (I'm a bit vain!) and the darned thing wouldn't stay in so I had to use fixative and it was awful stuff.

Birdi

Oh Teresa,

That's a bit drastic to have them all out ...!!

I think I would get a second opinion........

I know most off us have loose teeth but for a dentist to say have em all out is a No No ......

Go see another one ....only my advice ...x

Thanks Birdi,

You know, I'm actually beginning to look forward to getting them LOL

Marilyn, it would be drastic if I had a mouthful of healthy teeth, but over the years I've had some removed anyway, two broke, and one fell out on it's own. The front ones are so loose I can't bite. The gums, through years and years of problems are now receded so badly there's nothing much left to hold the teeth in, roots are exposed on some of them, and there are only about three teeth stable enough to enable me to chew properly.

Believe me, it's the least drastic course of action. besides, I've only got 16 left LOL

No need for second opinion, any dentist worth his salt would say the same as mine. I knew that before I went there this morning.

Besides, they are not all coming out at once, top set first, then once that has settled, the bottom set will go.

Oh T...

you must be so relived your probs wont be there much longer.

Hi TW,

Oh you are very brave. I have suffered agony and let my loose teeth fall out with a little bit of assistance from me. Went through jars of ground cloves to dull the pain. I am terrified of the dentist. I've got 16 and a bit teeth left.

I have two front bottom teeth missing and one of my top front teeth is beginning to wobble as are a few others. They really all need to come out.

I don't know if I would get it on the NHS as I am still in my 50s. The thought of paying thousands of pounds out to go private fills me with dread.

I'll end up looking like a real old witch if any more fall out!

Aileen xxx

Teresa,

Well in that case my sympathy goes out to you ....your poor thing !!

I'll come hold your hand Teresa....I hate the dentist too, But you know what I say to any Dentist before they start treatment on me ...*If you hurt me ...I'll hurt you *

I haven't had to YET ..LOL

Good luck...at least it could be a nice Christmas prezzy !!

Marilyn x

Aileen, of course you'd get it on the NHS, I'm only 50....age has little or nothing to do with it hun.

Come on, if I can do it, you can do it, and we can both have nice confident smiles again.

Marilyn, it could have been next week, but they couldn't fit me in, it'll be January 8th.

Hi Teresa
dentures are really easy to look after.

Cleaning:
brush dentures after eating with a medium soft nylon toothbrush. oral B 30/35 is a good size. use something like dentu-creme paste which is designed for dentures. normal toothpaste is too abrasive. brush them over a sink full of water - this way, if you accidentally drop them, they won't crash and break in the sink.

leave them in a glass of water overnight. regularly soak them in a denture cleaner. this will prevent thrush or similar from developing.

never clean or soak in hot water as this will bleach the plastic.

You might not need to use a fixative, but if you do, most people seem to like the poligrip paste or super wernets powder. I haven't seen anyone yet that has got on with the strips.
Ask your dentist for samples - we get given loads of them by the reps.

If you get any sore spots, then keep going back for adjustments. The dentist won't mind how often you have to. Wear the dentures for at least two hours before seeing the dentist, then he can see where the soreness is.

After a few months, the dentures may feel looser and need the fitting surface relined.

It is a good idea to go back for check-ups at least yearly. This is so that the dentist can make sure your soft tissues are heatlhy.

Hope that all makes ssense.

Good luck

Joanne xxx

You'll have face ache from smiling so much.... that was my mum's comment, lol... so start doing some exercises to strengthen them chuckle muscles, lolol!!

Love

Daff xxxxx

Me again Teresa

Nowt to be frightened about - it's such a relief after the initial adjusting. If they fit well, no need for fixative - I can crunch anything (lol)!

Alice
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