Being that you are a dental hygienist, could I please ask you to read my comment above yours. I lost my teeth right after I had Covid they just fell out. Not many people have heard of this however, more and more dental practitioners are dealing with people that have gone through the same thing, I hope to hear from you S.M
@@susanmusnicki8583 I think you would of gotten a more direct answer if you'd just called a dentist and asked them the same question as they would of given you a dieect answer lol. Also, tagging her word possiy help her to see your comment 🙄🤦🏼♀️😆
Im 51, I've had the money but I just cant. I've avoided people for months, many months over a year, losing more teeth (my front big one) I just can't leave the house. I hate this.
@@CreamyCornCobPlease reconsider! I avoided people and places myself. I got my teeth extracted a year ago. From day one, I have been smiling! I love seeing people again!❤
I'm 43 and about to get dentures in a couple months. I've been the same way my whole life. People think I'm mad all the time but I'm just afraid to smile. This really helped me. To actually push forward and go through with it. 👍
Same here, now I have to get out of the habit of putting my hand in front of my mouth when I do smile. As a bartender not smiling was awful! Then a customer would say, SMILE! I wanted to choke them 😂
Lol, I know what you mean about the smiling thing. Now I can smile but it going to sound dumb but I really don’t know how to unless I’m caught off guard like at someone’s joke. But like taking a picture or something is where I need practice. Embarrassing really. But I’ll learn
I’m one year in. Finally got my permanent dentures and the first week was disheartening due to sores. Went in and had them adjusted and wow what a difference. Yesterday was a landmark day as I was actually able to eat ribs like normal. 😋it does get better but it’s a learning experience.
Last July 13 I had all my teeth extracted. This story is definitely a bitter sweet thing. The first month was an experience to say the least, can’t eat a damn thing. I tried the blender thing with my normal food, “disgusting”. The learning to eat with your immediate dentures was different. I suggest watching as many utube videos as you can on the subject, they’re life saving. Fast forward to 4 months time lapse, I’m eating much more but had to completely change my diet to a lot of protein supplements. Now 9 months along I prepare my weekly meals and can eat pretty much what I want but stayed on my healthier diet. Moral of the story is, it gets better and NO MORE toothaches. 😉 Don’t give up!, it gets better. Oh btw, because of dentures and my choice of food, I’ve lost 90 pounds and feel terrific. 🙂
See! This is what I'm excited about. I'm getting mine next month, and I want to start all over with my diet. I was a chef, and drank a lot of sugar for high energy. This destroyed my teeth. (Plus I loved skittles to boot) But I want to go back to being able to eat cucumbers and apples again!!!! I'm no longer a chef, I have a low stress job now, well less stress lol, and want that smile back! Thank you for your comment, it really gave me confidence. Blessings ❤
I had 26 teeth extracted and got immediate dentures...the immediate dentures didn't fit. The dentist told me I had to wait 6 months to get them redone. Which didn't make sense but whatever. I just got the new dentures that fit a couple of weeks ago and so far it's okay other than not being able to eat without choking yet lol
@@SandeJune It’ll take some time. I used denture adhesive and still do. Take really small bites, I had to cut everything up so I could chew it. I can eat raw peppers now but can’t snap things like carrots off. Learn your limitations. It’ll get way better.
It’s nice to see more and more people open about such an important health issue. Having dentures are not as bad as having teeth issues that affect your quality of life, immune system, and potentially more. Take care of your health and don’t worry about what others think. You will make it through this and there are many people that will support you! 💙
Yeah, I agree. I know I turned to UA-cam when I started to have my work done to get information, guidance, comfort and anything else that would help me. I watched a lot of Kaylinjax videos. That helped. So I want to do the same.
@@dougdriskill8495 I had 15 pulled at once and one got left behind in the gum. Went back 2 days later for impressions to be taken and had that one removed too. Temporary dentures fitted after 6-7 wks, last Sept. Getting fitted for new set in early March. Def takes some getting used to. How is the pain today?
I got deep sedation. The dentist gave me something in a IV. He told me I would start to feel relaxed. I said ok thinking I would feel it kick in. My very next memory was opening my eyes realizing the procedure was done😂 I like my dentures better than the teeth I had. It's the greatest feeling knowing no more tooth ache and fillings. One day I was eating yogurt and my front tooth just split in half. The worst feeling ever. I went from June to October like that. So glad it's done.
I had deep sedation. They gave me 2 pills to take an hour before. I remember taking the pills, getting to the office and then waking up on my couch. Apparently I ran into my father in law at the office. I also told my wife that I didn't like her and that I had a girlfriend named Janice (I don't know anyone named Janice) and that she's waiting for me to punch her in the face. I had the 2 pills, gas and IV sedation
My wife’s about to go through this with her upper teeth. 11 teeth extracted. She’s the type that won’t ask questions or research and is very self conscious of her looks. Will do everything in her power to not let me or the kids EVER see her without them! I’ll do everything in my power to make her comfortable. Including telling her she’s gorgeous! But from the little research I’ve done this is def gonna be a long road for her. Thanks for the info
My teeth were terrible, weak as anything, lots of fillings, root fillings etc. etc., and unbearable pain that cannot be stopped by medications. Complete horror. My appearance to others was completely embarassing to me, and eating foods I liked was impossible, laughing with hand over mouth and all the other situations. I didn't want to look like a homeless person or a drunk, so I was happy to go through with injections, extractions etc., and I felt very happy to get rid of my teeth...I did it......Mind you, I didn't brag about it because there is a stigma attached to it...but to me it was no more agonizing, mind blowing pain of a toothache, plus the fact of being able to eat anything.
I had spent a fortune on my teeth and I still have most of them. I have two crowns and one root canal. I am 48 years old and I don’t really want to lose any more but if I didn’t have dental insurance then I would have lost a lot more. The teeth that I had pulled were because I had no dental insurance at the time.
@Enoch-nn1idI know that feeling! I was in my mid twenties and had a horrible toothache and it was the middle of the night and I gave my wife 100 dollar bill and said I don’t care what it costs even if it’s the entire 100 dollars please get me some orajel.
The key is to do your homework. Find a dentist you trust. Through referrals and reading online reviews. Had all upper teeth removed under sedation. I had the most perfect experience. No pain, no swelling and a fairly quick healing. The honesty of my dentist made it clear that this would be a long haul. After four months I got my temporary partial. Over the next couple of weeks I had one adjustment. After that I have been on cloud nine. I am now waiting to start my implants.. I was told on one of my first visits that the entire process would take close to a year. I personally couldn't be happier with how the whole thing is working out. I'm 73 years old and I have probably smiled more in the last three months than I have in many, many years. Take your time and find a dentist you have faith in.
IMy dentist wants me to go that way, and I have two dental insurances she said she’ll use. However, what’s the point in getting more root canals and crowns on teeth that already had them, and they just keep going. The amount of money I’ve spent on repeated procedures and now looking at a year or more to get it done, I’m seriously thinking of going to Clear Choice and getting the implants in, teeth pulled, temporaries for a year and then the final par. The dentures first, like my two or 3 sets of Valplast, I could have done the all on 4 for as much as I’ve spent. I do have a friend who took his wife there and he said it’s the best thing they have ever done. Very happy. Not all thos dentist visits for a year…. I would be using the money I’ve saved to buy a house, but at 73, that dream is going further away.
@@Candy-O1776 I’ve had top bottom implants no problems now a long, long, journey November 2023 -sept 2025? all broken remain my teeth out decayed bone drilled out bone grafting, titanium implants mouth stitched up can’t include a photos sorry soft food 2 months finale in than bottom teeth Done 4x4 extractions less bleeding that almost stopped before i left the Surgery only week/8 days off pain Ossification to take place 25 days to take place it flys past lots of good soft foods I had 8 teeth out before my implants gold crown incisor tooth nightmare no more Demtist at £350 a time No NHS Dentist wanted touch me endless excuses letters for “Kings?!” Future good health Undisturbed sleep
I got dentures in the early 2000s that were so bad I never could wear them. They were poorly made but I didn't think I could go back to have them fixed. U had a complete upper and partial lower. My husband got sick and I couldn't afford to get any work done to the lowers because I needed to stay home and care for him and our autistic child. My self esteem was horrible, but I secretly loved having to wear a mask during covid. I felt so much better about myself and people treated my so much better. My husband passed in 2020, and I was able to sell some property last year and finally last week I was able to get a well made, full set of dentures. I an only 4 days out and was getting a bit depressed about how difficult it was to adapt at first to talking and eating, but I feel much more confident that it will get easier and more natural as tome goes on. Thank you for this video!
Oh my gosh, YES! COVID masking was such a WONDERFUL time for me. Best time ever, confident and comfort. Then, dang it, it was over, no masks anymore. Sigh nice while it lasted
Same. Tomorrow morning I go for my first consultation. No insurance and nervous just to open my mouth in front of the dentist. As a single guy, I really hope there are no females in that room!! For the last 15 or so years my smile has lessened, I've covered my mouth when laughing or talking and I'm sure I seem angry to everyone around me because I never smile. I need my happiness and my fun nature to come through again . I'm nervous but excited in a way to finally move forward with dentures. I'm 49 and my teeth have been on a steady decline for years.
My experience started in 2019. Had all of my upper teeth extracted due to degenerative bone loss. Had a denture for the first two months. As a foodie, I was depressed because I could no longer taste aromatics in foods and gave up eating altogether. Consulted with my dentist and decided to go with the implant denture. I could not be happier. Yes, the pain, healing process is long, yet having a smile I could be proud of overwhelmed me so much that began to cry in the dentists chair. I was never seen throughout my life fully smiling. Now, I can with confidence. Really appreciate you putting your/our story out there. Blessed be those without issues. Blessed be us that have alternative options. Thank you for sharing.
Joe, does your dentist think the implants will hold for long> The screws in the bone? I have degenerative bone loss and also a gene that causes soft bones. I was told that the screws that hold implants in would keep falling out due to this condition. As expensive as they are I would have to keep having them re-implanted (with costs associated) and would eventually not have the bone strength to keep them in at all. I was not a good implant patient due to the bone condition.
@@laurie6332 I had healthy teeth, just not very strong bone. I had extensive bone grafting. One implant did fail but was not an issue as there were three very strong implants that could hold. My dentist simply moved the failed implant to another location. I had to wait for that to fully heal before having the locater in the denture re-drilled and fitted.
I have a genetic disorder that cause so many teeth and mouth problems. My insurance won’t pay for any of it. My teeth are terrible. If you don’t mind could you share a ballpark figure of how much this cost? I really need help.
@@aspenenglish4976 I have insurance that covers some of it, however, I learned, too late, that the specialist that did most of the implant work was not in my network (covered by my insurance), therefore, I paid, out of pocket around $6000. If you have any insurance that will cover dental, I strongly suggest you ensure they will accept your insurance. If not, speak with your trusted dentist to see if they have in-house plans. Mine does. For a monthly fee, a lot of dental work is covered. I wish you the best. I know what you are going through and can fully understand your frustration and disappointment. The journey is long, painful and frustrating. But, trust me, in the end, it is all worth it. I wish you nothing but the best success.
You've answered all the questions I needed answers for. I'll be having my extractions in a few weeks, and I've been so scared. This has helped me more than I can tell you. Thank you so much.
I know it’s been a while for you sir but Your videos have made me more firm in my direction with so much hope. Just finished chemotherapy for breast cancer, and my doctor has cleared me to go to the dentist all is well. Life is way too short, not to have a great smile. I lost my hair due to chemotherapy, as well as my eyelashes and eyebrows. So you’re gonna see from here on out is great teeth. Your videos made my decision for me and I am grateful. Thank you so much.
I just had my upper teeth extracted with immediate dentures on Yesterday. I don’t really have much pain or noticeable face swelling. How do you know whether it’s something you need patience with vs something that needs to be addressed? They seem not meet correctly in order for me to even chew a noodle. It’s not because of pain. It’s because they don’t seem to meet correctly. I’m supposed to go in for a follow up in a week. Should I be able to chew soft food by then? How will I know if they fit together properly?
I appreciate you being open about your dental journey. It's comforting to know even formal guys like yourself have these type of issues and willing to talk about something so stigmatized. I don't personally know your story, not that you have to explain yourself to anyone, but I wouldn't assume it was something you brought upon yourself. I could potentially end up needing to go a similar route as well due to circumstances that wasn't my fault, but even if it was the admirable thing to do is to fix the issue in any possible way.
It was discovering denture wearer UA-cam videos that got me the courage to call a dentist and start my denture journey. I had crooked teeth my whole life which lead to periodontal disease. I was embarrassed and tired of living life with an ugly smile yet I wasn’t an ugly person. I told the dentist in my initial visit I wanted dentures, he tried to talk me into just the tops. I kept to my plan and a few weeks later he removed all 26 teeth. No sedation. The removal day was my biggest fear, yet it was basically nothing I should have worried so much about. The numbing shots were not bad at all and after that I didn’t feel anything just heard him removing my teeth. He did the tops first then told me he was moving on to the bottom. I was shocked that he was done so fast! I had a ride home and glad I did cause I was drowsy to say the least. I remember craving and drinking tons of water the reminder of that day. I think your body just knows what is best for healing itself. I had very little pain and no issues with healing. My immediate dentures fit well, speaking some words took a few weeks but all in all it was thee best decision of my life. It’s been a little over a year and I couldn’t or wouldn’t have done this without all of these wonderful bold people on UA-cam sharing their experiences. One huge thing that I’ve found for helping my lower dentures fit better was GUM GUARD. It’s a putty that you fit into your plate then it forms to it. It lasts for months possibly a year or more not sure. Go to GUMGUARD.COM to purchase. About $35 shipping included. I received enough for 2 applications for my lower denture only. Top is fine with a little adhesive. Also, I’ve found that SECURE adhesive found on Amazon is thee best over all others. I hope this helps someone!!
That's incredible to hear how UA-cam videos gave you the courage to embark on your denture journey! It's empowering to see how sharing experiences online can positively impact others. Your decision to go for full dentures and the smooth removal process you described are great news! It's great that you had minimal pain and experienced no issues with healing. Thank you for sharing your tip about the GUM GUARD for improving the fit of lower dentures! Have you tried any other methods or products that have helped you on your denture journey?
It's because of wonderful ppl like you and everyone leaving thier comments and advice, that is helping me muster up the courage to get dentures. I am so scared but I've been living with this embarrassment for too many years. Like you, I can't smile like I did when I had beautiful straight white teeth. A couple of weeks ago I had a horrific tooth pain that developed a terrible infection. I had no choice but to go to a local dentist office. The dentist had no bedside manners whatsoever. He made me feel even worse about myself by not even saying anything just staring at me as I sat there trying to explain why my teeth looked so bad and how embarrassed I was. Anyways he prescribed me some antibiotics so that I could get the tooth extracted. That time has passed and I've decided that I'm going to find another dental office to get the entire procedure done and over with. I'm just scared and embarrassed to open my mouth to a dentist. Even to the point that I am looking for a dentist office outside of my area because I'm afraid that a dental hygienist might know me in my local town. 🫤 thank you so much for this video and for those of you that have left your questions and comments on this video... It's motivating and reassuring 🙏☺️
@@work4doughI have been reading and watching everything I can about dentures and implants for years now and have never actually commented on anything but your comment got to me. That is exactly how I felt about being so embarrassed I won't even go to a dentist in my area. My teeth are bitter sweet because I got lucky enough that my front teeth look normal. I broke my jaw when I was 18 and it cracked a few teeth and I had to have my jaws wired shut and my jaw healed with my bite not right and so none of my back teeth lined up and with no insurance for the first 15 years of being an adult as the cracked ones got bad the option was always $2k for root canal and crown or $65 to have it pulled... But because it was easy to hide I let it get so bad that then I was afraid to go to a dentist and one horrific experience at one dentist put me off for another 4 years but I have finally saved enough to get the implants and should have them in less than a month and reading these comments are the only thing keeping me going these days. Thank you
I've been putting off getting dentures for awhile now. To the point where now, I'm having to really choose soft foods. This is because of not just money, but pride. This video really uplifted me. I'm getting them next month, and feel more confident now. Many thanks and blessings!!! This really helped❤ I definitely related to your Covid story. Getting to hide my mouth was a great feeling. Sad but true lol
I got my immediate dentures! I'm day 3 right now. They're already very loose lol the bottom one is almost unbearable to wear. I think I need to slow down on doing everything lol I had it done on a Friday, so I don't get to see the dentist again till Tues. I'll be getting a soft reline then. Again, thank you! I feel so much better. Even if I didn't get dentures I'd still have had the extractions. My mouth already feels 100x better.
@@Bryan-jd7os actually quite well, and thank you for asking! My pride melted away right along with the pain actually. I'm still in my immediates, but soon going for the permits (gotta save up). But yeah! I hope you heal as well as I did. It's almost like my mouth had its own sigh of relief.
@@Bryan-jd7os I ate an apple (no peal) and peanut butter for the first time in 6 years yesterday! And cucumbers! No carrots yet, but I'll get there! Lol you will too!
Thanks for doing this video. I haven't been able to go to the dentist for years, and now that I have the insurance, I'm planning on that visit. BUT it's been so long - I've no doubt I've run into some problems. Consequently I've been terrified to make that appointment. I don't know WHY your video happened to pop up - but being able to listen to you has REALLY calmed me down. Things happen for a reason - and the Universe knew I needed to hear your message. Thank you again for doing these videos!
Thanks I’m 36 year old I’ve had bad teeth all my life dealt with pain and toothaches till I just couldn’t no longer. I only have two top teeth left. I’m going in Monday to get my dentures started watching your video. Yes gives me motivation to go for it. I shouldn’t have much healing with only two teeth left. Thanks for posting your video.
I've always had bad teeth and tooth pain through out my life, never had a totally confident smile and always very much envied those who did! Now 66 years old and most top are gone, getting the rest top ones out and curious how others react from having this procedure. Thank you for your honest and very personal experience.
Thank you for such a candid video. I’m having all my tops pulled and some bottoms in a week and yours has been the best and most straightforward video I’ve watched so far!
Thank you so much for this. I’ve been so scared to follow through with the treatment plan I have that includes full extraction/dentures. Terrified of the dentist have had so many problems and terrible treatments in the past that have destroyed my mouth. It’s even hard to write the words without the beginning of a panic attack coming on. But I want to get this done soon so I can start enjoying life again. Your story has helped me realize it doesn’t have to be as scary as I’m making it. And that life would surely improve once I get it done. Thank you so much for your honesty and bravery!
I just had all of my teeth removed three weeks ago. I found a wonderful oral surgeon who was very calm, gentle and who had lots of positive view that he was the best. I have had horrible experienced previous-my jaw was almost broken by one with my wisdom tooth and another removed two that screwed it up that this surgeon fix. I also had to have my inner jaw shaved off for my dentures fit. Best experience ever had for my dentistry. I have anxiety disorder and suffer from seizures. No issues despite having seizure during procedure. My surgeon comfort me during the procedure (I was not fully knocked out) but no pain, just pressure when filling my jaw. Not serious pain until 3 day but the pain meds help and I did not suffer. My gums healing quickly and I am going to start to get my dentures at the end of Feb. I am on a soft food and liquid diet which is worth how great I feel now. My sinus were what hurt more than my gums-I have had constant severe sinus issue-it is now all clear. No more pressure not pain there. So grateful. I highly recommend getting it done. Do your research and look for a surgeon who has experience with elderly, disabled and folks who have severe dental issues. Don’t let fear hold you back. You will be grateful. Fighting!!
Do it Claire ! You won't regret it. I was like you with panic etc. I had all my teeth out last July. Temporary dentures 6-7 wks later. Now waiting for my 2nd set in early March.
Great job Nate looking forward to seeing more videos. You have a very calming spirit it really help me calm down I'm about to start my journey. Thank you!
You’re welcome! Getting info out there is the goal. I waited so long to pull the trigger I lost my funding through care credit. Im hoping that my videos will help get people motivated enough to take action.
@@DentureLimited Care Credit is very finicky & a late payment or paying only the minimum will cause them to immediately reduce your credit line or even close the account...they are very unforgiving. With the economy now tanking expect the same with all credit accounts across the board. I have nowhere to turn too myself. No reputable compassionate affordable dental options for me.
I’ve just had a full mouth extraction. Completed this past Tuesday 12/27. I was extremely nervous, but my extractions were done in quadrants, 4 separate extractions appointments, no sections or sutures. I’m currently going through multiple emotions…regret, anticipation on permanents. I’m currently healing with no temps. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to more videos.❤
It will get better! I know after awhile the nervous feeling went away. It became a normal daily feeling to have them in and look at them. I regret to say that I haven't made the next video because I have been out dating lol. It's been a great experience, I'm sure yours will be too!
You said you are healing with no temps. Is that the best way to go curious? I'm supposed to have my front 2 top teeth removed tomorrow. Not sure if i'm going to have a temporary , partial, or better to let it heal without? Just curious, which was better for you???
I just got my dentures yesterday. I would greatly appreciate a series that goes over everything including your experiences. I know that that might be long but I would greatly appreciate it it helps in being able to plan out my recovery over the next 6 months.
I am so glad I found your video! I've been putting off getting a bottom denture and I've been miserable. Thank you so much for telling us that your that glad you did it. I think it's time to talk to the dentist. You have been a big help!
That's great to hear. The bottoms are little more tricky in terms of eating I'm told. I still haven't got my partial bottom yet. I can't afford it. But let me know how your experience was!
I haven't taken care of my teeth my entire adult life. Alot of my molars were pulled as a kid, and I've had 2 other teeth pulled instead of root canals. I have 2 fractured teeth, bad gum recession, and have no benefits. It's getting expensive to fill or fix them. It's to the point I have to avoid hard, crunchy foods, or risk breaking another chunk off. I am 53 and am trying to decide if I can do this. I have an inheritance coming-almost done probate-and am grateful it should cover this. I work as a hairstylist and switchboard operator, so would prefer immediate dentures, and I have had awful dental experiences which cause extreme anxiety. I'm so grateful for people sharing their experiences here. It makes me feel a bit better about deciding to do this.
I'm just on my way getting my teeth pulled little stressed out and I'll worry about how it's going to feel so thank you for taking the time to explain your journey through your experience by getting dentures
Thank you. Watching your video helped me see there's others out there dealing with the same thing at a young age.It can be very depressing thing to go thru
I am in this experience now and have to get all teeth pulled due to a gym disease I didn’t know I had for years and I am in complete shock and honesty this video is something I need to hear
Series please! You are a well spoken person with first hand experience dispensing much needed information. And, I'm running out of excuses for wearing a 😷.
Great video. I've had mine just a week & half now. My whole denture experience took 8 months. The pain I was in was awful. I had to get my blood pressure under control first, so I only had a few teeth pulled at a time. Finally got all of them out, then there was the wax impressions, then another 6 weeks to get the actual dentures. It was very draining physically & mentally. But, I do love my new smile. The gum pain is nothing compared to 10 years of fighting to keep my natural teeth. Also, I got a new dentist that agreed with me that I needed dentures & to not waste anymore time or money. 😁
Absolutely love this video. I’m about to embark on the same journey with an upper denture and I’m terrified of it. Your information is 100% truthful and insightful. Thank you 🙏🏼
Same here. In one month I'm planning on doing a full upper and I'm scared. I find myself trying to talk myself out of it. This gave me the motivation to push forward.
it's amazing there was never an issue with dentures until implants came along!! 12 years with dentures , extracted and fitted same day ! they make the molds 2 weeks ahead. My dentures are still perfect!!
Just for everyone's information, over the counter ibuprofen (Advil for example) is 200mg per pill. If your oral surgeon, or any doctor, writes you a prescription for 600mg of ibuprofen, you could take 3 of the 200mg over-the-counter pills; it's exactly the same as one 600mg prescription pills of ibuprofen.
I have severe crohns disease, and unfortunately I vomit a LOT during a flare up. Starting in early HS my teeth started going because of this. Today I had every tooth I had left removed at the age of 21 and wanted to hear other young people's experience with dentures. Personally, I am elated to no longer be in pain (I have less pain after a full extraction than I did 2 days ago with a severe ache!). Also don't have to hide my smile because of gaps. Thank you for sharing your story! Edit: I should add I did sedation dentistry because I had a lot of teeth broken off at the gum line and didn't really want to be awake for them cutting them out. I would probably have a heart attack if I were.
Thank you so much for making this video. I just had my surgery done on Wednesday, I had a full mouth extraction, I was thankfully put right under with sedation and remember nothing of it haha. But had a lot of help. I have not been back to work yet but I know they will know because I horrible teeth :( And like you, masks were my favorite part of covid. Working in retail is hard because you are always talking face to face. And it was always kids asking me why I had teeth missing. But I now know I will have a pretty and confident smile and have no shame.
Well done Nate! Few dentists in today's world could not care less about communicating what to expect the way you did. Many thanks for the detailed inforation.
I can so relate to this , I’ve only had all top teeth extracted and have to have bottom once I’m used to my top ones. Scared but did it anyway. Don’t be scared as even if not knocked out you will be fine. The injection into the roof of the mouth stung for a second but after that didn’t feel a thing. Gums are sore for a week , but so much better than toothache. Go for it 🙃
Anytime! I was always looking for people to get info from when I was going through my process. So now I want to help others with any feedback I can give.
I would say that he was very lucky to have had a good dentist/surgeon. He said a dentist pulled his teeth? I had a surgery to take all the teeth I had left. I was under general anesthesia. The surgeon left me in such a mess. I had an terrible time afterwards. So much pain and discomfort. I wasn’t able to eat and when I finally just to start eating it wasn’t much as you might imagine. I lost 17lbs. That wasn’t all bad but I didn’t really need to lose that much. He did have me return for four follow up visits. He kept telling me that I was doing great. However I could tell that I wasn’t. I tried to get a visit with the referring dentist but he didn’t want me to come see him for six months. So I had a friend that referred me to a surgeon that they liked. He told me that there was no way I was going to be able to get dentures with in the shape I was in. He told me that even if I could find a dentist to make dentures for me that I would not be able to wear them because they would not be able to stay in and I would be sore because of all the high and low lateral in and out spots that I wouldn’t want to if I could so I wouldn’t even try. He said the only way that I do would be to have another surgery and open up everything. He said the correct term for it but basically grind and level up as best he could then sew it up then in two to three months I could hopefully get dentures. I went back to the original surgeon and just flat told him what the other surgeon said after he told me that he thought I was good to go. He didn’t like that of course but said he could do it right now and it would only take ten minutes. I told him I was scared to have him do it so that’s how we left it since he said that he could do it right now or not at he won’t have time if was to come back. That’s the point I’m at now. I go back to my new dentist for dentures to start the process hopefully.
Hi.. Great video and I am so pleased I came across your experience. I am 75 and after years of trying to look after my teeth, they are causing me real problems. I have had a number of teeth removed already and have a plate on the top and bottom. It’s now looking like I am heading towards full dentures, which I am to be honest been having sleepless nights. Your video has answered many of my questions, not only the process, but also the mental challenges. One thing that has come across is this change is about being patient, not to expect too much too soon. Here’s hoping I can deal with it and once again thank you for your honest video!
Thanks so much my posterior teeth all gone for 6 months anterior and immediate dentures (temp 6 month set) next week. Has been a journey as I had to do IV sedation because I faint during medical procedures. Feeling encouraged and better educated now. Thanks Nate.
I'm currently undergoing part 1 of my procedure. I'm going full extraction for both top and bottom... Real bad teeth... Had my top right side extracted Friday and currently healing up. I totally understand everything and thank you for sharing your experience! I will be doing the same once I have both of my dentures. God bless you!!
Thanks so much. This to me is so frightening. I wear a plate in my upper that has two teeth. You are right you can’t taste anything. Years ago I was watching Johnny Carson and his shows were live. He was laughing and when he did his dentures fell down. I never forgot it. After that he used to laugh with one hand near his mouth I’m sorry you had that done so young. You are so kind to tell us this stuff
Haha this exact scenario is what used to scare me. But it has happened 0 times since I got mine so I’m not worried about it anymore. The only time I’m a little iffy is when I’m eating new, tougher foods.
I have 5 teeth left to be pulled and then dentures for ever. Too late to go back and I am absolutely terrified and so so upset about the unknown but had no choice because my teeth rotted from 30+ years of smoking. Thank you for sharing your experience. You seem to be ok with everything and that gives me hope. Again thanks. Still crying about this, I'm so sad ☹ Thanks again and blessings ✝️
I was terrified to lose my teeth at first. After having my denture now for half a year. Its been great! I avoided so much before I had it. The crazy thing is I don't even have my permanent (my final denture) yet. I'm still using my immediate denture. I really hope your experience is like mine and you end up loving them.
I had 8 extractions with bone grafts for implants almost 2 weeks ago. I too thought that the Valium they gave me would have me more sedated but not the case at all. I have extremely high anxiety. I had an oral surgeon give me 1 pill before a root canal several years ago and I don't remember the procedure at all. I hoped for this to be the same. I just prayed my way through it. Thank goodness for them giving me prescription for pain meds and lidocaine. Feeling much better now thank the Lord.
Thank you - Thank you!! I now know what I can expect because I'm terrified to have my teeth removed. You explained everything in a clear and concise manner. You answered most of my questions. I am eternally grateful for your help.
My take on full dentures are that they are a purely cosmetic device great for pictures it’s much easier and enjoyable to eat without dentures even without teeth 😉1 you can actually taste the food 😃 2 the biggest problem I found with dentures besides the blocking the taste of food issues is that they block the flow of saliva which makes it hard to swallow and chew without adding liquid of some kind 😉
Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm watching from Australia and about to embark on this journey, having kittens about it. Your video helped a lot, and knowing not just oldies have dentures is reassuring.....thanks mate!🦷🪥
I have had Dentures for 6 years. I got the Ultimates. They are beautiful. I couldn't wear them for the first 5 years due to having to use SO much adhesive because I was born with a cleft pallet and lip, which made the Dentures very hard to keep in with adhesive. About 10 months ago, I ordered DenSureFit. It was a life changer! I can now wear my Dentures without any adhesive!! I am SO happy!! 😁 P.S. your teeth look great!
@Denture Limited Yes, it was. I was SO happy when I learned about DenSureFit. I probably sound like a commercial for it, but..I am literally blown away at how well my Dentures fit now..and I don't have to use ANY Adhesive. I hated that stuff! I was literally having to use like half a tube just to try and get my Dentures to stay in. Now, I just pop them in and go! It was a real game changer! 😊
@@jewelhaines8842hi how did they determine the size of the dentures , angles, etc ? I mostly like the way my teeth look right now although I am certain I’m going to have to have them extracted . Will they be able to make the dentures look as close to your original teeth as possible ?
@SleeplessinOC Yes, first appointment they did an impression of my upper and lower teeth. Now, I was born with a cleft pallet and lip, so my upper gum line was very uneven..even after 6 years of braces and a ton of root canals and crowns. So I was really shocked when the temporary Dentures were first put in and for the first time ever, my top gum line was perfect! But..the teeth looked big to me. So, I told the Dentist that I wanted smaller teeth, but made for an adult. So, I went with the Ultimates because they are made differently than all the other styles. They were expensive ($5,000)..but, I figured if I was going to do it, I may as well get the top of the line!! After I got the permanent Dentures, they were much smaller and I picked the whitest shade they had! I love them!! 😊
Thanks for this informative chat. I just finished getting my teeth extracted yesterday and I will be getting my impressions next week. You covered all the things I was wondering about! Thanks again.
Getting dentures is like learning to play the guitar....it's a whole new world with many lessons, some discomfort, embarrassment, and a lovely reward. Remember they also protect your gums when you eat...sore gums are awful. Eat small bites.
Thank you so much for sharing. I am having my top teeth removed and getting an immediate denture placed in my mouth. My dentist will not be putting me under and I am already nervous about that, but I need to proceed and seeing you already experienced this is very helpful. I had so many questions and you have nailed each and every single one. I am afraid of the pain afterwards.
For me it wasn’t like normal pain. It was a soreness that gradually got better. It’s not like normal teeth pain that I had before when they were neglected. I hope you have a speedy recovery
Brother thank you for this I had to get my front 4 top teeth pulled due to an accident when I was in my early 20’s and I had to get them out last week cause of an infection and it’s been hard. I’ve been so emotional and upset seeing a normal person who also has dentures make me feel better. I’m still struggling to learn to eat and talk.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I also had my upper extraction a week ago and you gave more information than what my dentist gave, thank you so much. I had a horrible experience, was only given nitrous and the Dr forgot to give instructions on my prescriptions so I had nothing for pain or antibiotics until the next day. You look good with them in and can't tell you have anything in your mouth and your speech is very clear. I can't wait for the day that I can do the same. I like your cat too btw..
I had 17 teeth pulled 11 days ago. My blood pressure was all over the map. The dentist was awesome, he numbed me up and was through in no time. I drove myself home. Its not to be gone into lightly, think this through before you decide this is what you want. I still have to have bone shards removed, but I'm ok. I'm looking forward to getting impressions and dentures.😊
Having the bone shaved down was worse than the extractions, for me anyway. Dr told me I was born with extra layer of bone in my gums... Of course I was 😂 Put new dentures in on Monday, over stitches and bone shaving/grinding. It's definitely a process, but I know it will be worth it in the end.
Thank you for doing this, so many of us appreciate you for this! I’m on day 3 from extractions and hurrying a little but it’s worth it because I can smile and not cover my mouth. I’ve never had this confidence before, it feels good to smile and my kids to see me smile. They would tell me(before dentures) mommy smile, your beautiful just the way you are. Now they are all omg mommy, you look so happy and I’m so happy for you! How sweet right! It was depressing, mg life changed in just a couple of days, I know it’s a journey but it’s going to be a good one. Thanks again for sharing this! To those of you thinking about it, do it, it’s not as bad as you may think. Learn about them and or do your research so you know what you want to do. You’ll be ok I promise! Don’t forget to smile friends!
I'm so glad I found this. I just had 10 uppers removed. The last 10- so it gives me an idea of what to expect as I'm experiencing it. Sore spots are in the same area. Teaching myself how to pronounce certain things. I think I need to take my temporary dentures out more often. I have a follow up tomorrow. Thank you-🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing. I'm one week in and I tend to overthink so every little sore spot I fear something terrible is happening even though I know it's just the healing and adjustment process. No matter what, I'm super happy with my smile now and not worried about trying to hide my missing or broken teeth
Hi guys I had top and bottom dentures fitted2 years ago and it was the best thing I had done. My bottom denture was the worst to get used to the soreness was quite a pain so I cut strips of foam 1mmx5mm and glued it in ,wow what a difference they stayed glued in better aswell it cushioned the denture as I bit and chewed and no more soreness. My top set I cut the roof of the denture out so my tongue touched the roof of my mouth and it felt quite natural and didn't make me feel I had a mouth full of plastic and I can taste my food better. So 2years in I can eat almost anything and love the look of my new teeth .it just takes time to get used to them .I also used a fine grade sand paper and shaped the gums to suite the shape of my mouth ,dont be scared to experiment but don't go to far .with the upmost respect for dentist's they dont ware dentures and dont always understand they told me not to cut the roof off my denture out because it wouldn't suction in they never did anyway so I just glue them in .
that's what I need done to my top dentures. I have a small mouth and the top denture feels clunky. Apart from the fact they are way too big and I need to take them back in, but the dentist will not do what you did. So I'm going to try the denture guy. I live in the country so there is not a lot of choice. And I don't really have any tools either. I do wonder what you used to cut them though. Cheers.
Hi Chris from not so sunny UK I used a pencil to mark out where I was going to cut the roof part leaving enough to glue in still I used a cordless drill and 5mm drill bit and drilled holes all around my pencil mark and very carefully joined the holes up by moving the drill side to side once it came out I used sand paper to carefully sand it back to a smooth finish and chamfered the edge so my tongue rode across smoothly. Just take it slowly and gently. Regards mark
@@wendybutler2359 thank you wendy ,dentist's could help a lot more if they listen to us who ware them and run trials with us to find a solution for more comfortable dentures ,they don't ware them .since I cut the roof out my dentures feel a lot better, but may I add it took me over a year to get used to them but I don't regret having them . I also sanded around the outside edge to take away the thickness. Regards MarkGower
Thank you for this video! I have literally spent thousands on my teeth over the years. But I’m to the point I’m tired of spending thousands. I’ve been thinking of getting dentures but have been scared to death. Now I feel better after watching this. Thanks again
I love that you shared your experience. There is such a bad stigma w/ getting dentures. I got mine a few yrs ago. I was embarrassed I didn't want anyone to know so I kept them in 24/7 after a few months I got bad thrush. Then I thought to myself I paid a lot for surgeries and new teeth and my real ones looked terrible ,badly damaged from anorexia when I was young and they caused me so much pain i'm not embarrassed anymore I tell everyone 🙂
I’ve been losing sleep, anticipating stress from having the whole teeth removal and denture process being done. My main concern is the depressing thought of having to have dentures, period. I’m 60 years old and my thought is that I’m now embarking on officially being an old lady. But your video helped me to rethink this because you’re young and the process didn’t seem to ruin your confidence (or looks). Thank you for your video! It really helped me.
I'm Joe's wife, I got mine in 2010, the most miserable thing I have gone thru. I've lost 64 lbs, and it's interfered in my health. So finally I went to another place, so now I'm starting over again. Sore spots are horrible, it's new, but like you I'm an hour away, so it's hard! I think these might a little better, but so Sore! No taste, have trouble eating, I just hate it!
Just wanted to say thank you for this video. I'm about to go through this, and I am terrified. Well, I was terrified. Now I feel pretty okay. And I'm much more confident that my quality of life will improve. Thank you Nate.
My mom told me when I got mine to keep them in for the first month and only take them out to clean twice a day. And it worked great for me . It hurt like hell for the first few days but once my gumbs settled down they fit perfect. Hardest thing was getting use to where my tongue was going to sit.
@@mariontanner7557 Most everything will feel normal after a while. I don't have any problem with mine and can eat anything except toffee. I have upper and lower and they stick together with toffee.
Same thing I do take em out twice a day ! Best decision of my life it will be 2 months on Jan 18 and only had a soft relighn one time so far . I get another relign Jan 20
Thanks Nate. I need a full set of upper and lower dentures or implants. Your experience during COVID was the same as mine. I was happy to wear a mask to hide my teeth. You've given me much to consider as I make the needed dental transition. Thank you!
My experience was hell,but worth it. No chewing food for weeks. Mashed potatoes, oatmeal. Didn't get denture for 6 months. The event in itself was horrible but well worth not having bad teeth anymore. Thanks for your video.
I went a year without being able to eat solids as I approached a bowel obstruction. Each weekend I made chicken soup and beef/bean soup, each with multiple veggies. I ran the soups through a blender to make cream soups and froze in portions. Kept me healthy until at a crisis point they finally figured it out. Thought it might help in this kind of situation.
@@akosreke8963 my point was that eating a liquid diet can still be healthy. But in my case I had a gastric bypass that was badly done and I had 2 surgeries over the next 2 years because of it. But nothing solid would go through until the second surgery. I'm looking at needing false teeth myself soon which is why I'm interested.
As a man who has had some type of denture (partial) since the age of 17, and now have an implant retained, open palate full upper, I can attest to the value of implant retained denture. I had to wear a closed palate regular denture for 6 months while the implants healed. I found the regular denture, honestly, horrible. Once the implant one took its place, OH. MY. GOD! What a difference. NO COMPARISON! I wish I had it done years sooner. Worth every penny.
I have to have a full mouth extraction done. I have a consult with the oral surgeon next week, and dentures sometime in the next 3 months. I'm not nervous really, but it does help to hear other people's experiences. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks so much for your video,, I'm Johnny from the Jersey Shore and heading into the chair tomorrow morning 8am to get my extractions n temporary upper,, Thanks so much for your help n advice to the process,, I would love to share n very excited but nervous,, Thanks n Always stay safe n healthy 🎉
I recently dealt with this. I was completely sedated. Worth every penny because I remember nothing 😂. I do understand the emotions and I cried during my consultation. Now, 10 days post surgery I’m accepting things and trying to get used to a new way of doing things… I keep hearing it’ll get better. We’ll see.
Omg I can relate to this so much! Having all my teeth extracted was one of the most horrific experiences I’ve ever had. I also thought I would be sedated and at one point I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest. That was a year and a half ago and I have to say that I’m glad I went through it because my health would have gotten much worse had I not. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for being so open and candid about your experience. I found it really interesting and edifying. Good cheer attend you, greetings from Melbourne Australia ✨
❤Things I learned & wish I’d known : Not all dentists offer sedation for tooth extractions, ask ahead. If I could have a do over, would definitely have preferred to have been totally sedated for so many teeth removed (am the hard to numb up type). - Not All recommend/offer, temporary dentures. Some feel you heal better without. Research pros & cons. - You have approximately 1 year before some bone loss happens, so decide ahead IF you want to go snap on or implants for better results. Not all people ARE good candidates for that procedure, such as ; smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, certain meds, bone density, will you maintain it/hygiene. Research most qualified to do the implants, top reason for failure lack of training! Research videos on this to educate yourself what to look for/ask, pros & cons. - For those of us prone toward inflammation, recovery can be rougher (me), to help, flexible ice packs (I rotate out 3), are a Godsend, along with meds to keep ahead of the pain. - A food processor will be your best friend/ purée your food! Great soft foods like yogurt, applesauce, baby food, ice cream, nutritional drinks like Boost Etc. - For me first 3 days were rough, week & 1/2 much better, can carefully chew soft texture food as tolerated. - Like the fella in the video said, watching comedies on tv, great music all help to keep us uplifted during recuperation time. Will also wear face mask in public until I get some teeth to feel less self conscious - Not all dentures are equal, materials matter, some stain and gather plaque, break. Some stronger, more realistic in appearance. Again research/ask questions 😊 Hope this helps someone ❤️
Thank you for share my your experiences with getting dentures. I had my whole mouth done in one day of extractions with surgery on my jaw due to bone loss. Thank god I was put to sleep for that ordeal. After wards was hard for me because it hurts so bad. It took me a few months to actually wear my dentures because it hurt so bad. I’m finally happy with my dentures and feel a lot healthier now that I did it. Being 32 was hard to lose all my teeth but worth it!
That’s awesome that you can wear them now! It was hard for me to accept extracting mine but I’m so happy I did. I wish you could have had my experience where there wasn’t much pain. 🥺
3 hours out of extractions and immediate placement of partial upper denture. No sedation, but I did take some CBD oil to help me calm down and get through it. The anesthetic is starting to wear off now, so far I have learned how to drink through a straw. I've been looking like a homeless person for about 5 years now. I wanted to get to a point where I didn't care about how I looked and was able to enjoy my life regardless of how I looked and what other people thought of me. I got there eventually, so now I'm allowed to get my teeth fixed. Thanks for sharing your experience, now I know what to expect going forward.
@@henryclarke5363 youre super late lol also they have dentures on top of the extractions already when they commented this so don't need to worry about that
Thank you for sharing this. It is the most thorough, honest explanation of expectations that I've heard. At 59, I'm getting ready to have it all done. You've given me a great set of experiences to prep my mental game for the change. Appreciate your candor.
Yes, It is difficult it messes with your mind you feel like you didn’t do enough to take care of your teeth but you know you did your best! After over 30k spent I was done with the “hamster-wheel” of trying to save what was left of my root canals failing, bridges breaking and deep cleanings not helping. Now no more gum damage, plaque is easily controlled my mouth is cleaner and healthier than it ever has been. It’s dangerous to have rotting teeth & bad gums. Your over-all heath will Improve! Took me about three month’s to feel ok with dentures 6 months to eat the same way I always have. Worst part for me was how I looked w/out my denture in (Im vein) my husband hasn’t seen me without them ( or so I think).
I'm just starting my journey too, have no upper teeth now at all and it's not a nightmare really, different but the end goal is now in process. It'll take months of healing and getting them made but that’s what it takes. Don't let your head get messed up about it, so many people have dentures and look great. My three tooth smile not so much. Think of it as progress toward a nice smile and no more fillings, root canals, crowns, chipped teeth, toothaches, cleanings and expensive dental work. You deserve to have better looking teeth and dental health, hang in there. Picture that first look at your new teeth and the confidence no one will judge you by the bones in your mouth.😂
I have terrible dental issues. I literally grind my teeth down to nothing until they finally break. And I do it with stress so not just at night. The very expensive night guard was extremely uncomfortable and ultimately only helped a little. I need to break down and look into this. I can only use mouth wash now my teeth hurt so bad. And only room temp food and drink and soft foods or the pain is excruciating. And I am embarrassed 😳 I don't smile with mouth open anymore. Not only because I am worried about appearance but air hurts sometimes. 😢 It's just so expensive. Thanks for sharing!
Good to hear about how you dealt with speaking problems after getting dentures. I occasionally have to answer the phone at work, and sing at church twice a month, so I'm having similar concerns after getting dentures earlier this week. I've been singing a little when I'm at home by myself, to give myself some idea of how difficult it might be to sing throughout a church service.
Thank you so much for this vid. I’ll be facing this process in the future, and it helps me get a feel for what to expect. I’m terrified; but know it will be for the best.
Thank you so much Nathan. I'm about to get an upper partial denture and I too have been avoiding showing my smile for years. This video was an excellent overview of what I can expect.
Das funny i went through the same thing during covid . I was dealing with the missing teeth part the mandatory mask wearing saved me on that one. So i felt exactly how you explained, straight up. Great video stay blessed always 🙏🏽 ❤️
Meeee too..I'm doing immediate dentures upper in 12 days...my teeth were my life my biggest fear was chipping a front tooth..well like 10 yrs ago they just started deteriorating and crumbling..I'd eat something and another piece would break...went to dentist made a new smile plan..$21,000 they wanted (and i had some coverage) to cap and veneer ..I was lower income at the time and that was sooooo dedevastating to me..the cost.. i was already depressed and that sent me over cause my teeth were getting bad..who's smiling when their teeth are a mess..not me..anyways point being I was kinda glad when masks came out lol...I barely left/leave house. .. figured i should use some of that time to make a plan..so going with immediate dentures upper..and partial lower..lower work is done... now I just wait 12 more days and go extract and new smile...excited but nervous that they'll look odd to me..myself..but I'm sure I'll get use to it!
@leesa-xx5mp yea you'll get used to it I did..I didn't like them at first but now it's way better than what they where .that's funny cuz around covid I took advantage of the Mandatory mask wearing. Nobody really new at my job that my bridge was gone so yea I struggled alot with my teeth I still kinda do but it took several visits to the office every other two weeks every other check luckily this before everything went up too. Soo yea I still go to the dentist but it's just for a couple of minor things little crown here and there. You'll be fine don't let it stress you out , you got this I been there
For those of us with dentures , there’s definitely a stigma . People tend to think you didn’t floss or brush but that’s not always true. I drank milk regularly . Avoided soda unless at movies . Took calcium. Brushed, flossed everything but still had enough work to buy my dentist a yacht . Hate that I wear dentures and had to learn to adjust but the constant anxiety is a relief to get rid of .
what a fantastic video explaining everything. I had all my teeth removed and went thru this same process 15 years ago. I have 2 implants on the bottom with a snap on acrylic denture (LOVE!) and a regular acrylic denture on the top. My final upper denture was fitted perfectly and there is no need for any adhesive because there is a strong suction on the roof of the mouth holding it in place. I naively thought this was my one and done with the dentist forever. However, basic dentures will require replacements because acrylic is soft and erosion occurs where the back teeth will file down to the gum line eventually with all the heavy chewing.
I had braces and a lot of mouth surgery before them. I wore them for 3 years. I had to wear a huge mouth brace, which I chose to wear at night. I have a dental condition called mandibular tori-large-big bony growths in the bottom of my mouth. I can’t believe your experience. I’ve given birth with no medication, but absolutely fear having anything surgical done to my mouth! You must have had an extremely easy time, or your pain threshold is enormous.
I had 17 extractions and nitrous oxide for the extractions and novicane (?) That's the only pain medication I had. Didn't take any aspirin guessing that having endured all the pain from bad teeth and gum disease I was immune to pain.
As a dental hygienist, I think it is so important that patients share their experiences. You did a great job here.
Being that you are a dental hygienist, could I please ask you to read my comment above yours. I lost my teeth right after I had Covid they just fell out. Not many people have heard of this however, more and more dental practitioners are dealing with people that have gone through the same thing, I hope to hear from you
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@@susanmusnicki8583 I think you would of gotten a more direct answer if you'd just called a dentist and asked them the same question as they would of given you a dieect answer lol. Also, tagging her word possiy help her to see your comment 🙄🤦🏼♀️😆
Im 51, I've had the money but I just cant. I've avoided people for months, many months over a year, losing more teeth (my front big one) I just can't leave the house. I hate this.
Can you please tell me why some dentists are sadists? I have had good dentists, but others have no mercy or bedside manor.
@@CreamyCornCobPlease reconsider! I avoided people and places myself. I got my teeth extracted a year ago. From day one, I have been smiling! I love seeing people again!❤
I'm 43 and about to get dentures in a couple months. I've been the same way my whole life. People think I'm mad all the time but I'm just afraid to smile.
This really helped me. To actually push forward and go through with it. 👍
Awww thanks, in glad it helped 😁
Same here, now I have to get out of the habit of putting my hand in front of my mouth when I do smile. As a bartender not smiling was awful! Then a customer would say, SMILE! I wanted to choke them 😂
Lol, I know what you mean about the smiling thing. Now I can smile but it going to sound dumb but I really don’t know how to unless I’m caught off guard like at someone’s joke. But like taking a picture or something is where I need practice. Embarrassing really. But I’ll learn
I'm glad it's going well for you .let us know how are things going now . Don't feel bad I was 38 when I got mine . It's going great for me .
I’m one year in. Finally got my permanent dentures and the first week was disheartening due to sores. Went in and had them adjusted and wow what a difference. Yesterday was a landmark day as I was actually able to eat ribs like normal. 😋it does get better but it’s a learning experience.
Last July 13 I had all my teeth extracted. This story is definitely a bitter sweet thing. The first month was an experience to say the least, can’t eat a damn thing. I tried the blender thing with my normal food, “disgusting”. The learning to eat with your immediate dentures was different. I suggest watching as many utube videos as you can on the subject, they’re life saving. Fast forward to 4 months time lapse, I’m eating much more but had to completely change my diet to a lot of protein supplements. Now 9 months along I prepare my weekly meals and can eat pretty much what I want but stayed on my healthier diet. Moral of the story is, it gets better and NO MORE toothaches. 😉 Don’t give up!, it gets better. Oh btw, because of dentures and my choice of food, I’ve lost 90 pounds and feel terrific. 🙂
See! This is what I'm excited about. I'm getting mine next month, and I want to start all over with my diet. I was a chef, and drank a lot of sugar for high energy. This destroyed my teeth. (Plus I loved skittles to boot)
But I want to go back to being able to eat cucumbers and apples again!!!! I'm no longer a chef, I have a low stress job now, well less stress lol, and want that smile back! Thank you for your comment, it really gave me confidence. Blessings ❤
I'm four weeks post op. I hope I don't lose 90 pounds. I've already lost 8 pounds and weigh less than 135
I'm scared af get them. But I'm tired of extreme pain. I can barely eat anything remotely hard now. Even a banana, a sandwich, salad.
I had 26 teeth extracted and got immediate dentures...the immediate dentures didn't fit. The dentist told me I had to wait 6 months to get them redone. Which didn't make sense but whatever. I just got the new dentures that fit a couple of weeks ago and so far it's okay other than not being able to eat without choking yet lol
@@SandeJune It’ll take some time. I used denture adhesive and still do. Take really small bites, I had to cut everything up so I could chew it. I can eat raw peppers now but can’t snap things like carrots off. Learn your limitations. It’ll get way better.
It’s nice to see more and more people open about such an important health issue. Having dentures are not as bad as having teeth issues that affect your quality of life, immune system, and potentially more.
Take care of your health and don’t worry about what others think. You will make it through this and there are many people that will support you! 💙
Yeah, I agree. I know I turned to UA-cam when I started to have my work done to get information, guidance, comfort and anything else that would help me. I watched a lot of Kaylinjax videos. That helped. So I want to do the same.
Well said.
Thanks just reading that makes you feel a little better its a big change that im gonna have to get used to
Up date on my pain they pulled all my teeth but left a wisdom tooth push down on a nerve so now have to be cut open while im hurting smh
@@dougdriskill8495 I had 15 pulled at once and one got left behind in the gum. Went back 2 days later for impressions to be taken and had that one removed too. Temporary dentures fitted after 6-7 wks, last Sept. Getting fitted for new set in early March. Def takes some getting used to. How is the pain today?
I got deep sedation. The dentist gave me something in a IV. He told me I would start to feel relaxed. I said ok thinking I would feel it kick in. My very next memory was opening my eyes realizing the procedure was done😂 I like my dentures better than the teeth I had. It's the greatest feeling knowing no more tooth ache and fillings. One day I was eating yogurt and my front tooth just split in half. The worst feeling ever. I went from June to October like that. So glad it's done.
I had deep sedation. They gave me 2 pills to take an hour before. I remember taking the pills, getting to the office and then waking up on my couch. Apparently I ran into my father in law at the office. I also told my wife that I didn't like her and that I had a girlfriend named Janice (I don't know anyone named Janice) and that she's waiting for me to punch her in the face. I had the 2 pills, gas and IV sedation
@@privateGOAWAY24 .
You give me hope. My E day is Feb 23.
@@privateGOAWAY24 you won't regret it. They will take a bit of getting used to.
@@TinKC I had 15 teeth extracted in one sitting. That was the easybit
My wife’s about to go through this with her upper teeth. 11 teeth extracted. She’s the type that won’t ask questions or research and is very self conscious of her looks. Will do everything in her power to not let me or the kids EVER see her without them! I’ll do everything in my power to make her comfortable. Including telling her she’s gorgeous! But from the little research I’ve done this is def gonna be a long road for her. Thanks for the info
Lucky woman
It sure sounds like it.
My teeth were terrible, weak as anything, lots of fillings, root fillings etc. etc., and unbearable pain that cannot be stopped by medications. Complete horror. My appearance to others was completely embarassing to me, and eating foods I liked was impossible, laughing with hand over mouth and all the other situations. I didn't want to look like a homeless person or a drunk, so I was happy to go through with injections, extractions etc., and I felt very happy to get rid of my teeth...I did it......Mind you, I didn't brag about it because there is a stigma attached to it...but to me it was no more agonizing, mind blowing pain of a toothache, plus the fact of being able to eat anything.
I had spent a fortune on my teeth and I still have most of them. I have two crowns and one root canal. I am 48 years old and I don’t really want to lose any more but if I didn’t have dental insurance then I would have lost a lot more. The teeth that I had pulled were because I had no dental insurance at the time.
@Enoch-nn1idI know that feeling! I was in my mid twenties and had a horrible toothache and it was the middle of the night and I gave my wife 100 dollar bill and said I don’t care what it costs even if it’s the entire 100 dollars please get me some orajel.
The key is to do your homework. Find a dentist you trust. Through referrals and reading online reviews. Had all upper teeth removed under sedation. I had the most perfect experience. No pain, no swelling and a fairly quick healing. The honesty of my dentist made it clear that this would be a long haul. After four months I got my temporary partial. Over the next couple of weeks I had one adjustment. After that I have been on cloud nine. I am now waiting to start my implants.. I was told on one of my first visits that the entire process would take close to a year. I personally couldn't be happier with how the whole thing is working out. I'm 73 years old and I have probably smiled more in the last three months than I have in many, many years. Take your time and find a dentist you have faith in.
The problem is not finding one you trust, the problem is finding one you can afford which does not exist.
Lucky you with getting implants
IMy dentist wants me to go that way, and I have two dental insurances she said she’ll use. However, what’s the point in getting more root canals and crowns on teeth that already had them, and they just keep going. The amount of money I’ve spent on repeated procedures and now looking at a year or more to get it done, I’m seriously thinking of going to Clear Choice and getting the implants in, teeth pulled, temporaries for a year and then the final par. The dentures first, like my two or 3 sets of Valplast, I could have done the all on 4 for as much as I’ve spent. I do have a friend who took his wife there and he said it’s the best thing they have ever done. Very happy. Not all thos dentist visits for a year…. I would be using the money I’ve saved to buy a house, but at 73, that dream is going further away.
@@eastonvonschist2283 The problem for me is both
@@Candy-O1776 I’ve had top bottom implants no problems now a long, long, journey November 2023 -sept 2025? all broken remain my teeth out decayed bone drilled out bone grafting, titanium implants mouth stitched up can’t include a photos sorry soft food 2 months finale in than bottom teeth
Done 4x4 extractions less bleeding that almost stopped before i left the Surgery only week/8 days off pain Ossification to take place 25 days to take place it flys past lots of good soft foods I had 8 teeth out before my implants gold crown incisor tooth nightmare no more Demtist at £350 a time No NHS Dentist wanted touch me endless excuses letters for “Kings?!”
Future good health Undisturbed sleep
I got dentures in the early 2000s that were so bad I never could wear them. They were poorly made but I didn't think I could go back to have them fixed. U had a complete upper and partial lower. My husband got sick and I couldn't afford to get any work done to the lowers because I needed to stay home and care for him and our autistic child. My self esteem was horrible, but I secretly loved having to wear a mask during covid. I felt so much better about myself and people treated my so much better. My husband passed in 2020, and I was able to sell some property last year and finally last week I was able to get a well made, full set of dentures. I an only 4 days out and was getting a bit depressed about how difficult it was to adapt at first to talking and eating, but I feel much more confident that it will get easier and more natural as tome goes on. Thank you for this video!
How are ya doing now?
Oh my gosh, YES! COVID masking was such a WONDERFUL time for me. Best time ever, confident and comfort. Then, dang it, it was over, no masks anymore. Sigh nice while it lasted
As a young guy about to have to be in the EXACT same situation, I can’t say enough how much your video helped me. Thank you.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
How old are you?
Follow the advice!!!!!
Same. Tomorrow morning I go for my first consultation. No insurance and nervous just to open my mouth in front of the dentist. As a single guy, I really hope there are no females in that room!! For the last 15 or so years my smile has lessened, I've covered my mouth when laughing or talking and I'm sure I seem angry to everyone around me because I never smile. I need my happiness and my fun nature to come through again . I'm nervous but excited in a way to finally move forward with dentures. I'm 49 and my teeth have been on a steady decline for years.
@bamboo8854 how did it end up going?
My experience started in 2019. Had all of my upper teeth extracted due to degenerative bone loss. Had a denture for the first two months. As a foodie, I was depressed because I could no longer taste aromatics in foods and gave up eating altogether. Consulted with my dentist and decided to go with the implant denture. I could not be happier. Yes, the pain, healing process is long, yet having a smile I could be proud of overwhelmed me so much that began to cry in the dentists chair. I was never seen throughout my life fully smiling. Now, I can with confidence. Really appreciate you putting your/our story out there. Blessed be those without issues. Blessed be us that have alternative options. Thank you for sharing.
Joe, does your dentist think the implants will hold for long> The screws in the bone? I have degenerative bone loss and also a gene that causes soft bones. I was told that the screws that hold implants in would keep falling out due to this condition. As expensive as they are I would have to keep having them re-implanted (with costs associated) and would eventually not have the bone strength to keep them in at all. I was not a good implant patient due to the bone condition.
@@laurie6332 I had healthy teeth, just not very strong bone. I had extensive bone grafting. One implant did fail but was not an issue as there were three very strong implants that could hold. My dentist simply moved the failed implant to another location. I had to wait for that to fully heal before having the locater in the denture re-drilled and fitted.
I have a genetic disorder that cause so many teeth and mouth problems. My insurance won’t pay for any of it. My teeth are terrible. If you don’t mind could you share a ballpark figure of how much this cost? I really need help.
@@aspenenglish4976 I have insurance that covers some of it, however, I learned, too late, that the specialist that did most of the implant work was not in my network (covered by my insurance), therefore, I paid, out of pocket around $6000. If you have any insurance that will cover dental, I strongly suggest you ensure they will accept your insurance. If not, speak with your trusted dentist to see if they have in-house plans. Mine does. For a monthly fee, a lot of dental work is covered. I wish you the best. I know what you are going through and can fully understand your frustration and disappointment. The journey is long, painful and frustrating. But, trust me, in the end, it is all worth it. I wish you nothing but the best success.
@@Joethomasjr thank you so much.😊
Thanks man. Getting my tops done in a few days and I'm pretty freaked out. Your story helped.
Same here. On new years eve. Freaking out for sure
You've answered all the questions I needed answers for. I'll be having my extractions in a few weeks, and I've been so scared. This has helped me more than I can tell you. Thank you so much.
I’m glad you got something out of it. If you come up with any additional questions feel free to ask.
It's nothing like as bad as you expect it to be ,more like its tender .
I hope your extration went well. Definitely a scary process.
How long does the whole process including lower implants take?
I know it’s been a while for you sir but Your videos have made me more firm in my direction with so much hope. Just finished chemotherapy for breast cancer, and my doctor has cleared me to go to the dentist all is well. Life is way too short, not to have a great smile. I lost my hair due to chemotherapy, as well as my eyelashes and eyebrows. So you’re gonna see from here on out is great teeth. Your videos made my decision for me and I am grateful. Thank you so much.
Blessings to you. My family has dealt with a lot of breast cancer.
All 3 were fought and won. So it is for you my friend.....❤
Got teeth extraction and dentures same day. Had very few big problems. The technician was amazing and addressed all adjustments.
I just had my upper teeth extracted with immediate dentures on Yesterday. I don’t really have much pain or noticeable face swelling. How do you know whether it’s something you need patience with vs something that needs to be addressed? They seem not meet correctly in order for me to even chew a noodle. It’s not because of pain. It’s because they don’t seem to meet correctly. I’m supposed to go in for a follow up in a week. Should I be able to chew soft food by then? How will I know if they fit together properly?
@@dmandman9 pain and time
your dentist can answer these questions better ask during your follow visits
@@dmandman9How you doing today?
Way too much pain for me, but I got implants, so that's probably why. I'm on day 14 with no dentures, going to try them again this week.
I had 19 regular tooth extractions 11 complex extractions and 2 bone grafts the first 3 days sucked but I feel so much more confident now
It only gets better from here one man! Glad to hear you are enjoying it.
I appreciate you being open about your dental journey. It's comforting to know even formal guys like yourself have these type of issues and willing to talk about something so stigmatized. I don't personally know your story, not that you have to explain yourself to anyone, but I wouldn't assume it was something you brought upon yourself. I could potentially end up needing to go a similar route as well due to circumstances that wasn't my fault, but even if it was the admirable thing to do is to fix the issue in any possible way.
It was discovering denture wearer UA-cam videos that got me the courage to call a dentist and start my denture journey.
I had crooked teeth my whole life which lead to periodontal disease. I was embarrassed and tired of living life with an ugly smile yet I wasn’t an ugly person.
I told the dentist in my initial visit I wanted dentures, he tried to talk me into just the tops. I kept to my plan and a few weeks later he removed all 26 teeth. No sedation.
The removal day was my biggest fear, yet it was basically nothing I should have worried so much about. The numbing shots were not bad at all and after that I didn’t feel anything just heard him removing my teeth. He did the tops first then told me he was moving on to the bottom. I was shocked that he was done so fast! I had a ride home and glad I did cause I was drowsy to say the least. I remember craving and drinking tons of water the reminder of that day. I think your body just knows what is best for healing itself. I had very little pain and no issues with healing. My immediate dentures fit well, speaking some words took a few weeks but all in all it was thee best decision of my life. It’s been a little over a year and I couldn’t or wouldn’t have done this without all of these wonderful bold people on UA-cam sharing their experiences.
One huge thing that I’ve found for helping my lower dentures fit better was GUM GUARD. It’s a putty that you fit into your plate then it forms to it. It lasts for months possibly a year or more not sure.
Go to GUMGUARD.COM to purchase.
About $35 shipping included.
I received enough for 2 applications for my lower denture only. Top is fine with a little adhesive.
Also, I’ve found that SECURE adhesive found on Amazon is thee best over all others.
I hope this helps someone!!
That's incredible to hear how UA-cam videos gave you the courage to embark on your denture journey! It's empowering to see how sharing experiences online can positively impact others. Your decision to go for full dentures and the smooth removal process you described are great news! It's great that you had minimal pain and experienced no issues with healing. Thank you for sharing your tip about the GUM GUARD for improving the fit of lower dentures! Have you tried any other methods or products that have helped you on your denture journey?
It's because of wonderful ppl like you and everyone leaving thier comments and advice, that is helping me muster up the courage to get dentures. I am so scared but I've been living with this embarrassment for too many years. Like you, I can't smile like I did when I had beautiful straight white teeth. A couple of weeks ago I had a horrific tooth pain that developed a terrible infection. I had no choice but to go to a local dentist office. The dentist had no bedside manners whatsoever. He made me feel even worse about myself by not even saying anything just staring at me as I sat there trying to explain why my teeth looked so bad and how embarrassed I was. Anyways he prescribed me some antibiotics so that I could get the tooth extracted. That time has passed and I've decided that I'm going to find another dental office to get the entire procedure done and over with. I'm just scared and embarrassed to open my mouth to a dentist. Even to the point that I am looking for a dentist office outside of my area because I'm afraid that a dental hygienist might know me in my local town. 🫤
thank you so much for this video and for those of you that have left your questions and comments on this video... It's motivating and reassuring 🙏☺️
@@work4doughI have been reading and watching everything I can about dentures and implants for years now and have never actually commented on anything but your comment got to me. That is exactly how I felt about being so embarrassed I won't even go to a dentist in my area. My teeth are bitter sweet because I got lucky enough that my front teeth look normal. I broke my jaw when I was 18 and it cracked a few teeth and I had to have my jaws wired shut and my jaw healed with my bite not right and so none of my back teeth lined up and with no insurance for the first 15 years of being an adult as the cracked ones got bad the option was always $2k for root canal and crown or $65 to have it pulled... But because it was easy to hide I let it get so bad that then I was afraid to go to a dentist and one horrific experience at one dentist put me off for another 4 years but I have finally saved enough to get the implants and should have them in less than a month and reading these comments are the only thing keeping me going these days. Thank you
I've been putting off getting dentures for awhile now. To the point where now, I'm having to really choose soft foods. This is because of not just money, but pride. This video really uplifted me. I'm getting them next month, and feel more confident now. Many thanks and blessings!!! This really helped❤
I definitely related to your Covid story. Getting to hide my mouth was a great feeling. Sad but true lol
I’m glad you could get something out of my video 😁 and yes face mask’s definitely helped for awhile 😂
I got my immediate dentures! I'm day 3 right now. They're already very loose lol the bottom one is almost unbearable to wear. I think I need to slow down on doing everything lol I had it done on a Friday, so I don't get to see the dentist again till Tues. I'll be getting a soft reline then. Again, thank you! I feel so much better. Even if I didn't get dentures I'd still have had the extractions. My mouth already feels 100x better.
@katthefantastic how are things going? I just got my dentures 3 days ago.
@@Bryan-jd7os actually quite well, and thank you for asking! My pride melted away right along with the pain actually. I'm still in my immediates, but soon going for the permits (gotta save up). But yeah! I hope you heal as well as I did. It's almost like my mouth had its own sigh of relief.
@@Bryan-jd7os I ate an apple (no peal) and peanut butter for the first time in 6 years yesterday! And cucumbers! No carrots yet, but I'll get there! Lol you will too!
Thanks for doing this video. I haven't been able to go to the dentist for years, and now that I have the insurance, I'm planning on that visit. BUT it's been so long - I've no doubt I've run into some problems. Consequently I've been terrified to make that appointment. I don't know WHY your video happened to pop up - but being able to listen to you has REALLY calmed me down. Things happen for a reason - and the Universe knew I needed to hear your message. Thank you again for doing these videos!
I’m glad I could help. That was the whole reason why I put the video out there 😁
Thanks I’m 36 year old I’ve had bad teeth all my life dealt with pain and toothaches till I just couldn’t no longer. I only have two top teeth left. I’m going in Monday to get my dentures started watching your video. Yes gives me motivation to go for it. I shouldn’t have much healing with only two teeth left. Thanks for posting your video.
I've always had bad teeth and tooth pain through out my life, never had a totally confident smile and always very much envied those who did! Now 66 years old and most top are gone, getting the rest top ones out and curious how others react from having this procedure. Thank you for your honest and very personal experience.
Thank you for such a candid video. I’m having all my tops pulled and some bottoms in a week and yours has been the best and most straightforward video I’ve watched so far!
Thank you so much for this. I’ve been so scared to follow through with the treatment plan I have that includes full extraction/dentures. Terrified of the dentist have had so many problems and terrible treatments in the past that have destroyed my mouth. It’s even hard to write the words without the beginning of a panic attack coming on. But I want to get this done soon so I can start enjoying life again. Your story has helped me realize it doesn’t have to be as scary as I’m making it. And that life would surely improve once I get it done. Thank you so much for your honesty and bravery!
I just had all of my teeth removed three weeks ago. I found a wonderful oral surgeon who was very calm, gentle and who had lots of positive view that he was the best. I have had horrible experienced previous-my jaw was almost broken by one with my wisdom tooth and another removed two that screwed it up that this surgeon fix. I also had to have my inner jaw shaved off for my dentures fit. Best experience ever had for my dentistry. I have anxiety disorder and suffer from seizures. No issues despite having seizure during procedure. My surgeon comfort me during the procedure (I was not fully knocked out) but no pain, just pressure when filling my jaw.
Not serious pain until 3 day but the pain meds help and I did not suffer.
My gums healing quickly and I am going to start to get my dentures at the end of Feb. I am on a soft food and liquid diet which is worth how great I feel now. My sinus were what hurt more than my gums-I have had constant severe sinus issue-it is now all clear. No more pressure not pain there. So grateful.
I highly recommend getting it done. Do your research and look for a surgeon who has experience with elderly, disabled and folks who have severe dental issues.
Don’t let fear hold you back. You will be grateful. Fighting!!
Do it Claire ! You won't regret it. I was like you with panic etc. I had all my teeth out last July. Temporary dentures 6-7 wks later. Now waiting for my 2nd set in early March.
@@thirddyfrk good advice.. do you mind of I ask what state you are in? I need to find someone for my mom we are in idaho...
It's scary but the feeling when you can smile and laugh again without a panic attack, totally worth it.
Great job Nate looking forward to seeing more videos. You have a very calming spirit it really help me calm down I'm about to start my journey. Thank you!
No problem, I'm working on the next video. Shouldn't be too much longer!
I just want to say thank you for sharing on a particularly personal experience, and you are helping others. Your courage and candor are helping many.
You’re welcome! Getting info out there is the goal. I waited so long to pull the trigger I lost my funding through care credit. Im hoping that my videos will help get people motivated enough to take action.
@@DentureLimited Care Credit is very finicky & a late payment or paying only the minimum will cause them to immediately reduce your credit line or even close the account...they are very unforgiving. With the economy now tanking expect the same with all credit accounts across the board. I have nowhere to turn too myself. No reputable compassionate affordable dental options for me.
@@barneshomestead1240 that’s rough, and sounds correct when it comes to lines of credit. I hope something turns up for you!
I’ve just had a full mouth extraction. Completed this past Tuesday 12/27. I was extremely nervous, but my extractions were done in quadrants, 4 separate extractions appointments, no sections or sutures. I’m currently going through multiple emotions…regret, anticipation on permanents. I’m currently healing with no temps. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to more videos.❤
It will get better! I know after awhile the nervous feeling went away. It became a normal daily feeling to have them in and look at them. I regret to say that I haven't made the next video because I have been out dating lol. It's been a great experience, I'm sure yours will be too!
@@DentureLimited Good luck…Enjoy…Happy New Year!!!😁
@@MONTGOLA can I ask where are you getting yours done and how much was the total?
@@DentureLimited Awesome!
You said you are healing with no temps. Is that the best way to go curious? I'm supposed to have my front 2 top teeth removed tomorrow. Not sure if i'm going to have a temporary , partial, or better to let it heal without? Just curious, which was better for you???
I just got my dentures yesterday. I would greatly appreciate a series that goes over everything including your experiences. I know that that might be long but I would greatly appreciate it it helps in being able to plan out my recovery over the next 6 months.
I am so glad I found your video! I've been putting off getting a bottom denture and I've been miserable. Thank you so much for telling us that your that glad you did it. I think it's time to talk to the dentist. You have been a big help!
That's great to hear. The bottoms are little more tricky in terms of eating I'm told. I still haven't got my partial bottom yet. I can't afford it. But let me know how your experience was!
I'm SO GLAD I saw your video, I'm just starting to get ready for this process, THANKS FOR ALL YOUR INFO !!!
Glad it was helpful!
I haven't taken care of my teeth my entire adult life. Alot of my molars were pulled as a kid, and I've had 2 other teeth pulled instead of root canals. I have 2 fractured teeth, bad gum recession, and have no benefits. It's getting expensive to fill or fix them. It's to the point I have to avoid hard, crunchy foods, or risk breaking another chunk off.
I am 53 and am trying to decide if I can do this. I have an inheritance coming-almost done probate-and am grateful it should cover this.
I work as a hairstylist and switchboard operator, so would prefer immediate dentures, and I have had awful dental experiences which cause extreme anxiety.
I'm so grateful for people sharing their experiences here. It makes me feel a bit better about deciding to do this.
I'm just on my way getting my teeth pulled little stressed out and I'll worry about how it's going to feel so thank you for taking the time to explain your journey through your experience by getting dentures
14 dec 2023. thank you, thank you, thank you. i'm 78 yo and looking to get dentures, your video(s) are awesome., thank you. from southern california
Thank you. Watching your video helped me see there's others out there dealing with the same thing at a young age.It can be very depressing thing to go thru
Yup. You're not alone, I'm 33 and have dentures for about 2 years. It's rough but being able to smile and laugh again? PRICELESS
We are so silly being embarrassed about dentures… but hey, your smile is beautiful and and your confidence is up!!❤❤❤
I am in this experience now and have to get all teeth pulled due to a gym disease I didn’t know I had for years and I am in complete shock and honesty this video is something I need to hear
Series please! You are a well spoken person with first hand experience dispensing much needed information.
And, I'm running out of excuses for wearing a 😷.
Lol yes, I was wearing a mask and loving Covid. But when everything started going back to normal I knew I had to change.
Great video. I've had mine just a week & half now. My whole denture experience took 8 months. The pain I was in was awful. I had to get my blood pressure under control first, so I only had a few teeth pulled at a time. Finally got all of them out, then there was the wax impressions, then another 6 weeks to get the actual dentures. It was very draining physically & mentally. But, I do love my new smile. The gum pain is nothing compared to 10 years of fighting to keep my natural teeth. Also, I got a new dentist that agreed with me that I needed dentures & to not waste anymore time or money. 😁
Absolutely love this video. I’m about to embark on the same journey with an upper denture and I’m terrified of it. Your information is 100% truthful and insightful. Thank you 🙏🏼
Your welcome! If you have any other questions, please feel free to let me know.
Same here. In one month I'm planning on doing a full upper and I'm scared. I find myself trying to talk myself out of it. This gave me the motivation to push forward.
How did it go?
Things went 100% amazing! Didn’t feel a thing! No swelling or bruising or pain at all!!! 😁
@@davekachavos1342 that is great news. Do they limit you in any way especially when eating?
it's amazing there was never an issue with dentures until implants came along!! 12 years with dentures , extracted and fitted same day ! they make the molds 2 weeks ahead. My dentures are still perfect!!
Just for everyone's information, over the counter ibuprofen (Advil for example) is 200mg per pill. If your oral surgeon, or any doctor, writes you a prescription for 600mg of ibuprofen, you could take 3 of the 200mg over-the-counter pills; it's exactly the same as one 600mg prescription pills of ibuprofen.
people with any kind of heart problem cannot take the 'Profens though...
@@syritasdoneitgoodytwoshoes2471 Then their doctor wouldn't have written them a script for it.
@@syritasdoneitgoodytwoshoes2471 or if allergic. ONE advil send me in anaphylactic shock years ago...!
Folks with chronic kidney disease cannot take ibuprofen
I have severe crohns disease, and unfortunately I vomit a LOT during a flare up. Starting in early HS my teeth started going because of this. Today I had every tooth I had left removed at the age of 21 and wanted to hear other young people's experience with dentures. Personally, I am elated to no longer be in pain (I have less pain after a full extraction than I did 2 days ago with a severe ache!). Also don't have to hide my smile because of gaps. Thank you for sharing your story! Edit: I should add I did sedation dentistry because I had a lot of teeth broken off at the gum line and didn't really want to be awake for them cutting them out. I would probably have a heart attack if I were.
Thank you so much for making this video. I just had my surgery done on Wednesday, I had a full mouth extraction, I was thankfully put right under with sedation and remember nothing of it haha. But had a lot of help.
I have not been back to work yet but I know they will know because I horrible teeth :(
And like you, masks were my favorite part of covid. Working in retail is hard because you are always talking face to face. And it was always kids asking me why I had teeth missing. But I now know I will have a pretty and confident smile and have no shame.
Well done Nate! Few dentists in today's world could not care less about communicating what to expect the way you did. Many thanks for the detailed inforation.
It’s not perfect information but I’m glad you found value in it 😁
I'm in the exact process now. Thank you. Really appreciate this brother.
No problem, anytime!
I can so relate to this , I’ve only had all top teeth extracted and have to have bottom once I’m used to my top ones. Scared but did it anyway. Don’t be scared as even if not knocked out you will be fine. The injection into the roof of the mouth stung for a second but after that didn’t feel a thing. Gums are sore for a week , but so much better than toothache. Go for it 🙃
Thank you for telling us what we can expect! I really appreciate your honesty and openness about this process! ❤ 😁
Anytime! I was always looking for people to get info from when I was going through my process. So now I want to help others with any feedback I can give.
I would say that he was very lucky to have had a good dentist/surgeon. He said a dentist pulled his teeth? I had a surgery to take all the teeth I had left. I was under general anesthesia. The surgeon left me in such a mess. I had an terrible time afterwards. So much pain and discomfort. I wasn’t able to eat and when I finally just to start eating it wasn’t much as you might imagine. I lost 17lbs. That wasn’t all bad but I didn’t really need to lose that much. He did have me return for four follow up visits. He kept telling me that I was doing great. However I could tell that I wasn’t. I tried to get a visit with the referring dentist but he didn’t want me to come see him for six months. So I had a friend that referred me to a surgeon that they liked. He told me that there was no way I was going to be able to get dentures with in the shape I was in. He told me that even if I could find a dentist to make dentures for me that I would not be able to wear them because they would not be able to stay in and I would be sore because of all the high and low lateral in and out spots that I wouldn’t want to if I could so I wouldn’t even try. He said the only way that I do would be to have another surgery and open up everything. He said the correct term for it but basically grind and level up as best he could then sew it up then in two to three months I could hopefully get dentures. I went back to the original surgeon and just flat told him what the other surgeon said after he told me that he thought I was good to go. He didn’t like that of course but said he could do it right now and it would only take ten minutes. I told him I was scared to have him do it so that’s how we left it since he said that he could do it right now or not at he won’t have time if was to come back. That’s the point I’m at now. I go back to my new dentist for dentures to start the process hopefully.
Hi.. Great video and I am so pleased I came across your experience. I am 75 and after years of trying to look after my teeth, they are causing me real problems. I have had a number of teeth removed already and have a plate on the top and bottom. It’s now looking like I am heading towards full dentures, which I am to be honest been having sleepless nights. Your video has answered many of my questions, not only the process, but also the mental challenges. One thing that has come across is this change is about being patient, not to expect too much too soon. Here’s hoping I can deal with it and once again thank you for your honest video!
Thanks so much my posterior teeth all gone for 6 months anterior and immediate dentures (temp 6 month set) next week. Has been a journey as I had to do IV sedation because I faint during medical procedures. Feeling encouraged and better educated now. Thanks Nate.
You're welcome! Glad I could help in some way
I'm currently undergoing part 1 of my procedure. I'm going full extraction for both top and bottom... Real bad teeth... Had my top right side extracted Friday and currently healing up. I totally understand everything and thank you for sharing your experience! I will be doing the same once I have both of my dentures. God bless you!!
Thanks so much. This to me is so frightening. I wear a plate in my upper that has two teeth. You are right you can’t taste anything.
Years ago I was watching Johnny Carson and his shows were live. He was laughing and when he did his dentures fell down. I never forgot it. After that he used to laugh with one hand near his mouth I’m sorry you had that done so young. You are so kind to tell us this stuff
Haha this exact scenario is what used to scare me. But it has happened 0 times since I got mine so I’m not worried about it anymore. The only time I’m a little iffy is when I’m eating new, tougher foods.
I have 5 teeth left to be pulled and then dentures for ever. Too late to go back and I am absolutely terrified and so so upset about the unknown but had no choice because my teeth rotted from 30+ years of smoking.
Thank you for sharing your experience. You seem to be ok with everything and that gives me hope. Again thanks. Still crying about this, I'm so sad ☹
Thanks again and blessings ✝️
I was terrified to lose my teeth at first. After having my denture now for half a year. Its been great! I avoided so much before I had it. The crazy thing is I don't even have my permanent (my final denture) yet. I'm still using my immediate denture. I really hope your experience is like mine and you end up loving them.
@@DentureLimited thank you i hope so also. Inspiring to know about your success.
I did this last year - implant dentures - best thing I ever did - you will be fine
I had 8 extractions with bone grafts for implants almost 2 weeks ago. I too thought that the Valium they gave me would have me more sedated but not the case at all. I have extremely high anxiety. I had an oral surgeon give me 1 pill before a root canal several years ago and I don't remember the procedure at all. I hoped for this to be the same. I just prayed my way through it. Thank goodness for them giving me prescription for pain meds and lidocaine. Feeling much better now thank the Lord.
Thank you - Thank you!! I now know what I can expect because I'm terrified to have my teeth removed. You explained everything in a clear and concise manner. You answered most of my questions. I am eternally grateful for your help.
My take on full dentures are that they are a purely cosmetic device great for pictures it’s much easier and enjoyable to eat without dentures even without teeth 😉1 you can actually taste the food 😃 2 the biggest problem I found with dentures besides the blocking the taste of food issues is that they block the flow of saliva which makes it hard to swallow and chew without adding liquid of some kind 😉
I totally agree. Not a fan of my dentures at all.
Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm watching from Australia and about to embark on this journey, having kittens about it. Your video helped a lot, and knowing not just oldies have dentures is reassuring.....thanks mate!🦷🪥
I have had Dentures for 6 years. I got the Ultimates. They are beautiful. I couldn't wear them for the first 5 years due to having to use SO much adhesive because I was born with a cleft pallet and lip, which made the Dentures very hard to keep in with adhesive. About 10 months ago, I ordered DenSureFit. It was a life changer! I can now wear my Dentures without any adhesive!! I am SO happy!! 😁
P.S. your teeth look great!
Thanks, I appreciate the compliment! 😁 that’s great to hear. That’s a bummer you went so long without really wearing them 🙁
@Denture Limited
Yes, it was. I was SO happy when I learned about DenSureFit. I probably sound like a commercial for it, but..I am literally blown away at how well my Dentures fit now..and I don't have to use ANY Adhesive. I hated that stuff! I was literally having to use like half a tube just to try and get my Dentures to stay in. Now, I just pop them in and go! It was a real game changer! 😊
@@jewelhaines8842hi how did they determine the size of the dentures , angles, etc ? I mostly like the way my teeth look right now although I am certain I’m going to have to have them extracted . Will they be able to make the dentures look as close to your original teeth as possible ?
@SleeplessinOC
Yes, first appointment they did an impression of my upper and lower teeth. Now, I was born with a cleft pallet and lip, so my upper gum line was very uneven..even after 6 years of braces and a ton of root canals and crowns. So I was really shocked when the temporary Dentures were first put in and for the first time ever, my top gum line was perfect! But..the teeth looked big to me. So, I told the Dentist that I wanted smaller teeth, but made for an adult. So, I went with the Ultimates because they are made differently than all the other styles. They were expensive ($5,000)..but, I figured if I was going to do it, I may as well get the top of the line!! After I got the permanent Dentures, they were much smaller and I picked the whitest shade they had! I love them!! 😊
Thanks for this informative chat. I just finished getting my teeth extracted yesterday and I will be getting my impressions next week. You covered all the things I was wondering about! Thanks again.
Getting dentures is like learning to play the guitar....it's a whole new world with many lessons, some discomfort, embarrassment, and a lovely reward. Remember they also protect your gums when you eat...sore gums are awful. Eat small bites.
Thank you so much for sharing. I am having my top teeth removed and getting an immediate denture placed in my mouth. My dentist will not be putting me under and I am already nervous about that, but I need to proceed and seeing you already experienced this is very helpful. I had so many questions and you have nailed each and every single one. I am afraid of the pain afterwards.
For me it wasn’t like normal pain. It was a soreness that gradually got better. It’s not like normal teeth pain that I had before when they were neglected. I hope you have a speedy recovery
Brother thank you for this I had to get my front 4 top teeth pulled due to an accident when I was in my early 20’s and I had to get them out last week cause of an infection and it’s been hard. I’ve been so emotional and upset seeing a normal person who also has dentures make me feel better. I’m still struggling to learn to eat and talk.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I also had my upper extraction a week ago and you gave more information than what my dentist gave, thank you so much. I had a horrible experience, was only given nitrous and the Dr forgot to give instructions on my prescriptions so I had nothing for pain or antibiotics until the next day. You look good with them in and can't tell you have anything in your mouth and your speech is very clear. I can't wait for the day that I can do the same. I like your cat too btw..
I’ve never used drugs. I’m 36 and facing this process soon. Thank you for your story sir.
Who mentioned drugs?
Wow, this is probably the exact way that I’m gonna feel when I get mine done. Thanks for letting us know. Great video Nate!!
Thank you for sharing your denture experiance with us, gave me hope and conifidence moving forward.❤
I had 17 teeth pulled 11 days ago. My blood pressure was all over the map. The dentist was awesome, he numbed me up and was through in no time. I drove myself home. Its not to be gone into lightly, think this through before you decide this is what you want. I still have to have bone shards removed, but I'm ok. I'm looking forward to getting impressions and dentures.😊
Having the bone shaved down was worse than the extractions, for me anyway. Dr told me I was born with extra layer of bone in my gums... Of course I was 😂 Put new dentures in on Monday, over stitches and bone shaving/grinding. It's definitely a process, but I know it will be worth it in the end.
Thank you for doing this, so many of us appreciate you for this! I’m on day 3 from extractions and hurrying a little but it’s worth it because I can smile and not cover my mouth. I’ve never had this confidence before, it feels good to smile and my kids to see me smile. They would tell me(before dentures) mommy smile, your beautiful just the way you are. Now they are all omg mommy, you look so happy and I’m so happy for you! How sweet right! It was depressing, mg life changed in just a couple of days, I know it’s a journey but it’s going to be a good one. Thanks again for sharing this! To those of you thinking about it, do it, it’s not as bad as you may think. Learn about them and or do your research so you know what you want to do. You’ll be ok I promise! Don’t forget to smile friends!
I'm so glad I found this. I just had 10 uppers removed. The last 10- so it gives me an idea of what to expect as I'm experiencing it. Sore spots are in the same area. Teaching myself how to pronounce certain things. I think I need to take my temporary dentures out more often. I have a follow up tomorrow. Thank you-🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing. I'm one week in and I tend to overthink so every little sore spot I fear something terrible is happening even though I know it's just the healing and adjustment process. No matter what, I'm super happy with my smile now and not worried about trying to hide my missing or broken teeth
Hi guys I had top and bottom dentures fitted2 years ago and it was the best thing I had done. My bottom denture was the worst to get used to the soreness was quite a pain so I cut strips of foam 1mmx5mm and glued it in ,wow what a difference they stayed glued in better aswell it cushioned the denture as I bit and chewed and no more soreness. My top set I cut the roof of the denture out so my tongue touched the roof of my mouth and it felt quite natural and didn't make me feel I had a mouth full of plastic and I can taste my food better. So 2years in I can eat almost anything and love the look of my new teeth .it just takes time to get used to them .I also used a fine grade sand paper and shaped the gums to suite the shape of my mouth ,dont be scared to experiment but don't go to far .with the upmost respect for dentist's they dont ware dentures and dont always understand they told me not to cut the roof off my denture out because it wouldn't suction in they never did anyway so I just glue them in .
that's what I need done to my top dentures. I have a small mouth and the top denture feels clunky. Apart from the fact they are way too big and I need to take them back in, but the dentist will not do what you did. So I'm going to try the denture guy. I live in the country so there is not a lot of choice. And I don't really have any tools either. I do wonder what you used to cut them though. Cheers.
Hi Chris from not so sunny UK I used a pencil to mark out where I was going to cut the roof part leaving enough to glue in still I used a cordless drill and 5mm drill bit and drilled holes all around my pencil mark and very carefully joined the holes up by moving the drill side to side once it came out I used sand paper to carefully sand it back to a smooth finish and chamfered the edge so my tongue rode across smoothly. Just take it slowly and gently. Regards mark
@@chriskay6234 use a very fine dremmel tool
@@markgower4184 you're very brave doing it yourself and you are right about a dreary UK ! Glad your dentures fit better now
@@wendybutler2359 thank you wendy ,dentist's could help a lot more if they listen to us who ware them and run trials with us to find a solution for more comfortable dentures ,they don't ware them .since I cut the roof out my dentures feel a lot better, but may I add it took me over a year to get used to them but I don't regret having them . I also sanded around the outside edge to take away the thickness. Regards MarkGower
Thanks, man. I'm getting uppers next week. Anxiety is already kicking in pretty hard. From the unknowns, your video helped me tonight. Happy New Year.
i'm waiting on my dentures right now & i'm so excited!! great conversation & great info!
thank you for sharing your story !!!
Thank you for this video! I have literally spent thousands on my teeth over the years. But I’m to the point I’m tired of spending thousands.
I’ve been thinking of getting dentures but have been scared to death. Now I feel better after watching this. Thanks again
I love that you shared your experience. There is such a bad stigma w/ getting dentures. I got mine a few yrs ago. I was embarrassed I didn't want anyone to know so I kept them in 24/7 after a few months I got bad thrush. Then I thought to myself I paid a lot for surgeries and new teeth and my real ones looked terrible ,badly damaged from anorexia when I was young and they caused me so much pain i'm not embarrassed anymore I tell everyone 🙂
That's awesome that you share your experience with everyone! I'm not there yet lol. One day I will be, but just not today.
I’ve been losing sleep, anticipating stress from having the whole teeth removal and denture process being done. My main concern is the depressing thought of having to have dentures, period. I’m 60 years old and my thought is that I’m now embarking on officially being an old lady. But your video helped me to rethink this because you’re young and the process didn’t seem to ruin your confidence (or looks). Thank you for your video! It really helped me.
I'm Joe's wife, I got mine in 2010, the most miserable thing I have gone thru. I've lost 64 lbs, and it's interfered in my health. So finally I went to another place, so now I'm starting over again. Sore spots are horrible, it's new, but like you I'm an hour away, so it's hard! I think these might a little better, but so Sore! No taste, have trouble eating, I just hate it!
Just wanted to say thank you for this video. I'm about to go through this, and I am terrified. Well, I was terrified. Now I feel pretty okay. And I'm much more confident that my quality of life will improve. Thank you Nate.
My mom told me when I got mine to keep them in for the first month and only take them out to clean twice a day. And it worked great for me .
It hurt like hell for the first few days but once my gumbs settled down they fit perfect. Hardest thing was getting use to where my tongue was going to sit.
yeah my tongue took some getting used to once I had the denture in my mouth. To be honest I wanted to gag every now and then until i got used to it.
I hate not feeling the roofcofcmy mouth ,but it's a lot better than toothache.
@@mariontanner7557 Most everything will feel normal after a while.
I don't have any problem with mine and can eat anything except toffee.
I have upper and lower and they stick together with toffee.
Same thing I do take em out twice a day ! Best decision of my life it will be 2 months on Jan 18 and only had a soft relighn one time so far . I get another relign Jan 20
@@boom2gee Have had mine for 15 years no reline as they fit perfectly with no adhesive either. Can eat everything.
Thanks Nate. I need a full set of upper and lower dentures or implants. Your experience during COVID was the same as mine. I was happy to wear a mask to hide my teeth. You've given me much to consider as I make the needed dental transition. Thank you!
My experience was hell,but worth it. No chewing food for weeks. Mashed potatoes, oatmeal.
Didn't get denture for 6 months.
The event in itself was horrible but well worth not having bad teeth anymore.
Thanks for your video.
I went a year without being able to eat solids as I approached a bowel obstruction. Each weekend I made chicken soup and beef/bean soup, each with multiple veggies. I ran the soups through a blender to make cream soups and froze in portions. Kept me healthy until at a crisis point they finally figured it out. Thought it might help in this kind of situation.
@@akosreke8963 my point was that eating a liquid diet can still be healthy. But in my case I had a gastric bypass that was badly done and I had 2 surgeries over the next 2 years because of it. But nothing solid would go through until the second surgery. I'm looking at needing false teeth myself soon which is why I'm interested.
As a man who has had some type of denture (partial) since the age of 17, and now have an implant retained, open palate full upper, I can attest to the value of implant retained denture. I had to wear a closed palate regular denture for 6 months while the implants healed. I found the regular denture, honestly, horrible. Once the implant one took its place, OH. MY. GOD! What a difference. NO COMPARISON! I wish I had it done years sooner. Worth every penny.
I have to have a full mouth extraction done. I have a consult with the oral surgeon next week, and dentures sometime in the next 3 months. I'm not nervous really, but it does help to hear other people's experiences. Thanks so much for sharing!
Good luck! I hope your recovery is fast!
@@DentureLimited Thanks so much!
Thanks so much for your video,,
I'm Johnny from the Jersey Shore and heading into the chair tomorrow morning 8am to get my extractions n temporary upper,,
Thanks so much for your help n advice to the process,,
I would love to share n very excited but nervous,,
Thanks n Always stay safe n healthy 🎉
I recently dealt with this. I was completely sedated. Worth every penny because I remember nothing 😂. I do understand the emotions and I cried during my consultation. Now, 10 days post surgery I’m accepting things and trying to get used to a new way of doing things… I keep hearing it’ll get better. We’ll see.
Omg I can relate to this so much! Having all my teeth extracted was one of the most horrific experiences I’ve ever had. I also thought I would be sedated and at one point I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest. That was a year and a half ago and I have to say that I’m glad I went through it because my health would have gotten much worse had I not. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for being so open and candid about your experience. I found it really interesting and edifying. Good cheer attend you, greetings from Melbourne Australia ✨
❤Things I learned & wish I’d known : Not all dentists offer sedation for tooth extractions, ask ahead. If I could have a do over, would definitely have preferred to have been totally sedated for so many teeth removed (am the hard to numb up type). - Not All recommend/offer, temporary dentures. Some feel you heal better without. Research pros & cons. - You have approximately 1 year before some bone loss happens, so decide ahead IF you want to go snap on or implants for better results. Not all people ARE good candidates for that procedure, such as ; smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, certain meds, bone density, will you maintain it/hygiene. Research most qualified to do the implants, top reason for failure lack of training! Research videos on this to educate yourself what to look for/ask, pros & cons. - For those of us prone toward inflammation, recovery can be rougher (me), to help, flexible ice packs (I rotate out 3), are a Godsend, along with meds to keep ahead of the pain. - A food processor will be your best friend/ purée your food! Great soft foods like yogurt, applesauce, baby food, ice cream, nutritional drinks like Boost Etc. - For me first 3 days were rough, week & 1/2 much better, can carefully chew soft texture food as tolerated. - Like the fella in the video said, watching comedies on tv, great music all help to keep us uplifted during recuperation time. Will also wear face mask in public until I get some teeth to feel less self conscious - Not all dentures are equal, materials matter, some stain and gather plaque, break. Some stronger, more realistic in appearance. Again research/ask questions 😊 Hope this helps someone ❤️
Thank you
Am is a verb. You meant “I’m”
Thank you for share my your experiences with getting dentures. I had my whole mouth done in one day of extractions with surgery on my jaw due to bone loss. Thank god I was put to sleep for that ordeal. After wards was hard for me because it hurts so bad. It took me a few months to actually wear my dentures because it hurt so bad. I’m finally happy with my dentures and feel a lot healthier now that I did it. Being 32 was hard to lose all my teeth but worth it!
That’s awesome that you can wear them now! It was hard for me to accept extracting mine but I’m so happy I did. I wish you could have had my experience where there wasn’t much pain. 🥺
3 hours out of extractions and immediate placement of partial upper denture. No sedation, but I did take some CBD oil to help me calm down and get through it. The anesthetic is starting to wear off now, so far I have learned how to drink through a straw. I've been looking like a homeless person for about 5 years now. I wanted to get to a point where I didn't care about how I looked and was able to enjoy my life regardless of how I looked and what other people thought of me. I got there eventually, so now I'm allowed to get my teeth fixed. Thanks for sharing your experience, now I know what to expect going forward.
I don't think you're supposed to drink through straws after extraction
A straw will pull the bloodclots
@@henryclarke5363 youre super late lol also they have dentures on top of the extractions already when they commented this so don't need to worry about that
Thank you for sharing this. It is the most thorough, honest explanation of expectations that I've heard. At 59, I'm getting ready to have it all done. You've given me a great set of experiences to prep my mental game for the change. Appreciate your candor.
I’m about to go through this. It really messes with you psychologically. I know it needs to be done but it’s difficult.
Yes, the mind games are definitely a challenge!!
It's definitely a difficult thing to go through but you can do it!
@@jimbear8888 thank you for your kind words.
Yes, It is difficult it messes with your mind you feel like you didn’t do enough to take care of your teeth but you know you did your best! After over 30k spent I was done with the “hamster-wheel” of trying to save what was left of my root canals failing, bridges breaking and deep cleanings not helping. Now no more gum damage, plaque is easily controlled my mouth is cleaner and healthier than it ever has been. It’s dangerous to have rotting teeth & bad gums. Your over-all heath will Improve! Took me about three month’s to feel ok with dentures 6 months to eat the same way I always have. Worst part for me was how I looked w/out my denture in (Im vein) my husband hasn’t seen me without them ( or so I think).
I'm just starting my journey too, have no upper teeth now at all and it's not a nightmare really, different but the end goal is now in process. It'll take months of healing and getting them made but that’s what it takes. Don't let your head get messed up about it, so many people have dentures and look great. My three tooth smile not so much. Think of it as progress toward a nice smile and no more fillings, root canals, crowns, chipped teeth, toothaches, cleanings and expensive dental work. You deserve to have better looking teeth and dental health, hang in there. Picture that first look at your new teeth and the confidence no one will judge you by the bones in your mouth.😂
@@cowboyblacksmith thank you sooooo much!!! Next month is my big appointment. My daughter is also a huge support. I very thankful for people like you.
Very key to have a great lab tech and a Doctor who collabs with patient on final restoration
I have terrible dental issues. I literally grind my teeth down to nothing until they finally break. And I do it with stress so not just at night. The very expensive night guard was extremely uncomfortable and ultimately only helped a little. I need to break down and look into this. I can only use mouth wash now my teeth hurt so bad. And only room temp food and drink and soft foods or the pain is excruciating. And I am embarrassed 😳 I don't smile with mouth open anymore. Not only because I am worried about appearance but air hurts sometimes. 😢 It's just so expensive. Thanks for sharing!
Good to hear about how you dealt with speaking problems after getting dentures. I occasionally have to answer the phone at work, and sing at church twice a month, so I'm having similar concerns after getting dentures earlier this week. I've been singing a little when I'm at home by myself, to give myself some idea of how difficult it might be to sing throughout a church service.
Thank you so much for this vid. I’ll be facing this process in the future, and it helps me get a feel for what to expect. I’m terrified; but know it will be for the best.
Thank you so much Nathan. I'm about to get an upper partial denture and I too have been avoiding showing my smile for years. This video was an excellent overview of what I can expect.
Das funny i went through the same thing during covid . I was dealing with the missing teeth part the mandatory mask wearing saved me on that one. So i felt exactly how you explained, straight up. Great video stay blessed always 🙏🏽 ❤️
Meeee too..I'm doing immediate dentures upper in 12 days...my teeth were my life my biggest fear was chipping a front tooth..well like 10 yrs ago they just started deteriorating and crumbling..I'd eat something and another piece would break...went to dentist made a new smile plan..$21,000 they wanted (and i had some coverage) to cap and veneer ..I was lower income at the time and that was sooooo dedevastating to me..the cost.. i was already depressed and that sent me over cause my teeth were getting bad..who's smiling when their teeth are a mess..not me..anyways point being I was kinda glad when masks came out lol...I barely left/leave house. .. figured i should use some of that time to make a plan..so going with immediate dentures upper..and partial lower..lower work is done... now I just wait 12 more days and go extract and new smile...excited but nervous that they'll look odd to me..myself..but I'm sure I'll get use to it!
@leesa-xx5mp yea you'll get used to it I did..I didn't like them at first but now it's way better than what they where .that's funny cuz around covid I took advantage of the Mandatory mask wearing. Nobody really new at my job that my bridge was gone so yea I struggled alot with my teeth I still kinda do but it took several visits to the office every other two weeks every other check luckily this before everything went up too. Soo yea I still go to the dentist but it's just for a couple of minor things little crown here and there. You'll be fine don't let it stress you out , you got this I been there
Lol me too
Thank you, Nate... for sharing your experience and thoughts online.
For those of us with dentures , there’s definitely a stigma . People tend to think you didn’t floss or brush but that’s not always true. I drank milk regularly . Avoided soda unless at movies . Took calcium. Brushed, flossed everything but still had enough work to buy my dentist a yacht . Hate that I wear dentures and had to learn to adjust but the constant anxiety is a relief to get rid of .
what a fantastic video explaining everything. I had all my teeth removed and went thru this same process 15 years ago. I have 2 implants on the bottom with a snap on acrylic denture (LOVE!) and a regular acrylic denture on the top. My final upper denture was fitted perfectly and there is no need for any adhesive because there is a strong suction on the roof of the mouth holding it in place. I naively thought this was my one and done with the dentist forever. However, basic dentures will require replacements because acrylic is soft and erosion occurs where the back teeth will file down to the gum line eventually with all the heavy chewing.
I had braces and a lot of mouth surgery before them. I wore them for 3 years. I had to wear a huge mouth brace, which I chose to wear at night. I have a dental condition called mandibular tori-large-big bony growths in the bottom of my mouth.
I can’t believe your experience. I’ve given birth with no medication, but absolutely fear having anything surgical done to my mouth! You must have had an extremely easy time, or your pain threshold is enormous.
I had 17 extractions and nitrous oxide for the extractions and novicane (?) That's the only pain medication I had. Didn't take any aspirin guessing that having endured all the pain from bad teeth and gum disease I was immune to pain.