I eventually gave in and let my dentist cut back my 2 front teeth and have dentures. I can’t wear them. They feel too thick and make me choke. The teeth on dentures are very small, the size my original teeth have become due to wear. I cannot smile and show teeth when they are in as they are too short. and not a very nice colour. I kept putting off having dentures as I was worried about having them. They are only the top set. After trying with dentures, I ended up getting an abscess on my bottom wisdom tooth that had a GOLD crown (which I have since found out isn’t really gold)and had to have it taken out at the hospital I no longer have any confidence i n him after my last visit last year despite being with him over 30 years. I was an NHS patient but will soon have a small windfall to enable me to go private.
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I find it impossible to wear my dentures
Friday, April 19th, 2013Do You Know Where I Can Get My Denture Treatment Done Under Sedation?
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013HI my question is….
I unfortunately have to wear full dentures due to a massive phobia of dentists. I have a full top set but require further work on my bottom teeth and have in place a denture.. Is there anywhere where I can have sedation to get this work done. I would love to have a fixed denture but I think it will be too expensive but however I’m not sure on the old style denture as afraid it’ll be loose and possibly fall out all the time. Please please advise me on where to go. I live in the Oxford area and would like the work done asap. Also if possible could you give me an approx cost.. Please note I must be under sedation for the work to be carried out.. Many Thanks.
My Father’s Dentures Are Causing Him Extreme Pain, Can We Arrange Treatment?
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013I’m making this inquiry on behalf of my father who is petrified of the dentist and has not been for years. His teeth are getting so bad it’s affecting his life, he can’t eat, is in pain and is more to the point very embarrassed about it all, I can’t talk to him about it as he just goes very quiet but it’s making him miserable and us along with him, I feel if I find the right solution for him then he will make the move and get his teeth sorted out once and for all but I don’t know who to turn to? His whole top layer are false dentures which are ill fitted and he needs at least a new set of those but his bottom teeth he can’t even brush they are that sore, I can not imagine the daily pain he is putting up with but I want to help him (they could need all taking out) I need someone to help us and give us the options, he has had a lot of trouble with his teeth since being 13 years old having smashed his teeth on the ice (hence the dentures) so he has several problems around fear, pain, embarrassment etc, please could you help or point me in the right direction, cost is not the issue it’s getting him happy again.
Kind regards.
Can I Afford Dentures?
Thursday, April 4th, 20132,0600 pounds for temp upper & lower dentures acrylic is this about right and then 6 months to 1 year later for permanant ones 1,600 pounds would have like implants but the cost estimate 10,000 pounds to much for me, was told flexible dentures were not very good and go hard after short time have had NHS upper denture but difficult constantly sucking have dry mouth sore lips and speech not great although some seem to be worse off than me. I just need to win the lottery
Are there any alternatives to false teeth for someone with progressively receding gums?
Monday, March 18th, 2013Hello, I wonder if you could advise how do you deal with a person who has progressively receding gums and does not want to have dentures? I am 56 and one of my teeth at the front is already quite loose where my gum has receded so badly, I also have crowns at the top. All I can remember of my mums teeth from being a young girl is that she used to take them out every night and they looked false, just like the name. Help, I don’t want the same. Thanks
My New Dentures Cause Me Pain And Make It Difficult To Eat, Is There Another Option?
Friday, March 15th, 2013 Hello. I have recently had my top 4 front teeth extracted and dentures fitted immediately. However I am not able to chew my food as my bottom 4 teeth prevent me from a full bite. I having to drink soup or eat very soft food as I can only use my tongue to ‘cut’ my food. The plate in my mouth is making the roof of my mouth sore and unable to bear pressure. Due to poor bone density I have been told my other teeth will not support a bridge and I don’t have a lot of money for implants. I was wondering if there is any other way or a thinner or more flexible denture (that is provided by the NHS) or is this my lot. I have the added problem of having a husband whose blood goes cold at the thought of seeing me with my missing teeth. Any response along with possible costs would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in anticipation.
From a very sad 48 year old lady.
My Dentures Are Loose And Causing Issues, What Do You Suggest?
Monday, March 11th, 2013I have top and bottom full set of dentures two years ago but now they have become loose and getting very awkward especially eating amoung people.I either need my dentures relining or a really good set of dentures that are well fixed to my gum.I have been to see my dentist and was not pleased with the direction he told me to take. He suggested implants which is fair enough but you look at the cost of them and consider that I am a pensioner and just don’t have the money. Sorry to rant a little there but I want alternatives. Don’y advise me om implant, just can’t afford it.Give me your best advice.When I eat some food would get under the top denture ,then I’m unable to carry on eating which is very frustrating. Also I have trouble with speech as well sound funny and around my mouth it appear to be sagging.
My Teeth Are Not Healthy Enough To Support A Bridge, Is A Denture My Only Option?
Friday, March 8th, 2013 I am a 37 year old who has suffered from severe tooth decay over the last 7 years and am looking for some independent advice. I have always looked after my appearance and been confident but am becoming increasingly self conscious of my missing teeth to the extent that I don’t smile in public or on photos with my children. I also find eating very difficult and am concerned about future consequences to my health and appearance. I would like to investigate any affordable options.
I have lost most of my back teeth at the top with only 7 teeth at the front top (6 veneered and one bridge). Upper right I have only one tooth at the back and upper left only two teeth at the back. My lower teeth are present except one (lower right) although they have been heavily filled/crowned.
I have been advised by my NHS dentist that my only options are implants (which I understand to be very expensive) or a denture as my teeth are inadequate to support a bridge. He recently tried to fit a metal denture to fill the gaps with no success and has advised an acrylic denture is the only option. I really am reluctant to have a denture and this is what has led me to contact you. Is it the only option? Many Thanks.
Painful root canal experience lead to partial upper dentures which wobble and cause discomfort.
Friday, February 15th, 2013Hi I hope you can help me with my problem. After a very painful experience of a root canal, i ended up loosing two teeth and have had partial upper dentures made. I have just recieved my new partial upper denture ( two teeth attatched ). This is the second set made as the first was so bad, I find that they wobble up and down each side. when i bite one side goes up the other down, visa versa. I tried to eat with them and the food just lodged behind one of the teeth. It was very nasty. Should i go back as i dont believe they fit correctly and its causing me a lot of discomfort.
Are the implants the same for dentures and for the bridge? Why the big differance in price?
Friday, February 15th, 2013 I have no teeth in the upper jaw and only 5 teeth in the lower jaw. I would like to know. If the implants are the same for dentures and for the bridge.
it cost 2900 for 6 implants with a denture and 8800 For 8 implants and a fixed bridge. Why the big differance in price. And if i had the 6 implants with the denture. Can i use the 6 implants In 1 years time to then have a bridge made when i have more money. Thank you very much.
