Any other treatment then dentures for roof of mouth
Q. I have never had good teeth and now have no top teeth left.I’am 35 now but have always had a fear of the dentist. I hate having dentures as they have taken away any confidence i used to have.Every time i go to the dentist i always seem to come away with dentures that have teeth that are bigger than which was on my old plate. I have been wearing the same plate for years which has no gum above the teeth and find that i cannot wear the full set of dentures they try to give me as they feel awkward and make me gag. Can you advise me if i have any other available options rather than dentures. i would love to have the roof of my mouth back again rather than a plastic one but understand this may not be optimistic. with thanks.
A. Thanks for your e-mail, please do not give up hope, there is an alternative to your dentures. Many dental practices, including my own, are now able to offer dental implants with high success rates. These dental implants can be used to secure a denture in place, to eliminate the fear of the plate slipping out, or they can be used to secure bridgework. This latter option would enable you to have fixed teeth without the need for any acrylic covering your palate. I suggest that you attend a dental implant clinic for a consultation, to assess whether this is something that would appeal to you. Some of these clinics will be able to offer you a free inital consultation, so that you can make an informed choice without any financial loss. Kindest Regards.
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