i would like to have all my teeth out and dentures fitted any advice would be very helpful

Q. Hi, 3 years ago I had partial dentures fitted on top row of teeth. I haven’t been back to dentist since and now my dentures don’t fir properly as my gums have obviously receded quite far back.  I dread going back to dentist as they will be angry at me for not going back. I live on an island and have to travel to mainland to dentist which is often not practical as I work full time.  It is so depressing as I would now like to have all my teeth out and dentures fitted but worry about being left without teeth for any length of time in between fittings. My question is, well to be honest any advice would be very helpful and re assuring. Thankyou,

A. The dentist will not be angry at you for not going back. I’m sure he/she will understand your reasons. If they do, well- simply go to another dental practice. It sounds like you need a new denture making. I would carefully consider having your remaining teeth taken out though- unless they are causing you problems. Existin gteeth reatin the bone levels in your mouth- this helps with the retention of your denture. The more teeth you hav eout, the less bone you will have- until eventually, your dentures will become so loose that they will fall out without the use of fixative. Your dentist will discuss all of this with you though. Good luck and don’t worry about the dentist being annoyed. I’m sure they have more than enough patients to deal with!

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