Dear Dr. Glaister
I had an implant of one of my front teeth because one of the posts from my front bridge decayed and actually worked its way out through the back of my bridge which was following 2 years of trying to treat this by my dentist with cleaning, etc. I subsequently had the bridge removed (only 2 of the teeth, one tooth was left from the bridge) and had the root of the decayed tooth extracted. I was then given three options, one being an implant with an abutment, a bridge filing down a 4th tooth or a denture. I opted for the implant, as I thought this was the best option at the beginning of October 2009. I had to have a bone graft as the dentist commented after performing the implant that my bone wasn’t particularly good. I have had my third check up today and have been told that it doesn’t appear to have taken and although I have another check up at the beginning of February, it is likely that I will have to have it removed. I had a very bad reaction when the implant was initially done, a very swollen face and couldn’t face it again. I asked what would happen and was told by the dentist that I could redo the implant(!!) or resign myself to dentures! I am not very pleased about this, apart from parting with £1,000, as I was never advised that it might fail. If I had been told this, I might have chosen a different avenue. Could you advise me please?
Posts Tagged ‘dentures’
I had a very bad reaction to implants and have been told that I may have to wear dentures, what are my options?
Monday, May 16th, 2011I would like another option to denture fixative. Advise?
Thursday, May 12th, 2011 Hello Doctor
I have a 53 year old daughter with slight learning difficulties. She has
a full denture on the top and the bottom. She has great difficulty
keeping the bottom plate in place. She uses masses of fixative which
then ends up all over her face etc.., I want to know if there is any
possibility of her having a couple of implants that would then help to
hold her plate in place? I am not even sure if she could cope with
having implants or come to that if we could afford it. I am sorry I
can’t possibly make my question any longer. hope you can help
I would like a set of dentures but my thumb sucking is causing problems. What are my options?
Thursday, May 12th, 2011 For many years I was the victim of domestic violence and my teeth are now the only reminder of that awful experience that I have now come through. I have very few teeth left and know I will have to have dentures. I am 54 years old and suck my thimb a childhood habit i never grew out of.
I went to a dentist many years ago and had a part denture made and every time they tried to fit it, it didnt fit properly, I was told by the dentist that this was because the shape of my mouth was changing all the time because I suck my thumb and there was nothing they could do. I am both embarrassed and ashamed of the way I look and can see no hope of ever being happy with myself.
Not happy with my new implanted dentures. What should I do?
Thursday, May 12th, 2011Hi Dr Tennet
I wonder if you can help me.I recently completed an upper dental implant procedure. The four implants have been very successful.However the over denture constructed for me has left me feeling depressed.I had it fitted last Monday and friends have been asking me what’s wrong with my face.There are a number of issues with the over denture. The procedure carried out was implants and bar metal work.. which of course secures the denture .To be honest it looks worse than the ordinary denture it has replaced.The front teeth are too prominent and ‘puff” the area above my top lip up…There is a very obvious gap on the curve of the denture where it meets my palate…this is causing real problems with my speech. The actual teeth are ridiculously even despite asking that this not be done.They look like a cheap denture not £8000 worth of re-constructive dentistry. I am also suffering two sore spots…I know its early days but I simply feel that the over denture is a poor fit and design.To be honest I would feel happier with my old denture back. I am not a complainer by nature but I am so unhappy with the final result.
It is only having ‘lived’ with the over denture for a week or so that I am now acutely aware of the problems. I would be so grateful for some advice…I have not contacted the dentist yet. Do you think things can be sorted out.I am a teacher and my voice is my trade…can you offer me some advice please…what should I do ?
I have loose teeth and shrinking gums would veneers be an option?
Thursday, May 12th, 2011Hello doctor i wonder if you can help. I have shrinking gums and loose teeth and my dentist says have them all out and replace with dentures i told my son and he says have porcelain veneers instead is this possible i need to be right for August this year and am slightly dissabled can you help me decide what is best. Should i have all my teath out have veneers or dentures which is the best solution to my problem. I am 55 years of age and female i dont want to give up on my teeth but it seams that my choise is limited and what about the cost can i afford veneers as apposed to dentures. Many thanks for your time doctor
Food keeps getting stuck under my dentures, what options do I have?
Thursday, May 12th, 2011Hello,
A few years ago i lost my front tooth i had a bought a denture and had the remaining root removed. I work as a chef and im constantly tasting food adn the food get stuck under the denture and makes my mouth feel very uncomfortable, I was looking into permanent fixes for this such as a crown. My main question is how much would a crown cost and where can i recieve one, I live in liverpool and after my rent and car insurance money is scarce. please help.
Best Regards
My missing Teeth have shattered my confidence. What is your advice?
Monday, May 9th, 2011would i be eligable for cosmetic dental implants i have 3 top front teeth missing due to an assault last year i have mental health bipolar and believe this is making me worse and deppressed with 3 teeth missing if so what do i do how do i do it go about it i have plastic horrid partial denture but makes me wretch food gets stuck cant eat with them and it falls out all the time even with seabond adhesive i am finding thisd more than distressing and dont think my dentist cares at all. its getting to point where im desepart to pull my other teeth out with pilrs i cant do this anymore. ave you got any information into the types of trement i am eligible for . I am signed of work due to my bipolar does this change anyfin
Crown has snapped. I don’t want dentures but would implants be suitable?
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011hi got a crown snapped of part tooth still visable , can you replace put implant, how much.? part tooth still there just visible and wire where was used for scaffolding for filling before had crown the filling with scaffolding did not last a week ,i can feel the wire with my tongue and it is visible it is in the top smile front i will need others done as my teeth are like old china the one next to it is also a crown i would not have scaffold fillings or crowns again and would not recomend the last crown that broke was only done four weeks ago i have the crown with the broken tooth in i did go back to the dentist as it was loose he said would have to wait till was more loose and he would reset it not very happy looking for solution i could not cope or consider detures had some made could not use please help i await your most urgent reply best wishes
I have been neglecting my dental care for years and now my dentist tells me the treatment I need will be expensive.
Monday, April 18th, 2011I have been neglecting my dental care due to fear and finance. I finally got the courage to see a dentist because I want to be able to smile in photos of me and my first grandchild. As of now I avoid them and he is 27 months. I told the dentist that I went to that I needed affordable dental care and he said there is no such thing. He said that my dental care would cost in excess of $18,000. I know that I need a lot of work including periodontal treatment but I don’t trust him. He suggested that I get dentures, I am only 47. I am afraid of going to see another dentist. He gave me a printout of my xrays, is there any online consultations that are available. Thank you so very much for your time
I don’t have a lot of my own teeth left, so how can impressions for dentures be made?
Monday, April 18th, 2011if dentures are required,how can an impression be made if the patient doesnt have enough own teeth?
