dianenjeff
07-16-2004, 09:00 PM
Hi everyone, I am new to this board. I was recommended here by a very nice person. Basically my story is.. I am only 22 years old (will be 23 in Sept) I had a wonderful daughter in April 2003. But when I was pregnant my teeth began to basically fall apart. So, I have an appoinment for in August to get a full upper denture and a partial bottom. My mother had the same problem as me and so did her mother. She says it is a hereditary defect in the enamel of the teeth. Basically, what I was wondering if anyone here had gotten dentures in their early to mid twenties? I would really like someone in a similar situation to talk to. Thanks!
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Sandybeech
07-16-2004, 09:37 PM
Hi Diane, I did not get my dentures until I was 35 but my teeth began to fail during my second pregnancy. I've had dentures for almost 4 years now and I think I have mastered them quite well. I am sure that your mom can tell you many of the up's and downs (no pun intended) of dentures. They are not so bad once you make up your mind to learn to wear them. It is a terrible blow to ones self esteem but knowing that you are making a long term improvement to your health will help with this. Gather all the support you can from family and friends. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
dalesgirl
07-16-2004, 10:29 PM
Let me try this again... I typed a whole big post and then it wouldn't go through.. gotta hate it when that happens..LOL
I got pregnant with my first child at 18 and had perfect teeth. All of a sudden they just got worse and worse. Like you mainly the enamel fell off. By 25 when I got my dentures I had two children and just couldn't stand it anymore. Not only was I in constant pain but every few months (6 months or so) I'd be back at the ER or dentist because of an absess or something and the pain was so bad I couldn't bare it anymore. None of my teeth just simply got a cavity like you would think but mine ALL went bad from the gum to the tooth and not the other way around. I finally convinced a dentist to pull all my uppers(the insurance I did have at the time had a cap and that's all I could get done). When I was sitting in the oral surgeon's office I told my story and how all the brushing in the world made them not only get worse but hurt worse. He told me that I had gum disease... Hum.. nice of someone to tell me that after dealing for years with it. I still every once in a while have that awful pain in the bottom ones and just recently got 3 of the 10 remaining on bottom pulled because of a horrible absess I had and I'm only 32 now.
I don't regret getting my dentures although I was upset I was so young and had had beautiful teeth. People that don't understand (including my parents sometimes) think you get these things simply by not caring for your teeth and that's not it at all. I did all I could to prevent it, or so I thought and yet it almost made it work in overtime.
You have to do what you have to do and trust me not only will the pain go away but your self esteem will get a major boost.
I got pregnant with my first child at 18 and had perfect teeth. All of a sudden they just got worse and worse. Like you mainly the enamel fell off. By 25 when I got my dentures I had two children and just couldn't stand it anymore. Not only was I in constant pain but every few months (6 months or so) I'd be back at the ER or dentist because of an absess or something and the pain was so bad I couldn't bare it anymore. None of my teeth just simply got a cavity like you would think but mine ALL went bad from the gum to the tooth and not the other way around. I finally convinced a dentist to pull all my uppers(the insurance I did have at the time had a cap and that's all I could get done). When I was sitting in the oral surgeon's office I told my story and how all the brushing in the world made them not only get worse but hurt worse. He told me that I had gum disease... Hum.. nice of someone to tell me that after dealing for years with it. I still every once in a while have that awful pain in the bottom ones and just recently got 3 of the 10 remaining on bottom pulled because of a horrible absess I had and I'm only 32 now.
I don't regret getting my dentures although I was upset I was so young and had had beautiful teeth. People that don't understand (including my parents sometimes) think you get these things simply by not caring for your teeth and that's not it at all. I did all I could to prevent it, or so I thought and yet it almost made it work in overtime.
You have to do what you have to do and trust me not only will the pain go away but your self esteem will get a major boost.
zashel
07-23-2004, 12:05 AM
Hi I just we today and had the remaining 7 of my top teeth removed and this was after years of crowns root canel and pulling but mine was mostly due to braces and children also. my teeth started cracking an falling apart.My dentist was very upfront and honest with me and told me due to my braces (I had them the first time for 2 1/2 years and the second time for 1 1/2 years and they removed all 4 of my bicuspids) had shortened my roots on my front teeth so much he was surprised that I still had them. He said if he did a partial that if would from the pressure pop out my teeth. So here Iam today with no top teeth and actually since I had it done at 4:30 pm an it is 11pm and feel pretty good mostly hurt where the shots were given. And my speech isn't as bad as I thought It would be but my dentist did not put in dentures he wants me to wait 3 months to fully heal which is the worst for me. He gave me pain med but really the advil works better.Good luck I feel your pain Iam only 38 and was not prepared for this I just hope the dentures are not to funny
gossgal
07-27-2004, 05:25 PM
Hi diane i actually just answered your other post...lol. i had my teeth pulled a few months ago at 25 should have been pulled at 20!Mine wasnt due to pregnancy but eating disorders instead. does not matter what causes it it hurts like heck to think about. Im just slowy rebuliding my self esteem. Lets keep in touch as we are I think the youngest on here for total extractions!... gossgal
letfayhol
07-29-2004, 12:14 AM
Hello. I know that having this done can be a horrible hit to your self esteem.
I had a beautiful smile (still do ) After my 2nd child, some of my teeth began to break. I had to have 4 upper teeth pulled. I have a partial and very soon (next year or 2) I will need to get a full upper, because the brackets of the partial are wearing down the remaining teeth. I was 24 when I got mine done. I am 29 now. I still have not got use to the "unnatural" teeth.
People who don't know me do not have a clue. My partial looks very real.
But I know... And that is enough for me...
I am now divorced and it is even harder now... I'm single and in the "dating" world... Who wants a woman who is 29, 2 kids AND a partial...?
All, I can say is hang in there... At least we aren't alone!!! :)
I had a beautiful smile (still do ) After my 2nd child, some of my teeth began to break. I had to have 4 upper teeth pulled. I have a partial and very soon (next year or 2) I will need to get a full upper, because the brackets of the partial are wearing down the remaining teeth. I was 24 when I got mine done. I am 29 now. I still have not got use to the "unnatural" teeth.
People who don't know me do not have a clue. My partial looks very real.
But I know... And that is enough for me...
I am now divorced and it is even harder now... I'm single and in the "dating" world... Who wants a woman who is 29, 2 kids AND a partial...?
All, I can say is hang in there... At least we aren't alone!!! :)
julia8183
07-29-2004, 10:51 AM
hi letfayhol
if you are only 29, why not look into getting implants - they will not damage your remaining teeth, like a partial (my partial cracked 2 of my remaining teeth and they needed big fillings). im 20 yrs older than you but im still not ready for full dentures, and will not let a partial ruin my remaining teeth, so im getting the rest of my mouth in shape (root canals/crowns etc) in preparation for getting implants for the missing teeth, hopefully in the winter.
some people are put off by the cost of implants, but arent we worth it? i certainly think we are :)
julia
if you are only 29, why not look into getting implants - they will not damage your remaining teeth, like a partial (my partial cracked 2 of my remaining teeth and they needed big fillings). im 20 yrs older than you but im still not ready for full dentures, and will not let a partial ruin my remaining teeth, so im getting the rest of my mouth in shape (root canals/crowns etc) in preparation for getting implants for the missing teeth, hopefully in the winter.
some people are put off by the cost of implants, but arent we worth it? i certainly think we are :)
julia
letfayhol
07-29-2004, 01:23 PM
Yes, it would be worth it, but I am a single (divorced) mom who has a deadbeat ex husband :(
More important to me now, are my kids dental health, education and social activities. I will make do with whatever I can.
I have checked into implants. For 4 teeth would run aprox $4000. If I could get a loan, I would, but my ex mesed up the credit. I had AAA credit but if you're married to someone and THEY screw up it marks against you too and THAT sucks.
I am in the process of RE- building my life now...
I do hate the fact that the partial are slowing ruining my good teeth:(
More important to me now, are my kids dental health, education and social activities. I will make do with whatever I can.
I have checked into implants. For 4 teeth would run aprox $4000. If I could get a loan, I would, but my ex mesed up the credit. I had AAA credit but if you're married to someone and THEY screw up it marks against you too and THAT sucks.
I am in the process of RE- building my life now...
I do hate the fact that the partial are slowing ruining my good teeth:(
julia8183
07-29-2004, 03:09 PM
hi letfayhol
i understand that the financial side might be difficult at this time, and i appreciate that you want to spend the money on making sure your children are financially taken care of, however you are just as important. so if one day, you find that you can afford the implants (and $4000 for 4 implants is very cheap, mine are costing a lot more than that and im only having 3)...then i would recommend you give it a go
good luck for the future
julia
i understand that the financial side might be difficult at this time, and i appreciate that you want to spend the money on making sure your children are financially taken care of, however you are just as important. so if one day, you find that you can afford the implants (and $4000 for 4 implants is very cheap, mine are costing a lot more than that and im only having 3)...then i would recommend you give it a go
good luck for the future
julia
wanna-b-free
07-29-2004, 04:03 PM
Could she do the veneers? I had my front 4 teeth shaved down into points and my dentist capped them with veneers. They look VERY natural and were $650 per tooth. Maybe find a dentist with a payment plan?
letfayhol
07-29-2004, 05:40 PM
My mom always says that in order to be the best mom I can be I must first make myself happy...
I understand what you are saying... It is my goal to put money back and try to get this done "someday" soon...
Thanks
I understand what you are saying... It is my goal to put money back and try to get this done "someday" soon...
Thanks
julia8183
07-29-2004, 08:36 PM
thats the spirit letfayhol :bouncing:
good luck !
julia
good luck !
julia
dianenjeff
07-31-2004, 01:25 AM
Hi diane i actually just answered your other post...lol. i had my teeth pulled a few months ago at 25 should have been pulled at 20!Mine wasnt due to pregnancy but eating disorders instead. does not matter what causes it it hurts like heck to think about. Im just slowy rebuliding my self esteem. Lets keep in touch as we are I think the youngest on here for total extractions!... gossgal
Sorry, I've been busy for the past week, I just got to read the posts now. I am so glad to hear from someone close to my age in a similar situation I am in. I would really like to talk to you. I don't know how except in the posts, since I was told email address are not allowed to be posted.
Sorry, I've been busy for the past week, I just got to read the posts now. I am so glad to hear from someone close to my age in a similar situation I am in. I would really like to talk to you. I don't know how except in the posts, since I was told email address are not allowed to be posted.
Sandybeech
07-15-2005, 12:32 AM
Hi, welcome to the board. The first thing you need to do get healthy! All of the other things associated with wearing dentures at any age will work themselves out. Self esteem is a big issue and you will be surprised how well you get this in order.
At this point don't worry about kissing and intimacy- when the times comes for that, you will be in a better position to deal with it. By then hopefully your dentures will be considered your teeth not some accessory you put on like earrings.
Feel free to ask any questions that you have.
Sandy
At this point don't worry about kissing and intimacy- when the times comes for that, you will be in a better position to deal with it. By then hopefully your dentures will be considered your teeth not some accessory you put on like earrings.
Feel free to ask any questions that you have.
Sandy
chatty8484
07-15-2005, 12:38 AM
HI
I am 28 and had all teeth out at the end of May, I've had bad teeth suddenly after a facial accident and had not many options and now I wear full dentures. I am still "adjusting" as I would call it, it takes time but we will all get there sooner or later:)
If ya have any questions throw them out....tons of people here to help:)
chatty
I am 28 and had all teeth out at the end of May, I've had bad teeth suddenly after a facial accident and had not many options and now I wear full dentures. I am still "adjusting" as I would call it, it takes time but we will all get there sooner or later:)
If ya have any questions throw them out....tons of people here to help:)
chatty
CARAT414
07-15-2005, 03:39 AM
I am 40, and although I may not be as young as you I am far from being old. I lost all my teeth not because of their condition but because they were attached to the bone that was infected and had to come out. Its a shock at any age. 20 or 60. They are a part of us and a very familiar part at that. To have that change is a difficult adjustment, but not one that is impossible. I have friends that I have known for years now telling me that they have dentures and I would have never guessed. All of their teeth look real. And I have faith that at some point in time this will all be just a bump in the road and I won't even notice that I can take out my teeth, leave them in the bathroom and scare the daylights out of my grandkids, like my grandparents did to me.
I really wouldn't worry about the intimate issue either. One of ladies I talked to said that she had been dating her now husband for 3 years and had a child of 18 months before she told him she wore both upper and lower dentures. He was shocked to say the least. But later that night when I asked him if he ever questioned it, he said no, but within a week after their first date he went in for his first teeth cleaning in a couple of years because he didn't want her to think he didn't take care of his teeth. I had to laugh at that one.
Casey
I really wouldn't worry about the intimate issue either. One of ladies I talked to said that she had been dating her now husband for 3 years and had a child of 18 months before she told him she wore both upper and lower dentures. He was shocked to say the least. But later that night when I asked him if he ever questioned it, he said no, but within a week after their first date he went in for his first teeth cleaning in a couple of years because he didn't want her to think he didn't take care of his teeth. I had to laugh at that one.
Casey
ejnoble
07-17-2005, 08:17 PM
It is so nice to know that I am not the only person under 50 to have to get dentures. I am just turned 38 in June and just this past week had all of my upper and most of my bottom teeth taked out. I had perfectly good teeth until my third child was born when I was 23 then things kind went down hill. I had a few very bad experiences with dentist when I tried to get all of the fillings filled then a few teeth removed over the years. I am terified of dentist so that did not help. And raising kids on a tight budget with no dental insurance on my self, I had to wait. Last October, the 30th to be exact, I broke off one of my front teeth eating a cheez it. Most all of my jaw teeth had already broken down to the gum line. Then about May I broke the tooth next to that front one. I lost my dad <only 57> last Sept. so this all did nothing for my depression. But in Dec my mother told me she would lend or give me the money for dentures out of dads lifeinsurence. Had to wait till I could take vacation time so that is how I have spent my vacation time. NOw I can finnally smile :)
CARAT414
07-17-2005, 08:23 PM
EJNoble,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I know how hard it is to deal with the death of a parent and the depression that sets in, and then to have your health come in to question with dental problems. Its rough.
So glad you are here to join in the group.
Just be careful of Chatty. She is a little fiesty at times and has some terrible blonde moments. LOL
Casey
Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I know how hard it is to deal with the death of a parent and the depression that sets in, and then to have your health come in to question with dental problems. Its rough.
So glad you are here to join in the group.
Just be careful of Chatty. She is a little fiesty at times and has some terrible blonde moments. LOL
Casey
chatty8484
07-17-2005, 10:05 PM
Casey.....don't go scare the newbies away geesh!! lol Fiesty....me.....noooooooo...blonde moments..........me...noooooooooo. LOL
Welcome Ejnoble!! Sorry to hear about your father and all your ups and downs. Thank gosh for mom's eh........what would we do without family!!
Good luck!
chatty
Welcome Ejnoble!! Sorry to hear about your father and all your ups and downs. Thank gosh for mom's eh........what would we do without family!!
Good luck!
chatty
ejnoble
07-20-2005, 09:46 PM
I went back to work on monday and had lots of compliments on my smile. The best one though was from the 19 yr old kid on the trash truck. He thought I was someone new and not the normal girl who worked there. At one point he said " so you know me?" I had to laugh. Some customers just notice something different but aren't sure what. I just shrug my shoulders and smile. Of course it helps that I have lost 10lbs. :angel:
dazedandconfused1
07-20-2005, 10:37 PM
hi i was seventeen when i got dentures i had perfect teeth and a drunk driver ruined my teeth it is hard but no matter what i wore them no one could tell i had them i have never had to use anything to keep them in and i eat corn on cob apples now i am 43 and i need a new one despertly but am afraid i wont get the same fit .just keep them in when u first get them the quicker u get used to them the better they will feel i know a few people who wouldnt wear them because they hurt or bothered them when they first got them and now they wont wear them when u get them u will get a sore dont take them out and leave them out after a few weeks u will not have the problem and will be used to them good luck
CARAT414
07-20-2005, 11:30 PM
Dazedandconfused1,
Thank you!!!! You are only the second person that I have ever heard from that lost their teeth suddenly and with no dental reason.
I cant wait to get dentures. I know I am still going to have sores and such but right now I am figuring it cant be anymore painful then what I have been through in the past 4 months, and I really want to chew again.
Do you eventually get like a callus on some spots that gets sores???? do you have both upper and lower complete dentures???
Sorry so many questions.
Casey
Thank you!!!! You are only the second person that I have ever heard from that lost their teeth suddenly and with no dental reason.
I cant wait to get dentures. I know I am still going to have sores and such but right now I am figuring it cant be anymore painful then what I have been through in the past 4 months, and I really want to chew again.
Do you eventually get like a callus on some spots that gets sores???? do you have both upper and lower complete dentures???
Sorry so many questions.
Casey
OokieWonderslug
07-29-2005, 08:22 AM
Well I'm 36 and just got uppers 3 weeks ago. My teeth rotted out because of soda pop. That and I had a filling happy dentist as a kid and I think he filled about a dozen cavities that didn't exist. My smile made people cringe. I was so embarrassed to smile at people that my social life died years ago. I lost all my self confidence because of it. (and a few other things) I spent the last 10 years in constant pain from cavities and the like.
I can't eat really solid food yet, and have lost a lot of weight, but they hurt less than my real teeth the next day. When I put them in the mornings there is a little pain in a couple spots, but it goes away after a few minutes. I had a couple spots on the denture that were causing sores so I got some sandpaper and removed them and now it's fine. It's amazing how removing just a tiny amount can make such a huge difference. The only real problem I have with them is that when they took my teeth out they removed a lot of gum too apparently. So now when I bite on one side the other side comes up. Even with the Fixodent. Without Fixodent they fall right down and hurt like there's no tomorrow.
After reading the all the problems people seem to be having with their new dentures I feel kind of lucky that mine aren't that painfull or anything. I just hope I can start eating real food again soon before I starve to death. I don't know how long I can survive off of Tomato soup.
I can't eat really solid food yet, and have lost a lot of weight, but they hurt less than my real teeth the next day. When I put them in the mornings there is a little pain in a couple spots, but it goes away after a few minutes. I had a couple spots on the denture that were causing sores so I got some sandpaper and removed them and now it's fine. It's amazing how removing just a tiny amount can make such a huge difference. The only real problem I have with them is that when they took my teeth out they removed a lot of gum too apparently. So now when I bite on one side the other side comes up. Even with the Fixodent. Without Fixodent they fall right down and hurt like there's no tomorrow.
After reading the all the problems people seem to be having with their new dentures I feel kind of lucky that mine aren't that painfull or anything. I just hope I can start eating real food again soon before I starve to death. I don't know how long I can survive off of Tomato soup.
midnightstarz
07-30-2005, 03:31 AM
Hmm, maybe i should have waited and posted with this first post..lol I'm a young one too.. only 24, and need full upper and lower dentures. I'm not really *too* worried about the dentures, more over i'm worried about them all being extracted at once.. But i figured, if so many other people can do it, and if it takes away all this pain i'm having right now, and i can regain my self esteem, it should be all worth it in the end. Right now the only problem im having is finding a oral surgeon who takes the kind of medical i have.. Harder than i thought it was going to be, if i dont find one soon i think im going to scream..lol Just very annoyed and bothered by all of this pain. Well, i hope things go well for you, and anyone else out there having any type of problems. :)