Getting Dentures - Dental Health Message Board

Dove · 11-26-2003, 07:26 PM

Hi everyone!
I am a 34 year old with the most horrible teeth in the world! Been in chronic pain and unable to smile for the last 2 years. I have exhausted all my resources so I thought...My family doctor called in a favor and it looks very good that I will be able to finally remedy this situation. (very long story,,,no financial help at all, friends and family alike, or from "social services")
However, they are willing to help ANY way they can, the plan is to remove all of my teeth for complete dentures. We are starting with the upper. He wants to remove them all in one sitting! I am absolutely terrified! But the prospect of not being in any pain anymore is exhilirating.
Few questions for you readers: Should I be getting an immediate denture, or the other option of waiting?
How long is/was your/the recovery time?
Just want someone with a related experience to share with me, good or slightly bad( no nightmares please...LOL)
Thanks so much.
Dove

Dove · 11-26-2003, 07:39 PM

I just heard from my dentists office..I have 2 options regarding the extractions:
1) all out at once
2) 2 at a time over a period of time.
What do you all think?

Sandybeech · 11-26-2003, 09:26 PM

Everyone has a different experience and need. Seek the advice of other denture wearers that you may know. Ask the dentist for his/her best advice- how do they think you will respond to the more rapid approach? Also, getting immediate dentures not only helps with healing but instantly helps rebuild self esteem. Personal contact is best, if you do not know any denture wearers - ask the dentist if they could put you in touch with someone who wears dentures that is close to your age. If you can tolerate the discomfort I would suggest getting as much done at one time as possible- dragging it out will only drag out the adjustment period.
In addition to the physical discomfort there is the emotional trauma that you suffer. Keeping a positive attitude will go a long way toward making this process a success for you. I had great support from my husband, family and friends when I got my dentures. I was 35 and also had the good fortune to have a close family friend that was a long time denture wearer offer guidance every step of the way.

Toothless Wonder · 11-27-2003, 01:01 AM

Hi Dove

I'm a 35 year old female who had all 32 teeth extracted in one sitting. The extractions were completely pain free, I didn't feel a thing. Even afterwards all I felt was a bit of soreness but nothing too major to warrant any pain pills. Everybody is of course different and has different pain thresholds. I waited for my gums to heal and after about three months was ready for dentures. Most people choose to do immediates as it saves them the embarrassment of being seen without teeth. I'm glad I chose the route I did though as my dentures fit really well and I had only one small adjustment done. Also it was more cost effective for me as I could not afford the immediates as well as the permanent dentures that would follow.

I chose to have all my teeth pulled at once rather than have to go through the trauma of several visits, but again that was a personal choice that worked for me.

I wish you luck in your decision and hope that it all works out well for you.

Cheers

B.Bach · 11-27-2003, 10:03 AM

Everyones right get it all done at once and get the immedeates'its a bit rougher but youll have it all done and over with before you know it.i got immedeates or rather temporarys meaning i wear these for like 6 months then ge tmy permanents eating still sucks and i tlak funny but not too bad.As far as eating for the past couple days ive been living off of chicken soup,ensure drinks,baby food,and noodles lol.hopefully ill be able to actually eat soon. anyhow get it all done at once-youl be glad you did