3 week mark, dentist appt results - Dental Health Message Board

simonanddena · 04-13-2004, 05:54 AM

Had my three week check up yesterday. Went great. He did some adjusting. It feels so great now!!! Wasnt having any problems but when he adjusted they seemed to fit even better. I did question my dentist as to why some people have problems with them getting really really loose and have to use adhesives. But that i wasnt having that problem. He explained that a lot of that has to do with the palate and how much suction there is. He said that I have a really deep palate so there is more space there to create more suction. I think he called it a deep valley. When holding the denture in my hand. The rounded part of my denture that goes into the roof of my mouth is way taller than the actual teeth part of the denture. he told me that he is planning on Sept to make the permanent set. Woohoo!! cant wait. He said he wants to make sure that everything is completely healed before he starts that process. I dont have to go back for 6 wks. But was told to call his office if I have any problems. Finally feel like the denture belongs in my mouth. I can talk, eat a lot more every day, and smile like crazy. This was the best decision I have ever made. Has really made a difference in my life. Yesterday my hubbys co-worker told him, "wow dena sure does smile a lot now" he told them I have always been a happy go lucky person but havent been able to smile so now everbody is now seeing her for who she really is a happy beautiful woman. Made me blush! What a wonderful feeling.

Thanks for all the support and all really makes a difference having others that can relate to the same things. Sincerely Dena

JenniferWalker · 04-13-2004, 11:46 AM

Wow! What an awesome time for you and what is most impressive to me, is your attitude! That makes such a big difference!

Keep on smiling girl!

simonanddena · 04-13-2004, 12:03 PM

Thanks for your comments. I do try to keep an upbeat attitude. I am so lucky to be able to do this for myself. I am also so grateful to the people i have met on this site as well as my family for supporting me thru this time in my life. I have longed for this smile for years i cant even begin to count so to finally be at this point I am so truly blessed. Sincerely Dena

chego · 04-14-2004, 03:54 PM

Dena, I am so so happy for you! You are truly an inspiration to everyone on this board. As Jennifer says, you have a great attitude and I am trying to follow you with that! I have my second appointment tomorrow and although I am terrified, I am not as petrified as I was last week on my first one. The Dentist was very kind and even though he may have been horrified, he didn't show it. He just did a clean up on my bottom teeth and chatted to me about the problems. I know he was just easing me into the situation since I had never been to a dentist in my life before. Tomorrow he will do a clean up on the tops but they are so discoloured and crooked, especially the front four, that I think drastic action will be needed and I doubt if they can be saved. I am really trying to cultivate a positive attitude because I know noboday can do it but myself and I am doing it for myself! I long to be able to smile and reading your post brought a happy tear to my eye for you! Since I have opened up about my problem, so many people have told me their secrets that they have dentures or implants or partial dentures or missing back teeth or the like! I am amazed because truly, I could never have told by looking at any of them. Last night I went to theatre with my husband and my brother and his partner! My brothers partner confided that all her tops are dentures! Another revelation and it proves that it is not the end of the world, doesn't it?! My brother is delighted I am finally doing something about it for myself and he says he looks forward to the day that I will actually laugh at his jokes instead of just closedmouthedly grinning and pretending they are not that funny anyway! My brother said that I look like a junkie with these teeth and he has only noticed how bad they are recently. I can understand that because in recent months they have changed from a yellowy to a browny colour! I wouldn't mind if I was a junkie but I don't even smoke!!!! It' horrible though that a lot of people could now be thinking this about me. Anyway, let them! It's onwards and forwards in my venture to get a decent smile!
All the best
Claire xxx

knorr · 04-14-2004, 05:53 PM

Hi Dena,
I have been following your progress and just realized that you are had our extractions/dentures done just 4 days apart. I was glad to hear that your 3 week appt. went well - I was curious to know if your dentist has done a soft relign yet??? I had mine done at the 3 week mark and it made a huge difference in the fit. I also wanted to know if you are still having issues with dry lips??? Mine seem to be better, but I'm still using ALOT of Chapstick - just wondering if you ever found a better solution....otherwise, like you, my problems have been minor - more annoyances than anything else, but nothing I haven't been able to live with - I've had 2 sore spots on the palette, but minor adjustments have solved it - I also have that 'floating' feeling that you describe but using adhesive helps me - and I definately prefer the powder - it doesn't seem to be as irritating, messy or bulky as some of the others I've tried.
Continued good healing and success with your denture - isn't it wonderful to have a smile that you're proud to show off??? I am thrilled that I finally did this - so much so that I now wish I hadn't let fear keep me from doing it 5 years ago!!! BIG SMILES TO YOU!

~Valerie~