Lower Denture Problems.........Help - Dental Health Message Board

mygirl1995 · 09-26-2008, 07:51 PM

This is my first time on this site. I really dont know what to do. I am a 43 healthly woman that had to get a full bottom denture two months ago due to bone loss. My world has completley changed. I have tried everything over the counter to keep it in place and its 5 6 7 times a day I have to reapply and sneak in resturants after meals.
It has really taken a tole on my nerves....I can not affored implants...does anyone have any suggestions...
I feel so ugly

Thelma-Louise · 09-26-2008, 08:33 PM

Make an appt with your dentist to have them relined - even if these are just for the interim he may be able to reline them so they fit snugly so you won't require adhesives. Also - what kind of adhesive are you using - maybe try the cushion type that fits the entire rim of the denture instead of paste or powder which if not applied correctly may leave gaps without adhesive.

mygirl1995 · 09-27-2008, 08:55 AM

Thanks for the advice! I have tried those also as well as everything at walmart..I did call my dentist to see about relining them I am not sure how much it would cost, they said it may or may not help. I dont have insurance...It just seems odd when they took the impressions it should have fit better.........it upsets me everyday..When I go on dates I wont even eat I am afraid I will eat weird plus I know what I have to do I have to sneak to fix it in the bath room stall I want do it in public than i have to worry about bad breath.

Thelma-Louise · 09-27-2008, 09:19 AM

Well - your gums tend to shrink over time after the initial extractions are done and when the fitting is done you are still somewhat swollen so its common place for them to become a little loose after a few months pass which is why many people start with one set for a year or so and then get another set that fits more securely. I certainly understand your delema - I have always had problems with my teeth in one way or another and eating on dates has always been problem for me - my purse always has floss and dental picks and brush and toothpaste and on occassion adhesive or dent temp - obviously I try to always be prepared but its add'l worry one doesn't need when tying to have a good time.

bergerbaby · 09-28-2008, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mygirl1995

This is my first time on this site. I really dont know what to do. I am a 43 healthly woman that had to get a full bottom denture two months ago due to bone loss. My world has completley changed. I have tried everything over the counter to keep it in place and its 5 6 7 times a day I have to reapply and sneak in resturants after meals.
It has really taken a tole on my nerves....I can not affored implants...does anyone have any suggestions...
I feel so ugly

aw *hug* dont feel ugly just because you have dentures,your the same person as you were before !!

yes i suppose when you have the dentures out ,it doesnt look nice ,but !! you wont have them out, when your out and about ,or with someone.
no one need know, you have them. and even if they do know,they wont need to see you without them
but if theyre worth having they wont care if you have them in or out as they love you for who you are !!

try some of the adhesives etc for dentures and put a bit more on so they are more stableized

hope you feell more confident soon and things will start looking better for you
good luck