Hi Bryanna,
LOL...it was such a BAD day....I went back a couple times now for adjustments and went to the oral surgeon and got a clean bill of health on the gums and then off to the dentist for another adjustment. They are shrinking so quickly, but he is there anytime I call which is great. I am on STD until 2/5, so the dentist and I talked and he said that he could do the soft relign but suggested that I try some products to see if they would ease the adjustment period. I was using the seabond, which left me with goopy saliva..LOL...I tried fixodent food control today, which even knowing what I know about all the law suits, etc, I used very little and have to admit that I ate lunch today with NO issue at all, and they feel VERY secure, but I also saw another product Cushion grip which I will be testing shortly.
I have to say that even though I have become very frustrated at times, I KNOW it is a learning experience and it is a prosthetic that I am dealing with...so I keep that in my head, plus the good pics I have that show how beautiful they are on my laptop helps...LOL...
I did try sleeping without them, that didn't work so well. I have however gotten a routine to keep both gums and dentures clean. The dentist did state at the beginning that IF they where a big issue I could sleep without them, but at the start he would prefer i leave them in, which I did...I have to say without them I feel i'm missing my best friend..LOL..I'm attached.
So, it is onto just trying products that I find work for me, as everyone is different right? I did see the other product online as well, that you mentioned and if this doesn't work, that was my next trial.
After the adjustments yesterday, the 'rocking' is gone, thank goodness and easier to eat with....
My friend took me out for breakfast this morning, we do morning coffee at my place, but she INSISTED I go OUT...I was apprehensive, but felt sooo much better as I have been avoiding the public..LOL..which my friend realized and got me out and about and I felt GREAT, although I did pull out the mirror after I ate to check....
I do notice this week, that the dentures are starting to 'feel' like teeth...meaning I can touch my canines and actually feel like they ARE teeth, maybe Phantom?
I actually look at this as a 'learning experience' which is one thing I love, learning hands on...LOL...and the only thing I can tell another new denturer wearer? BE PATIENT! Take your time, and try what works for YOU!
Thanks for your help and your advice through my trying time....good to have a place and someone to go to....;O)
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Originally Posted by Bryanna
Hi Kelley,
I read your post about your experience at work....... oy..... new dentures and answering phones at a call center.... definitely a major challenge.
It does sound like your gums are shrinking quickly and that will cause your denture to become loose. I would suggest that you see your dentist for a soft reline which will take up the loose space in the denture. The more space there is the more adhesives you'll have to use. Once the healing is complete, either your dentist will recommend a hard reline or a new denture. It all depends on how the healing goes.
Have you tired a denture adhesive called Secure? It comes in a cream and adhesive strips.
I know you are struggling with this flopping denture and your line of work...... by any chance do you work by yourself or are you in a group of other people? The reason I ask is........ during the healing phase, sometimes you may have to take your denture out to talk on the phone for long periods of time. I know it's not easy to talk with out them, but they can't keep falling out either. I know....you are gasping for air right now... I'm sorry...!! :-(( But if adhesive is not going to hold it in until you can get it relined, I honestly don't know of any other remedy.
Also, other than the healing phase, it's not a good idea to sleep with your denture in. I know again I'm torturing you..... sorry  The palate is not designed to have something covering it 24 hours a day. The oral tissue needs to breathe or you can develop a yeast infection on the palate and it is very hard to get rid of. Did your dentist talk to you about this.... he should have.
I know I'm not being much help here...... crap I'm sorry <;(
Please try to have an optimistic outlook because in spite of this present situation, you really are doing great and it will get better!
Bryanna |