dentures
 

I need upper dentures and probably lower dentures and am really scared.
should i have sedation when the teeth are pulled? should i have the uppers done first and wait several months and then do the bottom ones or have them done at once? About how long does it take to get used to dentures? what happens if you have dry mouth from all the meds? what is the best cleaner? do you recommend an adhesive too?
thanks a lot
bobby

Hi bobby,

You need to have a comprehensive examination and xrays to determine if all of your teeth need to be removed. Have you had those things done? If so, what was the diagnosis and treatment plan from your dentist?

Bryanna

i went to nyc dental clinic and they did xrays and cleaning and measuring pockets and then said i needed dentures. that was as far as i got. i wasn't ready to get dentures. i was too afraid and wasn't having trouble eating. now somebody told me about bellevue where the prices are good. i am getting more and more ready to go
bobby

Bobby,

So there diagnosis was what? Advanced periodontal disease? Why the dentures?

Bryanna

they didn't give me a diagnosis. they just said i needed dentures and that my teeth would fall out. I was trying to get some ideas when i see the new dentist so i would have some knowledge instead of just relying on what he said. i don't have much money so that was why i first chose nyu dental clinic and now am going to try bellevue. thank you so much replying.
bobby

Bobby,

You have not given us much information to go by here. So it would be impossible to offer you any guidance at this point. I hope you get a clearer understanding of your dental situation at Bellevue.

Good Luck,
Bryanna

thank you. I know I didn't give you any information. I am sorry. I think that is one of the reasons I am so frightened and have waited so long to take care of the problem. I was shocked when I was told I needed dentures. I only know one person who has them and she told me to have sedation and have it done in two steps. I guess i was looking for confirmation. I was looking on the web to see what was the best cleaner and adhesives and got totally confused.
take care
bobby

Bobby,

Do you have rampant decay and broken teeth? Meaning are all of your teeth badly decayed? Do you have periodontal disease.... meaning loose teeth, deep pocketing, infections....? If so, what do you think has caused these things to occur? Do you smoke?

The reason I ask these questions is because all of these issues can affect your surgery, your post op and ultimately the fit of your dentures.

I know you are scared.... that is totally understandable. I get the feeling that you are very young.... yes? I would like to try and help you.

There are few cleansers for dentures and basically the best thing to use would be diluted baking soda on a toothbrush. Many of the adhesives contain zinc which is not healthy on a long term basis. So a product called Secure denture adhesive does not contain zinc and it holds dentures in place really well.

Not all denture wearers need adhesive. The fit of the dentures depends on the individual anatomy and how well the patient heals.

If you would like to discuss this further, just let me know.

Bryanna

thank you so very much. I am going on 69. my teeth aren't broken or decayed.I had my gums cut about twenty years ago and had a bridge put in the upper left hand side. that fell off a few years ago and the teeth came out. I did smoke. I also suffer from dry mouth from all the medications i take. I guess i have periodontal disease. You already just gave me a lot of information which I really appreciate.
again thanks so much
bobby

Bobby,

For some reason I got the impression that you were a bit younger and I couldn't help but be concerned about why you were losing all of your teeth! Sorry if I was pressing you for information :/

In your case, you could have one arch done at a time and then the other one soon thereafter. Usually the upper arch is done first. The extractions and the immediate denture is placed at the same appointment. The denture acts as a band aid, helps reduce the swelling and also helps to shape the bone as it is healing so the permanent denture can fit better. A month or so later the lower teeth can be removed and that denture can be placed at that same time. Then 6 months to a year later, a new set of permanent dentures can be made for both arches. The reason for the two sets of dentures is because after the arches fully heal, the original set will no longer fit properly. They can be relined a couple of times but that's about it.

I hope this information has helped.... thanks for sharing your story with us. I wish you all the best!

Bryanna