Should I get dentures?

After I my last daughter my teeth became very soft and I have had all sorts of problems. I actually have had several fillings that just keep coming out and have had 6 teeth pulled. I so tired of this. I am only 34 but I am considering dentures. It would like nicer, but I am really worried about doing it. Has anyone had all teeth pulled? How bad is it? Also I dentures very uncomfortable to wear? How much do they normally cost? Do you think I should do this?

Should I get dentures?
Hi! I just got your email and I wanted to reply as soon as I could! I've had all my teeth pulled and my dentures for two weeks and two days now. I'm 23. I had it done on a Wednesday morning and I went back to work on Monday morning. The dentist I went to was awesome. Liking your dentist helps a bunch. I searched high and low for my dentist. Anyways, I came in Wednesday morning at 8am and they prepped me. They attempted to give me Nitrous but for some reason, I couldn't breathe it in (which is not normal--I think it had something to do with the massive cold I had.) Then they numbed my entire mouth! That was not pleasant but I'm sure if you've had a tooth pulled, you've gotten the locals to numb the area. I think they gave me about six shots and started to pull my teeth. Granted, my teeth were very infected. When your teeth are infected it's hard to get the area numb. Be sure that if the dentist gives you antibiotics, TAKE THEM!! The pulling of my teeth was excruxiating. Honestly, it was. But that's not normal. Most people don't feel anything but pressure from the pulling. My teeth and gums were so severly infected that they couldn't get completely numb. I wouldn't wish that pain on anyone.





If your dentist thinks he can save your teeth, do it. If he can't. Dentures would be your best option. And it sounds like they might be. It is costly. My entire bill is going to be around $8,132. That includes my temporary dentures, which I'm wearing now and my final dentures that I'll get in a couple of months after all the swelling goes down. It is painful but honestly, after the pulling of my teeth, it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought. That was the most painful part. They put my temp. dentures in immediately after my teeth were all extracted. You do have some bleeding and you're uncomfortable and swollen for a couple of days. By Saturday morning, I was going shopping with my Mom and friends. I was still a little swollen and I talked a little funny. That wore off in a week! If this is something you have to do, buckle down and get it over with. I wait too long. I should've had it done two years ago.





If you have any questions, please email me at matrue@sigecom.net and I'd be happy to address any questions. I know how you feel. You don't know what to do, how expensive it's going to be, how you're going to pay, how bads it going to hurt, when will I be able to eat again, etc. Just ask. I'd love to help you. Good luck.





P.S. This is your choice. Not anyone elses. Talk with your family and close friends. They can help you and hopefully calm your nerves
Reply:I would. theyd look nicer
Reply:you should only get dentures if it is absolutely necessary.


upper dentures are easier to fit than lower dentures. you should save as many teeth on the lower and then get a partial plate. most people have so many problems with a lower denture, it is hard for them to fit correctly thus making it very difficult to eat.