Time to get dentures, sad day for me. How do you truthfully feel?

My front tooth chipped in the back yesterday. I knew the time was eventually going to come when I would have to get an upper denture b/c I have only my smile teeth left %26amp; they're not providing a good bite w/ my lower teeth. The day is here now %26amp; I'm very nervous. Need feedback from people re their experiences w/ dentures %26amp; what they think or feel about them. I can't afford what I would prefer....porcelain %26amp; veneers and zoom bleaching my lower teeth and adding one tooth implants on the back sides at the top. So, looks like I have to have them all pulled on top %26amp; I am actually sick to my stomache about all this. I'm worried about them coming loose when I laugh, talk or kiss. I'm worried about how food won't taste as good. I don't want to sleep w/out them in; but, I just read that you need to let your mouth relax occasionally (I had planned to take them out only when I clean them). My beauty is important to me. Serious answers only please. I'm a single adult woman.

Time to get dentures, sad day for me. How do you truthfully feel?
Is there an assistance program that will allow you to get what you would like? Can you take a loan out?





I don't have experience, but I feel like there has to be some way you can avoid pulling all of your teeth and get the best option available.





I'm sorry you have to go through this at an earlier than usual age.
Reply:My husban d had a "smile tooth" that was dark grey and chipped. He went through the same worries as you. He went to a wonderful doc who in one day molded such a perfect fit that none of his clients use denture adhesive. My husband takes it out to eat which as his wife I never realize he even does. He has a wonderful smile and more confidence and does not regret getting them at all.
Reply:i lost my teeth due to a bacterial infection due to diabetes i know how u feel because i had beatiful teeth i had a very hard time dealing with this i had all mine pulled and it took 2 mths for my mouth to heal i didnt smile the whole time my dentist kept assuring me id look the same five visits for the dentures to fit and get measured etc i gave the dentist a pic of me before and he made the teeth exactly the same a little bucked out and he even gave me a crooked tooth down bottom in the front to make them look natural i even got to choose the shade of white i wanted i got them a little off white so they would look natural i worried about them slipping etc but i use the super grip polident and they stay in nice and tight all day food tastes the same why would dentures make food tastes different? my dentist recommended u take them out at night to let your mouth breathe during the whole procedure the only way i could make it through was to keep picturing myself with teeth again i never smiled the whole time im not gonna lie to u it takes awhile to get used to them i put just the bottom in first and got used to them because both sets at once made me gag and its hard to learn how to work both sets together i laughed when my dentist told me this but its true u actually have to think about chewing my biggest problem was learning to relax my jaw and talk normal because i would clench it in fear of them slipping down its a lot of hard work but trust me it will be okay in the end make sure u get another opinion i went to 3 different dentists and got their advice good luck
Reply:Dentures, partials and stay plates are SO much more different now, in comparison to years ago. We have many patients with them, and you can rarely tell anymore. They won't come loose when you talk or eat...as long as you take care of your oral hygiene (yes, there is still hygiene required).
Reply:Oh, yes, I agree, Baby, you need to look good!!! Just take it easy, the dentist is a professional at his or her trade, have them put you under with gas if they will! That always relaxes me to where i can handle having those terrible shots that come at the beginning of the work!!! Just ask for the gas. Some dentists will gladly give it to you to help you relax under the pressure!!! I'd love to see a pic of you after your work!!!
Reply:Getting dentures is quite an emotional shock as well as a big physical change. It is very important to get as much information right up front as you can. Asking questions here is a good place to start. Also seek out people that you know that may have dentures.





Also do your best to maintain a positive attitude toward this. It is a difficult thing for anyone to go through and for a young single woman, it can be even harder- if you let it.





I had to get dentures due to pregnancy complications when I was 35. It was no fun but I worked hard to make these things my teeth and they truly are. I had great support from friends and family and even some co workers who knew what I was going through introduced me to a woman near my age who was a seasoned veteran denture wearer- we became friends very quickly and she helped guide me along.





Foods taste just fine and I can eat anything I want. At times I do have to think about what I am eating but not much.





I do take mine out at night and it is no big deal. Kissing is kissing, good with dentures in, good with dentures out. Different yes but still good.





Feel free to e-mail me if you want and come back with more questions.





Sandy