Any one know anything about getting the rest of your teeth pulled in one day...and getting dentures....?

I've had 13 teeth pulled this year in the process of getting full dentures.have 12 left to get pulled in one morning...and getting immediate full dentures....do you have any advice or tips on going through this ordeal..? Any pros and cons you know of with dentures...?

Any one know anything about getting the rest of your teeth pulled in one day...and getting dentures....?
I just got my dentures (temporary ones) on Friday of last week. I had 20 teeth pulled and now have my temporaries. I will get my Premium Dentures in a few months. I got a full set on top and a partial on the bottom. I am doing pretty well. Still not eating steaks but can eat spaghetti and meatballs, pudding, soup, etc. The worst part is the tenderness after the pain is gone. But, it has been almost a week and I am better now than the beginning of the week. The dentist did give me a sedative to take an hour before I got my teeth pulled and a pain prescription for Hydrocodone.+ 1 refill....WOOHOO. Not bad after it is all over but I have already had to go for an adjustment since my gums are healing. But it's all good and it is for the better in the long run at least for me since I had to get them out due to medical reasons. My cavities were affecting my heart as I had infections from the teeth. But, I do have a GREAT smile now....hehehe Good Luck!
Reply:Original teeth are better than fake ones(dentures), why wanna pull them out if they're alright? Unless you have bad cavities. If u need to, go under full GA (general aenestethics).
Reply:My husband had his entire upper teeth replaced with a full denture due to unchecked gum disease. He has lived with the denture for a few years now and is looking into getting dental implants because he hates the denture. It's uncomfortable and needs periodic adjustments. I am sorry you need to go through this; it sucks. (Not everyone experiences the same thing, though.) As for the dental process in general, I always find it helpful to take a decent dose of Motrin prior to any major dental work, even if they are going to deaden my mouth, because it helps with the ache after the Novocaine wears off. And if the dentist doesn't offer it, ASK for a prescription for pain. Most dentists are happy to write a SMALL scrip for you to ease your suffering. As for the dentures themselves, they are easy to take care of. Just be absolutely sure they are fitted properly, and also be sure your dentist will take care of any adjustments free of charge. You should NOT have to pay for additional adjustments!
Reply:Well your doctor will most likely advise you to not remove your denture for atleast 24 hours so that the swelling does not go beyond them, that is a very important rule to follow because if you do take them out before hand you most likely are not going to get them back in!! Also after the 24 hours start your warm salt water rinses so that you keep the area nice and clean. Make sure you stick to a soft diet, and stay up on your nutrients like drinking boost or slim fast meal replasement drinks, they have a lot of viatamins. Your body is going to be using everyting it's got to heal that area so don't run it low in fuel and get plenty of rest, those are key factors to a nice and smooth healing process.
Reply:As with any artificial replacement part for the human body there are good points and bad points. You need to know that dentures are not real teeth and do not function the same way as real teeth. Appearence wise they may fool most people but when it comes to eating- it takes time to get used to them and learn to use them.


There are also emotional issues you learn to deal with. You are having a very visible part of your body essentially removed and replaced. It is a removable replacement and it could slip at the worst possible moment.


Along with those emotional side effects also consider your relationships with people. Getting immediate dentures will spare you the embarrassment and stigma of not having any teeth but they will require more work on your part and that of the dentist to ensure a good fit.


If you maintain a good positive attitude and work with the dentist then you can have a good outcome.


It takes time!