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Message started by DesertRat on 12/24/15 at 17:53:39

Title: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by DesertRat on 12/24/15 at 17:53:39

I have some horrible teeth, thanks to poor eating habits and even worse dentists (military, state and con jobs).

A few years ago I dropped a few thousand into "fixing" the issues. And last year had several dentist "fix" the fixes. All of which are now falling out, like noting had been done. Back to square one.

I'm kicking around the idea of getting all-on-4 implants. Anyone have these? What's wearing dentures like?

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by cheapnewb24 on 12/24/15 at 18:24:39

I'm young with good teeth, so I don't wear dentures. However, my parents do (occasionally). They generally don't bother with them. The last set they bought did not fit well, and my Dad had to scrape and heat form them till they were at least tolerable. My Mom didn't try that. As a result, she only wears them on special occasion for dress. Strangely enough, my parents generally eat without their teeth, AFAIK :P

The lesson is this: be careful who makes your dentures if you decide on that route. If you happen to be a singer, I wouldn't go for dentures; could mess with your voice, IMO. On the other hand, my Dad doesn't like implants--he periodically mentions someone he knew who died after getting them (not immediately). He blames it was the implants, but who knows-- could have been his time :-?

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by cheapnewb24 on 12/24/15 at 18:26:27

Are you sure your teeth aren't worth saving? Maybe you can find a high quality dentist who knows what he/she is doing.

Let's see what everyone else has to say. :-?

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by old.indian on 12/24/15 at 18:47:56

Implants take time and are expensive. Crowns, caps etc. may or may not last 7-10 years and are expensive. Dentures are expensive and rarely fit properly. If your own can be saved, spend the money.

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by Oldfeller on 12/24/15 at 19:36:15

I have had one crown and that is the only one I will ever do ---- the thing hangs around OK but it gives periodic issues and minor pain as part of the package deal.

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by Art Webb on 12/24/15 at 20:25:49

If it can't be saved with a filling, I yank it
so far I haven't bothered with an 'appliance' YMMV

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by MMRanch on 12/24/15 at 22:10:18

DesertRat

I went with Art's plan ...

I also went to Affordable Dentures 10 or 12 years back and got an upper-plate . with removing the last 7 or 8 teeth and leaving with a temporary plate the same day it cost just under a thousand bucks. Then 90 days later I got a permanent upper plate and they relined the temporary plate to fit just like the permanent one. So I have a spare too ! :D

99% of the time I forget they are not my real teeth. And the only time I use any adhesive is if I'm going roller coaster ridding or planning on keeping up with OldFeller on a crooked road . ;D

and : I feel good about my smile now . 8-)

and : NO -- Your girl will never know you wear a plate unless she comes into the bathroom while your cleaning it ::) or you tell it ! :-? Just clean it once or twice a day and put it back in. even for sleeping ;)

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by Paladin. on 12/24/15 at 23:08:08

09283E283F391F2C394D0 wrote:

I have some horrible teeth, thanks to poor eating habits and even worse dentists (military, state and con jobs)....

Didn't see a dentist growing up, at age 19 the military dentists pulled a few, extreme pain. NO thankyou, didn't see another dentist until at age 39 when I was in pain I couldn't think. At a dental mill. Met Russ Coser, just starting his career. Blah Blah... he has been my dentist for 30 years. The military left me with three missing teeth, lower right. He designed a six-tooth bridge, which has been doing just fine for over 25 years. At 69 I have two bridges, several crowns, but no dentures. I can eat anything, no pain.

You need to find an excellent dentist. Talk to neighbors, friends, strangers in a bar, wherever, and find a dentist that can fix your mouth.

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by zipidachimp on 12/25/15 at 02:27:21

DES: I got lucky 14 years ago, the dentist who removed my teeth had hospital privileges, and mine were removed under general anesthesia. Dentures were fitted immediately. Cost was $1800 for full upper and partial lower. Your gums will take at least 3 to 6 months to heal, you'll go through a lot of soup/stew/scrambled eggs etc.
But, I LOVE my dentures, no more dentist visits.
I don't use adhesive unless an important engagement. note: the uppers are held in place by suction, the lowers by gravity. Modern methods may differ. If you are going for a full lower, ask the dentist to leave 2 eyeteeth on each side as an anchor. How old are you? 8-)
ps: natural teeth are better, but sometimes you have to face reality!

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by old_rider on 12/25/15 at 06:39:04

I just got four teeth pulled... two in the back top, I already had my four wisdom teeth pulled so the molars are the ones that are in front of the wisdom teeth.
So yesterday I went to swish out my mouth and I put pressure on the water to push it between my teeth, and WATER GUSHED OUT MY NOSE!
I did not know that your roots can protrude into your sinuses!
So I will call the dentist Monday (or the doc who pulled my teeth) and ask what I should do to get it to heal faster, because I have been reading it can cause some unbelievable infections and pain (so far so good).

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by DesertRat on 12/25/15 at 07:01:42

I want to know where y'all got the dentures for under $2k??? A dental mill, nation wide type?

I've spent over 3x that so far with dentists trying to save my real ones. The time before last was the most expensive, almost $3k and all the fillings have either come out or are rotting around the filling. Last December I went and the dentist argued with me as to which one was giving me the most trouble and I wanted it pulled and he said there was nothing wrong with it, I had to point out the issue on his xray. WTH am I paying for?

I just want them yanked and gimme dentures or all-on-4. My younger brother had the all-on-4 done back about 10 years ago and cost him around $15k, he took out a loan for that one. :o They do look awesome though.

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by old_rider on 12/25/15 at 07:07:06

Yah... my wife had dentures done, all her teeth pulled at once, waited four weeks until swelling went down, went in for a fitting, a week later she had dentures!
But, it cost us $4,500.00 ..... and that was 2 years ago.
She is happy now though, no cold/hot problems, no pain ect.....
Just she has to use the glue and sometimes does not like it that they get "loose".

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by DesertRat on 12/25/15 at 07:10:44

old rider, what did she do for teeth for 4 weeks? No way I could go 4 weeks toothless

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by old_rider on 12/25/15 at 07:19:02

She ate soft stuff, cream of wheat, mashed potatoes, soups, melted cheese stuffs...mac and cheese... any thing and every thing you can make soft.
You can actually juice stuff... even meats.... we went to a buffet the day she got her teeth in.... :) was a happy day for her :)

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by DesertRat on 12/25/15 at 07:26:21

My issue isn't the soft food stuff, it's having to deal with the public every day.

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Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by zipidachimp on 12/25/15 at 10:56:06

Des: here's the procedure I followed:
Visit to dentist, to agree on procedure for dentures, visit to denturist for a mold taking, and pre-fitting. Final fitting, dentures in hand, back to dentist/hospital for removal and immediate insertion of dentures. For 3 days, no removal of dentures. Evening of third day, flush out my mouth and ease dentures out. Gums remain sore for a long time while gums heal.

PS: With the strong us $ and weak can$, you could get a set of dentures in Canada for a 30% discount!! Or, try Mexico! Speak to a denturist first, before you do anything. In other words, don't buy dentures from a dentist! Cheers! 8-)

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by DesertRat on 12/25/15 at 15:40:02

I have kicked around the Mexico route, I am close ;)
may have to check into that

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by MMRanch on 12/25/15 at 17:59:39

They take out the remaining teeth and you leave with a "Temporary Dentures" the same day ...

The temporary ones act as "Band aids" or "Forming frames" for your gums while they heal. Then you get fitted for permanent Dentures

They all over the country ... check em out ! ;)

Prices starting at $445.00 for the Economy full set

I got the middle priced upper plate 10+ years ago and still wear them every day with no problem 8-).

Arizona
http://www.affordabledentures.com/search/state/az

http://www.affordabledentures.com/office/mesa Click on the "Coupon's"

;)

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by DesertRat on 12/26/15 at 05:55:26

Thanks MM, after reading horror stories of corporate dental, I'm a bit leery going that route. I will check out your links.

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by MMRanch on 12/26/15 at 19:03:32

Could be ??? ::) .... Those Horror Stories are spread by folks trying to get REALLY , REALLY deep into you pockets ! ;)

I had a "No problems experience with the office in Huntsville Al.

Title: Re: Let's talk DENTURES
Post by zipidachimp on 12/28/15 at 00:22:08

Des:
one thing I forgot to mention: my denturist asked me if I wanted them 'characterized' so that they don't look like chiclets! Small extra cost, but they look very natural. 8-) Cheers!