I got dentures po yexactly like this for one of my upper front tooth po yesterday. Hindi nasabi ng dentist how to remove it kaya I would like to ask po kung paano. When I try to remove it, the tooth feels stuck po between my teeth kaya I'm scared to remove it
I can smile and not feel like everyone thinks I'm on drugs or something anymore! In so much pain, but I'm inspired by the posts I see here. Got a full set, top and bottom, but the bottom ones are a real pain!
After years of acid reflux, tooth grinding, addiction and methadone maintenance, I find myself in need of full dentures at 39 years old. The last decade has been a parade of abscesses, broken teeth, emergency extractions and root canals that cracked immediately due to grinding. I live in an area where dental care is hard to come by and wait times are measured in months. The only place with appointments is Aspen Dental. They said due to my age, they recommend 6 on 6 metal implant snap on dentures. They quoted me $54-$57,000 for everything. They said this will prevent my jaw bones from deteriorating. However, this option will wipe out every penny I’ve saved over 20 years and includes a one in a life time small inheritance. I can’t tell you how nice it’s been having a little bit of savings in case something were to happen. This will wipe it down to zero and put me in debt on top of that . Plus, if I EVER need these posts to be replaced or removed/repaired down the line, I won’t be able to afford it because this is a one time amount of money, my bills take all of my pay now due to wage stagnation, inflation and energy costs rising. I know I’ll have to get new dentures every so often but dentures AND posts? Can’t afford it. And will a few posts REALLY stop any jaw bone shrinkage or will it just mitigate it a little bit? I am really hoping to get everything done for half that. However, I need to get it done soon bc I’m getting antibiotic resistant infections and gut disorders. Advice is appreciated.
Hello I was quoted $45,500 for upper and lower all on fours in Washington state and nothing is covered by insurance. I was wondering if anyone knows if this is ballpark about what they’ll all be or is this exorbitant?
Has anyone priced or have examples of going to Mexico for this?
I guess I’m feeling some sticker shock here, it’s monthly payment is almost as much as my home equity loan and unfortunately we’re running out of time.
Hey all! I have my extractions coming up and I was just curious about what I should do/get in preparation? What foods were easy for you to eat in first few days?
Also, how much time should I take off work? I was told that 4 days should be enough but I'm a little skeptical.
I will be getting my remaining top 12 teeth extracted and an immediate denture placed next Thursday they will be doing the numbing shots and I will be awake. Can anyone who went through this advise me whether I’m going to be okay to drive myself 45 mins- an hour home afterwards or should I try to find someone to give me a ride? Thank you for taking the time to read my post and any feedback.
I was wondering about double insurance. Has anyone ever used 2 dental insurances?? So I have BCBS Regence Medicare Advantage and whatever crappy dental that includes. My, now, husband has Willamette dental in Oregon. I dont know if using both is possible. So I thought I'd ask if anyone has done this. Thx!
Last summer - this summer
Man o man - it feels so good to smile this summer !
Almost 2 weeks post op, only have 8 teeth of mine still left. The first week was Hell. I thought I had ruined my future. Couldn't eat, couldnt talk, could barely swallow liquids. Needless to say, it does get better. Day by day, I notice improvements. And day by day, I love myself and my smile more!! No more regret!
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My Eday (all of my upper and lowers) was one week ago 5/12. I was told to leave my immediates in for 72 hours then remove and clean and just wear during the day. I couldn’t handle the bottoms but they don’t really show so I’m not stressing about those. I have an appointment Thursday so hopefully they can tweak the bottoms so the rear of them don’t hurt so much with movement of my jaw. Removing my tops almost made me pass out. The pain was intense but i get it because everything is still angry and swollen. Today i tried to put my tops back in and it’s still too painful. Am i just doing something wrong? Are you supposed to just suck it up and push them in? I am so sick of being confined to my house because I’m embarrassed for anyone in the public to see me without teeth. Is there a trick to inserting the tops? Is that a stupid question? The only people i knew with dentures were my parents and they both already passed away so i don’t have any denture wearing friends to ask. Thanks in advance for any help
For anyone who is wondering what they told me at a denturist consult, here is all the info I was told. A lot of this info is pretty obvious and repeated stuff but I’m just quoting everything in case anyone is interested. I’m in WA state:
I went in thinking immediates would be covered by state insurance but it isn’t so that info was a bummer. He said after extractions it will be 2-3 mo of healing, then after fully healed they need 2 mo to get the perm dentures done. So, with state insurance I would go 5 mo without teeth. 😭. I was quoted as the immediates being $2000 for the top and $2000 for the bottom so $4000 total (but I myself might do just the top and a partial of 4 teeth for the back which I believe still counts as the $2000 not a full $4000 if I got that right) And has to be paid out of pocket or they take cherry/credee, or Care Credit for this specific clinic.
Other mentions:
He said it’ll be 4 appointments total, adjustment making, that it’s hard to get used to to eat and talk, and won’t be like any social media pics you keep looking at LOL. Cuz yeah I showed him pics to ask “if the dentures are like these” sort of questions. I don’t want them looking too fake. He said there are some more options to choose from later for the perms but will cost more money and that the state dentures are the cheapest version. And also that bottoms are harder to deal with, be comfortable etc. but uppers are easier.
Short version:
Immediates not covered by state insurance and cost an extra $4000
If none, it could be around 5 mo with no teeth (at this clinic)
Does anyone fidget with their dentures? Like I find myself clenching and unclenching my jaw to feel the suction and sometimes I’ll start chewing like I have gum in but it just feels good to move my teeth lol I dunno maybe I’m a weirdo
So I have a swallowing issue, the partial I currently have food continues to slip and I cannot stop it and get choked badly. This has been the biggest hang up about a full denture and my drs push for implants for safety. I did find a facility locally to me that will do them fully sedated and it includes any bone grafting that is needed for $12k which is significantly less than other places I’ve looked into. The fact they are local is perfect as I cannot travel like i used to medically speaking. The bigger issue is having to horse shoe the denture so it wouldn’t really stick. I miss my mouth not hurting. I did get approved for $9k with care credit and I have a GFM. It’s been a process but anyone who’s going through this id love your advice. I’m tired of hurting and I want to smile again like I used to.
I have been wearing my immediate dentures since July 2025 my dentist didn’t say I had the choice to skip immediate and so now I can’t afford the perms. They look ok I just can’t eat with them. And does the slobber ever stop?
Sooo much smoother feeling than temps..no bulk and normal speaking again.plus they don’t attract food underneath like the 3D printed temps..there so uneven on the bottom you can’t even possibly get it all out..now there’s a full titanium arch(hybrid)..and I can eat wtf I want!!
What can i drink other than straight water and protein drinks? 5 days in
I got 27 teeth extractions done March 18&19 then alveoplasty March 25 and another one on April 3 I still gag like crazy and I feel bottom teeth show too much I told dentist I needed top shaved some but they said I'd loose suction if I did it and the bottoms looked good to them mind u this is third pair they have made me first pair wouldn't close second pair worked for a little then with new alveoplasty they did this pair so first time I've actually seen a nice smile in months but still feels wrong to me I go tomorrow for soft reline and idk if I should force them to fix what I think is wrong before they do soft reline and idk if I can use my own stuff like dentach seven or something on top of soft reline
This is what i have going on with my immediates. Is this something thats fixable or will they completely have to remake them? Im freaking out more and more every time i look at them because i cant just get used to these. Excuse the chapped lips i cant really close my mouth or even lick my lips with these 😭
Hi everyone! I just went to the dentist for the first time in 10 years (I’m 25, parents are shitty and spent their money on what they wanted to. Now I’m trying to fix everything!)
The dentist I saw is saying that I need 6 extractions, 4-5 implants, 6 fillings, and recommended braces.
I simply cannot afford implants. Right now I am paying out of pocket for everything. I asked about dentures and was told that I am young and saving what teeth I have and getting implants would be best. I feel like there was no conversation there.
A few questions I have are:
Has anyone elected for dentures over implants? What did you say to your dentist if so?
How much total were your dentures/extractions? Did you have insurance or pay out of pocket? If you have a payment plan, what are the payments like?
Those with regular dentures, have you experienced bone loss? Especially anyone young as this is one of my main fears!