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Question:
Intimacy: I have a severe dental phobia, which has resulted in very poor teeth.
I have finally worked up courage to see a dentist who has recommended extractions and full dentures. I am comfortable with this. However, I have been worrying lately about intimacy.
I am quite young woman (36), I enjoy a healthy intimate life with my husband and am concerned about how wearing dentures might affect this.
My main areas of concern are during kissing, and during oral sex. I don't know if I am likely to experience difficulties, and can't find any answers, maybe because it's such a sensitive issue?
It's also not a subject I feel comfortable talking to my dentist about. I wonder if you could give me some advice? ...Visitor from UK
Answer:
I would suggest that you see another dentist to confirm the need for dentures. My husband is from the UK, and while good dentistry is available, I have observed that dentistry there is often not as conservative as in the US.
A private dentist may give you another opinion. Also, there are dentures that are supported by implants so that a rim of teeth snaps into the implants and is very stable. This is expensive, but a possibility.
Having said that, I understand your concerns. It is good that you have a secure relationship, so that should make adjustments easier. I really don't know the answers to your questions, but think that kissing would be fine with dentures. I would also assume that you may be more comfortable removing them for the other.
My suggestion is to ask people who have been there. I googled "denture wearers forum" and came up with one site that may help you. Here it is:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071103103402AApC3Ya
I assume that there are many forums where people discuss their experiences, and this may help you.
Corinne Scalzitti, DMD, MAGD
Austin Reconstructive Implant Dentistry
3900 RR 620 South
Austin, Texas TX 78738
(512) 263-3330
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