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I have an upper full plate. For the past few months I've been having problems with my tounge and all inside my mouth. Everytime I try to eat or drink any kind of carbinated drinks it burns badly. My tongue looks all cracked and it really hurts. Today my lips are burning. Can you tell me what's wrong or what to do? ... Visitor from LA (answer)
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Dry mouth due to dentures: Is it possible to develop dry mouth from new dentures? I have checked out medical possibilities for this condition and there are none. The dry mouth is very severe and I must constantly suck on sugar-free candies to relieve the condition. My previous dentures did not evoke this
condition. ... Visitor from NY (answer)
- Dentures and TMJ: I was diagnosed with TMJ about a year ago but have not been able to do anything about it because my insurance won't cover it. But this summer I will be going in to have all
my teeth pulled and get dentures. Will getting dentures possibly help my TMJ? Can the dentist design them so that my teeth will hit correctly and cause the popping in my jaw to go away? ... Visitor from MO (answer)
- Can you wear Dentures when you have an overbite? ... Visitor from MI (answer)
- I have worn an upper denture for about 9 years. I needed a new one. Had a new one made about 8 months ago and can not wear them at all. They feel too long or something. Anyway I am going to another dentist to get another upper denture, but I am having a problem with my gums from trying to wear the ones that did not fit. My gums keep moving from side to side and they are swollen. I use salt water. Is there anything I can do to get my gums back in shape before I go for new dentures? I am afraid I will get a bad fit. ... Visitor from FL (answer)
- I have worn dentures for 45 years. I am 82 years old. I recently had new dentures made but am experiencing problems in getting them to fit. My old dentures fit very well. The old upper denture protruding slightly over the lower. The new dentures are even. I have pain with the new dentures. I tried the new upper denture with the old lower denture and the upper protruded over the lower. I did not have any pain with this combination. My dentist says there is no problem with the bite of the new dentures. Is there any way dentures can be made with a slight overbite? ... Visitor from TN (answer)
- When I got my dentures they suggested I get the "natural" look... not totally white. The problem is that over the years as they became more comfortable and more like part of me. They became very yellowish even though I use name brand denture tabs every night to clean them....
1. Is there a way to eliminate the yellowish look?
2. Can a toothpaste whitener be used?
3. Can I add some clorox bleach when I clean them?
4. Can I put those whitener strips on them?
My dentures are really comfortable and need no adheasive... they just look really nasty and unclean. ... Visitor from TN (answer)
- I'm a veteran and get my dental work done for free. However I recently let one of their dentists grind on my upper plate right in the middle on the very top of the denture in front. She ground out an area about 1/8th an inch wide and about 3/16th of an inch down. It made the denture almost impossible to use without pain. The denture really wasn't bad at all till this was done. Can the area she ground away be put back, Kinda a patch job? ... Visitor from OK (answer)
- Non erupted molars: I am considering getting dentures as my teeth are very bad and have been for a long time. My question is if you have molars that never broke the gum line must these molars also be taken out with the rest of my teeth? ... Visitor from CO (answer)
- Top Denture: When I first got my top denture about 7 years ago, it looked very natural but when I smile now, it looks phony and the teeth don't come down far enough from my lip to look good. I've never had them relined. Would relining them make my smile more natural looking? ... Visitor from NY (answer)
- Teeth extraction: I currently have a full upper dental plate. I've had a lower partial with six front teeth remaining. However I have had bad luck with the partial and no longer use it. I would like to have my remaining six teeth removed and be fitted for new upper and lower dentures. One problem - I'm on blood thinner, 8 mg per day of coumidun. Is it possible to have this done while on blood thinner?
... Visitor from OH (answer)
- I am 50 years old and have worn an upper denture for over 30 years. I have gone thru periods of a great deal of denture pain and going to a series of dentists to get the correct fit. I suspect some of the problems were due to material sensitivity. The last 10 years were relatively pain free until last spring when I went for a sore spot. When the dentist adjusted my denture it was like rocking the boat. I ended up going back many times for adjustments over two months. I finally said we need to do a reline. The Dentist way overbuilt the denture on the sides when he did the reline. I have beern going back for adjustments for six weeks on the average twice a week. I finally went to a new dentist to start a new denture. I suspect some of my problems with the reline are due to
sensitivity to the material as my mouth feels dry and tends to feel numb and burning and is hypersensitive to any rough spots on the denture. I have multiple chemical sensitivity. Another problem I have had with dentures is my tongue has not been able to tolerate the shape of the palate area. I asked my dentist if he could duplicate the shape of the palate in my old dentures and he said no. Can this be done? Also, my old denture has porcelain teeth. I seem to have been hypersensitive to some of the plastics used in the teeth in the past. My dentist says he would never use
porcelain teeth. I visited an oral surgeon today who said that no matter what a dentist does I won't be able to wear a new denture because I am so sensitive. I refuse to accept this. I have TMJ and a whiplash injury. Also, I have a reflex twitch in my upper jaw muscles. The oral surgeon says he
would not recommend implants. He says I am in pretty good shape as far as the amount of ridge left. Any advice is appreciated as this problem is greatly affecting my life. ... Visitor from MA (answer)
- The right side of my face has been swollen off and on for 8 months. I've have seen my doctors several times, they referred me to an allergist thinking I was alleric to seafood but I was not, only dust mites and cock roaches. I do have sinus problems and felt I had an infection, but the doctors do not think so. They have requested xrays of my sinus, but have not received the results yet. Now I have been referred to a dermatolist and otolaryngoloy. I am writing you because I have had an upper denture for many years and only a few lower front teeth. Could the denture be causing the swelling on the right side of my face? ... Visitor from MD (answer)
- I had to get top dentures about 2 years ago. They didn't have any suction whatsoever, even with dental adhesives they would still fall down/out etc. I had gone back to this dentist several times for
adjustments(?) but they still never fit but with all the adjustments he'd made, my upper teeth didn't even show. They've always hurt and given me sores and alot of misery. Finally this dentist said he'd do them over. Still they didn't show and I tried to give the dentist my picture to show him the problem and he said he didn't need to see it. He sent the denture back to the lab and instructed them to lengthen the front 6 teeth, this was done 3 times. The dentist told me that because of the size increase, I would now have quite an overbite. The dentist then informed me he was done and I didn't need to come back in again. I couldn't believe he just left it at that. This overbite I now have is horrible. This dentist took all the impressions etc. himself, that is why it's hard to understand how he could
just leave me with such a mess, come on a big overbite to lengthen teeth? Is that normal procedure? What I don't understand is why couldn't he make the impression or whatever else he did, to make a "copy" of "MY" teeth. The denture still would not get any suction and it still constantly made me gag. You cannot imagine what daily life had become. Most of the time I don't wear the denture due to it not staying in, the pain and blisters it causes, and in turn the inability to eat "regular" food. Could you please advise me. I do not wish to "suffer" like this any longer, not to mention I very rarely leave the house because of this mess. Thank you, hope you can help. ... Visitor from NV (answer)
- I had 32 teeth (quite painlessly) extracted five months ago, and immediate dentures put in. I certainly recognize that it will be a process to achieve proper fit and function, but since the first day that I had them, my bite is such that the front top and bottom teeth contact each other. I have had four conditioning liners, (which bulge out over the top up to 1/3 of an inch, distorting my face significantly) and the alignment issue remains. My denturist insists that it is my fault, but the only way that they properly align is when I am lying down in her office, completely relaxing my jaw. Every time I suggest a problem with aligning them based on that procedure, I am informed of how much experience she has at doing this, which I respect. My problem is that I am unable to speak without the front teeth clicking together, (also causing a pronounced speech impediment) and am only able to chew with the front teeth, as the back teeth do not contact. This situation leads to the top and bottom dentures popping out when I eat, thus I must always eat alone. I am told that I have to relax my jaw to
rectify this - yet still use my jaw. Am I in the right hands for this treatment and can a hard / permanent reline possibly rectify this alignment issue? ... Visitor from Saskatoon (answer)
- My first dentures were made with teeth much smaller than my own were. They also have them lopsided so to speak due to my bone structure. Is there something that can be done to get new ones that look great as well? ... Visitor from OK (answer)
- Lower dentures - Placement of teeth on denture What is most important? The bite or the placement of the teeth over the gum impression of the denture? ... Visitor from VA (answer)
- I have worn upper dentures for 45 years and over the years had alot of bone loss. About 8 years ago I had a filler put in my upper bone along with implants. It helped but I have lost vertical opening and more bone. I have all of my lower teeth except wisdom teeth. I wondered if there is anything new to fill out that bone and give me a more natural look. My cheeks look sunken in and my chin juts out. I also have in the last year noticed that the whole mouth area seems to have changed. ... Visitor from LA (answer)
- Lower Dentures over 4 implants: To date I have seen 2 Dentists and I have had a total of 6 dentures made and then ended up having the bar and appliances remade with new dentures now making for #7. I do expect some food to gather under the denture as it is not a perfect fit but not as much as I am getting now after the last go round. Can you make a denture to fit over these
implants and somehow make them so that you do not get a quantity of food underneath these dentures and ending up taking them out to clean in public just you can contine to smile and be happy while you eat ? ... Visitor from PA (answer)
- Denture Gag: I have had a top plate for two years and have started gagging. I have actually gagged so much that I throw up. I am afraid to go in public because anytime I smell anything unpleasant I get sick. I also have to take my teeth out about every two hours and replace the adhesive. I have eight bottom natural teeth that are going to be removed soon and when I got my partial they said my mouth was to small so it never stayed in. I am very concerned with them floating, talking and eating. Are there any other options besides a bottom plate? ... Visitor from OK (answer)
- Porcelain versus Acrylic Denture Teeth: I recently had a temporary set of dentures made. I hope to wear them for about a year. Then I want to have a top-of-the-line dentures made. Several of my friends say porcelain is best while others recommend acrylic. Which is better in your eyes? I'm trying to get answers. Porcelain vs acrylic. And what about Swiss. I heard about this and don't know what it is. General material used in making the denture itself. Which is best? ... Visitor from TN (answer)
- Upper Plate problems: I have a full upper plate which doesn't really cause me too many problems. I do have a problem though breaking up food when I chew. My back teeth in the denture on both sides are fully flush with the gums part of my plate. Is that normal or were the teeth not properly placed in the gums? ... Visitor from NY (answer)
- Immediate Dentures - Mouth Pain: About three weeks ago I had my remaining teeth pulled and immediate dentures were made. My gums seem to be healing well but shards of tooth or bone are now cutting through the gums. I knew there might be one or two but I have pulled out at least 5 and there are several more coming through. I cannot wear the bottom dentures due to the pain from these pieces coming through. I am supposed to go for a 6 week checkup but I am wondering if I need to go in and have the doctor remove these leftover pieces sooner than that. Or is there any other option besides waiting for them to work themselves out? ... Visitor from TX (answer)
- Allergic to Denture Material: I have upper dentures. They fit GREAT. However I feel I am
allergic to them. I've had them for three years and the burning sensation has not gone away. I have researched BMS, and feel it is my denture that is the cause. No mouth sores just a burning sensation. My question tho is this: can a person get a full set of implants? Bottom line is when they are out no burn, when they are in it burns. I am ready to try anything such as implants but I have heard that you can't have ALL implants. What other options do I have? ... Visitor from MN (answer)
- Avid Soda Pop Lover: I drink a lot of soda pop and starting to loose my teeth. Right now I am looking into the possibility of getting dentures but need to know if this would be the best approach for treatment. I am concerned about finances. ... Visitor from WI (answer)
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