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How would you prevent gum recession at tooth that supports a partial clasp? I have a new partial that fits around a new crown and the pressure is pushing the gum away from my crown and is irritated. What can I do? ... Visitor from IN (answer)
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Several years ago I had a partial break on my right front tooth. The dentist put I guess a partial fake piece back on to make it look normal again. It fell off and I do not have the money to get it fixed. I still have the piece and it will stick on my tooth, but I cant eat or drink with it in. What can I use to make it stick on again? I'm so embarassed and desperate! ... Visitor from TX (answer)
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I recently had a parial bridge put in. {Last 10 months} Should your jaw bone hurt after this long of a time? I have not felt good since having this put in. What is the possibility of being allergic to the metal? My dentist told me it is 95% non-allergic materal. Could I be in the 5% that is having a reaction to the metal in my bridge? If so what steps can I take to see? ...Judy (answer)
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My teeth are in need of repair "bad". I have only 9 teeth on the bottom and they all need fillings. I have 9 teeth on top that need fillings. I have only 4 teeth in the front on top and a space on both sides. My bottem teeth almost reach my top gum line where the spaces are. Will a dentist be willing to fill all my teeth and crown and put a partial in where my teeth are missing on top? Or, will a dentist be willing to fill all my bottom teeth and pull my top teeth and put a whole plate on top. I really need my teeth to be fixed, but haven't been able to find one that will work with me to get it done. I haven't smiled in years. Please help me to get on the right path to get a beautiful smile that I have never had. ...Pamona in SC (answer)
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In several days I will be having 5 teeth extracted on top and that will leave me with front teeth eye to eye. I am terrified of the procedure. I have had teeth pulled before but not 5 at the same time. At the same time the Dentist said he will be putting the partial in. I don't understand how they can do this. It will be a temporary one and with the metal clips and then the permanent one is a clear plastic type so it does not show. I am worried about the pain afterwards, the swelling and the putting up with a new partial all in one shot. Is this something that is usually done. He says it helps reduce the swelling this way. I have a terrible fear that no one can understand about having the teeth pulled and then having the partial put in and not being able to stand the feeling especially on the roof of my mouth having a foreign object there when I am replacing only back teeth. The back teeth cannot be saved they are to far gone. This is costing me $2400.00 for the extractions the partials the temporary and the permenant and the capping of the one eye tooth because dentist says with having a filling in the tooth and removing the plate constantly it will wear away the tooth. I have to go to work in two days after this ordeal and when the swelling goes down won't the partials be loose and slip all over? Please help me I can't even sleep at night thinking what's ahead. (answer)
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I have recently had partials made for my lower back four molars. My dentist has patiently been trying to make them comfortable but the left side still digs into my gums. He is planning to do more grinding on them, however, I'm concerned that he is now into the metal part and there is no plastic left in some areas. Is this normal or were the partials too far off from the beginning? Is it alright for the partials to be down to metal against my gums? ...Kathleen in CA (answer)
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I am 31 years old and when I was 15 I was diagnossed with osteomyelitis in my mouth. As a result I have lost 3 teeth. I have 5-6 more teeth that are severely loose. 12 years ago they told me that my only option was to get a bone graft and have dental implants. I have not had one insurance company that would pay for them because they say they are cosmetic! Anyways my mouth is a sight and I am at my wits end. I was wondering if a partial would be possible. ...Visitor from MI (answer)
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I have had both top and bottom Valplast partials which were done about 12 months ago. I have 2 molars on the upper left and two molars bottom right plus 5 front bottom teeth remaining. When I purchased the Valplast
which were quite costly I was told that they could be relined and teeth
could be added. I was also told that the Valplast could become a full
denture if necessary. In fact 3 months after having them made I did have 1 tooth added and did have them relined. In the course of the past 12 month my gums have shrunk and the partials just don't look quite right anymore. When I smile you can barely see my upper teeth. I also have just had one of the molars break. I have had to go to a new dentist and he told me that Valplasts could not be relined or have teeth added to them. This was a big investment and I do hope this is not true. I have AIDS and live on a very limited amount of money. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated. ...Visitor from CA (answer)
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I have partials of the metal type. They are about 30 years old and are worn down. Can these be rebuilt or must I have new ones? ...Visitor from IL (answer)
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I have been fitted with a partial denture/bridge. Is it supposed to feel natural? It feels bulky, takes up too much of my mouth. I can't eat because swallowing is difficult. I'm to the point that it feels so bulky I want to gag and it's so uncomfortable. I want it out .....What should I do? ...Visitor from MD (answer)
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My husband, has very poor teeth. He's had a full upper denture since the age of 17. Over the years, he has had several bridges done, on the lower teeth. Every time I turn around, they "need to do another bridge". We've gone from one tooth bridge, to a two tooth bridge, to the current suggestion of a three tooth bridge, this is for the left side. He has two bridges, one on the left lower, one on the right lower. Needless to say, this is getting costly, and truly appears to be throwing good money after bad. Why are they not at this point considering a partial, rather than more bridge work? It seems, they anchor to a tooth, that tooth breaks down, then we need to replace the bridge. He's been told he has "acidic saliva", and this is the cause of the problem. Since this isn't likely to change, why are they not considering a permanent solution? Is there any reason a partial cannot be done, if a bridge could be? ...Visitor from MA (answer)
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Do partials need to be anchored to nearest teeth or are there partials that can be used much like full dentures utilizing a bonding product? ...Visitor from CA (answer)
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I recently lost my left lower molar and the bridge it was attached to. So now my last two teeth in that area are missing. I have considered implants, but because of the cost I thought maybe I would
give a partial plate a try...maybe the Valplast type you have mentioned before. Would such a plate help prevent bone loss, and would it stay in place with no rear tooth to anchor onto? ...Visitor from CA (answer)
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I cannot afford a bridge and my insurance won't cover it. My gum disease has left me with one loose front tooth and large gaps in the front. I may lose my tooth. I am only 25 and my only insurance option is a front partial. Do they fall out when you kiis? How stable are these or can I fight my insurance company? ...Visitor from CA (answer)
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I have an upper Valplast partial that I am having pain with on my upper right side. I was told that is because the partial rocks when I chew. I was told that this is a gum supported partial and was recommended to have a tooth support partial. The Vitallium 2000 that grooves would be made in the back of my teeth for support. Have you heard of this and can it damage and weaken my few remaining teeth? I have only 5 teeth left on top and do not want to make them loose and hurt with support. Please any info would help. ...Visitor from OH (answer)
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I had an extraction of my right tupper molar (next to the last tooth) 1 year ago. I am not comfortable with getting an implant and am looking at getting a partial plate. What can you tell me about the metal
materials used to make the plate? Are there concerns about toxicity from the metals? What other options do I have? How long can I wait to make a decision before being at risk of having my bite change? ...Visitor from CT (answer)
- Fixing a partial with Crazy Glue: I was at a friends house a few years ago and a fight broke out. I'm stupid and got in the middle and got punched in the teeth. I broke my 4 front teeth on the top. My dentist tried to save them but after 2 years of trying everything I had them taken out. I wear a partial plate that went into the same holes my teeth came out of. My problem is the plate broke between the front two teeth and then cracked across breaking the piece off. I have used Crazey Glue to join the two pieces and it seems to be working. My plate is not two years old. Will this hold for awhile or will I need a new plate? I will get it replaced but for right now I can't afford another $600.00. Will this last for a month or two? ...Visitor from Burlington Newfoundland (answer)
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