Dentures fell out at birthday party
I was at my granddaughter’s birthday party. We were in the middle of singing happy birthday when my dentures fell out onto the table. I was mortified. This is kind of the last straw for me. I want to get rid of my dentures. What are my options? Hannah S. – Portland, OR Hannah, I’m a little surprised your dentist didn’t give you your options when you first needed to […]
Read MoreDo I need a surgeon for dentures?
I’ve been chipping my teeth a lot. My dentist says I’ll need to get dentures. Can I go to my dentist for that or do I need an oral surgeon? Meagan- Albany, NY Meagan, If you need to get dentures it is always best to get someone who can do the surgery and the dentures. If that isn’t possible, than you can go to an oral surgeon first, though I […]
Read MoreMy dentures move
I recently got some dentures. They look OK, but they move around. Did my dentist make them wrong? Is there anything I can do about that? Eugenia- Ft. Collins, CO Eugenia, Even the most well-fitting dentures will move around. You’ll also lose about 50% of your chewing effeciency. I wouldn’t necessarily think the moving is because of a lack of skill on your dentist’s part. That being said, there is […]
Read MoreI hate my dentures
I absolutely hate my dentures. They keep moving around. They get food under them all the time and it is hard to chew. My dentist has suggested I get dental implants, but they are really expensive. Is there anything in between the two? Andy C. – Arkansas Andy, Many patient’s hate their dentures. What you could do is get implant supported dentures. Just getting two implants will stabalize your dentures […]
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