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What Are Implant Dentures?

I have heard of dental implants and I’ve heard of dentures, but what are implant dentures? I’m losing quite a bit of teeth because of a car accident. I don’t think I can afford dental implants but I’m too young for dentures (26). So is this a midway thing? Lara K. Dear Lara, I’m very sorry about your accident and that you’ve been put in the position of replacing your […]

Dentist Humliated Me Over Wanting Dentures

I’ve had three pregnancies that had me so sick I was hospitalized all three times. It played havoc on my teeth. I’ve spent a fortune and haven’t even scratched the surface. I’ve gotten to the point where I’m only going in for dental emergencies. I can’t keep living this way. I finally went to the dental office and said I just want to remove my teeth and get dentures. He […]

Do Poor People Have to Have Ugly Teeth?

I’m losing all my teeth. I know it’s my own fault and I don’t need a lecture. I’m already facing the consequences to my actions. I just need to know if I’m destined to be ugly for the rest of my life. My dentist wants me to get dental implants. He says they look and feel just like normal teeth. Unfortunately, I couldn’t afford those even if I had a […]

Can My Dentures Look Like My Old Smile?

I’ve had dentures for about a year. They’re not the greatest thing, but they’re not the worst either. At least I have teeth. I lost my teeth after a severe beating. I was ashamed to smile for a long time. I can smile now. The only thing is, it’s not really my smile. Is it possible to get these dentures to look like my old smile before the thing that […]

I Can’t Keep My Dentures In

I’m feeling a tad desperate. I’v had dentures for many years. But, now, I cannot keep it in. It moves all the time and falls out in the most embarrassing times. Is there an option to help me with this? Alexandra M. – New Jersey Alexandra, I’m sorry for what you’re going through. There is a way to fix it, but it will take some doing. The reason your dentures […]

Help! My jaw is shrinking.

I’ve been wearing dentures for a number of years now, but it seems like the older I get, the smaller my jaw gets. I am worried that with my jaw shrinking I won’t be able to wear my dentures anymore. Is there anything I can do? Do I just need to get smaller dentures? Leslie K. – Missouri Leslie, You could get new dentures, but eventually they won’t stay in […]

What is facial collapse?

My dentist told me if I got dental implants, it would lead to facial collapse. That sounds really bad, but wondered what exactly it was. Paula M. – Nevada Paula, I’m surprised your dentist would make such a statement, though accurate, without explaining it to you. Part of a dentist’s job is to make sure his patients understand what he’s talking about. Facial collapse is a term that refers to […]

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 […]

I 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 […]