Eating with Dentures 

I’ve been a dentist for 35 years and dentures are the most ridiculous and absurd concept in history. Patients who need them should reflect on how negligent they were to lead to losing their teeth. I have no compassion for them. All they do is drive the dentist out of his mind with ridiculous expectations. Dentures should be a do-it-at-home procedure. We dentists don’t deserve the hell you put us through.

I have been a dentist for 30 years, For the most part, I thought you were dead on-- on how dentures work. Usually patients are to apprehensive or overwhelmed when they get their first dentures, that they truly don't either understand or have realistic expectations of how dentures function. Your explanation of the process is quite accurate. If you and your dentures cannot function properly, eat and speak with your dentures, they can be adjusted. If your dentist cannot fix the basic functional issues, find another dentist. Today there is heavy stress on implants and more cosmetic forms of dentistry due to PROFIT motives. A quality, functional denture should be the norm, but many newer dentists and laboratories do NOT have the significant experience to master this type of restorative option. In fact it is becoming increasingly difficult to find quality labs to fabricate and repair dentures properly. There is a learning curve to wearing a denture, but it should not be impossible to enjoy a quality and nutritionally healthy diet. Demand satisfaction from your dentist or find a better, more helpful one !

Went to my doctor with an ear ache, she saw nothing. Next day my wife had made me a dental appointment. Infection of my teeth. Had all top pulled 5 years ago, now all bottom had to go. I brushed my teeth 2 times a day and tried to take care the best I could. At 72 I figured, GET ER DONE. Their are problems to overcome, but I think I'm doing O.K. Lower set gives me the most trouble, but I just add more Fixodent to them in the afternoon and it does the trick. Glasses, teeth, hearing aids! Got the top part of my body working, NOW!

I had mine pulled two days ago. Anybody reading this message, u got this. Im sore, as expected, but dude, my teeth aint hurting, my neckache(ive had for years) has cleared up a good bit. Had to go get mine trimmed up a bit today (it was cutting my gums), but homie, anything is adaptable. you gon' be fine.

Listen…. You just saved my life!!! I just got my teeth pulled and I’m in my temporary dentures now and I’m really having a hard time but thanks to you this definitely gave me the encouragement I needed.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

I am literally 4 days in. I had 16 teeth pulled, and had boney extrusion removed from my lower jaw. I had this done 2 days before Thanksgiving 2022. I had no idea that there was an entire Utube denture family out there. I so appreciate your time to do these vids and be my personal liaison through my new journey. 56 year old male.

I got a full upper and a partial lower about a month and a half ago now. If it wasnt for these vids I wouldnt have survived. Couldnt get the tops in or the bottoms out, couldnt talk, couldnt eat, absolute nightmare. literally cried for a month. But suddenly got to grips with chopsticks and gollfballs in my mouth, the soreness and downright frustration and now I am starting to own them. Have faith, it is doable.

After many years of learning how to eat, with missing or broken teeth. Decided I would like to smile again. Got 22 teeth pulled July 2023, relearned how to eat again while mouth was healing. Just got my new teeth January 2024. Four days in and it’s currently a real pain in the ass. Just gotta relearn and adjust, just like with anything in life. Definitely enjoying my new SMILE.

I lost my teeth to radiation for cancer on a tonsil. I am completely well now, but over about a year, my teeth gradually broke off or fell out. I'm scheduled to get dentures in two weeks. Your video was very heartening, and I hung on your every word. Thank you for helping me dispel my numerous fears! Also, you are drop-dead gorgeous, with that beautiful smile.

I’m 57 and have had my dentures for several years. I had all my teeth pulled at once, it was not a problem. Everything she said was exactly right for me, except I always have adhesive. I’ve never had them adjusted. I leave them in 24/7. They come out about once a day if I need to re-glue them. I just wipe them down and apply new adhesive. I always wanted to give support to those that are nervous about getting them because they are life changing for me. I never would believe that they would feel like real teeth. The one thing she didn’t say is that I can feel the sensation of every tooth just like they are real. They feel like they are original teeth except no rot or pain. I can eat almost anything except taffy and I don’t bite hard things and I don’t chew gum. It takes a while to get used to them, but when you do it’s great.

I think it’s horrific that a dental professional would not explain fully what to expect and then also to not follow up until you have a good fit and can eat comfortably. Especially as expensive and painful as all of this is. Not to mention getting used to the “new” you and way of eating, etc. Thank you all for posting your honest experiences.

I am 1 week away from getting my teeth pulled. My situation is slightly different. I got diagnosed last month with throat cancer and before I can start radiation I have to fix my teeth. Oral surgeon said best bet is total extraction based on how bad my teeth are. I discussed the snap in dentures after I whoop cancer's ass. That's the plan 🤞. Scared to death but doing it. Brighter days and smiles ahead I hope. Thank you for your videos. Very helpful for my mindset

Thank you! I'm 43 and was in a accident and now have full dentures and have had a lot of trouble eating. 🙏 ❣️🤗

Seeing such a young looking gorgeous woman having full dentures like me, makes me feel so much better about having them for some reason.

Thank you! You are very articulate. Yesterday, I had 14 teeth pulled. I am a new denture wearer. It's day 2.

It has been 6 month without real food, I miss my real food, still uncomfortable putting in upper teeth. I have lost A lot of weight, tried protein shakes getting really frustrated. My taste buds are not the same. I am so frustrated. I really appreciate your movie. Thank you.

I’m using my dads account to let you know that your videos gave me the courage to finally fix my smile. I am a year out and it’s a indescribable change in who I am . You said all the things I needed to hear just to GO! The first visit was the worst but if people can just take that first step AND put in the work. I could go on and on haha THANK YOU THANK YOU 😊

Very well done video! I am 62 yrs old and after spending thousands of dollars and many hours in a dentist chair in the past I am looking at having to go full dentures-due to TMJ not being caught early on from trama/accidents; my bite never being corrected and then bad dental work on top of it 🤬!!!). And yes! I am infuriated about that. But I gotta tell you, this video gave me a whole new outlook and perspective on dentures and I thank you for that! By the way, whoever did YOUR set needs to teach other dentists how to do it! I would never have been able to tell you had dentures! Beautiful!

I am a recovering addict.. have 4 years in but I am about to start my denture journey and I am scared to death but I am so grateful you are here making videos about it

I don't even go out anymore because of my teeth I'm embarrassed to talk to people. My biggest wish is to smile again i use to be a happy go lucky person now I'm not even close to the person i used to be. I'm glad i found this channel and reading comments knowing others having same problems helps. I've avoided the dentist but now i know what I have to do. Thank you and God bless your soul for helping others.

One tip for anyone struggling with eating. I found crock pot cooking helps. Right now I am eating cube steak something impossible with my crappy dentures.. not only is it soft enough but is tastes more like roast beef...one recipe is mushroom soup and beef gravy mix the other recipe calls for onion soup mix and beef gravy mix. Whatever works when the dentist doesn't

I’ll be joining this club soon. This video def makes me feel a lot more comfortable. It’s going to be a learning curve, but like you said, eating right now is no picnic either. Thank you!

I eat just about everything now, thought would never eat good again the 1st few months, now, 4 years later I dont even blink at any foods, sometimes forget and just start eating at parties, restaurants etc. I eat everything I want, it can be done. Videos like this encouraged me to not give up and keep trying until it was natural. Other than jawbreakers and candy apples I can bite and chew anything down. No adhesive.

I found a dentist that I don't feel like is just out to kill me. Yesterday he pulled 14 teeth from my top and just over 24 hours later I couldn't be happier. Very little swelling and the bleeding is starting to slow. I'm hungry AF but zero regrets about getting the sharp and busted up teeth out of my face. After my checkup today I would say I'm very fortunate in my recovery so far. 39 year old male.

I have periodontal disease and all of my teeth are loose. I have no bone holding them in anymore. I have a consult with the oral surgeon next week to do a full mouth extract and then I get dentures. This video helped a lot to let me know what to expect. Appreciated!

that is 1000% true that the experience a person has with dentures depends on their perspective, I was entirely convinced that eating was forever going to be a tremendous pain in the ass for the rest of my life lol but once I really gave them a chance and actually started wearing them like I'm supposed to be, my eating experience immediately became a thousand times more enjoyable. Thanks for the vid!

I have been following you for way over 10 Years now, you have honestly been my massive inspiration into the whole denture experience and to encourage me getting over the anxiety of getting the whole procedures done. I do thank you with the bottom of my heart for your videos and knowledge of what you have offered me

Dude I'm 1 week and 2 days in. It hurts. I won't give up but yo it's crazy hard! Your content is so positive and I'm so grateful to you! You've changed my whole life! Thank you so I much for making me confident to smile and be proud of what I have. I just got them and for the first time in my married life (being married for 17 years and not having smiling fully for 26 years) I have faith to do it because of you. Love you sis!

You do what you have to. Creativity grows tremendously. In the beginning taste is diminished but after a while it comes back. Sometimes instead of chewing, you need to grind the food. In the beginning be careful you don't bite your tongue. It's all teamwork in your mouth: lips, tongue, inner cheeks, saliva and most importantly, the mind. It's like when you first learn to drive a car or a bicycle, or anything new. It was great to find you and the advice you are giving. If I could afford it, I would get implant on the bottom dentures; take care of the floaters.

I mourned the loss of my teeth months before my extraction appointment. Two hours and immediate relief later, I was glad it the pain was behind me. The six months of toothless healing were a nutritional challenge and the first month of wearing them was HUGE learning curve on how to eat.

How incredible that you came up with a whole channel on this subject! Thanks so much! I will definitely use it repeatedly

I just got my dentures roughly 2 months ago. The first month was very challenging to eat and you are correct, it is a learning process. Fortunately I have an amazing dentist, if i need adjustments i can go into the office any time and they don't let me leave till I am comfortable with how the dentures fit. I am now coming to the point that they will be putting in my first set of liners and I am told that especially the lower denture will fit much better. I am now at this point able to eat most of what i did before I got dentures, some things take longer to be able to eat. I try to eat certain things and if it is to difficult I adjust how I eat it or wait a little longer and try again. Before I got my dentures I rarely went out in public to eat, I was very self conscious about how I looked, embarrassed really. i had always taken care of my teeth yet they still went bad. I have never been a drug user so that wasn't the cause. A month after getting my dentures I took my family on vacation and actually allowed my picture to be taken. We went out to eat for every meal and had a blast. I am still trying to train myself to not cover my mouth when I smile or laugh, old habits die hard. Not only am I not ashamed of how I look any longer but I feel that my wife doesn't have to be embarrassed either, although she has never said she was nor acted like it. Getting dentures, for me, has changed my life for the better. I am happier, I have no pain any longer, I feel healthy and have so much more energy. Thank you for your video. I believe your advice is pretty much spot on.

Stumbled upon your channel doing research and I must say you've given me a new outlook on dentures. I've had dental issues as long as I can remember but recently lost one of my front teeth so my insecurity about my smile is at an all time high. I ordered some pop on veneers for now but I'm looking into permanent solutions. I've always thought the best option for me would be implants but the price tag is outrageous. The only thing I've known about dentures is seeing older ppl with them and clearly being able to tell which turned me off. But yours look completely natural so I'm reconsidering. Binge watching your channel and continuing my research. Thanks for sharing your story!!

I just had all my teeth extracted. I had a bad infection years ago. That I just couldn't afford to go to the dentist. It spread to all my teeth over time. I have had a lot of bone loss. Not just tooth loss. Now I just got a mouth full of stiches. Can't get the dentures in yet. And am waiting to get them relined. Your video is extremely helpful. I feel more confident that I will still be able to eat solid food. And not have to gum at things. Can't wait to get them in and start eating real food again. So tired of mashed potatoes.

Thank you so much. I got my dentures last December. I’ve been afraid to use them. Well the other day I tried a banana, it wasn’t great but because of you I will try again. My bottoms are to loose to not have an adhesive. The top fit fine. But the bottom hurt with the banana. I fell and broke all my original teeth, actually it was a seizure. Thank you so much.

Thank you for your sharing your personal issues on dentures. Last Saturday I had all of my teeth removed for implants and today, a week later I had my temporary 6 month dentures installed and I must say it's not a good time right now. I'm really not happy about the whole procedure so far but watching your video I realize I need to give this mouthful of plastic a chance. Thanks again for uploading the vid as it is extremely helpful for those of us new to dentures.

The first video I saw was the regret video about an hour ago. I don't know if you go that far back to the comments so I wanted to tell you that I finally have hope after seeing that video. So thank you. I'm only one week in with my new dentures. I might not have to cry anymore today .😃

I’ve had partials for 10 years and now I’ve been with my new dentures for two weeks now. Thank you so much for validating my experience, it’s been frustrating… thank you for giving me hope

My dentist wanted me to mortgage my home to pay for the dentures. That's a negative sir. I'm a carpenter of a life time so I made mold and made me wooden dentures. They turned out nice and I can change the mode of them as well. From silver or gold to just plan white. Since it's the Christmas holidays I changed them to gold so I can feel like Yukon Cornelius 🤠

Thank you so much for your videos. I go get an immediate denture in two days. I was nervous as can be and losing sleep over it. But your videos taught me a lot and I appreciate you so much for helping others and myself!

Got my dentures August 2022 and I am still trying to get used to eating with them. Your video was vey encouraging, thank you.

Finally, someone who actually has dentures ! I had a gum disease ,and had all my teeth pulled one week later ! It has been over five months and I am still eating with out them !! Mine feel loose and move a lot ,but you have given me hope ,Thankyou !!

I’m about to start my journey having my teeth pulled and dentures fitted, you have reassured me thank you.

One big tip I got from a old denture wearer that is backwards from what the dentist told me is never leave the dentures out. Often when new especially you're told to leave them out at night and they can feel uncomfortable. They'll be 100 times more uncomfortable when you put them back in in the morning. So clean them, clean your mouth, put them back in your mouth and go to bed. Your gums will get used to them a whole lot faster, and they won't feel uncomfortable half the day after you put them back in every morning.

I hear ya girl! I'm 43 and have had my dentures since I was 25. I was an addict and my teeth just got really rotten. When I got clean, I got pregnant with my son. So the only reason I got them done was because I had to go out in public with my son and I couldn't hide in my house forever. It was so awkward, but I got used to them probably about a couple of months. I didn't smile tho for about a month. Lol. And being a cook for 16 yrs; there was no way that I was going without my favorite foods! I can eat anything but no carmel. And whole peanuts would get stuck in between my dentures and it would hurt my gums because my dentures would rub against my gums, which is really painful. And I really loved Oh Henry chocolate bars. ☹️ lol. I can eat steak with baby bites, as long as I have adhesive, but I'll take out my dentures when I eat steak or something that is chewy. I also have a tooth missing because I chewed a mint 🫣. I went to a dentist's office and they told me that it would cost me about $400-$500 to just get that tooth put back in. But the sad thing is; someone had told me to use super glue to put it back in 🤫 . Don't do it. It don't work anyway 🤣 And my mom also had dentures when she was 25, and my brother at 36. So, I guess it's hereditary for some people. My piece of advice..if your mouth is full of rotten teeth..get them all ripped out and get a full set of dentures; because it's cheaper than getting implants ( well cheaper in 🇨🇦 anyways). And smile, because you'll start to love them! Thank you for talking about this! 💜😃

Just got my dentures today ...I am so glad I found your video. I was feeling kinda bummed after I tried to eat today. Your video made me feel better. Thanks

Hi this is day three for me. All I can say is if I hadn't found your channel the night before my procedure I would not have walked into that clinic the next day with the confidence I had. I got the immediate dentures with implants. I've learned so much from you all I can say for now is thank you and I will be keep you posted as my journey continues.

This is really helpful, im about to have my upper teeth removed and get dentures. I'm learning as much as i can for when when i finally get my denture. So this is awesome, thank you!

Just found this and I’m so happy. I got a full extraction 5 days ago. My immediate dentures hurt. I was getting discouraged that I won’t eat anything but smoothies. I’m hoping the more I heal the more I can wear my dentures.

Having major issues with my teeth. Hate dentures… but the cost is killing me. Thanks for your story.

So, I haven't had any side or back teeth for about 10 years. I haven't been able to have them extracted either so they're just broken down to the gums. I relate so much to what you're saying about perspective, It's SO HARD to eat with just my front teeth (which are starting to break down as well from eating on just those teeth) and I haven't eaten anything enjoyable in years. I deal with constant pain. I feel like getting these teeth out and getting my dentures will be a relief, because ANYTHING has to be an improvement compared to what I've been living with. I'm about a month or so away from getting this done, I had my initial consult about a month ago, I didn't qualify for any financial assistance or payment plan so I've been scraping together the $16000 (it's expensive for 30 surgical extractions and both sets of dentures) and I'm almost there. I am honestly just looking forward to getting these bad teeth out, I can deal with any other struggles as they come.

Hi Kalinjax, I am in the beginning stages of having my upper teeth removed for a full upper denture. I am scared, nervous, and at the same time hopeful again. I have been struggling with rotten teeth for many years now and I am now taking steps to getting the work done. I have had so many questions and feelings about what life with a denture will be like. I started searching around youtube for advice and came across your channel. I want to let you know how much I appreciate having you here to help me figure this out. You have become an inspiration and source of strength for me. Thank you for being there for me and others, who are going through this process. Thank you! 🙂

Thank you so much for this! I have been having anxiety about getting my new teeth and you have given me a lot of confidence for my future. ❤

Thank you for this video I'm 45 and lost my teeth a couple years after I gave birth to my son. For some reason pregnancy didn't agree with my teeth. Well my son will be 18 this May so I've gone many years with no teeth. I haven't wanted dentures because of all the horror stories about them falling out or causing sores in your mouth. I can't tell you how depressed I am. Going out has become such a task, I'm so embarrassed that I was actually sad when they lifted the mask mandate. I have really bad credit from a divorce so implants and snap ons are not a choice for me. Sometimes, I've felt death might be better it may sound extreme but I'm very unhappy. I've thought of doing a go fund me but I've never been the type of person to ask for help. You've made me reconsider getting dentures and I like to thank you, you're a beautiful person inside and out.

I’ve basically lost all my top row of teeth& I’ve lost a lot of my confidence I’m desperately in need of some dentures and I need to know that they are gonna help me live a normal life (fingers crossed 🤞🏾& I’m gonna pray 🙏🏾 I just need to keep going until I get there 💯

I am realizing right now that your path is one I need to travel as well. Does it terrify me. Hell yes it does. This is why I want to say "THANK YOU SO MUCH! for posting your journey on here. I can not tell you how relieving it is to hear directly from someone who's been there and done that. God bless you🙏♥️

Thank you for a informative video. I have had my dentures for a month today. As a chef eating has been a double challenge. Thanks again for straight talk

Oh thank you girl!!!! Why every time I turnaround you post what I’m thinking!!! I so miss eating…it hurts I’m on the worst weight loss program ever at the moment! Can’t wait to eat again 🥰 your the best!!!

I'm two years into my top plate. The first year and a half, it was pure misery. Lost 40#, lived on mashed potatoes and peanut butter. Couldn't taste anything! my dentist is of no help. But six months ago, I found a adhesive that work extremely well. I can get two descent meals out of one application. I still can't even think about eating an apple or corn on the cob, but I'm calling it a win. The worst thing about the adhesives, is the clean up. What a mess. But at least I don't have to eat vicariously through others!

Thank you for this video. I am a new denture wearer and I never thought about the foods I would have difficulty eating. I am in that regret stage trying to move on to the next stage. Again thank you and I shall watch more of your videos.

Your teeth are beautiful they don’t look like dentures they seem so natural and you look amazing. I really need to get dentures. I cannot afford to have implants and I was so afraid but you made me feel so much better. I know it’s not an easy road and it takes a lot of adjustment thank you this really helps!

Thank you for your video. I have been very apprehensive about getting my teeth fixed. I have never been good about my dental hygiene. My parents had bad teeth themselves and never made it a point to make it a habit for me. I never went to the dentist until I was 19. At that point my dentist told me that I could save my teeth if I started taking care of them. But because it was never a habit and I often suffered with depression this never happened. I'm now 36 and my mouth is a trainwreck. Eating can be very painful. I used to be able to adjust how I eat and avoid the bad teeth. In the last few years this has been becoming more difficult. I've pretty much reached the point of dentures or nothing. I was holding out for getting implants, but they are not cheap. Now I'm really considering getting some normal dentures. My teeth really embarrass me. I can barely eat. My mouth is constantly in pain. Luckily I've made some strides in fixing my credit. I'm going to try and get some basic dentures to start out with and eventually add implants later. Thank you for giving me some courage to pursue this!

I've had top dentures for 6 weeks and I'm thankful to be doing extremely well! I tried to eat wings a few weeks ago and didn't have the right balance going on, but other than that, I'm eating everything I ate before! Getting my bottom teeth extracted and getting implant supported dentures on April 10!

The same goes for implants. My wife does age care services and the amount of elderly people she has taken to specialists due to infections around dental implant is for normal. She strongly Advise me to stay clear from implants and stick to dentures

I just came across your channel. I have full uppers and a partial on the bottom with 4 teeth on one side and one on the left side. I have had mine since 1978. Thank God for three good dentists, I can pretty much eat anything that doesn’t eat me first. I have been very lucky in that none of my dentures have required an adhesive. My main problem was the real teeth and a couple crowns on the bottom were so much harder than the acrylic of the upper. Hence I was wearing thru the uppers about every 5 years. My current dentist solved that issue. He simply added filling material the the upper above my lower teeth. My last upper was made 2011. You are very correct in your statement that we may need to some foods differently than with real teeth. DO NOT GET FRUSTRATED WOTH THEM. AND DO NOT HESITATE TO RETURN TO THE DENTIST FOR ADJUSTMENTS. Very informative video

I almost cried listening to you saying that your mouth was full of broken teeth because I used to be in that boat. Thankfully, I had a handful of good teeth and the dentist was able to manage getting partials for me. So I'm on the same boat although I'm a little relieved that I didn't need those teeth pulled.. At first, I was willing to hear that I needed all of them pulled..but the dentist surprised me and said "you've got several teeth that can be saved and you want to keep them" so eventually I got partials. It's been 5 days and it's been very hard to eat..but I can tell it's getting better though! I came to your video because I wanted to see what other people who have similar situations as me live like. I'm so happy to feel like I'm not the only one going through this. Thank you!!❤

I am now 2weeks in with a full upper and partial bottom. So far it’s going pretty well. My immediates have fit really well and I’m starting to get used to figuring out chewing.

Before I got my dentures I found you & started watching your videos. I had all my teeth pulled last April. The dentist told me not to get immediate dentures because it would cause problems to my healing. It was horrible, since I work with the public. I had my dentures made by a new dentist who didn't have much experience, there is so much to be said about a dentist who's been making & doing dentures for a reasonable period of time. My 1st set never looked correct, felt correct & were so far into the back I couldn't keep them in due to constantly gagging. I had another dentist adjust them, however things still didn't help. I eventually went somewhere else to get another new set of dentures. These have been so much better, however still struggled with gagging. I realized since I didn't have an immediate denture, my tongue never got the change to get desensitized. I had heard if you wear them your mouth, muscles & tongue will eventually adjust, it just takes time for this to take place. I've been faithful wear my new dentures for over a week now & have noticed things are getting better. I still find myself gagging at times, some of what I think is in my own head, however much better. I was also told to cut my food up & chew with the back teeth. I've been holding off on eating with them till I'm past the gagging. I just want to Thank You for all the videos you have shared on your channel. I was grateful to find you! No one told me anything I needed to do once I had my teeth pulled & even when I got dentures. I do need to understand oral health better when having no teeth. What is proper care for the oral health of our mouths without teeth? Is that something you could explain for any new & existing denture wearer? I'd really appreciate a new video just on that. Again Thank You for sharing your story & empowering all denture wearers!

I'm in the process of getting upper and lower partials due to oral cancer. Rotting teeth is one of the side effects of that. I know it's going to take time to get used to but I will take it one day at a time. ✌❤

My husband has had dentures since he was 17, he's 78 now. Same dentures, they cracked once and he had them fixed(10 years ago). He eats everything without problem

Thank you sooo much!!! This is my first week! I'm on antibiotics and pain meds. I needed this!

I was eating 5 days after getting my denture. My upper teeth are mine. I think that helped a great deal. It has been 3 weeks since getting two lower implants. I was so determined not to be on just soft food. I have eaten steak, chicken, fish. I can eat any cooked vegetable. Not raw yet. I cannot eat a sub yet, but I can eat a sandwich I make. I have eaten chips, tacos. I love to cook so I was headstrong about eating. I have been experimenting with all foods. I just dont assume I cant eat something until I try!

It's going on 2 months since I've had a full upper and lower dentures. It hasn't been all that bad, but eating with my lower dentures has been very challenging. Pudding and jello are the easiest ways to eat, but we're from the south, mississippi, and we love food down here. I'm having a very difficult time with my lower dentures floating and even though I put adhesive in there they still float. I've been in the habit of taking them out so I can eat. I haven't had your teeth in so many years I can't remember when it was but my children were babies. So now with a mouthful of teeth it's a bit harder for me to eat or chew because my ability seems like it's just so full back there like they're in the way. I'm 75 years Young and am determined to make a positive experience out of this. I've been so happy being able to smile and talk more, like I don't talk enough already, and my family and friends I just beside themselves and my especially my husband. Anyway thank you so much I just happened to point your video and enjoy it very much and I have to subscribe to you and look forward to more. God bless you and all who subscribe to your channel. Margie from Southern Mississippi

You know, most of my life I had bad teeth. I didn't do the stereotypical smoking meth or however people lose their teeth. But I made the decision to have my upper teeth removed, I was just browsing "what you can eat without teeth" on RU-vid and found your video. I was just looking for ideas on things I can eat, I just had my upper teeth and most of my lower teeth removed, and the gums are still healing. I pretty much eat macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, hummus, noodles, fish is great, and I can barely eat sandwiches or burgers. If I eat spaghetti (with ground beef) or burgers little chunks of meat get stuck in my gums, I can't explain it but even eating lettuce, pickles, onion or a tomato are basically impossible to eat. It's a struggle, but it's worth it because I had rotting teeth and it got to the point where sleeping was tough because blood was on my pillow each morning and breathing made me want to puke. Amazingly, fries are also impossible to eat. I can eat tater tots, but for some reason fries are the perfect size that I can't eat, which I can live without. Brushing is super easy now, even getting chunks of food out of my gums is simple. Sneezing feels strange (it smells strange), but it beats when I had teeth. Coughing is similar, but it's not painful anymore. I just don't talk, it'll probably take a month to get dentures (I've been waiting since the first week of October) but I sound like really dumb when I talk. I've had speech problems, and they're worse without teeth but I did this for my own health. I can't wait till they give me dentures, and a partial for the lower teeth. Hopefully I get them soon.

I've had dentures for 20 years and I am still not use to them the bottoms are fine ,it's the tops I have trouble with and I have to say you have the most amazing eyes I have ever seen

Thank you thank you so much, I'm fixing to get my dentures for my top and implant for my bottom so I'll let you know how it turns out, but that was some good advice you gave and I thank you for taking the time to talk to us, may God bless you and your family.

Very informative. No dentures as of yet.. Having trouble with my teeth.. Thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend. 👍

I’m 62 and hopefully will be going for my initial consultation this week. You gave me some good questions to ask the dentist.

I’m so glad I found your channel. I’m 63 and have terrible teeth, broken cracked, decayed missing and no longer near functional and very painful. I don’t care as much about looks as I do functionality. I love to eat everything period! I have a beard and goatee, so it hides my teeth well, unless I full-mouth laugh, which I don’t. I think I can only handle all- on- four. Traditional dentures are not something I think I can live with. Snap -ins just sound like they would be weak and a a real hassle. I’m hard on everything. I break things just getting them out of the package. I also grind my teeth, ( which I know I’d need to stop.) Your videos sure are helping my decision-making process. I’m less angry and fearful after watching them. Now I’m going through a cost/ benefit analysis phase . I’m very healthy and other than teeth, I have no other issues. But I’m thinking the cost of all -on- four is about as much as a car! My family is long-lived, usually into the mid- 80s, but the average mortality rate is 76.3 years for a man so, that’s 13 - 20 years. Of course, being able to eat anything I want with no pain would be the best thing I could do for myself. I’m concerned that wherever I go they are going to give me the hard sell. I’m scared embarrassed and crabby.

Thank you SO much for the information!! I go in at 8:30am tomorrow for 10 extractions and my new upper dentures/lower partial, and I am nervous and excited!! Don't know if I'll sleep much tonight. Glad it's finally gonna be done!!!

Hi there. 36 year old recovering alcoholic and addict here. My mouth health was in the gutter, I couldn't eat, drink, or do anything. I was in constant EXCRUCIATING pain and discomfort, I never smiled, I was afraid to date, and was completely miserable. After doing thorough research, I decided to have my teeth taken out. All of them (that were left or halfway there). I'm on my first day of permanents and 6.5 weeks out of E-Day. I purposely did not do immediate dentures because I got some good advice from my aunt. I realize that may not be an option for some folks, but if you can go toothless for a month and a half, do it. My dentures fit and they fit well. Eating is really hard right now, but coming here and listening to this has been so uplifting and reassuring. This and "dentures vs food" have been incredibly helpful, a God send if you will. My advice? Do what is going to help you LONG TERM. My health is already 10x better since I got those teeth taken out. Talk to many dentists and find somebody you like and trust. Dont settle for less. Ever. This is incredibly important. Also, be adamant about adjustments and making sure they're comfortable. It's their job and you should be comfortable while you have them in. Implants are being pushed super hard now. The reason for that is simple. PROFIT. The procedure is fairly quick, the recovery is straightforward and it's a one shot way to make a lot of money for the practice. Essentially a one and done for the dentist. No free follow ups, adjustments, etc.. It just makes more financial sense for them to push implants. They'll spook you with "bone loss" warnings (which is real but not nearly as bad as they make it sound if you wear your dentures), face changes, cheeks sinking in, anything to sway you to pay for implants. I'm from DC and a full mouth of complete implants is 65K+. Its insane. Anyway, THANK YOU for being here for us. Get the dentures, they aren't horrible and your confidence and happiness will be back sooner than you think.

Thanks for the video! I am one week out from my extractions so, very new at this. Very sore still and its very challenging. Going slow, hoping for the best and gonna fight the good fight!

The thing that worries me is all the people who did great with dentures but then resorted to implants. Yourself and the my reason to smile channel to name just two. There are so many people who cannot afford implants and will never be able to and just when I think just dentures will be ok based on people like you who seemed to be ok with them - then they go and get implants. Great for you, not knocking you just saying it's worrying. Dentures and implant supported dentures are totally different categories.

I’m glad to see your video. I just got a full mouth of dentures today 10:46 and I was surprised how hard it is to eat . Thank you for your encouragement that this is just an early days of my struggle. I finally have my smile back and now, I just need to learn how to eat with these dentures 😁

It took me quite awhile ( about 5 months) to eat.Your right you have to learn how to do it. Once you learn you can almost eat anything. I find if you portion the same amount of food on each side it made it much easier. I later upgraded to implants now I basically can eat anything I want. I do like them much better. But had normal dentures for about 7 years.

OMG!!!! Thank you sooooo very much for posting this! At this point in my life I am having all my top teeth removed, scary stuff, but unfortunately some of my front teeth cannot be saved 😢 unless I get implants, they are so expensive here in Australia. I am so worried about eating in the future. I love to cook and eat! I am going in for my teeth removal in January and am 💩ing myself

Your teeth are beautiful! (and you have very pretty eyes too) I've had my upper dentures for about 10 or 11 months now. 3 weeks ago they finally did a hard reline. Using the poorly made imminent denture as my now permanent denture. Oh they do fit better, as they are not as thick in the front pushing my lips out. But, maybe one thing to tell your viewers, when they go (for me anyway) from a temporary denture to their permanent denture, they will fit and feel different. I had gotten use to eating or I should say, mastering different methods of eating, and then had to train myself almost all over again when I got the permanent hard relined ones. Probably my biggest hurdle is I still have my ugly crooked half missing, mis alined natural bottom teeth. Only 1 or 2 of the outside edges catch the flat part of the denture tooth. BUT, I hesitate pulling them for lower dentures, because I can still use them in biting some foods, and I do pull out my uppers sometimes to eat, and when I do that, my old ugly lower teeth can grab onto the sandwich and bit and gum it into a eatable piece. Im afraid if I got them pulled, they'd never fit or stay in place, and I'd lose being able to do that at least. There are times I look at some food and get excited to eat it only to remember I can't bite it. Had a birthday picnic for our foster daughter yesterday at the park. Out of the foods we had there, (and we had lots, my wife is Filipino and if you know Filipinos, they love lots of food) I choose a hotdog, thinking I could eat that in front of a bunch of people. My first small bite, the denture pulled down in the back and almost got lost in my mouth. I ended up getting a knife and slicing it into small bite sized pieces and using a fork to eat my hotdog. I find I can chew most foods once I get them into my mouth, but I just cannot bite anything anymore. That part is something I am still having anxiety over. I try not to dwell on it but it still makes me sad. One thing that helps me when I feel depressed about my new teeth is, before I had my old teeth pulled, I took selfie pictures of my teeth, real close ups. So I will bring those teeth up on my computer to remind me of what I did have and what I have now. I do get some comfort in that. Knowing how ugly my smile use to be and how much nicer it is. I think maybe a lot of my problem is the dentist I choose. The guy seems caring, and has spent a lot of extra time with me, with cosmetic part. After he pulled my teeth, he took extra time in reshaping my gum and tried to push back my over bite, knowing the denture would cause some bulking, and when he made my hard reline, he took them down to the lab ( in house) and explained to them how he wanted the front pulled back more to make even less of an overbite for me. But, I've noticed these teeth are so thin, if I ever did drop them or bite anything hard, they WILL break. But, money don't grow on trees, and my insurance on my retirement, only goes so far. WOW, sorry I didn't mean to write a book on your video post. Please keep making videos, they really do help those who watch them. God Bless.... ( Robb from Albany ORegon)

Here is some encouragement. I have had dentures for over 20 years. The first 6 weeks I was afraid to use them. I finally put them in my mouth. After a week of getting used to them, I forgot I had them in my mouth. I eat anything and everything now. Don't even remember they are in my mouth. She's right about eating nuts, caramel. Best solution is to take the dentures out, brush the dentures and the inside of your mouth with a toothbrush and giue back in your mouth

This is very encouraging. I have been removing my dentures instead of pressing on.

I think your good, positive attitude is what has helped you the most 👏🏻

Thank you for this video. I am very new to this (day 6) and was feeling doomed but you have given me hope. Thank you

Thanks for this as I decided against implants due to metal allergy and cost. I found a specialist creating Dentures since 1978, but i give full credit to our heavenly father for helping me find the right dentist and specialist and not the place I went that sees you only as there ticket to a rich lifestyle.

Thanks for the info and encouragement -just got my temporary dentures yesterday so still going through some big adjustments but Im glad to hear that you can actually eat basic food with them and like you say there may be some things I just need to give up .

Good video! Almost a month I had my dentures in. I did a full 6 hr 10 tooth extraction. Accident knocked out of the rest, so I had no gauze the dentures were the substitute. Bad accident knocked most teeth out and a lot of gums. You have to train yourself how to eat. I have few more adjustments, cant give up like a lot of people. Bread and a lot of stuff I hold in My mouth so saliva will soften it like bread, crackers, broccoli, and fried fish. Poligrip helps a lot. Brush every day especially if you smoke. Don't use efferdent the first few months it softens that pink stuff on the top of your top denture.

Finally, finally I have my dentures-full top and partial on the bottom. For the look of them in it's so worth it. I was naive in thinking they would be just like real teeth when eating but they're not. It is an adjustment but after only four days I'm getting better. I have to re learn how to chew but it's getting more natural for me. One thing I noted is that there is less space in my mouth now so I eat smaller amounts to compensate and that's ok. Everything will adapt and become the new normal so I'm patient. When I get discouraged all I do is look in the mirror and smile and right away I say how great my teeth look and I'm happy about them. Once I'm not aware of something in my mouth they’ll become much better.

I've got great looking dentures like yours , when ordering , when asked about what color , I said ; I want the whitest ones possible . The dentist talked me down to slightly toned down shade , citing ; "people would notice right away that they were dentures" , anyone reading , don't let that happen to you . I think they enhance your eye color , You notice how dreamy Kalin's eyes are . ? I did . !

I am 11 days into a new bottom denture . It is a struggle but like you I am determined . I got this

I got my extractions yesterday. My pain has been very little. I couldn't even eat noodles after the procedure so I ate mashed potatoes and ice cream. I don't regret my decision. First time in my life I can really smile. They also gave me a special rinse and it really burned but I know it means it's working. My dentist gave me my knock out medicine. He said I'll be feeling really relaxed. I said ok. 2 seconds later I was out😂 I woke up and I didn't even know that my teeth had been pulled and everything was done

I’m getting my denture next week I really appreciate your advice and experiences.

Thank you for all the information. I recently got dentures with 2 implants on the bottom. Going through a lot. You have helped me tremendously. I thank you