This makes me feel better. I’m 37 and have spent my entire life with bad teeth painful infections. Extraction after extraction. I’ve finally decided to make the appointment for dentures. I’m tired of never smiling or being self conscious to eat infront of people or talk without my hand infront of my mouth. I’m more or less just scared I won’t be able to talk or eat as normal this gives me hope
I’m 42… I just got dentures a few days ago… I can tell you it just takes time… Get through each day … 1 day at a time… This guy is 100% right… The first 24 Hours…. Really really tough… it gets better every day.
@sox1601 I'm on day 4 with my immediate dentures and I had to take the bottoms out because I'm still a little swollen and it's a bit uncomfortable but not unbearable I'm starving and can't wait until the gums completely healed
I think you are going to be my best new friend. I've been in tears. My face is swollen and bruised from extractions 4 days ago. Can't wait to move forward. Thanks so much
Thank you for your positive feedback. I’m only 10 days into this journey and am frustrated with eating. I realize now I need to be more patient and eventually I’ll be able to eat normal again.
I'm getting discouraged. I won't re-type my story so far (it's above) but I'm a few weeks in & I just don't see how this is going to be a better exp. than just eating with my gums (I let my gums heal before putting anything in my mouth). The little success I've had made my favorite foods bland and flavorless. I didn't realize how much taste you get from the roof of your mouth. I feel like I've put in my time, I've been patient, I'm going on 8 months into this process & I've been to 4 readjustments that have done very little to make them hold on top. Any advice or comments I would welcome. Thanks for your stories.
@@barbaraforde9213 Did you let your gums heal before putting an immediate temporary in, or did you get an immediate temporary set? I wouldn't change not getting an immediate, but I do think it sorta set me up to fail in a way bc I was having a fine time eating without. I've gotten pretty slick taking them in and out for meals. I feel like a magician lol ....good luck hope it gets better
I have no problem eating with my dentures. It was weird at first but now I can eat things from cheeseburgers to chocolate covered pretzels. Dentures have improved my quality of life ×1000.
I am 50 years old and have many failing teeth and I am seriously thinking about doing this and your video had me tearing up knowing that this can work and will work for me. Thank you so much for putting this video out so people know that they have a good future with a mouthful of teeth that they can afford and be able to eat for the most part like they did before. Again, thank you so very much.
My wife is about to go on this journey she's terrified and so am I. So I can't tell you how big of relief it was to see you take a bite of a pizza not even 30 seconds into your video.
I'm on day 3 after 20+ extractions. Im sooo glad to hear that at some point (much later on) that I am going to be able to bite pizza and sandwiches. Thanks for making content to help shed light on this process!
Same, with less extractions though. Already had several pulled. So they took the rest of the top, and all but 5 from the lower. It's hell so far. But I know it gets better. Doesn't negate the hunger right now 😆
I got 9 taken out recently, but my whole month has all teeth out and I felt the same way Im also on day 3. This was a month ago how are you doing now? I need all the help I can 😳
@lorriemattson2234 I'm doing much better now! It's still a long process with a lot of ups and downs, but I'm able to eat almost normally and chew a lot of different things. I watched a few videos from the youtuber "Dentures vs Food", he's got a lot of helpful videos about specifically how to eat with your dentures. It gets easier! 💜
I just turned 40 and I’ve struggled with brittle teeth for my entire life. I’m about to start the denture process In June and I’m terrified. Watching these videos is so comforting and helpful and I just want to say thank you 🙏 💕
I waited till I was 60 but after getting them I wish I did it when I was 40. I spent thousands and thousands of dollars trying to have and maintain perfect teeth all my life but finally I got fed up with the cost and the discomfort and at 60 I said pull em all out ! I have perfect teeth now and I don't regret it 1 bit. Good luck ....you'll do fine ....don't be worried or scared to take that first step. One thing.... I recommend the snap in dentures because you can pop them out at night to clean them and give your mouth a break.
@@XaYaZaZa Good luck to you both! As the third guy here who had brittle teeth, trust me that you have already dealt with worse pain than anything you will experience during this process. The biggest hurdle will be the handful of days over the next 6 months where you have your "I can't do this moment". Remember that every single one of us had those moments. You just have to remember why you're doing this, and how good you're going to look and feel when it's over. And you will look and feel better than you have since that first tooth cracked. Enjoy your new lives, and try not to beat your younger self up too much for not doing this sooner.
I got immediate dentures yesterday, wasn’t bad , haven’t had any pain. Even ate a cheeseburger and a fried pork chop ( MY FAVORITE) I pulled little pieces off 😂😂😂😂😂
I've had my dentures since Feb.2022 and I absolutely hate them!! They don't stay (even when they reline it) and I feel like Mr. Ed!!! I regret getting them. Your videos give me hope that I won't be miserable about them forever.
Hi Suzi I got mine 2021 had the same problem had them realined too didn't help ,so I use the fixodent powder adhesive and the fixodent ultra it helps but can't bite into a hamburger
If they don’t fit right and you can’t eat, talk to your dentist. They might be able to do something. If your in the permanent stage, you should be eating normally. Soft relines should help and using a little adhesive
@@JustinBsDentureJourney Yea I've had such a hard time but I haven't gotten the perminant ones yet so hopefully they can still be adjusted (coz if this is how they are going to fit forever, I won't be able to get used to them)
Thank you so much for making this video. I am in the early stages with dentures, only getting them 10 days ago now. It was very discouraging at first to only be able to eat pretty much liquids, seeing all of this delicious food and not be able to even lick it without hurting. But within a week I am feeling a lot better, I can now chop up things like pancakes into small pieces and slowly chew them as well as some pastas like spaghetti. Luckily I have a friend that had to go through this journey about a year ago and she has been very helpful in telling me what she went through and how it may go for me as well. Then watching your video has really given me the encouragement I need to push through the hard first couple months with dentures. It is amazing to see people like you making videos about these things and trying to help others out. Im not sure about anyone else but my dentist did not give any sort of direction or any help at all on what I may go through. They basically did the procedure and let me go to experience and learn everything on my own, so I am extremely thankful for people like you.
Just had my teeth pulled and got my dentures about a week ago. I was feeling a little frustrated, but watching your video helped me realize it's a journey. Thank you!
I've had poor teeth for years, switching where I chew, flare ups every few months that effect work and life. I'm so excited to be getting dentures! Thanks for answering some questions!
Thanks for the video. I'm 38 and teeth have just always been a struggle with me. Have very brittle teeth. Dad has had full dentures since his early 20s. So I think mine lasted a good while. I have been thinking of getting dentures rather than countless fillings, crowns, and maybe partial dentures. Main thing was I just wanted a good smile again and be able to eat normally. At least more normal than I am now. Your smile looks great and food explanations sound way better than how I have to eat now. So again Thank you for the video!
Thank you for making these videos. I'm 58 and I am finally going to be able to do this in the Fall and I'm terrified of the pain! You're encouragement and positivity is awesome! P.S. Your teeth look great !
Sleep upright, get a great blender ( along with protein powder), sleep with dentures in for the 1st 4 days , grab frozen fruits and veggies , portion out the meds ( crush them and put a certain amount in each bag ) . Hope this helps!
Been wearing my dentures for a week. Can’t do anything yet because the bottom doesn’t stay in. I had too aggressive of expectations. Now I’m more informed and will take my time learning.
I’m about two months in with dentures, all the stages that you have laid out has played out true for me also! I started now just taking bites out of a small hamburger with bun and I was so excited. I just want to thank you for your videos, they’ve been very helpful and informative.
Im at two months im still on soft foods. Im going into my dentist for a reline. I hope i can eat more normal soon. I love my dentures. Way better than the broken and infected teeth. Thanks for your encouragement
Very good video , I am preparing myself for my dentures very soon, it’s like when your a kid learning to ride a bicycle. You will only get better, God bless you brother.
Halfway through day 6. I had several breakdowns today. I really want to thank you for posting this it helped a lot just to hear someone talk about being here and reassuring. Thanks man
You are an awesome help. Your comments about being patient and positive is what helps me through. I am on week 6. I hope your wife and my husband doesn't mind because I must say "I love you Justin"
Just got my entire top pulled yesterday and a few on the bottom. They hooked me up with a partial on bottom and a top denture. Feels like a hockey puck in my swollen mouth but I'm looking forward to no more pain and infections. My poor teeth cause abscess after abscess and even though this beginning part is a struggle I'm glad I'm doing it. There is some pain and discomfort at first but nothing like an abscess. Thanks for the video man, made me feel better for the future as far as eating and getting adjusted. Can't wait til I can eat a damn burger or some subway or something 😂
I just got tops yesterday. Waiting on partials for the bottom. Mostly shakes but just ate scrambled eggs. Very weird. I don't think I was chewing per se but more or less mushing as I ate. But I was the same way 3 abcess molars missing canine and the rest were broken. The smile is worth every penny. I looked like a meth head and it was so embarrassing.
I had so many infection and absesses with my teeth. I had sepsis three times. Three hospital stays. Very ill. Finally I had all of my upper arch pulled and purchased dentures. Now no problems. You can die from sepsis. It's is so much better now.😅
Due to being hit by a car at 15, I'm 70 now. Over the years all of my upper teeth have been removed. I have three implants. The last Dentist broke one. I'm working with a group that I hope can help me. I have several issues that prevents some procedures to happen . I know I will be without teeth up to six weeks. I listened to your video and you had me excited until you mentioned Adhesive!! I have to use Adhesive now when I want to go out of the house and I hate the fact that it dissolves fast and the taste mixes with my food. Both my parents had false teeth, ate what they wanted and Never used Adhesive. I hope the denture I get in Six weeks will fit really well so I don't need the Adhesive. You would think that dentures would much better in the 21ST century! My Mom had her dentures from the time she was 20. Only problem was her bone growth towards the inside of her mouth. She would occasionally go to the dentist to have her denture saved down so it didn't rub. She even took a sharp knife and scraped the inside of the denture herself. We were poor at that time Ok enough there. Final point is that I Really hope that I DON'T need the Adhesive. One more question What is a soft liner and what is it for? Thanks!
Little over 2 weeks for me. I've been sticking t the positive attitude because like you said- it /is/ already so much better than it was. I can smile again! I had two teeth I could chew with, an upper and lower and that's it. I can drink hot and cold things again! No more pain when drinking anything! The frustration was setting in though. The frustration of needing to take such small bites, of being exhausted from chewing. But your video really helped! I've been craving meat but when I tried some minced meat it felt so odd. And also tender on my gums. But I just need more patience and hearing someone say, it'll get better just be patient... That's exactly what I needed. Thank you so much!
Thanks Justin,I just had this done a week and half ago and it's definitely the hardest thing I've ever had to do.i appreciate you making this video because it really gives me hope! I'm going to watch more of your videos,thanks again!
I really learned from your videos. You give information in a very simplistic way so it is very understandable. "Be Patient" needs to be reiterated a lot because it is so true some people heal quickly some don't. I am one of those people who usually doesn't but as long as I know that eventually everything will fall into place I could be patient and take the healing process day by day. My E Day is Sept 1st. I am mentally preparing. Thank you for sharing your journey. It helps a lot!. Peace Dude! ✌✌
I really appreciate you doing these videos. I just had my procedure done last week and had my week after check up today. Everything you have been saying about the beginning stages are so true. I was wondering how long everything would take. Thank you so much and trying to keep me positive. God Bless you!
Thank you for this video. I'm in the process of getting full dentures. I'm nervous about it but I think watching this and other videos will help me with overcoming my nervousness.
What a great positive message. I absolutely love this video. I get my dentures in 2 weeks. Now after watching this video, I am so pumped and can’t wait to get my pretty smile back. Thank you so much!!
I just got my dentures earlier this week and so far this is the hardest part. I miss all the normal foods I was eating beforehand. If They would stay in place i'd probably already be eating those things lol. But they move too much. Love the channel. thanks my man.
Thanks Justin. Currently we're extracting my teeth, whatever is left, and in couple weeks I think I'll get my denture. it's a scary transition but your video gave me courage, thanks man!
Thanks so very much for your kind words, & wisdom. I love that you say remember to stay patient & positive. ❤ I’m so happy I came across your videos. Bc I’m constantly finding myself in a funk. Being green to these new upper dentures. Had my procedure done September 18th 2023, and I have been regretting getting this done! But watching and hearing your advice is so settling to me! Thanks again!
Great video! For those new on this journey, there will come a day when eating will all be so normal that you will have to stop and think about exactly how you eat when giving advice to those new on this journey. I've had dentures since 2007 and no longer notice my dentures when they are in, if I didn't have to take them out every day I would forget about them.
Hello, very strange to me, ...out of all the people I would be praising on the internet, it is some guy I just happened to come across while researching a denture product. At any rate, you are one great guy to take the time to make others feel better about what most people (with teeth) would say is no big deal! Keep it up 👍
Thank you for making this video. I just had all my teeth pulled Monday and have been eating only mashed potatoes! I was depressed about losing our on a lot of foods but you give me new hope.
Keeping that positive mindset is key. I go the end of October. But I’ve been saying for a year I was going to do a smoothie diet to lose some weight. I had done it before in the past and lost 30 lbs. Lol. Opportunity is now available! Love your channel. Makes me feel less alone in this journey. 😁
I just got dentures and I was frustrated because I couldn't eat regular food but seeing your video made me to be positive and take one day at a time thank you
Thank you for telling us. I’m thinking of dentures. I’ve had bad and discolored teeth my entire life. I had two pulled on my lower sides and I know what you mean.
Thanks for making such a great community here. I have had a bad life with my teeth since a young age. Allergies, dry mouth, kool aid and pop in the house, teeth clenching anxiety, sports, open mouth breathing from the allergies, etc. Bad saliva or something too, even with full care and avoidance of sugars in my teens, the allergies got better etc, but they still kept degrading and falling apart. I am suffering from major depression disorder a lot, lately they broke again including a front tooth and I lost my benefits during covid and also had a really bad repair job that have kind of finished a lot of them off. Even the new dentist gives me a hard time and gave me mismatched color repair and said I will need 20,000 to fix my teeth properly, but I don't want to go though any more root canals and the toxic infections they cause, and the further damage caused when they break again and you end up chewing on one with your other good teeth. I have a makeshift smile now which required a post in a front tooth and the one beside it is mostly filling. I need to start an apprenticeship again soon once I get out of this depression and get fit enough to start, and do the interview before I lose my smile again along with my dental plan. I need to save up and will need to find a new place to live also in this new economy so things are a bit tough, but thanks for your community and strength. I already experienced quite a lot of discrimination and misunderstanding and am afraid of the judgement I receive behind my back and wonder why I am alone and depressed. I recently had to wait for 8 months to get my front tooth repaired due to the renewal of benefits and dental schedule and its somehow made my depression so much worse, I also wonder if the root canals I have are producing infection and creating mental health or general health issues as well and just might think about having them all removed or if I can work around the ones that are still good if possible to get full dentures and then maybe posts for them. But if the rest degrade down the road I will probably end up with more complicated work than if I have them all removed I would assume? I need to find a dentist I can talk too as well and who cares instead of judges. Thanks again, wish me luck, and thanks to all the community commenters who make you feel less alone and inspired as well.
Thanks so much for making this video. I am seriously considering getting a full upper denture. I don't care how long it takes to get used to them, I'm done with my teeth.
Thank you for your words of encouragement! This is a difficult process filled with discomfort and fear of the unknown. I have one more round of teeth to extract and I'm still looking for a facility to make my dentures. I'm looking forward to eating a taco again in my life!
I have a nightmare dental situation. Alot of broken and missing teeth. I'm looking to get dentures and am relieved a bit when you said its easier to eat now than before you had your teeth pulled. Thank you sir.
Hey man dont put it off. The pain will subside and you will look a lot better. Trust me fan Edit: ok my stiches came undone and i almost died. Tread carefully friends.
Hey Tommy,I just got my upper dentures and it is the best decision i could have made...it was emotional at first but I'm learning to live with it...best of luck to you
@@MarthaRamos-z4wI wish I could get my healthy teeth pulled and get prettier whiter implants nothing is wrong with my real teeth neber had any cavities even there good i just want unnaturally bright white teeth but no one will take them out and says I am stuck with what I have its not fair i want implants so bad and i heard implants are stronger then real teeth which sounds better then real teeth I want my real teeth yanked so bad and get 28 implants instead they should take my teeth out if thats what i want its my money paying for it i am not satisfied that there not as white as paper i can eat what i want but doesnt chamge that i want them ripped out for implants
Hey Justin, I'm on day seven right now with a temporary set a dentures I have 15 extracted two of them are impacted so it would've messed up. It was pretty messed up now. It's freaking awesome. I mean it's tender and it hurts and I really I'm just hungry, but I'm staying positive because I know it's gonna be back to normal. I know it's going to be way better than it was and I know That like you said I went through a lot and it's gonna take some patience and positivity and I really thank you for stressing that anyways can't wait to eat a fucking chipotle burrito alright Man stay positive as I was putting this comment the last little bit of the video plays and you're saying how your teeth were before and that's exactly the same problems I was having as we are with mouth pain all right later
Just got mine today. Man I am a mess. Your video really made me feel alot better. I'm a big guy and I love my food. I was afraid I was gonna have to change everything. Thanks man very reassuring 👍
@@JustinBsDentureJourney I had my first soft reline yesterday at 16 days from E-Day. I cannot believe the difference. My uppers & my lower partial feel more like a part of my mouth now. I was able to enjoy toast and coffee this morning with absolutely NO pain and chewing was pretty easy. I cannot thank you enough for all your good information & tips, Justin.
Thanks man, got my dentures two days ago, just cleaned it up, your video on how to remove it from my mouth was the one that worked for me out of the three I attempted.
I go in for first impressions this coming Monday and they’re taking my top arch end of next week. I’m nervous af almost kinda scared but I’m trying to stay positive looking forward to a brand new smile and actually being able to chew again (eventually of course). Thank you for your videos man they definitely help set me at ease a bit more!
I know for me, seeing myself with my new smile, and not being ashamed of my smile anymore, was the biggest thing for my self esteem. They don't look fake at all, and this is only my starter set.
Your dentures look great by the way I just had my first fitting appointment for my dentures so I am a few months away from getting my completed dentures watching your video relieved a lot of my anxiety thanks
I truly appreciate your input on getting used to Dentures from stage to stage.... But NOT everyone has the same experience which is why it's very important to discuss the horrible experiences as well..... The attitude towards getting dentures are of the utmost importance which I agree BUT for some who do are still experiencing horrific outcomes due to having a personal unique gum along with people who have struggled with extensive bone loss which not even a denture or implants can help
That is true. I try to give my opinion and try to help others. I say not all are the same and everyone can have a different experience. What works for me can be different for you
Peridontal gum disease for me too. Had full extractions last July. Temps fitted 7 wks later. Go this week to discuss final set. I've had bad gagging issues. Good top set but loose bottom set. Certainly not as easy as teeth out, dentures in, off you go.
Im on day 2 with dentures and today had a powerade zero and a shake cant wait till i try spaghettios tonight!! Your an amazing person man just the way you keep it real no bs yet insightful in a positive way keep inspiring me plz lol
I struggled my whole first year. Then I discovered fixodent powder and it holds my teeth in so tight. I can bite an apple and eat steak, etc. I do powder a little heavier than recommended but it holds so good.
Thank you so much Justin for these videos. It was mid October when I had my upper teeth pulled and then a month later had the bottoms pulled. A lot of healing time in between. Then I had to have Tori surgery and there's another two months of healing. Needless to say the whole process of check ups fittings and everything else has been 8 months. TODAY I go in and have the dentures finally fitted and I bring those puppies home. If all goes as planned. I am excited, nervous and looking forward to adjusting to them. I hope it's true that after a handful of months I can eat a steak. I WANT A STEAK!!! lol. Have to be honest here....I will miss the 20lbs. I lost without teeth. Again, thank you for sharing your process I will look at more of your videos to get through this life changing event. 66 years old here.
Thank, Justin! I appreciate it. (For being positive etc) I pulled all my uppper teeths few days ago. It was sooooooooo frustrating, beyond sadness and regrets... Well, I have to think positive and move on.
Thank you, Justin! I have to get dentures because I have too much bone loss for implants, so thank you--you made me feel much better! I do a carnivore lifestyle (animal products only) and will probably only be able to chew hamburger and eggs. lol But that's okay. I'll just have to wait until I can chew a ribeye again!
I just started my journey. Thank you for your videos. You helped so much. Not a month yet but my journey has been fine. Acceptable challenges. Thnx again
How are things? I get all mine pulled on April 12th at 8 am They'll put my immediate dentures in the same appointment. I'm terrified! I hope your doing great!
Hey sugar plum. Nice to hear from you and I guess we are on the same journey. I have seven teeth to pull on the top and I will get partials on each side of the bottom as my eye teeth and everything between on the bottom is okay. I'm not scared at all I got a couple pulled about two weeks ago and they're a little sore still so I opted to not get the immediate. I will just wear a mask as if I was one of those people who was still worried about the pandemic. As there are still people wearing masks in here in Canada. Because like I don't think I'm going to like how I look without any teeth. And I'm not going to like how I sound but there's nothing you can do about that. Anyway if you want to stay in touch just post a message here and I'll return it as soon as I get it. Good luck. John from Canada
Thanks for making me smile! I just got my first soft liner and I can chew very soft foods but I've found my self trying to push for normal eating too fast. And of course can't do that yet and was really frustrated. Thank you for the good advice and reminding me that it will take time.
I watch videos like this for hope, and encouragement, and I’m really trying to trust the process but I’m nine months in to this and I still don’t have proper fitting dentures. Down to 99.8lbs and have to start all over with step 1 making an entire new set. I haven’t had a real meal in over a year now. This is physically and emotionally the hardest thing I’ve ever done and if this next set doesn’t work, I don’t know what I’ll do. So frustrated. I’m a hard case so if anyone is getting ready to go through this, this will not be your reality. I’ve been in the dentist chair since age 9, had two TMJ surgeries, and now this. So yep, I’m unique 😅
When it was time for me to get dentures, I did tons of research as to who does the best dentures and practically read all reviews and found that those places that constantly advertise on tv had the worse reviews. So you need to take your time and pick the right dental facility. My research paid off. Unfortunately for some of my friends, they didn’t take the time to do the research and now they have poor fitted dentures and had redo the whole process again.
Thank you so much!!! I get my dentures on the 17th and I've been wondering how I'm going to go about learning to eat with them. You have helped so much!! Thank you!!!
Day 7 for me on a new lower denture. Never had a moments trouble with the top plate. This has been rough to say the least. Lots of pain, sores, etc. Worst for me is my tongue tries to kick out the denture no matter what food I put in my mouth. I’m hopeful I will learn tho.
Your bottom denture is likely too long. I had the same problem. I am 1 month in with immediates. You will never "get used to it" if it's too long and intruding on the muscle movement of the tongue skin where it attaches to the jaw bone. My advice is buy a dremmel tool, with tiny grinding attachments, and buffing wheels, and get white buffing rogue. (I do this for a living) Shorten the inner side that extends under the tongue. Buff it out when done. Their just temps. Don't worry about messing up, their already messed up right? Worst thing can happen is you ask for a hard reline (should still be free at this point) If it's too thick, make it thinner. Take your time, small adjustments only. I fully adjusted mine my self. Shortened the inner side of bottoms, thinned then to a very nice smooth transition. Fit great now. Fully adjusted top, edges shortened, and tapered, palate thinned, and shaped for proper speaking. Shortened the back extending too far making me gag. Tapered it to a seamless transition when I swallow. My doctor was so impressed she offered me a job. (I own my business, no thanks). My gums have shrunk a lot now on bottom and time for reline. I ordered my hard reline kit and will be doing that next week. My self. Their your dentures, you own them. Do what you need to do to make them work for you. Use the immediate temps to practice on. The dentures should be adjusted and adapted to you, not the other way around. It IS possible, I know, I am living it every day.
@@starbattles1 didn't realise you could do all this yourself. My top plate fits fine, digs in in a couple of places, needs shaving down, bottom set either fall straight out or are so tight they dig in, hurt and have to be removed. These are just the temporarys. Got an appt next month to be seen for the proper refined top plate. Not sure I have the confidence to do the DIY that you've done.
@@starbattles1 when you shortened the back, to prevent the gagging reflex, did you lose any of the suction & fit ? Some say its a trade off, if you shorten the arch plate, it can make them loose. In my view, anything is better than the constant gagging, almost every time you put them in.
This was very helpful! I have had my upper and lower dentures for 5 days now and I'm at the stage where I have to cut up my pizza and sandwiches into 1 in. squares and chew very slowly. Tried to eat a peanut and couldn't crush it wit my teeth. It's nice to know that things will get better in a couple of months.
I've been binge-watching your videos and really appreciate them. I have an appointment in 6 days to begin this process, and honestly I'm pretty freaked out. But I have a number of health issues that require that I can chew my food well (short bowel syndrome, so I have trouble absorbing calories and nutrients anyway, and a couple of clotting factor disorders,) and I only have 4 teeth on top at this point, so I'm definitely not chewing well enough for optimal absorption. Plus just feeling ugly all the time, and never wanting to smile...anyway, thanks for sharing your journey, and helping folks like me. ❤
Thanks for the video. Like my father I had bad teeth and gums. He lost his when he was 64, and got dentures. I am now 70 and finally had to go this route replacing the last intermediate ones I had for three years. Learning how to fully eat again will be an experience.
I just (a day ago) got my upper dentures and was so sad it was hard to eat anything, and I can't bite anything. So happy to hear it gets easier. Thanks for the video!
Same here. Just had my upper teeth extracted yesterday and immediate dentures installed. The pain and facial swelling isn’t bad at all. But I can’t even chew a noodle 😢. I’m not sure if it’s because something is wrong with them or if I just have to wait until the gums shrink a bit, and I get my reline in a week and a half. I see you had it done two months ago. How are you doing now? Can you eat small items? I’ve always been a fast eater. That’s COMPLETELY over for now. I just want to be able to chew SOMETHING.
Thank you for this! I feel it’s time for me to consider removing my teeth at 42yrs old, it scares me so much the thought of not having my natural teeth, I believe dentures not implants are in my future, my gums are basically almost none existent anymore, my last visit to the dentist revealed have lost a ton of bone, he had said that implants probably would not work and that dentures would be my only options, now I’m 42 right, I remember see my elder with no teeth when I was young and THAT FREAKED me out to think that could happen to me, but this video has helped calm me a little, I’m a big guy as well, I LOVE TO EAT now seeing this I feel has helped immensely! Thank you 🙏🏼
I’m on my first week of dentures, I just got them this past weekend and I’m living in absolute hell. The first day was the worst, not much of pain but a lot bleeding and I’m obviously surviving on yogurt canned soup and smoothies. I really appreciate your video it gave me hope, I tried to see the good on on this and I think I can use it to lose some weight that I been having hard time to drop. I know things will get better is just a matter of time, my grandma had dentures too and she was 100 years old when she passed away and I remember she was able to eat pretty much everything she wanted. I know is not turning back so all I can do is get used to it and hang in there.
When u said bleeding, did u get immediate dentures? I just got the last teeth pull today and I want them to heal all the way up before I get dentures. So glad we are still wearing our masks at work. But I ain't ashame, it is what it is. I am a diabetic so I just didn't want to put immediate dentures on these stitches. I got nine pull out today.🤦🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🦷
@@keshawoods56 Yes I have immediate dentures, the bleeding was mostly the first day. My other option was wait about two months after the extractions to give some time to heal, that’s the best thing to do, but spending two months without teeth sounds very though to me I don’t think I could do it, mostly for the eating part like what I was supposed to eat for two months? Things are getting better, I feel like I have to retrain myself all over again, pretty much chopping everything into small pieces and chew very slowly and make sure to secure your dentures before you eat, and if they pop out you can either put more adhesive and finish your meal, or save the meal for later. I also find this thing called Denture Fit I just ordered on Amazon but is supposed hold your dentures for months instead using adhesive every single day. Also look for the video things you should do after dental surgery here on YT is very educational video about dealing with pain and face swelling..
What is an immediate denture is it different then regular dentures? Is it temporary. I just left the dentist office today in tears and panic cause she said at some point I'll need dentures. She said i would be without teeth for 2 weeks til I get the dentures. Then I read online and that said 3-6 months of a wait. Why didn't she mention having dentures the same day? I mean it makes sense tho cause things shift and are still healing so that's why I ask are same day dentures just temps? Also My horse knocked my front tooth and the tooth next to it out years and years ago and I got a flipper. It's a pain In the ass it never fits snug like she said it should and when I told her she told me to add adhesive. And it really didn't help much. Because of that now I'm really scared that the dentures won't work out for me just like my flipper didn't. It also sucks cause my teeth don't even look bad you wouldn't be able to tell I have cavities on almost all My teeth. But they all need root canals and that would cost me a fortune. Also do they shape the dentures to look like your real teeth. My flipper looks identical to the teeth that got knocked out. Anyways I just wanna know the difference on how some people get immediate dentures and some people have to wait. I was told u have to wait because over time when the healing is done that it can affect your dentures and they won't fit properly anymore
@@tsteim Immediate dentures is when they put dentures right after they pull all your teeth, but you have to go back for realignment as needed because the gums swollen and they become loose after the gums healed. According to my dentist that’s what most people do, but apparently it’s better to wait a month or two so the gums can heal and the dentures will fit better, but I can’t even imagine spending two full months without any teeth at all, that sounds very unpleasant to me, what I’m supposed eat for two months, water only? Immediate dentures are very uncomfortable for the first few weeks, but eventually they will get more comfortable. But nothing can compare with your real teeth. I’m considering getting implants, I heard is the best option they feel and look very real, but they’re wildly expensive. I’m trying to figure it out how to finance it. Most dentists offer financing plans and also some dental insurances can help you to reduce the price but still most of the cost is out pocket.
@@shadowlesswarrior well apparently my insurance covers dentures. But if I lose them or they break then I'd have to pay out of pocket for a new one. So I'm wondering would having to keep relining them cost me. Cause I figure if you get immediate dentures you would have to get them realigned often til everything heals up and the gums stop shrinking. My dentist said 2 weeks she never mentioned 3-6 months or immediate dentures. I think even waiting 2 weeks things would still shift around and I would still need to get the resized anyways. So if that's the case then I'd rather have the immediate ones. I'm just so scared they won't fit properly just like my flipper didn't. Had my flipper fit properly I wouldn't be freaking out about the dentures doing the same thing. I mean it's literally all your teeth not just 2. I'm scared and I'm 31, I think I'm gonna try snap on veneers and keep my real teeth as long as I can because you can't even tell my teeth are messed up with cavities. So I don't wanna pull them out now I'd rather wait until the last minute to do that. Ugh I have very mixed emotions I've heard amazing stories and then nightmare stories about dentures. My insurance covers dentures but they don't cover permanent dentures which is what I'd rather get. 😭 I'd feel a lot better going into this knowing I could get the ones that are permanent and pop into posts. I wish I could find a financial plan for implants like some sort of payment plan but that's rare Idk anywhere that does that. I get cosmetic things insurance don't cover like boob implants lip injections ect. But idk why insurance doesn't cover that for your teeth. I mean teeth are essential to have. I know people get "a free nose job" in some cases because they have problems breathing and shit. Well damn with no teeth or jacked up teeth I have problems eating! It doesn't make sense to me.
Thank s for being positive, i got mine done 7/11/2022, I tried eating chili today 9/18/2022 it didn't work so I laughed it off and will try again later.
I'm sitting here almost in tears because I can't even eat mashed potato with my dentures, and the adhesive made me queasy. This is day 2, and my gums are too sore to wear them even without eating. Some of my family gave up on their dentures, and I'm so glad to hear from one person that made them work.
@@peachykeen8504 don’t give up. You are at the VERY beginning. You shouldn’t be even chewing. You just want spoon to mouth and swallow lol. But the gums will be very sore and the first week is hard. It gets better ❤️
Wow man I felt like you were talking to me I've had my top pulled about a month ago and been having a hard time but I'm trying to remain positive about it all
My story is a little different. I went to dentist quite often as a kid and had braces into my teens. I could never get my teeth perfect and the way I wanted them into my 40's and 50's. No matter how much I brushed, flossed I always had cavities, or needed a cap after a root canal. It's quite exhausting going to dental appointments every 6 months and spending thousands and thousands of dollars because insurance never really covered the whole expense. Prior to retirement and Covid I went to the dentist and he informed me I would need 2 root canals and 2 caps. Seeing retirement on the horizon I told him just do the root canals and fill the teeth I'm having them all removed. I was finally tired of being in this club that supports dentists kids college educations and I was looking into implants. Best decision I ever made. My mouth was overcrowded as a kid so when I had braces they removed a few teeth so I only had 12 on top and 12 on bottom. It was strange going and having all my lower teeth pulled on 1 visit then 3 months later having all my top teeth pulled but I survived. It took about a year to get my final teeth but it was worth the minor discomfort and inconveniences. Looking back now I should have done this in my 40's and not waited to 60.
Thanks for this video. I just got my dentures this Thursday and i started to get depressed that I will not be able to eat anymore but I have to be Patient and positive
I have my dentures one week and i cant eat...iam un happy...i saw your video just write now..i have a lot of drools i don't know what to do...maybe there is a trick for the drools? Thanks a lot.....good morning for you!!!
Thank you again. This was so informative. This helped a lot. One question can you chew into a thick Italian bread hero with the dentures loosening! I love my hero bread and I hope to be able to eat it again
Just got my permanent dentures today. This was a big help. I was feeling like I’ll never get to eat the way I want again. Thanks for the inspiration. 👏
I'm 27 days in. No relines needed yet. Been using adhesive for a week now. DDS at Affordable Dentures had me wait 3 weeks from eDay. Picking up new things I can eat almost daily now. Biting is getting easier by the day. Perseverance & patience are the key words. Keep my dentures in 10 - 12 hours every day from the beginning. Only adjustment needed so far was to shorten the gum area inside on right side of lower denture because it was digging into floor of mouth a little and was uncomfortable. When it started, I realized one side was longer than the other.
one thing to mention is that the only thing you cannot ever eat again is bubblegum. It sticks to the dentures and leaves a huge mess to try and clean up.
I'm so scared, I'm just beginning my journey! My story is most of my issues were past dental procedures and you know over time fillings and crowns on upper teeth only last so long. The top porcelain crowns broke, leaving me with nub looking teeth, and fillings broke, and in emd result my teeth are broken all over. I already knew, I'd have to have all my teeth removed .. but the whole process scares me. More so getting all my teeth out and going under. I've never done that before. I'm looking forward to the day all the teeth are done being removed. So then my gums can heal for dentures. I know that'll be a journey all its own. Thank you for your videos.
Thanks for all the info dude, I’m in the process of getting my dentures. I had to pick my shade yesterday for my immediate dentures. They offered me a2 first, but I went a1 I’m curious what shade you went with I want to see what they look like on a person. Thanks for all the info I really appreciate it.
Never was told what shade my original denture was. But my new set I’m getting from Denture Box is going to be a1. I’m excited to see them when I get them
I lost all my top teeth playing hockey. Just started the process, and it's been terrible. I was told eating apples and corn on the cob, were out of the window. Thanks for the advice.
