I’d like to extend a very heartfelt Thank you for taking the time & compassion to offer so much care & concern as well as great advice to any and all of these beautiful people that are struggling with the necessary evil of replacing their teeth . It has such a gigantic impact on one’s self esteem , confidence & well being . Thank you again Dr. And … best of luck and health to all that are in the process of this journey ❤
Hello, I enjoyed your very informative video and have a question regarding an immediate upper denture I will be receiving. Presently I have a partial denture on the right side to replace 5 missing teeth, and a fixed bridge on the left side to replace 3 missing teeth. In 3 weeks I am having 8 natural teeth removed and going right into an immediate denture. So, my question is since I have gum on both sides of my mouth, where gum has already healed, will this cause my immediate to be ill fitting? If so, how do I best resolve this? P.S. my denturist wants to see me within 24 hours of my extractions. Thank you for your time and response.
Thank you! Your immediate denture should fit fairly well when you first get it but it will become looser over time as the gums heal after the extractions. Your denturist will reline the denture after a few months to give you a tighter fit. The first visit 24 hours later is usually to adjust any sore spots and to check and adjust the bite if needed. I hope I answered your question, let me know if you need more detail. Thank you very much for watching.
Hi, thank you for your comment. I will work on those 2 topics, the immediate denture procedure as well as the implant retained overdenture procedure. Thanks for watching!
I have a question... I went to the University of Kentucky to have my extractions and both my temp set and permanent set... With my temp set, I couldn't wear the bottoms at all... I waited a year to get my permanent set (due to closure because of covid)... The permanent set was completed and at the clinic for months before I could get in for my appointment... I was so excited to get them... The setting on the top plate of the permanent teeth sit to far out for my liking... It makes my top lip stick out and to me doesn't look normal... I've tried and tried eating with them but I'm having severe difficulty... Most of what I eat gets stuck all the way in the back of my gums on the bottom... I'm constantly having to stick my finger and dig the food out with every bite... Not only that, food also sticks to the roof part of my upper plate and it's almost impossible to remove it using my tongue... I'm 40 years old and I don't know what to do... I sunk my savings into doing all this and I'm feeling more disappointed than anything...
Sorry to hear about your troubles with your new dentures, I know it's very frustrating not being able to eat properly. Have you gone back to the school and told them your issues? Hopefully they can fix them for you. If food is getting stuck to part of your upper denture, that area may need to be polished more. The tooth position issues can sometimes be fixed, sometimes the person needs a new denture. Have them take a look. Good luck and let me know how it turns out. Thank you very much for watching.
Good to know because I’ve been told at best to expect 70% good fit with immediate dentures that they are more for looks than actual eating.Getting all teeth extracted tomorrow with immediate
I'm getting ready to have all of what's left of my teeth extracted and while ld prefer to wait several weeks to heal..I will be getting immediate dentures.you have explained this process just amazingly well!! I'm still very nervous as I'm 74 years old..and it's pretty intimidating but can't continue with bad teeth and gums.thank you for such a great video I'm saving this.
If you have not gone through with it yet, I highly suggest doing immediate endures for the top but waiting for healing on the bottom. The bottoms are so tough to get a good fit. I have had mine for nearly 3 months and had 2 relines with no help. They are just way too large and no adhesive will hold them in.
Hi Eileen how'd it go? Good I hope? Well I'm in same boat except I'm cpl yrs younger and am getting the wait on kind . So not exactly but lol. I've been putting it off forever and have been told because of time involved equaling gum loss big time, dentist say I may not like the look at all I also have an overbite or underbite,I'd swear it was the opposite of what they are saying but my point was when you mentioned the fear etc boy I know what you mean. Goodluck
After spoiling my wife with everything she ever wanted, I decided to splurge on myself after divorcing her. Had all my upper teeth pulled for denture implant. Didnt last, the screw posts fell out, and was at a crossroads, After watching every denture video known to man I decided to buy all the materials and tools online and make my own. Thats what I do, I make stuff. I will say I was super pleased with the results. Perfect fit, perfect alignment and great bite. Nobody can tell either. I even made my mother a partial. These videos are great inspiration.
Wow !! I am quite over the top impressed ! I wouldn’t even know where to begin and like you , I’ve watched nearly every video in creation . I purchased a kit by Denta Fix which Incudes the exact same materials such as bondings, catalyst & cements. I’ve attempted a singular tooth or 2 which appeared nearly perfect , yet didn’t last more than a month or so. I’d LOVE any input on how you created such a masterpiece..
Twelve years with an immediate denture for my top. Never had a redline or ever used pads , any liners or adhesive. I consider myself very lucky . Now I’m looking to get the bottom done, but hear that it’s slot harder to get right. I’m opting for a whole new set including the top. I’m a little afraid that my luck won’t hold out. Crossing my fingers and hoping that by getting a set instead of just a bottom denture in hopes that it will be a better overall astetic along with them fitting well with each other.
Lower dentures are more difficult to get to stay in place. But some people have good luck with them. I hope you have a similar experience as you had with your upper. Thank you very much for watching.
Hi,@@VeryNiceSmileDental If U read my 1st question elsewhere. This is reg: Upper dentures. They're way too wide for my gums. I use extra hold Poligrip & or Fixodent along with denture Extrahold powder, etc. But I have to add powder & gel more than once a day. If not, my upper dentures come loose. So I definitely have to keep Poligrip or Fixo dent in my purse. Just in case I need it. Because it's Very Embarrass'n when my teeth get loose. While I'm eatn @ Restaurant or hav'n dinner @ a friend's 🏠, etc. PleaSe give me some advise. I 👁️👁️video's for examples of what other's do when they have the same problems I'm hav'n. I have most bottom teeth, no partial. I got upper denture in May this year, so it's been 5 mos. I know my gums are still Heal'n & shrink'n. I know it takes time as well. However, is my denture supposed 2 fit better with a lining? Like the dentist said. It never does,
Wow !! That’s so great to hear . I’d be terrified too of my lucky streak running out 😮 I’ve done tons of research & your one in a zillion perfect cases for sure. I wish you the best outcome on your decision to pursue the lower in combination.
Hello! I've realized I need to start taking a better care of my dental health and found your videos very informative. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Part is just practicing to speak. Give it some time. If after a week or two you are still lisping, have your dentist take a look at your dentures, they may need some adjustment. Thank you very much for watching!
@@Kimberly_K_ Great! I'm going in for my first realignment tomorrow. I had the teeth removed while being awake and there was no pain at all. The most painful part is a few days after extraction, but there are pain killers for that. I'm smiling again and have so much self confidence back. No longer having to hold back my laughter when something funny happens, I can look at my friends and be proud of my smile. Such a life changer and totally worth it. I've waited this long for my realignment so I can get a better fit as my gums will have healed a lot better. Are you thinking about getting some?
I'm going in March 5th for top one I'm 42 and was devastated at first being 42 and having to lose my teeth I only have my fronts and two molars left on top so I only have to get like 6-8 teeth removed So hopefully it won't be bad I have a amazing dentist one of the best in the country id bet so at least I got that piece of mind but and still really nervous about everything being ok
Oh God bless. The process has been very frustrating and painful fir me. I had 21 teeth removed A month ago. The dentures left sores all over my mouth and became painful to eat anything. Taste is distorted and they don't fit properly. I've been depressed ever since. It's a long and arduous process. God bless.
I want to tell you that you really helped me in understanding what's about to happen. I have oral surgery, I had all teeth taken out, I had several teeth cut out and had stitches. My oral surgeon did a contouring of my gums, shaved down the bone and I am a little over one month of my healing process. After discussion with my oral surgeon before the surgery, I was asked if I wanted to immediately have dentures put in right after surgery, or wait. I asked him what he felt would be the best way to go. My oral surgeon said If I felt comfortable going without teeth, that his advise would to go a month to two months with no teeth so the gums could heal better. I chose to take his advice and did not get any dentures in right after my surgery. The stitches dissolved, and I just had my once month check up last week. He said I had remarkable healing, and I didn't have to go another month of healing and I am ready to now get my impressions for my dentures. What confused me was when I called my local dentist to get my first appointment scheduled. They were telling me I need a temporary denture then after 6-12 months I would get another impression for my long term or permanent dentures. I thought by choosing to get the contouring of my gums and waiting a month of healing without any teeth that I wouldn't have to go through this process. So, my question is, am I ready to get my impressions of my top and lower teeth? From your video, I felt confident that I am ready for this process and I do not have to do the 6-12 months of a temporary. I'm hoping this is the case because I am not willing to do this process, I just want to get my impressions and get my full set of dentures. I hope you can respond and ease my mind. I have already spent a lot of money having the surgery and everything removed, including a wisdom tooth and paying extra to have the contouring done because my oral surgeon said that would have my gums all set up for dentures. Thank you for taking the time out to read this and I hope I get a response. Your video was very helpful , and I think by watching your video I got my answer, but I just wanted to make sure. By the time I have my appointment, I will be going into almost 7 full months of healing with no teeth at all.
Oh, I made a typo,, my appointment with the dentist is July 14th, at that point, I will have been in 7 ( almost 8 WEEKS) of the healing state, not months like I originally typed, LOL After the contouring, or the medical name Alveoloplasty, my gums are very smooth and no up and down roller-coaster look, very level all the way around. I was put totally under for my surgery, which I highly suggest to anyone going through this. The healing of the stitches was the worse part of my healing, so I was so happy when my oral surgeon said I had remarkable healing and I do not need to wait another month of healing. Ideally no one wants to go a month or longer without any teeth, but I work from home and I wear a mask wherever I go, so it was no problem for me, and the liquid then soft food diet was a small sacrifice to be able to heal properly.
After having teeth removed, your jawbone will shrink as it heals. The greatest amount of shrinking will occur in the first 6 months or so. In a situation such as yours, I usually take impressions 6 weeks or so after the time of the extractions. I do plan on relining the dentures in 6 to 12 months due to the shrinkage that will occur as your jawbone heals. Discuss your concerns with your dentist to make sure you are both on the same page. It's also better to consult with the dentist who will make your dentures before you have your teeth extracted. I hope I was able to ease your mind a little bit. Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. Thank you very much for watching!
Hi Cindy, I really appreciate it the detail in your descriptions of what you're currently going through and of course selfishly because I'm going to the exact same thing on the exact same timeline I wondered if perhaps I could even briefly connect to share a bit of the journey. Unfortunately my oral surgeon is different from the dental office which made me an immediate which I have not yet been able to even put into my mouth and it's almost been a month and they're each telling me that the other guy doesn't know what they're talking about.. meaning the oral surgeon is telling me that I should have given it four to six weeks after having all my teeth removed before I had even immediate or regular dentures cast as my gums were going to be changing I also had stitches in a few of my teeth exactly as you did after having all of my teeth removed and I just had a few more bone shards that had to be surgically removed a few days ago. And then I have the dental office telling me the oral surgeon is wrong and, in that if I don't wear immediate dentures right after complete tooth removal then there's no hope of them aligning to your gums which makes no sense to me at all. Right now I'm in the middle of some horrible depression and complete confusion because of course I spent thousands of dollars as it sounds like you have and now they want me to either spend more on another entirely new cast and or wait another couple months as a toothless teacher /actor which were and are in my professions prior to covid and all this denture hell. Like you I thought it was a bold brave let's take a look at the bigger picture choice to just have all the teeth taken out at once and also insurance why it's it made more sense but now I remain completely confused and mystified as to when one should even be able to wear immedias and or cast once the gums have healed. I'm sorry for all this too much detail but I just simply not been not been able to find anyone who's in the exact same situation I am and perhaps willing to share the journey which I'm finding is at the present time completely debilitating in my life unfortunately. Anyway I'm usually very private person and also very aware of that precious commodity called time so certainly if this doesn't bring any bells or there's nothing that you could get out of perhaps even a short conversation then just ignore all these words but thank you for your detailed observations otherwise and good luck with your journey.
Did they use the bone saw to shave down the bone? You say it like it is nothing I am still having flashbacks six months later this is what I consider cruel and inhumane treatment yet we pay thousands for it?
Yes I just had my remaining teeth extracted (20) July 26.The surgeon installed my immediate dentures and I was wheeled to recovery where the recovery nurses proceeded to take out my freshly installed teeth taking along with tissue,stiches ....and it bled heavy....they gauzed me up and released me to my driver.So while at home I changed gauze frequently.The day after(27) I had appointment with my Denturist who thought it odd they would remove the dentures and not explain why.Anyhow after he checked out my gums he showed me the bag of take home brushes,denture soak and container,when done he showed me where on the dentures to apply the gum heal and he plopped them in,top fit pretty good and secure the bottom is a bit loose but I see him next week to possibly feline the bottom.Just saying with the amount of work to my mouth I wished I could afford implants....but at 3200.00 a tooth that's out....once the swelling goes down and gums healed up I'm sure I will get used to my immediates.
At least you had a driver I had to drive myself it was a 2 1/2 hour drive I went to UTHSC in Memphis tho this may be why I am traumatized. They only charged $25 per tooth.
I just got mine one wk ago today. I did immediate. Here is what I'm experiencing. They are huge thick bc on day one right after extraction they had to place soft reline in them, they were already too big bc I think they did a bad job with the moulds. I have an extreme over bite not only do my top teeth sit over my bottom but there is a massive gap between them. My top teeth literally are just floating out above my nature bottom teeth. I go back tomorrow for my follow up. But this is horrible. I already didn't have back teeth on top haven't for 3 yrs so I don't understand why I don't have a fit on the sides when they've already healed. I don't understand how this is going to get better when they are already thick and huge. Someone please tell me if any of this is normal for the first week
Sorry to hear about your situation, I know it can be very frustrating. Hopefully they will be able to adjust the denture to be more comfortable for you. Let me know how the follow up visit goes.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental today was my apt they did some adjustments they feel so much better. they are going to remake them at their cost in 3mo bc they are such a mess. Next wk they are going to do a diff reline its not near as thick and she said ppl like it so much btr I think she said it was kind of sticky I don't remember what it was called but they couldn't do that before bc of all the open wounds. I'm so happy w/ them they are going out of their way to make things right. Thanks for the response.
Great video,well explained.After being in the dental field for 50 years as a dental tech.for myself I would go for the permanent denture after waiting 6 to 8 weeks or more of healing.I can make the patient a better set of dentures after the healing, better fit and the patient can try in and look at the dentures before they are finish.This way usually is a lot less expence then immediates.
Thank you for so much for giving such an in-depth explanation, I’m getting immediate dentures within the next few weeks and my own dentist wasn’t as thorough as you were, thanks so much for explaining the pros and cons.
Hi@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thank U so much for explaining what immediate dentures are. I was told by my Denturist that I'd have to pay again. The same Amt that I paid for 1st set upper dentures. Is this True? That's If I wanted permanant dentures? After my gums have healed & Shrank. He said it could or would take my gums up to a year. This is More Expensive than I thought it was gonna be. 😭😭 I Need advice please. Because I'm very Unhappy with this 1st set of upper dentures.
@@Jesus.SaVeS77 Can your denturist reline your immediate dentures? Sometimes a second set of dentures is needed after the immediate dentures. Usually your dentist will tell you about it ahead of time so that you can plan accordingly. Thank you very much for watching.
Gdm.@@VeryNiceSmileDental, Ok, Yur welcme! Thnx for reply & answers. My Denturist had it in writing. But I didn't really understand. Then I spoke with him, briefly, by Ph. 📞 as well. However, I don't think he gave me Enough detailed info., so I'd understand Clearly that my 1st set of Dentures wouldn't fit Snug, or work as well. Bcuz plate would be 2 wide, etc 😭😭 Now I totally👀/understnd why folks Do Not wanna wear or eat with dentures in their mouth & they walk around Toothless, etc.🤦🏽 Bcuz dentures are very Uncomfy & Annoying to wear & eat with in mouth. Even after my denturist adds white Rubber lining to my denture they Still Do not fit good/well. & Even addn all the teeth products on dentures daily. They're still too Wide for my lil. mouth & Still hard for me to Bite, eat, Chew properly. 😯😳😱🥺😢😥😥😭😭 My Teeth Still come loose after chew'n, eatn. So I have 2 rinse old stuff off & Add Gel/Powder to my teeth Again.😐😒🤨🧐🤔😠😤
I am scheduled for top extractions with an immediate denture. I was told I would be fitted for permanent denture after around 8 months.. is this how it works? Thanks!
Hi, yes. After 8 months your gums and jawbone will have healed fully. The permanent denture will fit better than the immediate denture. Good luck and thanks very much for watching!
1wk ago today had 15 extractions plus gum bone cut top & bottom & temp dentures all in same setting .. healing is going good stitches are starting to dissolve & come out everything’s looks good so far ..
I have an off topic question. I have full dentures going on 2 years now. I have Sjogrens. Biotene, Salagen, drinking water constantly all day... Nothing helps the dry mouth that causes pretty bad burning sensation. Have you ever had a patient with this autoimmune disorder that you found a treatment for? Thank you, I really enjoy watching your videos.
Hi, thank you very much for watching. Unfortunately there is no magic bullet for dry mouth due to Sjogrens. There is a prescription medication called SalivaMax that may help.
I have had knee replacements and have many questions. I still have teeth left, 3 molars left. I lost my teeth due to chemo, Big Pharma’s (Lyricaca) side effects. I started to have dry mouth now I gave beginning gum disease? I have long roots so I was thinking of instant dentures but after listening to you, I’m having second thoughts. What drives me to instant dentures is my joint replacement as the surgeon told me my mouth is my Achilles’ tendon. I’ve been good flossing and brushing to no avail. Do I need abutment and bone grafts? Medical doesn’t cover them. Two dentists think I should have full dentures and one dentist thinks I should do only the upper instant dentures. I disagree. The bottom middle teeth I have left need veneers but it’s not covered by Medical, he told me it’s just cosmetic but I’ve grinded them down and they are sharp. My gut says bite the bullet and get full dentures. Should I be concerned about my joint replacement and waiting 2-3 months for regular dentures? Thank you in advance🤓🎈
I wish I could afford any of this! 😩 I have dental insurance and still can’t afford it. So sick of being in so much pain at 37! It all started after having kids then my teeth went bad.
I am so sorry! I am 40 and after 3 kids just had all my teeth removed. The pain was unbearable. I had to put it on care credit. Either way, we are forever in debt to our mouth.
It's bs I've been in pain 10 years , I have saved enough to get the tops pulled and a denture but have to save up for the bottom next . It's over 10k just for the top
@@caseygottschalk591 the pain from the removal or before? I've been in pain 10 years I'm having all my tops removed , how bad was the pain afterwards? I'm nervous since I can't take any pain medication.
I had immediate dentures uppers and lowers. Once I reapplied my immediate dentures after removing the gauze from my mouth once the bleeding had stopped, my dentures fit like the impression tray they measured my teeth with in the office. There is know way I can wear these dentures without a realign. I am terribly disappointed that my dentures where so poorly fitted. Is this a regular occurrence?
Sorry to hear about your experience. What did your dentist tell you? I know sometimes, dentists will make a "transitional" set of dentures as the immediates since they know that a lot of changes will happen as the patients jaws heal, then they will make a final set of dentures once your jawbones have healed. That should have been explained to you before treatment was started. In my area, I usually try to make the immediate set of dentures fit as well as possible, depending on the patients situation. I usually see people who's teeth have been failing for years, so they are missing several teeth by the time I start making them immediate dentures.
My dentist wants to put immediately dentures in my mouth upper teeths but it was uncomfortable still have some swelling and it was hurting decided to wait a little while until the swelling goes down it was painful trying to fit the dentures in my mouth
Hi, I usually put the immediate dentures in right after I remove the remaining teeth. Once the gums swell, you may have to wait a few days for the swelling to go down before you can insert the denture.
I got my immediate dentures( upper and lower) mid October, Im extremely unhappy with both. I've never been able to wear the lower denture. The plastic that fits on the inside of my gum cuts into my gum down where my tongue meets my gum then there's a significant gap at the front inside gum. Below the back of what would be my front teeth. After several adjustments they still fall right out when I eat, drink, use a straw and even speaking pops them out. When they're in there's a definite rocking back and forth, from front to back. The uppers aren't much better. These are so loose, without adhesive, they simply fall out. Im having to use a great deal more adhesive sometimes every 2 to 3 hours because the adhesive disolves. As with the lower set I can't eat or drink anything. My speech has greatly been affected as well. I can no longer pronounce my esses correctly due to the extra thick palette where my tongue rests. The plastic on the inside front where my gums sit seems to be getting thinner. When first recieved them only one tooth was visable and now four teeth can be seen also there is a thinning spot just above my front tooth that comes across as a dark spot when im wearing it. I've been back 6 times for adjustments. Every denture wearer Ive spoken to says they were given a set of immediate dentures to wear while their gums healed then they were fitted with a regular set which they were allowed to pick the color, shape and size and layout of their regular set. I'm, getting only the immediate set. I paid just over 6000.00 for these. Did I get what I paid for?
3 weeks until my immediate dentures. 29 years old 19 extractions 3 surgical removal including large eye tooth/canine. Very very very very afraid of all of this
Okay once you get immediate Dentures could you start like vaping about 2 to 3 days after and can you suck through a straw and how long can you start to eat solid foods
Yes you can. Start trying to eat solid foods when you feel up to it. I recommend to my patients to start with soft foods like scrambled eggs, pasta, etc so they can get used to the feel of chewing with dentures. Chewing with dentures is different than chewing with your own teeth.
Got immediate dentures on top 3 years ago and I have not had any realignment nor do I have to use adhesive on it. Tomorrow I'm getting my bottom immediate, very scared since there is no suction.
Wow… you must really like your work…you are so friendly, even happy…thank you for encouraging people with options and explaining them! I bet your patients don’t have ‘dentaphobia’ !
I am going in tomorrow for x-rays and then they will decided what they will do for me. Problem is i have terminal cancer and not a lot of time on my hands. I only have one tooth on top now, being my center left buck tooth we'll say,lol. on top i have 3 teeth that are broken off at the gum line that will have to be removed. On the bottom i have most of the teeth but only one big tooth in the left back and 8 of the smaller teeth in front, sorry don't know the proper names for the teeth. I'm hoping, they can pull them all and put temps in until they can put the final dentures in.Its taken months to get anything done because i was saving to get the work done and its costly. Tops alone they wanted $3000 to pull the one buck tooth and the 3 that are broken at the gum line, only to find out the Canadian cancer center will pay for all work done except x-rays. Basically, i wasted several months trying to save up when it could have been done a long time ago. My dentist knew about the program for ppl with terminal cancer but decided to not tell me so he could make the money for himself. That's just wrong. Wish me luck, i hope everything goes well.
I have six upper teeth all in the front. My other upper teeth have been extracted for a couple years. Will this decrease the amount box shrinkage in the bone ? I’m slated for an immediate denture procedure soon. Thank you .
I live in Germany and here it is common sense to give you immediate dentures right after teeth extraction and start the process of regulars after 3-4 months. We have to pay for both sets partially, the immediate costs around 650 USD and the permanents around 1000 USD. Price is for upper and bottom together, but only for the cheapest plastic teeth. I am 8 weeks in my immediates now and can´t wait for my regulars. They are really loose now, especially the bottom feels three times bigger now as they have been in the beginning. Might be because I had infections in my jar when impressions were made. I am in that lucky situation, I can spend a bit of money and I am quite young. I was thinking of ceramic teeth instead of plastic because I want the most natural/ best looking teeth. I am also a smoker and love coffee....I heard ceramic wouldn´t stain as plastic does ? Would you recommend them, are they worth the extra price ? I don´t want implants as I have trouble with autoimmune reactions and think my body would reject them. Thanks in advance !
Ceramic teeth aren't used very much any more. Plastic teeth are very durable and stain resistant, and can be very lifelike. One of the benefits of plastic teeth is that they will bond to the pink plastic part of the denture. Ceramic teeth can't be bonded and are more likely to separate from the denture base. Ceramic is also more likely to chip. I hope I answered your question. Thank you very much for watching!
Can I get cushions for my dentures right after my tooth extraction so it won't be so painful because of the swelling and the pain it hurts when my dentist fit my teeth in my mouth after my teeth extraction is that normal
In about a week, I will get full extractions, and then regular dentures after six weeks of healing. Many of my teeth now are loose, one very loose and wobbly, and some missing. So, I'm really looking forward to the process, although, I did back out originally, but not this time. Thanks, John
I will be getting full extractions as well. Will you be sedated during the process? I planning to ask my dentist can I be put to sleep during the process because I have really bad anxiety 😟
@@tracymontoya2119 Oh boy what a journey you and I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Let me know how it goes. I will be right behind you soon.. Few years maybe sooner.. Good luck to you. I will be thinking about you
Thanks for your insight. If I have an upper immediate denture will I be able to change it up at some point and get a denture that snaps in without having the roof of my mouth covered ?
Yes you most likely can do that in the future. You will need some bone grafting or sinus lifts since you mentioned that you had the back teeth removed a few years ago. To not have the roof of your mouth covered you will need at least 4 implants.
Day 4 of immediates, top very painful even with glue …can’t get gagging under control and feel like they are just too big. Hoping dentist can fix them so they fit a little better Starting to regret all of this.
Hi, great & helpful video & so awesome how you answer so many questions. But I have to admit I am just a tad confused. I like the idea of the immediate dentures but will be having the remaining 19 teeth all removed very soon, 10 top, 9 lower. All side n back ones are removed. Did I understand it correctly on your video that if all the teeth are completely removed you can not get an immediate denture at that time & must wait 2-3 months for a permanent one? If that is correct I am really blown away & confused now because around where I live here in the south, there is lots of 1 day dentist pull all your teeth & you walk out with a set of immediate dentures. Thing is I have read reviews & it rather was disturbing for this one chain especially of dentist office doing this. I also won't go there because of the nightmare reviews. When all reaming teeth are removed, is it best to let them heal before getting the dentures. I don't like the no teeth idea, but willing to wait if that would be best & I am home alone & hardly go anywhere anyway. I was surprised how much in a years time my gums shrunk & changed from where the teeth had be removed. It's been 2 years now so I know that area is done changing hopefully. I do have autoimmune conditions which have effected my sinus & gums, so want to do what would be best. I'm almost 62 now & have been saving for this for years to be able to do this, so I want & need to get it right. Also just so scared & have concerns for healing up as with my immune system as it is, I don't always heal well. Is salt water rinses the best way to go for healing or do you suggest something else. One video said salt water only, another one said mouth wash, & another one said absolutely NO Mouthwash?? Thank you so much for your time & care to folks, reading all the questions & answers is helpful & encouraging.
Hi, sorry for the confusion, in the video I stated that if you are already missing all your teeth (for example you had them pulled a couple of years ago) you can only get a regular denture. In your situation, you would have the immediate dentures made and then your teeth removed and the dentures inserted the same day. I'll answer your other questions in separate replies just to keep it more organized for myself, so I don't miss any of your questions.
Ideally, removing all your teeth and letting your gums heal and the bone to heal would help you get the best fitting dentures. Also, your mouth will be completely healed by that point in time so you don't have to deal with that issue. The downside is you will be without teeth from the time your teeth are removed to the time your dentures are ready.
When you get immediate dentures, you have to deal with 3 issues, 1 is dealing with pain and swelling from having your teeth removed and your jaw healing. 2 is dealing with sore spots from wearing the new immediate dentures (they will rub on your gums and the dentures will need to be adjusted), 3 is learning how to speak with dentures and chew with dentures while your mouth is sore from the extractions.
Every person is different, some people do really well with immediates, others not as well. I know some dental offices call their immediate dentures "healing dentures" and expect to make a new set of regular dentures 6 months to 1 year later (they should explain their process and fees to you before you commit).
Based off of just what you told me about your healing issues, maybe getting your teeth extracted first, then having dentures made may be the best for you. That way you only need to deal with one issue at a time. I'd need to examine your mouth, go over your medical history, and see your dental x-rays to give you better advice.
I'm 26 go on the 2nd to get my top immediate denture. so excited to have back jaw teeth agin only have 10 on top . been 2 years without so my front tops started braking from eating with them.
I Got A BAD Set Of Dentures After I Had My Teeth Pulled, Im A Adult,And I Look Like I Got A Set Of Teeth Made For A KID. When I Went Back To The Dentist, He Started BUILDING UP My Denture, So NOW I Look Like I Have A Wad Of Play Doo In My Mouth. I Will NEVER Go Back To This Guy!!!!!!
Sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like you need a new set of dentures. Make sure your dentist will do a wax try in of your new set so that you can see what they will look like. It's easy to make changes to a set of dentures when they are still in wax. Thanks for watching.
I got extremely sick and all my top teeth basically disintegrated(strangely my bottom teeth were barely effected) . I am having all my top teeth removed and I have opted for an immediate denture followed by a regular denture over getting implants. I'm diabetic and had infection issues, it's been 16 months since my last infection but I really don't want to have the posts put in and experience issues. If I can go several years without infection I'll consider implants at that point. Thank you for this concise video explaining everything.
I wanted immediates but after thinking about it, waiting for my jaw to heal is best. Cheaper. Immediates need almost constant adjusting and that costs $$$. Waiting, sure, I'll be without teeth but I don't even care. The only thing that matters is my health. Getting this rot and poison out of my mouth is my number one reason. #2 is fresh breath #3 painless eating and drinking #4 no more abscesses # 5 no worries about sepsis from abscesses going to my brain or heart. And last and least #6 a nice complete smile. Many put smile as number one. And I get that. I'm a female and I get it. But it's been so long now that my only desires are getting my health back 100%. The nice smile is just a small extra nice attachment :)
I have a kind of off topic question. If I choose to get dentures on my top teeth for the time being, would I have a chance of being able to get dental implants or an all on 4 years down the road? Or does your jaw bone lose the ability for implants? I tried looking it up, but the answers vary greatly.
Yes you should be able to get implants down the road. How much bone you lose varies from person to person. I had a patient a couple of years ago that decided to get implants after wearing an upper denture for 40 years. They needed to get bone grafting first, then once the grafts healed, the surgeon was able to place 6 implants. Thank you very much for watching!
I got my to denture over a year ago and have only wore them no more then an hour ever because they're too thick and i also gag i tried really hard to get used to it but it didn't happen. What can i do i hate not having teeth I'm so insecure now.
My dentist did not offer immediate dentures but had regular ones made to be used immediately. Can I say it has been a nightmare. They were pretty but they did not fit. the teeth in the back were set too high so the dentist ground them off flat. Have you tried chewing anything with flat pieces of acrylic? It doesn't work. I went back for adjustment but a line was ground into them still not something you can chew with. The top denture interfered with my breathing if I lay down(still a problem years l later) and covered a good part of mt soft pallet so I had trouble swallowing even liquids. I continued going back for help until I just couldn't do it anymore. This has been a traumatic experience. I need to try to get dentures that fit right but I'm afraid to spend all that money and end up with the same issues.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thank you. I shared because I wanted people to choose carefully when getting dentures. The dentist I went to had great ratings and had won awards, but after he began doing dentures his 5 star rating fell to 1 stars, many people had the same kinds of problems I did. Clearly dentures were not his forte. I understand he wanted to provide the help his patients needed but in this case a referral to a dentist that was very knowledgeable about fitting and care for denture patients would have been better. Thank you for your videos. Getting informed through these videos is a great service to people.
To remove broken off teeth I use special instruments that get down between the tooth and the jawbone to loosen the tooth. Sometimes I do need to use a surgical drill to help with the extraction. Whether or not sutures are needed depends on the situation. Thank you for the question and thank you very much for watching!
Hello ,this video really helped me to understand about dentures. But one question arised in my mind without extraction of the remaining teeth , is fitting of dentures can be done.
I have immediate dentures and I personally wish I would have just got regular dentures because of the amount of discomfort and adjustments, and I had to go 6 weeks without them anyway and when I just got them back finally they still don't fit right they're still too big
I just got an immediate dentures and I'm very upset. I look like my lips are bulging and it's hard to close my lips around the teeth. I thought this was to make me feel and look better and now I don't even want to go outside.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I got the immediate tops and bottoms on Dec. 10, 2020. I went to Affordable Dentures in my area. They did a really good job on making the teeth. They look very natural, and after seeing some 'horror teeth' on youtube, I am very pleased with the job they did. It's taking some getting used to. I was very depressed for about a month. I don't like all of this plastic in my mouth. But I'm going to go with snap ons after my mouth heals. The only problem is, I'm a smoker. And the dental tech told me that I need to quit smoking before getting the implants due to the implant could fail from my smoking.
@@christah4102 I'd strongly recommend quitting smoking before you get the implants. I'm glad to hear your immediates went well and look good. It does take time to get used to them and learn how to eat and speak with them. Thank you very much for watching!
I just got immediate dentures 13 days ago. Seven days ago I stopped wearing the bottoms thinking I need them adjusted because all they do is flop around and hurt. It also causes me to not be able to talk. Do you have any advice?
Definitely get them adjusted. That will help with the pain (which is most likely caused by the denture rubbing against your gum too much in spots (dentists call that a "sore spot"). It may help with the fit as well if the edges of the denture are too long in spots. Thank you very much for watching.
I opted for immediate dentures because I was told I was a good candidate. It is going on day three and I haven't had them in almost the entire time. I wore them for about 3-4 hours post extraction. I took them out to rinse the blood off (as I was advised) but could not get them back on. The anesthetic had worn off by that time and there was a weird ridge on my top denture that is excruciatingly sharp. Worried that my gums will not heal to fit the denture it I cannot get them in place because of the pain. I tried benzodent and ambisol but it did nothing to help place the dentures. It feels like I'm trying to place dentures made if razor blades over gums that are far too small. I worry that I made the wrong decision. I wish I would have watched this video first or had someone at my dentist office explain the pros and cons. Thank you for your video. I just wish I could get them back in because they do look very nice.
Sorry to hear about your situation. Give your dentist a call as soon as you can to have them take a look. I usually tell patients to leave the dentures in overnight and I see them the next day for adjustments. At this point, you may have to wait for the swelling in your jaws to go down. Tell your dentist about the sharp spots on your dentures. Those spots should have been ground down but sometimes they get missed. Good luck and let me know how it goes. Thank you very much for watching.
I also had that razor blade feeling. Very discouraging and very painful. I went back to my dentist and adjustments were made and there is no more pain now. I have come to the conclusion that with adjustments and time to heal you will see an enormous difference.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thank you so much for your reply and like. It has been a few weeks now and they are fitting much better. I struggle a bit with the bottom dentures but I'm feeling more confident now that I'm healing and the swelling is gone. At this point I think it will just be a matter of adapting to having them in and learning to eat with them in.
@@peggypatz5355 Thanking you for your encouraging message. Things are going much better. Still a bit of a struggle a the bottom piece but I am not in pain anymore so I'm feeling more hopeful. I'm glad to be able to smile again.
I'm glad to hear that you are doing better! I tell my patients to think of the day they get their dentures as the halfway point in treatment. Now they have adjust to the dentures and have the dentures adjusted to them. And they have to learn how to eat and speak with them.
Immediate dentures bottom hurts so bad feel like there cutting into my gums an sore spots all around the horseshoe my dentists has shave them over an over inside a. Still hurt what can I do an there to big
Sorry to hear about your situation. It will get better, it just takes time for your gums to heal after the extractions and your denture needs to be adjusted as sore spots develop. I tell my patients that the day they get their dentures is the halfway point in the process. They first half is making the dentures and the surgery, the second half is recovery and physical therapy of getting used to and learning how to use the dentures.
I'm 28 years old and just got my immediate dentures while I still have my teeth. I should be getting my teeth pulled sometime either in either this month or August. No one told me how to clean them or what I can eat for the first few weeks. Any advice please?
We you first start using them, eat only soft foods. Chewing with dentures is going to be different than chewing with your own teeth. You will be dealing with learning to chew and sore gums from the extractions. Give it all time and see your dentist for adjustments as needed. Start with soft foods, and then work your way up to tougher foods. To clean them, brush them with a toothbrush or denture brush (don't use regular toothpaste) and soak them in a denture cleaner like Polident. Thank you very much for watching!
Thank you Sir, Subscribed, My doctor told me to wait 2 weeks after extraction then will add immediate denture, Immediate denture aslo called temporary denture, how long they last
Hi, how long you can use the immediate denture will depend on how well it's made and how it fits. I've seen some temporary dentures that the person couldn't wear at all. I have a couple of patients who are still wearing their immediate dentures 5 years later.
Yes I got Dentures lower dentures and I got the intermediates they seem to get very very loose after a week or so and I have to go in for a reline that gets old but I'm hoping with the other one I won't have to do that I really really wish I would have got an plants or something I feel lost without my teeth. But I just could not afford implants is there anyway people who want implants can get help with paying for them?
Yes you can, but it depends on your situation. If it's replacing a whole mouthful of teeth, it will need to be replaced in the near future. If it's only replacing a few teeth, it will last longer.
I just got immediate dentures and they are horrible. My dentist isn't good on education, so I'm thankful for your video. Immediately post extraction the top denture is so big, I can't close my mouth fully and it doesn't stay in place. My dentist put it in post extraction, it seemed to me if didn't stay at all, than they removed it. Sent me home with gauze in and come back for adjusting instructions. ...but they said when I need the adjusting,. No guidelines on how long out I should wait to see if it gets better with healing. I'm assumed I was wrong thinking it didn't fit, or they would of said so, so I didn't question them. Now I'm home, the top denture is so loose it won't stay in place and the dentures are so big i can't close my mouth completely. So now I'm trying to find out how long I'm supposed to wait for healing, to see if this is going to get better with healing or do I call tomorrow? This has been a horrible experience.
Hi sorry to hear about your situation. Give your dentist a call and let them know what is going on. Hopefully they can adjust the immediate dentures to get them more comfortable. They will get looser as your gums heal from the extractions.
I’m so scared I know I need them, I can’t afford to miss work, and I don’t know if my state insurance will cover them, I have sarcoidosis which destroyed them along with lack of coverage to see dentist through my life. Recently I got hit from behind letting a pedestrian cross the road at a crosswalk ( it’s the law) , some jerk was on his phone and hit me from behind NO brakes, my jaw snapped together so hard my front tooth split chipped from behind and now it’s slowly spidering around my tooth, I cry every day, I wish I could find a dentist to help me. This video made me cry again, I’m so scared
Hi, don't be scared, you'll get through this. Are there any FQHC's near you? They may be able to help you in your situation. Thank you very much for watching.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental fqhc? What is that? I’m so depressed over this, I bought some stuff to try and make my own set. My next move is to research how to take out my own teeth, it’s my only resort at this point. Ty for responding to me.
@@brecahbollinger3119 an FQHC is a federally qualified health center. They are funded by the federal government might be able to help you with your situation. Try googling "fqhc near me" to see if there are any near you.
I went to the dentist wanting regular dentures . . . but let them talk me into immediates. So on my day they proceeded to extract my uppers. I was such a bleeder they had to stop after my uppers. I continued to bleed for 18 hrs . . . a couple days later I tried my denture . . . didn't come even close to fitting in my mouth. A couple weeks later they tried a soft reline which made the thing twice as big and it still didn't come close to fitting and the reline was crooked. I had to use half a tube of adhesive to make it stay in. Had my lower extractions done 4 wks after my uppers. The lower immediate didn't fit either. So here we are 4 months after upper extractions and 3 months after lower and I am going in to measure for my permanents . . . and I am worried that they won't get them right either. I have not worn any denture yet. Happy that my mouth has healed . . . had a few bone spur issues taken care of along the way. Getting very tired of pureed food. Anxious to be able to chew again. I want someone to reassure me that fitting for regular dentures is more of an 'exact' science as opposed to the temporaries . . where there's a certain amount of guesswork as to how the gums will be post extractions . . . which, by the way, is the main reason I did not want immediates in the first place.
Hi, sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like your immediate dentures weren't very good. Hopefully they can make a better set of final dentures. Making a set of dentures involves a bunch of steps, and each step builds off the last step. I have made videos of me making a denture. Here is the playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLzs6u3xbEIGlgIC31LkTApDcEbV0SVvcT.html
I paid $1000 out-of-pocket for my immediates, with my insurance paying for the permanents in 6-8 months, once all is healed. For my immediates, they simply took an impression…no asking about gum color, tooth color..absolutely nothing. What I was given looked like the upper part of one of those “jumping” sets of wacky teeth. Totally unnaturally straight and bright white, and very obvious that they weren’t real. Is this normal? I’m hoping they don’t do this with my permanent upper.
The quality of dentures will vary from office to office. It sounds like your set of immediates was made as cheaply as possible since you will be getting a permanent set in 6 months or so. Hopefully the permanent ones will be made better. Talk to your dentist about your concerns before you start to make sure you are both on the same page with what you expect from your permanent dentures. Thank you very much for watching.
Hi, I'm usually okay with making an immediate denture in that situation, unless the teeth are really loose (loose enough that they might get pulled out by the impression). I go into more detail in this video th-cam.com/video/C4hreao8ty8/w-d-xo.html
Hi Doctor. I just got my immediate top denture today and it shows way too much gum when I smile. My real teeth never looked like this. Is there something they can do to shorten the denture or should they make a new one? Thank you.
Hi, give your mouth a few days to get used to having a denture. Your lip muscles have to readjust to having the plastic denture in your mouth. If the teeth still look too long after that, your dentist may be able to trim them (if they're just a little too long). If that doesn't work, then wait 6 months and get a new set made once your mouth is finished healing from the extractions.
I have immediate dentures while my gums are healing. The worst part is where there are bone spicules in the gums that cause an almost itchy, pressured, and sore spot when any pressure is put on the denture. I am about a month out and can't really eat anything with them.
I had my upper teeth pulled, and was given same-day what was called temp denture. AT some point they relined the temp denture. 6 months later they made permanent denture. lasted 10 years with couple of times losing a tooth which they fixed. Now last time I broke a tooth was told nope they would not fix it. So went someplace else and had new dentures made. Now that denture is fine but that dentist did not seem to want to pull 11 lower teeth and make me a lower denture.. hmmm.. He said he could save my teeth. Long story short Went back to the place that made my first upper teeth.. now they are telling me for lower dentures to fit well, they also need to make the upper. Is this true? Or am I being ripped off for another set of top dentures? They at least are will to pull and do a lower.
Hi, when the upper denture was made, the teeth were set to fit your lower natural teeth. Now that you are getting the lowers removed, the lower will have to be made to fit the upper that you currently have, but the bite may not be ideal. Getting both upper and lowers made at the same time should give you a better bite. I've have made new dentures fit old dentures so it can be done, but it depends on your situation. Can your lower teeth be saved at all? Most people don't like lower full dentures because they don't stay in as well as upper full dentures. Could you keep your lower canines and get a cu-sil denture made?
A well made set will last as long as a regular denture, but it is more likely to loosen over time due to have the teeth removed. Thank you very much for watching!
Sorry to hear about your situation. There is a lot you have to deal with when you get a set of immediate dentures. Have you had a soft reline done? For some people that helps during the healing phase.
When they do teeth extraction do they put the immediate dentures right away? Don’t we have to the nurse the extracted teeth that were removed like the bleeding and rinsing?
Hi, the bleeding will stop a few minutes after the extractions, then the immediate denture is put in the mouth. It will act like a bandage on top of the extraction sites. I tell my patients to leave it in overnight and I see them the next day for adjustments.
WORST EXPERIENCE EVER! My dentures are worth ONLY the smile they provide. Can't talk, can't eat, can't sleep w/ 'em... day 2 and I"m peeved! Like trying to eat or talk w/ 2 half dollars in my mouth. My advice? Go w/ partials or implants... OR don't get "immediate" dentures.. and wait the 6 months crossing your fingers and hoping for a good proper fit... don't buy the hype!
Sorry to hear about your experience. I tell my patients that the day they get their immediate denture is the halfway point in treatment. They are in pain from having teeth removed and they have pieces of plastic in their mouths on top of their sore gums. It takes time for the gums to heal and the swelling to go down. The dentures also have to be adjusted as needed. And they have to learn how to speak and chew with their new dentures. Give your dentist a call so they can take a look at your mouth to make sure everything is healing properly.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thanks for the reply. It's been 2 months since my teeth were pulled and (just yesterday got my teeth) yet they call these 'immediate' dentures (according to the paperwork) They took NO molds of my mouth, BEFORE pulling my teeth (all the molds were taken w/ swollen / healing gums).. my gums have shrunk and I'm beginning to believe all the appointments for (like 8 now) were to soak the VA for payments.... and give me a crappy fitting mouth of plastic.. oh, and now add the great flavor of adhesive. NOW I see why many just toss 'em and go toothless. Great smile though. Next appointment is Tuesday. I'll save the rest of my BMGC's (acronym for common words of disapproval) for the dentist office. Thanks again.
Hopefully your dentist can reline your dentures to give you a better fit. Make a list of all the issues you are having so that they can address them. Let me know how it turns out.
I had my uppers extracted five weeks ago, healing and waiting for permanent. I decided to wait due to the many people who have improper fitting of the immediate denture and the struggle. However, this is miserable not having teeth. No one has talked about the cost when deciding on an immediate denture, is it included with the price or do you have to pay for it then pay again for the permanent? What's the cost difference and quality in immediate and permanent? I go back to the dentist in two weeks I guess for the impression and was thinking if I have to wait another six to eight weeks could I get a temporary quickly if cost is something I can swing. Thanks for input.
Hi, thanks for the questions. The cost of the immediate denture should be discussed by your dentist before your begin treatment. The quality of the immediate depends on the dentist making it. Some offices will just make a very quick immediate that the patient uses only temporarily while they are healing. This type of immediate is usually less expensive. Other offices will make an immediate that is as good as a permanent denture. The cost of this type of immediate is usually similar to the cost of a permanent denture. I don't know if it's worth it for you to get a temporary made quickly while you are waiting for the permanent denture. They tend not to work very well unless your dentist can 3D print a denture. 3D printed dentures can be made quickly but may not look as good as a traditional permanent denture. I hope I answered your questions. Good luck with your upper permanent denture. Let me know how it turns out.
How much did it cost to extract your teeth? And what number did your dentist quote you for a permanent denture? I had sticker shock the other day just for the cost of extraction.
I had all uppers extracted 3 weeks ago . Cost was about $140 per tooth, but ins. negotiated price was $80 per tooth extracted and ins paid half of that, leaving me about $40 out of pocket per tooth. I left with a temporary denture that day and my out of pocket cost was $499 for that . It’s not a fitted denture but it’s better than none I guess.. My fitted denture is 4 months out , and cost me $1800 . Ins won’t pay for the final fitted denture.. Eating with the temporary sucks but gotta say it’s comfortable when not eating..
@@davidbooher5559 I just went to Affordable Dentures and Implants last week in Chicago and had 11 remaining uppers pulled and have immediate dentures. I'm also getting 2 partials on either side (no teeth need to be pulled on lower). The price is right and lower than all other dentists I believe. This cost a little over 5 grand, includes permanent dentures and adjustments. I like that the consultation only cost a dollar, but I wasn't charged at all for it. Everyone was friendly and professional. However, my remaining molars aren't touching on one side and barely on the other :( It will take some time getting used to swallowing too, it's hard, esp. w/ the roof of mouth covered in acrylic, but I didn't want implants for several reasons. Hope this helps.
Hi, costs will vary from office to office, and on what kind of replacement teeth you are looking to get. In my office full upper and lower dentures would be around $6200.
So I recently had a full upper extraction and opted for immediate dentures. Total procedure for premium dentures plus extraction $2750. It started out smooth the couple extracts but then as he began extracting the molars it got more difficult. There were 2 times I heard bone splinter, and the dentist tried to stop to "give me a rest." But I told him just to keep going. Then he told me he had to peek in on another patient real fast (which I wanted to call bull shit on. Then he pulls 2 more, and I could tell he was struggling with them, but with 4 teeth left in my upper jaw he tells the assistant I will have to come back tomorrow to have the rest pulled. I said uh uh, I'm not leaving toothless. So he re numbs the remainders and after quite a time he steps back, pulls his gloves off and walks out without saying anything. The assistant comes in with the denture and I could tell my mouth was mangled, stitched and swelled up. I tried to put them in and when I did I had a huge over bite when I lined up the bite of the denture with my bottom teeth. I told her there was no way I would wear these ridiculous things. She got snotty and said I'd have to come back tomorrow to adjust them. The next day was so painful I couldn't bear the thought of having my mouth worked on, so I was not able to get back in for 5 days due to the holiday. I went in and it was a different dentist. I explained to her the rooted fragments still there and she said it was blood clots. "White ones? Sharp enough to cut my tongue?" She responded yes. I asked her to look again and it was as if she pretended to look but maintained the blot clot story. I started getting a little irritable with her and got up and left with another appt set 45 days from then. It's been a week and somethings not right about this. Now there are pieces of fragments working themselves out and the rooted remains of two teeth remain swollen and painful when I try to eat something. They didn't give me any aftercare instruction, or tell me how the extracts went. Some pushy head assistant supervisor comes barging in slamming thing and jarring my soul by being so loud and getting right in my face and practically sitting on me. I asked her to please get away from me, and like a kid she say, "No!" Like a 2 yr old. I ended up getting up and walking out. I was completely overwhelmed and in serious pain. I dread having to go back. However, the one positive is that I had so much mercury fillings in my upper teeth only that I felt was the cause of my hair coming out in excess, and major digestion issues whenever some of it would break off and get swallowed during the 30yrs they deteriorated in my mouth. The improvement was over night. Not even a fraction of hair comes out when I brush it, my thoughts are not clouded and my stomach and digestive tract are going back to normal. But shit man, the dental experiences I've had I feel should be illegal. Any dentist that defends mercury fillings is in denial. I had all upper molars impacted with mercury when I was 8 yrs old. I'll always wonder what that boy would have become had he not live his whole life with mercury exposure. The fucked up thing is that I was 35yrs old when I accidently stumbles on the fact they use mercury in fillings. I was never told and neither were my parents. I told them about it. What takes the cake is that somehow everyone from the dentists who practice/ed it to the A.D.A, and the E.P.A is completely immune from prosecution, and no one to accept responsibility, and no established organization set up to assist people who can't afford the removal in getting it done. So, for 10 year after finding out about it they remained in my head and I couldn't afford to do anything about it. It's sad because it was almost standard procedure for kids my age to have this done to them. So, I'm paying off a bill that after interest is paid will be about $5000. THE ONLY TEETH THAT BROKE or fell apart were ones with Mercury. The whole thing is sad. I wrote this to vent it, but I may as well leave my cashapp if anyone feels like throwing in a couple bucks toward the bill. Cash tag: $graydave1010 Peace, David David
I apologize for the venting, I definitely wasn't trying to discount the immediate dentures procedure or you in any way. I wish you would have done mine. Sorry again for the vent. When you asked I was like, "Let me tell you how it went for this guy!" Best to you and your practice. Peace
No worries Michael. I've had other people tell me similar bad experiences with their immediate dentures. It's sad that some dentists treat people so poorly. Sorry you have to go through that. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Sincerely, Dr. Rich
i am 42 old i have regular denture i was scared that day i was awake not deep sleep they give me wrong iv stuff i felt all the pulling grinding at lac du flambeau wisconsin
The jawbone will shrink over time. How much it shrinks varies from person to person. For some people they can wear full dentures well for years (I've had patients who've worn dentures for more than 40 years) without issues. For other people, their jawbones will shrink so much that they can't wear dentures comfortably.
Having teeth is the best, fixed implant supported teeth are the next best, snap-in dentures are next, then dentures, then no teeth. I hope that makes sense, let me know if you want me to clarify anything.
had 22 teeth extracted 10 days ago with an immediate denture placed. have had a soft liner put in twice already and not to much pain however a couple of spots I have thought about using a Dremel to take a bit off the end where ther is irritation . Any thoughts on my madness?
Call your dentist and let them adjust the denture. Adjusting a denture is not difficult to do, but the trick is to adjust it in the right spot since it's not easy to add material again. Has the soft liner helped?
Yeah get new ones made. I struggled with mine until one day they cracked the only thing holding them together was the soft reliner I had put on. I could instantly speak clearly with the crack, I could not eat anything tho. It's like they are too tight along the inside of your top teeth or something. Had new ones made same problem. Get someone who knows how to make dentures and you'll be able to eat and speak immediately.
I wouldn't ever recommend doing same day. I just got all mine done today. And so glad i did. And do sedation if you get it done. But same day would be so painful.
I’d like to extend a very heartfelt Thank you for taking the time & compassion to offer so much care & concern as well as great advice to any and all of these beautiful people that are struggling with the necessary evil of replacing their teeth .
It has such a gigantic impact on one’s self esteem , confidence & well being .
Thank you again Dr.
And … best of luck and health to all that are in the process of this journey ❤
Hello, I enjoyed your very informative video and have a question regarding an immediate upper denture I will be receiving. Presently I have a partial denture on the right side to replace 5 missing teeth, and a fixed bridge on the left side to replace 3 missing teeth. In 3 weeks I am having 8 natural teeth removed and going right into an immediate denture. So, my question is since I have gum on both sides of my mouth, where gum has already healed, will this cause my immediate to be ill fitting? If so, how do I best resolve this? P.S. my denturist wants to see me within 24 hours of my extractions. Thank you for your time and response.
Thank you! Your immediate denture should fit fairly well when you first get it but it will become looser over time as the gums heal after the extractions. Your denturist will reline the denture after a few months to give you a tighter fit. The first visit 24 hours later is usually to adjust any sore spots and to check and adjust the bite if needed. I hope I answered your question, let me know if you need more detail. Thank you very much for watching.
I am a dental student can you classy and explain procedure of immediate denture
And over denture
Please sir
Hi, thank you for your comment. I will work on those 2 topics, the immediate denture procedure as well as the implant retained overdenture procedure. Thanks for watching!
How much is upper and lower n how much will cost
I made a video that discusses the costs associated with immediate dentures. th-cam.com/video/OvGEs05GcoA/w-d-xo.html
It takes about one month to start to sound normal but you will never sound like you used to sound I would say it would take up to a year
Thank you very much for watching!
I have a question... I went to the University of Kentucky to have my extractions and both my temp set and permanent set... With my temp set, I couldn't wear the bottoms at all... I waited a year to get my permanent set (due to closure because of covid)... The permanent set was completed and at the clinic for months before I could get in for my appointment... I was so excited to get them... The setting on the top plate of the permanent teeth sit to far out for my liking... It makes my top lip stick out and to me doesn't look normal... I've tried and tried eating with them but I'm having severe difficulty... Most of what I eat gets stuck all the way in the back of my gums on the bottom... I'm constantly having to stick my finger and dig the food out with every bite... Not only that, food also sticks to the roof part of my upper plate and it's almost impossible to remove it using my tongue... I'm 40 years old and I don't know what to do... I sunk my savings into doing all this and I'm feeling more disappointed than anything...
Sorry to hear about your troubles with your new dentures, I know it's very frustrating not being able to eat properly. Have you gone back to the school and told them your issues? Hopefully they can fix them for you. If food is getting stuck to part of your upper denture, that area may need to be polished more. The tooth position issues can sometimes be fixed, sometimes the person needs a new denture. Have them take a look. Good luck and let me know how it turns out. Thank you very much for watching.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I called yesterday and they made me an appointment for Aug 23rd... I hope they can fix them or remake them for me...
@@markcordell9802 Great to hear. Let me know how it goes.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I definitely will...
How did it go?
I got an immediate top denture 10 years ago and they still fit perfectly.
Glad to hear! Thank you very much for watching!
Wow
Good to know because I’ve been told at best to expect 70% good fit with immediate dentures that they are more for looks than actual eating.Getting all teeth extracted tomorrow with immediate
sandyberardelli1307: how is that possible as they're only supposed to be good for about 6months. I have started the process and I need to know.
I'm going for mine in 12 days..I'm super nervous that it will look odd..not natural to myself.. I hope it does or that i get use to it quick.. :(
I'm getting ready to have all of what's left of my teeth extracted and while ld prefer to wait several weeks to heal..I will be getting immediate dentures.you have explained this process just amazingly well!! I'm still very nervous as I'm 74 years old..and it's pretty intimidating but can't continue with bad teeth and gums.thank you for such a great video I'm saving this.
Thank you very much !!
If you have not gone through with it yet, I highly suggest doing immediate endures for the top but waiting for healing on the bottom. The bottoms are so tough to get a good fit. I have had mine for nearly 3 months and had 2 relines with no help. They are just way too large and no adhesive will hold them in.
Hi Eileen how'd it go? Good I hope? Well I'm in same boat except I'm cpl yrs younger and am getting the wait on kind . So not exactly but lol.
I've been putting it off forever and have been told because of time involved equaling gum loss big time, dentist say I may not like the look at all I also have an overbite or underbite,I'd swear it was the opposite of what they are saying but my point was when you mentioned the fear etc boy I know what you mean. Goodluck
After spoiling my wife with everything she ever wanted, I decided to splurge on myself after divorcing her. Had all my upper teeth pulled for denture implant. Didnt last, the screw posts fell out, and was at a crossroads, After watching every denture video known to man I decided to buy all the materials and tools online and make my own. Thats what I do, I make stuff. I will say I was super pleased with the results. Perfect fit, perfect alignment and great bite. Nobody can tell either. I even made my mother a partial. These videos are great inspiration.
Great to hear. Thank you very much for watching!
@@VeryNiceSmileDental now that would be as great tutorial to watch!!!
That's amazing, good for you.
Wow !! I am quite over the top impressed ! I wouldn’t even know where to begin and like you , I’ve watched nearly every video in creation . I purchased a kit by Denta Fix which Incudes the exact same materials such as bondings, catalyst & cements. I’ve attempted a singular tooth or 2 which appeared nearly perfect , yet didn’t last more than a month or so.
I’d LOVE any input on how you created such a masterpiece..
More Power To Ya! 😊
Twelve years with an immediate denture for my top. Never had a redline or ever used pads , any liners or adhesive. I consider myself very lucky . Now I’m looking to get the bottom done, but hear that it’s slot harder to get right. I’m opting for a whole new set including the top. I’m a little afraid that my luck won’t hold out. Crossing my fingers and hoping that by getting a set instead of just a bottom denture in hopes that it will be a better overall astetic along with them fitting well with each other.
Lower dentures are more difficult to get to stay in place. But some people have good luck with them. I hope you have a similar experience as you had with your upper. Thank you very much for watching.
Hi,@@VeryNiceSmileDental If U read my 1st question elsewhere. This is reg: Upper dentures. They're way too wide for my gums.
I use extra hold Poligrip & or Fixodent along with denture Extrahold powder, etc. But I have to add powder & gel more than once a day.
If not, my upper dentures come loose. So I definitely have to keep Poligrip or Fixo dent in my purse. Just in case I need it. Because it's Very Embarrass'n when my teeth get loose. While I'm eatn @ Restaurant or hav'n dinner @ a friend's 🏠, etc.
PleaSe give me some advise.
I 👁️👁️video's for examples of what other's do when they have the same problems I'm hav'n. I have most bottom teeth, no partial.
I got upper denture in May this year, so it's been 5 mos.
I know my gums are still Heal'n & shrink'n. I know it takes time as well. However, is my denture supposed 2 fit better with a lining? Like the dentist said. It never does,
Wow !! That’s so great to hear . I’d be terrified too of my lucky streak running out 😮 I’ve done tons of research & your one in a zillion perfect cases for sure.
I wish you the best outcome on your decision to pursue the lower in combination.
@@Jesus.SaVeS77Hi there , Sorry to ask but , what is a lining ?
I’m only Just beginning the lengthy learning process of the steps and procedures
Hello! I've realized I need to start taking a better care of my dental health and found your videos very informative. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Thank you very much!
Can anyone tell me tips to start speaking normally again. Just got my immediate dentures Tuesday and I sound like Mike Tyson 🤣😂
Part is just practicing to speak. Give it some time. If after a week or two you are still lisping, have your dentist take a look at your dentures, they may need some adjustment. Thank you very much for watching!
Read a book out loud
Nite Nite Thleep Tight!! 🤣🤣🤣
That’s methed up
@@supreme1607 🤣🤣🤣
I'm going in 2 weeks to get 22 teeth pulled and get immediate dentures. This was very informative thank you
You're welcome! Good luck with the procedure, let me know how it goes.
Hi friend ,
Checking in to see how your procedure and process is going ? Would love an update.
@@Kimberly_K_ Great! I'm going in for my first realignment tomorrow. I had the teeth removed while being awake and there was no pain at all. The most painful part is a few days after extraction, but there are pain killers for that. I'm smiling again and have so much self confidence back. No longer having to hold back my laughter when something funny happens, I can look at my friends and be proud of my smile. Such a life changer and totally worth it. I've waited this long for my realignment so I can get a better fit as my gums will have healed a lot better. Are you thinking about getting some?
I'm going in March 5th for top one I'm 42 and was devastated at first being 42 and having to lose my teeth I only have my fronts and two molars left on top so I only have to get like 6-8 teeth removed
So hopefully it won't be bad I have a amazing dentist one of the best in the country id bet so at least I got that piece of mind but and still really nervous about everything being ok
Oh God bless. The process has been very frustrating and painful fir me. I had 21 teeth removed A month ago. The dentures left sores all over my mouth and became painful to eat anything. Taste is distorted and they don't fit properly. I've been depressed ever since. It's a long and arduous process. God bless.
I appreciate your explanation, which went into a little more detail than what I was told by my dentist.
Glad it was helpful! Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you very much for watching.
I do thank you for your explanation which is way more than I ever got from my dentist
I want to tell you that you really helped me in understanding what's about to happen. I have oral surgery, I had all teeth taken out, I had several teeth cut out and had stitches. My oral surgeon did a contouring of my gums, shaved down the bone and I am a little over one month of my healing process. After discussion with my oral surgeon before the surgery, I was asked if I wanted to immediately have dentures put in right after surgery, or wait. I asked him what he felt would be the best way to go. My oral surgeon said If I felt comfortable going without teeth, that his advise would to go a month to two months with no teeth so the gums could heal better. I chose to take his advice and did not get any dentures in right after my surgery. The stitches dissolved, and I just had my once month check up last week. He said I had remarkable healing, and I didn't have to go another month of healing and I am ready to now get my impressions for my dentures. What confused me was when I called my local dentist to get my first appointment scheduled. They were telling me I need a temporary denture then after 6-12 months I would get another impression for my long term or permanent dentures. I thought by choosing to get the contouring of my gums and waiting a month of healing without any teeth that I wouldn't have to go through this process. So, my question is, am I ready to get my impressions of my top and lower teeth? From your video, I felt confident that I am ready for this process and I do not have to do the 6-12 months of a temporary. I'm hoping this is the case because I am not willing to do this process, I just want to get my impressions and get my full set of dentures. I hope you can respond and ease my mind. I have already spent a lot of money having the surgery and everything removed, including a wisdom tooth and paying extra to have the contouring done because my oral surgeon said that would have my gums all set up for dentures. Thank you for taking the time out to read this and I hope I get a response. Your video was very helpful , and I think by watching your video I got my answer, but I just wanted to make sure. By the time I have my appointment, I will be going into almost 7 full months of healing with no teeth at all.
Oh, I made a typo,, my appointment with the dentist is July 14th, at that point, I will have been in 7 ( almost 8 WEEKS) of the healing state, not months like I originally typed, LOL After the contouring, or the medical name Alveoloplasty, my gums are very smooth and no up and down roller-coaster look, very level all the way around. I was put totally under for my surgery, which I highly suggest to anyone going through this. The healing of the stitches was the worse part of my healing, so I was so happy when my oral surgeon said I had remarkable healing and I do not need to wait another month of healing. Ideally no one wants to go a month or longer without any teeth, but I work from home and I wear a mask wherever I go, so it was no problem for me, and the liquid then soft food diet was a small sacrifice to be able to heal properly.
After having teeth removed, your jawbone will shrink as it heals. The greatest amount of shrinking will occur in the first 6 months or so. In a situation such as yours, I usually take impressions 6 weeks or so after the time of the extractions. I do plan on relining the dentures in 6 to 12 months due to the shrinkage that will occur as your jawbone heals.
Discuss your concerns with your dentist to make sure you are both on the same page. It's also better to consult with the dentist who will make your dentures before you have your teeth extracted.
I hope I was able to ease your mind a little bit. Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Thank you very much for watching!
Hi Cindy,
I really appreciate it the detail in your descriptions of what you're currently going through and of course selfishly because I'm going to the exact same thing on the exact same timeline I wondered if perhaps I could even briefly connect to share a bit of the journey.
Unfortunately my oral surgeon is different from the dental office which made me an immediate which I have not yet been able to even put into my mouth and it's almost been a month and they're each telling me that the other guy doesn't know what they're talking about.. meaning the oral surgeon is telling me that I should have given it four to six weeks after having all my teeth removed before I had even immediate or regular dentures cast as my gums were going to be changing I also had stitches in a few of my teeth exactly as you did after having all of my teeth removed and I just had a few more bone shards that had to be surgically removed a few days ago.
And then I have the dental office telling me the oral surgeon is wrong and, in that if I don't wear immediate dentures right after complete tooth removal then there's no hope of them aligning to your gums which makes no sense to me at all.
Right now I'm in the middle of some horrible depression and complete confusion because of course I spent thousands of dollars as it sounds like you have and now they want me to either spend more on another entirely new cast and or wait another couple months as a toothless teacher /actor which were and are in my professions prior to covid and all this denture hell.
Like you I thought it was a bold brave let's take a look at the bigger picture choice to just have all the teeth taken out at once and also insurance why it's it made more sense but now I remain completely confused and mystified as to when one should even be able to wear immedias and or cast once the gums have healed.
I'm sorry for all this too much detail but I just simply not been not been able to find anyone who's in the exact same situation I am and perhaps willing to share the journey which I'm finding is at the present time completely debilitating in my life unfortunately.
Anyway I'm usually very private person and also very aware of that precious commodity called time so certainly if this doesn't bring any bells or there's nothing that you could get out of perhaps even a short conversation then just ignore all these words but thank you for your detailed observations otherwise and good luck with your journey.
Did they use the bone saw to shave down the bone? You say it like it is nothing I am still having flashbacks six months later this is what I consider cruel and inhumane treatment yet we pay thousands for it?
I'm still tripping over the nerve block too. And needles don't bother me I can imagine someone who they do.
Yes I just had my remaining teeth extracted (20) July 26.The surgeon installed my immediate dentures and I was wheeled to recovery where the recovery nurses proceeded to take out my freshly installed teeth taking along with tissue,stiches ....and it bled heavy....they gauzed me up and released me to my driver.So while at home I changed gauze frequently.The day after(27) I had appointment with my Denturist who thought it odd they would remove the dentures and not explain why.Anyhow after he checked out my gums he showed me the bag of take home brushes,denture soak and container,when done he showed me where on the dentures to apply the gum heal and he plopped them in,top fit pretty good and secure the bottom is a bit loose but I see him next week to possibly feline the bottom.Just saying with the amount of work to my mouth I wished I could afford implants....but at 3200.00 a tooth that's out....once the swelling goes down and gums healed up I'm sure I will get used to my immediates.
Great to hear you are doing well after your immediates. Thank you very much for sharing your story, and thank you very much for watching!
Adhesive works well to keep the bottom from moving super poligrip works great on my temporary bottom ones
K
At least you had a driver I had to drive myself it was a 2 1/2 hour drive I went to UTHSC in Memphis tho this may be why I am traumatized. They only charged $25 per tooth.
I just got mine one wk ago today. I did immediate. Here is what I'm experiencing. They are huge thick bc on day one right after extraction they had to place soft reline in them, they were already too big bc I think they did a bad job with the moulds. I have an extreme over bite not only do my top teeth sit over my bottom but there is a massive gap between them. My top teeth literally are just floating out above my nature bottom teeth. I go back tomorrow for my follow up. But this is horrible. I already didn't have back teeth on top haven't for 3 yrs so I don't understand why I don't have a fit on the sides when they've already healed. I don't understand how this is going to get better when they are already thick and huge. Someone please tell me if any of this is normal for the first week
Sorry to hear about your situation, I know it can be very frustrating. Hopefully they will be able to adjust the denture to be more comfortable for you. Let me know how the follow up visit goes.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental today was my apt they did some adjustments they feel so much better. they are going to remake them at their cost in 3mo bc they are such a mess. Next wk they are going to do a diff reline its not near as thick and she said ppl like it so much btr I think she said it was kind of sticky I don't remember what it was called but they couldn't do that before bc of all the open wounds. I'm so happy w/ them they are going out of their way to make things right. Thanks for the response.
@@55shocked55 Glad to hear that they are taking care of you.
I go friday..I'm so nervous. I'm glad they took care of u.
Great video,well explained.After being in the dental field for 50 years as a dental tech.for myself I would go for the permanent denture after waiting 6 to 8 weeks or more of healing.I can make the patient a better set of dentures after the healing, better fit and the patient can try in and look at the dentures before they are finish.This way usually is a lot less expence then immediates.
I haven’t eaten for only 9 days and I am real close to jamming the intermediate denture in there on the sutures and trying to chew. Dear God. Food.
Thank you for so much for giving such an in-depth explanation, I’m getting immediate dentures within the next few weeks and my own dentist wasn’t as thorough as you were, thanks so much for explaining the pros and cons.
You are so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you very much for watching. Let me know how it goes for you.
Hi@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thank U so much for explaining what immediate dentures are.
I was told by my Denturist that I'd have to pay again. The same Amt that I paid for 1st set upper dentures. Is this True? That's If I wanted permanant dentures? After my gums have healed & Shrank. He said it could or would take my gums up to a year. This is More Expensive than I thought it was gonna be. 😭😭 I Need advice please. Because I'm very Unhappy with this 1st set of upper dentures.
@@Jesus.SaVeS77 Can your denturist reline your immediate dentures? Sometimes a second set of dentures is needed after the immediate dentures. Usually your dentist will tell you about it ahead of time so that you can plan accordingly. Thank you very much for watching.
Gdm.@@VeryNiceSmileDental,
Ok, Yur welcme! Thnx for reply & answers.
My Denturist had it in writing. But I didn't really understand. Then I spoke with him, briefly, by Ph. 📞 as well.
However, I don't think he gave me Enough detailed info., so I'd understand Clearly that my 1st set of Dentures wouldn't fit Snug, or work as well. Bcuz plate would be 2 wide, etc 😭😭
Now I totally👀/understnd why folks Do Not wanna wear or eat with dentures in their mouth & they walk around Toothless, etc.🤦🏽
Bcuz dentures are very Uncomfy & Annoying to wear & eat with in mouth. Even after my denturist adds white Rubber lining to my denture they Still Do not fit good/well. & Even addn all the teeth products on dentures daily. They're still too Wide for my lil. mouth & Still hard for me to Bite, eat, Chew properly. 😯😳😱🥺😢😥😥😭😭
My Teeth Still come loose after chew'n, eatn. So I have 2 rinse old stuff off & Add Gel/Powder to my teeth Again.😐😒🤨🧐🤔😠😤
@@VeryNiceSmileDental
Oh! "?" Should a 2nd set of upper dentures be the same price as 1st set/immediate denture? 😳🤨🧐🤔
I am scheduled for top extractions with an immediate denture. I was told I would be fitted for permanent denture after around 8 months.. is this how it works? Thanks!
Hi, yes. After 8 months your gums and jawbone will have healed fully. The permanent denture will fit better than the immediate denture. Good luck and thanks very much for watching!
1wk ago today had 15 extractions plus gum bone cut top & bottom & temp dentures all in same setting .. healing is going good stitches are starting to dissolve & come out everything’s looks good so far ..
Great to hear that you're healing well. Let me know how it goes as you heal up. Thank you very much for watching!
I have an off topic question. I have full dentures going on 2 years now. I have Sjogrens. Biotene, Salagen, drinking water constantly all day... Nothing helps the dry mouth that causes pretty bad burning sensation. Have you ever had a patient with this autoimmune disorder that you found a treatment for? Thank you, I really enjoy watching your videos.
Hi, thank you very much for watching. Unfortunately there is no magic bullet for dry mouth due to Sjogrens. There is a prescription medication called SalivaMax that may help.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thank you, I haven't heard of that one. I'll ask my doctor.
Let me know if it helps. Thank you very much for watching.
I have had knee replacements and have many questions. I still have teeth left, 3 molars left.
I lost my teeth due to chemo, Big Pharma’s (Lyricaca) side effects. I started to have dry mouth now I gave beginning gum disease?
I have long roots so I was thinking of instant dentures but after listening to you, I’m having second thoughts. What drives me to instant dentures is my joint replacement as the surgeon told me my mouth is my Achilles’ tendon. I’ve been good flossing and brushing to no avail.
Do I need abutment and bone grafts? Medical doesn’t cover them.
Two dentists think I should have full dentures and one dentist thinks I should do only the upper instant dentures. I disagree. The bottom middle teeth I have left need veneers but it’s not covered by Medical, he told me it’s just cosmetic but I’ve grinded them down and they are sharp.
My gut says bite the bullet and get full dentures. Should I be concerned about my joint replacement and waiting 2-3 months for regular dentures? Thank you in advance🤓🎈
@@Diana-lq5yjwishing you the best of luck friend.
I wish I could afford any of this! 😩 I have dental insurance and still can’t afford it. So sick of being in so much pain at 37! It all started after having kids then my teeth went bad.
Sorry to hear about your situation. Thank you very much for watching.
I am so sorry! I am 40 and after 3 kids just had all my teeth removed. The pain was unbearable. I had to put it on care credit. Either way, we are forever in debt to our mouth.
It's bs I've been in pain 10 years , I have saved enough to get the tops pulled and a denture but have to save up for the bottom next . It's over 10k just for the top
@@caseygottschalk591 the pain from the removal or before? I've been in pain 10 years I'm having all my tops removed , how bad was the pain afterwards? I'm nervous since I can't take any pain medication.
@@ericdoran4313 it’s robbery!!! And the fact that teeth play such an important role in our overall health and it’s so expensive is ridiculous!!!
I had immediate dentures uppers and lowers. Once I reapplied my immediate dentures after removing the gauze from my mouth once the bleeding had stopped, my dentures fit like the impression tray they measured my teeth with in the office. There is know way I can wear these dentures without a realign. I am terribly disappointed that my dentures where so poorly fitted. Is this a regular occurrence?
Sorry to hear about your experience. What did your dentist tell you? I know sometimes, dentists will make a "transitional" set of dentures as the immediates since they know that a lot of changes will happen as the patients jaws heal, then they will make a final set of dentures once your jawbones have healed. That should have been explained to you before treatment was started.
In my area, I usually try to make the immediate set of dentures fit as well as possible, depending on the patients situation. I usually see people who's teeth have been failing for years, so they are missing several teeth by the time I start making them immediate dentures.
My dentist wants to put immediately dentures in my mouth upper teeths but it was uncomfortable still have some swelling and it was hurting decided to wait a little while until the swelling goes down it was painful trying to fit the dentures in my mouth
Hi, I usually put the immediate dentures in right after I remove the remaining teeth. Once the gums swell, you may have to wait a few days for the swelling to go down before you can insert the denture.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental thank you so much 🙏🏽
I got my immediate dentures( upper and lower) mid October, Im extremely unhappy with both. I've never been able to wear the lower denture. The plastic that fits on the inside of my gum cuts into my gum down where my tongue meets my gum then there's a significant gap at the front inside gum. Below the back of what would be my front teeth. After several adjustments they still fall right out when I eat, drink, use a straw and even speaking pops them out. When they're in there's a definite rocking back and forth, from front to back. The uppers aren't much better. These are so loose, without adhesive, they simply fall out. Im having to use a great deal more adhesive sometimes every 2 to 3 hours because the adhesive disolves. As with the lower set I can't eat or drink anything. My speech has greatly been affected as well. I can no longer pronounce my esses correctly due to the extra thick palette where my tongue rests. The plastic on the inside front where my gums sit seems to be getting thinner. When first recieved them only one tooth was visable and now four teeth can be seen also there is a thinning spot just above my front tooth that comes across as a dark spot when im wearing it. I've been back 6 times for adjustments. Every denture wearer Ive spoken to says they were given a set of immediate dentures to wear while their gums healed then they were fitted with a regular set which they were allowed to pick the color, shape and size and layout of their regular set. I'm, getting only the immediate set.
I paid just over 6000.00 for these. Did I get what I paid for?
Sorry to hear about all the trouble you are having with your immediate dentures. Have you talked to your dentist about having them relined?
That’s the question I have too. My dentist is only giving me one immediate set. Over 6k. I’m scared he’s trying to rip me off
Very Nice Smile Dental why do some dentists only give immediate dentures then charge the same as the regular ones?
3 weeks until my immediate dentures. 29 years old 19 extractions 3 surgical removal including large eye tooth/canine. Very very very very afraid of all of this
Hi, are you getting both uppers and lowers or just uppers?
@@VeryNiceSmileDental both immediate uppers and lowers with 19 extractions
Good luck with the procedure, I'm sure you'll do fine. Let me know how it goes.
Okay once you get immediate Dentures could you start like vaping about 2 to 3 days after and can you suck through a straw and how long can you start to eat solid foods
Yes you can. Start trying to eat solid foods when you feel up to it. I recommend to my patients to start with soft foods like scrambled eggs, pasta, etc so they can get used to the feel of chewing with dentures. Chewing with dentures is different than chewing with your own teeth.
Got immediate dentures on top 3 years ago and I have not had any realignment nor do I have to use adhesive on it. Tomorrow I'm getting my bottom immediate, very scared since there is no suction.
Great to hear you are doing so well with your upper denture! Fingers crossed that all goes smoothly for you with the lowers. :)
Can you let me know how the bottoms worked out for you? Thanks!
Wow… you must really like your work…you are so friendly, even happy…thank you for encouraging people with options and explaining them! I bet your patients don’t have ‘dentaphobia’ !
Thank you for the kind words. I started the channel to help explain dentistry to people. Thank you very much for watching!
I am going in tomorrow for x-rays and then they will decided what they will do for me. Problem is i have terminal cancer and not a lot of time on my hands. I only have one tooth on top now, being my center left buck tooth we'll say,lol. on top i have 3 teeth that are broken off at the gum line that will have to be removed. On the bottom i have most of the teeth but only one big tooth in the left back and 8 of the smaller teeth in front, sorry don't know the proper names for the teeth. I'm hoping, they can pull them all and put temps in until they can put the final dentures in.Its taken months to get anything done because i was saving to get the work done and its costly. Tops alone they wanted $3000 to pull the one buck tooth and the 3 that are broken at the gum line, only to find out the Canadian cancer center will pay for all work done except x-rays. Basically, i wasted several months trying to save up when it could have been done a long time ago. My dentist knew about the program for ppl with terminal cancer but decided to not tell me so he could make the money for himself. That's just wrong. Wish me luck, i hope everything goes well.
Good luck with everything, I hope it goes well for you. Thank you very much for watching!
I have six upper teeth all in the front. My other upper teeth have been extracted for a couple years. Will this decrease the amount box shrinkage in the bone ? I’m slated for an immediate denture procedure soon. Thank you .
Yes the area in the back where the other teeth were already removed won't shrink as much as the area in front will. Thank you very much for watching!
I live in Germany and here it is common sense to give you immediate dentures right after teeth extraction and start the process of regulars after 3-4 months. We have to pay for both sets partially, the immediate costs around 650 USD and the permanents around 1000 USD. Price is for upper and bottom together, but only for the cheapest plastic teeth.
I am 8 weeks in my immediates now and can´t wait for my regulars. They are really loose now, especially the bottom feels three times bigger now as they have been in the beginning. Might be because I had infections in my jar when impressions were made.
I am in that lucky situation, I can spend a bit of money and I am quite young. I was thinking of ceramic teeth instead of plastic because I want the most natural/ best looking teeth. I am also a smoker and love coffee....I heard ceramic wouldn´t stain as plastic does ? Would you recommend them, are they worth the extra price ? I don´t want implants as I have trouble with autoimmune reactions and think my body would reject them.
Thanks in advance !
Ceramic teeth aren't used very much any more. Plastic teeth are very durable and stain resistant, and can be very lifelike. One of the benefits of plastic teeth is that they will bond to the pink plastic part of the denture. Ceramic teeth can't be bonded and are more likely to separate from the denture base. Ceramic is also more likely to chip. I hope I answered your question. Thank you very much for watching!
Can I get cushions for my dentures right after my tooth extraction so it won't be so painful because of the swelling and the pain it hurts when my dentist fit my teeth in my mouth after my teeth extraction is that normal
Hi, even with a soft reline, your jaw will be sore from the extractions.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental thank you so much 🙏🏽
I got immediate denture, it’s very bad, I. Can’t use that
Hi, what's going on with your immediate denture?
In about a week, I will get full extractions, and then regular dentures after six weeks of healing. Many of my teeth now are loose, one very loose and wobbly, and some missing. So, I'm really looking forward to the process, although, I did back out originally, but not this time. Thanks, John
Glad to hear John. Let me know how the extractions go. Thank you very much for watching!
I will be getting full extractions as well. Will you be sedated during the process? I planning to ask my dentist can I be put to sleep during the process because I have really bad anxiety 😟
@@jalen5981 How did it go Jalen?? Hope you are ok
@@tracymontoya2119 Oh boy what a journey you and I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Let me know how it goes. I will be right behind you soon.. Few years maybe sooner.. Good luck to you. I will be thinking about you
Thanks for your insight. If I have an upper immediate denture will I be able to change it up at some point and get a denture that snaps in without having the roof of my mouth covered ?
Yes you most likely can do that in the future. You will need some bone grafting or sinus lifts since you mentioned that you had the back teeth removed a few years ago. To not have the roof of your mouth covered you will need at least 4 implants.
My top teeth have an overbite , would the immediate denture be the same ?
Day 4 of immediates, top very painful even with glue …can’t get gagging under control and feel like they are just too big.
Hoping dentist can fix them so they fit a little better
Starting to regret all of this.
How do your gums heal with an immediate denture ?
Hi, great & helpful video & so awesome how you answer so many questions. But I have to admit I am just a tad confused. I like the idea of the immediate dentures but will be having the remaining 19 teeth all removed very soon, 10 top, 9 lower. All side n back ones are removed. Did I understand it correctly on your video that if all the teeth are completely removed you can not get an immediate denture at that time & must wait 2-3 months for a permanent one? If that is correct I am really blown away & confused now because around where I live here in the south, there is lots of 1 day dentist pull all your teeth & you walk out with a set of immediate dentures. Thing is I have read reviews & it rather was disturbing for this one chain especially of dentist office doing this. I also won't go there because of the nightmare reviews. When all reaming teeth are removed, is it best to let them heal before getting the dentures. I don't like the no teeth idea, but willing to wait if that would be best & I am home alone & hardly go anywhere anyway. I was surprised how much in a years time my gums shrunk & changed from where the teeth had be removed. It's been 2 years now so I know that area is done changing hopefully. I do have autoimmune conditions which have effected my sinus & gums, so want to do what would be best. I'm almost 62 now & have been saving for this for years to be able to do this, so I want & need to get it right. Also just so scared & have concerns for healing up as with my immune system as it is, I don't always heal well. Is salt water rinses the best way to go for healing or do you suggest something else. One video said salt water only, another one said mouth wash, & another one said absolutely NO Mouthwash?? Thank you so much for your time & care to folks, reading all the questions & answers is helpful & encouraging.
Hi, sorry for the confusion, in the video I stated that if you are already missing all your teeth (for example you had them pulled a couple of years ago) you can only get a regular denture. In your situation, you would have the immediate dentures made and then your teeth removed and the dentures inserted the same day. I'll answer your other questions in separate replies just to keep it more organized for myself, so I don't miss any of your questions.
Ideally, removing all your teeth and letting your gums heal and the bone to heal would help you get the best fitting dentures. Also, your mouth will be completely healed by that point in time so you don't have to deal with that issue. The downside is you will be without teeth from the time your teeth are removed to the time your dentures are ready.
When you get immediate dentures, you have to deal with 3 issues, 1 is dealing with pain and swelling from having your teeth removed and your jaw healing. 2 is dealing with sore spots from wearing the new immediate dentures (they will rub on your gums and the dentures will need to be adjusted), 3 is learning how to speak with dentures and chew with dentures while your mouth is sore from the extractions.
Every person is different, some people do really well with immediates, others not as well. I know some dental offices call their immediate dentures "healing dentures" and expect to make a new set of regular dentures 6 months to 1 year later (they should explain their process and fees to you before you commit).
Based off of just what you told me about your healing issues, maybe getting your teeth extracted first, then having dentures made may be the best for you. That way you only need to deal with one issue at a time. I'd need to examine your mouth, go over your medical history, and see your dental x-rays to give you better advice.
I'm 26 go on the 2nd to get my top immediate denture. so excited to have back jaw teeth agin only have 10 on top . been 2 years without so my front tops started braking from eating with them.
Glad to hear! Good luck with the appointment and thank you very much for watching!
How did it go??
I Got A BAD Set Of Dentures After I Had My Teeth Pulled, Im A Adult,And I Look Like I Got A Set Of Teeth Made For A KID. When I Went Back To The Dentist, He Started BUILDING UP My Denture, So NOW I Look Like I Have A Wad Of Play Doo In My Mouth. I Will NEVER Go Back To This Guy!!!!!!
Sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like you need a new set of dentures. Make sure your dentist will do a wax try in of your new set so that you can see what they will look like. It's easy to make changes to a set of dentures when they are still in wax. Thanks for watching.
Damn, I’m so sorry to hear of your difficulties. I pray all has gotten better during this time.
You are so nice! I wish you were my dentist.
Wow, thank you!
I got extremely sick and all my top teeth basically disintegrated(strangely my bottom teeth were barely effected) . I am having all my top teeth removed and I have opted for an immediate denture followed by a regular denture over getting implants. I'm diabetic and had infection issues, it's been 16 months since my last infection but I really don't want to have the posts put in and experience issues. If I can go several years without infection I'll consider implants at that point. Thank you for this concise video explaining everything.
I wanted immediates but after thinking about it, waiting for my jaw to heal is best. Cheaper. Immediates need almost constant adjusting and that costs $$$. Waiting, sure, I'll be without teeth but I don't even care. The only thing that matters is my health. Getting this rot and poison out of my mouth is my number one reason.
#2 is fresh breath
#3 painless eating and drinking
#4 no more abscesses
# 5 no worries about sepsis from abscesses going to my brain or heart.
And last and least #6 a nice complete smile.
Many put smile as number one. And I get that. I'm a female and I get it. But it's been so long now that my only desires are getting my health back 100%. The nice smile is just a small extra nice attachment :)
I have a kind of off topic question. If I choose to get dentures on my top teeth for the time being, would I have a chance of being able to get dental implants or an all on 4 years down the road? Or does your jaw bone lose the ability for implants? I tried looking it up, but the answers vary greatly.
Yes you should be able to get implants down the road. How much bone you lose varies from person to person. I had a patient a couple of years ago that decided to get implants after wearing an upper denture for 40 years. They needed to get bone grafting first, then once the grafts healed, the surgeon was able to place 6 implants. Thank you very much for watching!
I got my to denture over a year ago and have only wore them no more then an hour ever because they're too thick and i also gag i tried really hard to get used to it but it didn't happen. What can i do i hate not having teeth I'm so insecure now.
Where are you located at?.
Hi, my office is in Elmsford, NY. Just north of NYC, between White Plains and the Tappan Zee Bridge. Thank you very much for watching.
My dentist did not offer immediate dentures but had regular ones made to be used immediately. Can I say it has been a nightmare. They were pretty but they did not fit. the teeth in the back were set too high so the dentist ground them off flat. Have you tried chewing anything with flat pieces of acrylic? It doesn't work. I went back for adjustment but a line was ground into them still not something you can chew with. The top denture interfered with my breathing if I lay down(still a problem years l later) and covered a good part of mt soft pallet so I had trouble swallowing even liquids. I continued going back for help until I just couldn't do it anymore. This has been a traumatic experience. I need to try to get dentures that fit right but I'm afraid to spend all that money and end up with the same issues.
Sorry to hear about all the trouble you're having with your dentures. Thank you very much for watching.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thank you. I shared because I wanted people to choose carefully when getting dentures. The dentist I went to had great ratings and had won awards, but after he began doing dentures his 5 star rating fell to 1 stars, many people had the same kinds of problems I did. Clearly dentures were not his forte. I understand he wanted to provide the help his patients needed but in this case a referral to a dentist that was very knowledgeable about fitting and care for denture patients would have been better. Thank you for your videos. Getting informed through these videos is a great service to people.
I month a go I had a Denture and I listed can you do something
Hi, you had a denture made a month ago? How is it going?
Do you cutout the teeth that are broken at and below the gum line? Do you put sutures in the gums?
To remove broken off teeth I use special instruments that get down between the tooth and the jawbone to loosen the tooth. Sometimes I do need to use a surgical drill to help with the extraction. Whether or not sutures are needed depends on the situation. Thank you for the question and thank you very much for watching!
Hello ,this video really helped me to understand about dentures. But one question arised in my mind without extraction of the remaining teeth , is fitting of dentures can be done.
Hi, the denture can't be fit until the teeth are removed.
I have immediate dentures and I personally wish I would have just got regular dentures because of the amount of discomfort and adjustments, and I had to go 6 weeks without them anyway and when I just got them back finally they still don't fit right they're still too big
YOU ARE AWESOME. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES WITH GRACE BEYOND MEASURE
I just got an immediate dentures and I'm very upset. I look like my lips are bulging and it's hard to close my lips around the teeth. I thought this was to make me feel and look better and now I don't even want to go outside.
Give your dentist a call. They may be able to thin down the flange of the denture so it won't be as bulgy.
I got immediate denture
Hi, how was the experience? Do you like it?
I go I the morning to get 10 teeth out & an immediate I’m TERRIFIED
@@foutleslie919 You got this! You'll do great! Let me know how it goes!
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I got the immediate tops and bottoms on Dec. 10, 2020. I went to Affordable Dentures in my area. They did a really good job on making the teeth. They look very natural, and after seeing some 'horror teeth' on youtube, I am very pleased with the job they did.
It's taking some getting used to. I was very depressed for about a month. I don't like all of this plastic in my mouth. But I'm going to go with snap ons after my mouth heals. The only problem is, I'm a smoker. And the dental tech told me that I need to quit smoking before getting the implants due to the implant could fail from my smoking.
@@christah4102 I'd strongly recommend quitting smoking before you get the implants. I'm glad to hear your immediates went well and look good. It does take time to get used to them and learn how to eat and speak with them. Thank you very much for watching!
I just got immediate dentures 13 days ago. Seven days ago I stopped wearing the bottoms thinking I need them adjusted because all they do is flop around and hurt. It also causes me to not be able to talk. Do you have any advice?
Definitely get them adjusted. That will help with the pain (which is most likely caused by the denture rubbing against your gum too much in spots (dentists call that a "sore spot"). It may help with the fit as well if the edges of the denture are too long in spots. Thank you very much for watching.
I opted for immediate dentures because I was told I was a good candidate. It is going on day three and I haven't had them in almost the entire time. I wore them for about 3-4 hours post extraction. I took them out to rinse the blood off (as I was advised) but could not get them back on. The anesthetic had worn off by that time and there was a weird ridge on my top denture that is excruciatingly sharp. Worried that my gums will not heal to fit the denture it I cannot get them in place because of the pain. I tried benzodent and ambisol but it did nothing to help place the dentures. It feels like I'm trying to place dentures made if razor blades over gums that are far too small. I worry that I made the wrong decision. I wish I would have watched this video first or had someone at my dentist office explain the pros and cons. Thank you for your video. I just wish I could get them back in because they do look very nice.
Sorry to hear about your situation. Give your dentist a call as soon as you can to have them take a look. I usually tell patients to leave the dentures in overnight and I see them the next day for adjustments. At this point, you may have to wait for the swelling in your jaws to go down. Tell your dentist about the sharp spots on your dentures. Those spots should have been ground down but sometimes they get missed. Good luck and let me know how it goes. Thank you very much for watching.
I also had that razor blade feeling. Very discouraging and very painful. I went back to my dentist and adjustments were made and there is no more pain now. I have come to the conclusion that with adjustments and time to heal you will see an enormous difference.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thank you so much for your reply and like. It has been a few weeks now and they are fitting much better. I struggle a bit with the bottom dentures but I'm feeling more confident now that I'm healing and the swelling is gone. At this point I think it will just be a matter of adapting to having them in and learning to eat with them in.
@@peggypatz5355 Thanking you for your encouraging message. Things are going much better. Still a bit of a struggle a the bottom piece but I am not in pain anymore so I'm feeling more hopeful. I'm glad to be able to smile again.
I'm glad to hear that you are doing better! I tell my patients to think of the day they get their dentures as the halfway point in treatment. Now they have adjust to the dentures and have the dentures adjusted to them. And they have to learn how to eat and speak with them.
Has immediate dentures going on 4months they are horrible have to get adjustments every 2wks need 2more months then I get fitted for regular dentires
Sorry to hear about your situation. How many teeth did you have extracted the day you received your immediate dentures?
Immediate dentures bottom hurts so bad feel like there cutting into my gums an sore spots all around the horseshoe my dentists has shave them over an over inside a. Still hurt what can I do an there to big
Sorry to hear about your situation. It will get better, it just takes time for your gums to heal after the extractions and your denture needs to be adjusted as sore spots develop. I tell my patients that the day they get their dentures is the halfway point in the process. They first half is making the dentures and the surgery, the second half is recovery and physical therapy of getting used to and learning how to use the dentures.
Thanks for the information. Appreciated. I’m getting ready to start the process.
Glad it was helpful!
I'm 28 years old and just got my immediate dentures while I still have my teeth. I should be getting my teeth pulled sometime either in either this month or August. No one told me how to clean them or what I can eat for the first few weeks. Any advice please?
We you first start using them, eat only soft foods. Chewing with dentures is going to be different than chewing with your own teeth. You will be dealing with learning to chew and sore gums from the extractions. Give it all time and see your dentist for adjustments as needed. Start with soft foods, and then work your way up to tougher foods. To clean them, brush them with a toothbrush or denture brush (don't use regular toothpaste) and soak them in a denture cleaner like Polident. Thank you very much for watching!
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thank you!
You're welcome!
I got this Tuesday for my top extractions, 13 teeth, and placement of immediate denture. I'm beyond terrified. 😔
@@jenniferfarler1564 You got this! You'll do fine! It's a process though. Let us know how it goes. Thank you very much for watching!
Thank you Sir, Subscribed, My doctor told me to wait 2 weeks after extraction then will add immediate denture, Immediate denture aslo called temporary denture, how long they last
Hi, how long you can use the immediate denture will depend on how well it's made and how it fits. I've seen some temporary dentures that the person couldn't wear at all. I have a couple of patients who are still wearing their immediate dentures 5 years later.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental thank you, Sir
Yes I got Dentures lower dentures and I got the intermediates they seem to get very very loose after a week or so and I have to go in for a reline that gets old but I'm hoping with the other one I won't have to do that I really really wish I would have got an plants or something I feel lost without my teeth. But I just could not afford implants is there anyway people who want implants can get help with paying for them?
Thank you very much for watching. For lower cost implants you could try a dental school or a hospital with a dental residency program.
I didn't know about immediate dentures.
Can use your immediate dentures or it has to be replaced by a permanent dentures?
Yes you can, but it depends on your situation. If it's replacing a whole mouthful of teeth, it will need to be replaced in the near future. If it's only replacing a few teeth, it will last longer.
I had all my top teeth removed for years ago.
I just got immediate dentures and they are horrible. My dentist isn't good on education, so I'm thankful for your video. Immediately post extraction the top denture is so big, I can't close my mouth fully and it doesn't stay in place. My dentist put it in post extraction, it seemed to me if didn't stay at all, than they removed it. Sent me home with gauze in and come back for adjusting instructions. ...but they said when I need the adjusting,. No guidelines on how long out I should wait to see if it gets better with healing. I'm assumed I was wrong thinking it didn't fit, or they would of said so, so I didn't question them. Now I'm home, the top denture is so loose it won't stay in place and the dentures are so big i can't close my mouth completely. So now I'm trying to find out how long I'm supposed to wait for healing, to see if this is going to get better with healing or do I call tomorrow? This has been a horrible experience.
Hi sorry to hear about your situation. Give your dentist a call and let them know what is going on. Hopefully they can adjust the immediate dentures to get them more comfortable. They will get looser as your gums heal from the extractions.
I’m so scared I know I need them, I can’t afford to miss work, and I don’t know if my state insurance will cover them, I have sarcoidosis which destroyed them along with lack of coverage to see dentist through my life. Recently I got hit from behind letting a pedestrian cross the road at a crosswalk ( it’s the law) , some jerk was on his phone and hit me from behind NO brakes, my jaw snapped together so hard my front tooth split chipped from behind and now it’s slowly spidering around my tooth, I cry every day, I wish I could find a dentist to help me. This video made me cry again, I’m so scared
Hi, don't be scared, you'll get through this. Are there any FQHC's near you? They may be able to help you in your situation. Thank you very much for watching.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental fqhc? What is that? I’m so depressed over this, I bought some stuff to try and make my own set. My next move is to research how to take out my own teeth, it’s my only resort at this point. Ty for responding to me.
@@brecahbollinger3119 an FQHC is a federally qualified health center. They are funded by the federal government might be able to help you with your situation. Try googling "fqhc near me" to see if there are any near you.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental ty for your information!
@@brecahbollinger3119 You're welcome! Good luck and let me know how it goes. Thank you very much for watching!
I went to the dentist wanting regular dentures . . . but let them talk me into immediates. So on my day they proceeded to extract my uppers. I was such a bleeder they had to stop after my uppers. I continued to bleed for 18 hrs . . . a couple days later I tried my denture . . . didn't come even close to fitting in my mouth. A couple weeks later they tried a soft reline which made the thing twice as big and it still didn't come close to fitting and the reline was crooked. I had to use half a tube of adhesive to make it stay in. Had my lower extractions done 4 wks after my uppers. The lower immediate didn't fit either. So here we are 4 months after upper extractions and 3 months after lower and I am going in to measure for my permanents . . . and I am worried that they won't get them right either. I have not worn any denture yet. Happy that my mouth has healed . . . had a few bone spur issues taken care of along the way. Getting very tired of pureed food. Anxious to be able to chew again. I want someone to reassure me that fitting for regular dentures is more of an 'exact' science as opposed to the temporaries . . where there's a certain amount of guesswork as to how the gums will be post extractions . . . which, by the way, is the main reason I did not want immediates in the first place.
Hi, sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like your immediate dentures weren't very good. Hopefully they can make a better set of final dentures. Making a set of dentures involves a bunch of steps, and each step builds off the last step. I have made videos of me making a denture. Here is the playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLzs6u3xbEIGlgIC31LkTApDcEbV0SVvcT.html
I paid $1000 out-of-pocket for my immediates, with my insurance paying for the permanents in 6-8 months, once all is healed. For my immediates, they simply took an impression…no asking about gum color, tooth color..absolutely nothing. What I was given looked like the upper part of one of those “jumping” sets of wacky teeth. Totally unnaturally straight and bright white, and very obvious that they weren’t real. Is this normal? I’m hoping they don’t do this with my permanent upper.
The quality of dentures will vary from office to office. It sounds like your set of immediates was made as cheaply as possible since you will be getting a permanent set in 6 months or so. Hopefully the permanent ones will be made better. Talk to your dentist about your concerns before you start to make sure you are both on the same page with what you expect from your permanent dentures. Thank you very much for watching.
Can u write the amount in Rands please I'm in South Africa
I would like to know how much it is for Immediate Dentures?
Cost will vary depending on where you live. I made a video about costs a couple of years ago, th-cam.com/video/OvGEs05GcoA/w-d-xo.html
If you have a partial with 3 regular teeth (that will be pulled) can impressions be made for an immediate denture?
Hi, I'm usually okay with making an immediate denture in that situation, unless the teeth are really loose (loose enough that they might get pulled out by the impression). I go into more detail in this video th-cam.com/video/C4hreao8ty8/w-d-xo.html
Hi Doctor. I just got my immediate top denture today and it shows way too much gum when I smile. My real teeth never looked like this. Is there something they can do to shorten the denture or should they make a new one? Thank you.
Hi, give your mouth a few days to get used to having a denture. Your lip muscles have to readjust to having the plastic denture in your mouth. If the teeth still look too long after that, your dentist may be able to trim them (if they're just a little too long). If that doesn't work, then wait 6 months and get a new set made once your mouth is finished healing from the extractions.
I have immediate dentures while my gums are healing. The worst part is where there are bone spicules in the gums that cause an almost itchy, pressured, and sore spot when any pressure is put on the denture. I am about a month out and can't really eat anything with them.
I had 8 teeth pulled today and they put an immediate dentures on my bottom..I can’t eat it hurts so bad..permanent dentures come in six months
Make sure you take the pain medication your dentist recommended. Also go back for adjustments as needed.
I had my upper teeth pulled, and was given same-day what was called temp denture. AT some point they relined the temp denture. 6 months later they made permanent denture. lasted 10 years with couple of times losing a tooth which they fixed. Now last time I broke a tooth was told nope they would not fix it. So went someplace else and had new dentures made. Now that denture is fine but that dentist did not seem to want to pull 11 lower teeth and make me a lower denture.. hmmm.. He said he could save my teeth. Long story short Went back to the place that made my first upper teeth.. now they are telling me for lower dentures to fit well, they also need to make the upper. Is this true? Or am I being ripped off for another set of top dentures? They at least are will to pull and do a lower.
Hi, when the upper denture was made, the teeth were set to fit your lower natural teeth. Now that you are getting the lowers removed, the lower will have to be made to fit the upper that you currently have, but the bite may not be ideal. Getting both upper and lowers made at the same time should give you a better bite. I've have made new dentures fit old dentures so it can be done, but it depends on your situation.
Can your lower teeth be saved at all? Most people don't like lower full dentures because they don't stay in as well as upper full dentures. Could you keep your lower canines and get a cu-sil denture made?
Also I sure hope my final dentures I get in 9 months...look much better than the immediate ones
Hi, final dentures do tend to look and fit better than immediate dentures.
How long do immediate dentures last?
A well made set will last as long as a regular denture, but it is more likely to loosen over time due to have the teeth removed. Thank you very much for watching!
The immediate stinks, doesn't fit from the beginning and it hurts. Healing can take up to 6 months...UGGGGGG!
Sorry to hear about your situation. There is a lot you have to deal with when you get a set of immediate dentures. Have you had a soft reline done? For some people that helps during the healing phase.
When they do teeth extraction do they put the immediate dentures right away? Don’t we have to the nurse the extracted teeth that were removed like the bleeding and rinsing?
Hi, the bleeding will stop a few minutes after the extractions, then the immediate denture is put in the mouth. It will act like a bandage on top of the extraction sites. I tell my patients to leave it in overnight and I see them the next day for adjustments.
WORST EXPERIENCE EVER! My dentures are worth ONLY the smile they provide. Can't talk, can't eat, can't sleep w/ 'em... day 2 and I"m peeved! Like trying to eat or talk w/ 2 half dollars in my mouth. My advice? Go w/ partials or implants... OR don't get "immediate" dentures.. and wait the 6 months crossing your fingers and hoping for a good proper fit... don't buy the hype!
Sorry to hear about your experience. I tell my patients that the day they get their immediate denture is the halfway point in treatment.
They are in pain from having teeth removed and they have pieces of plastic in their mouths on top of their sore gums. It takes time for the gums to heal and the swelling to go down. The dentures also have to be adjusted as needed.
And they have to learn how to speak and chew with their new dentures.
Give your dentist a call so they can take a look at your mouth to make sure everything is healing properly.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thanks for the reply. It's been 2 months since my teeth were pulled and (just yesterday got my teeth) yet they call these 'immediate' dentures (according to the paperwork) They took NO molds of my mouth, BEFORE pulling my teeth (all the molds were taken w/ swollen / healing gums).. my gums have shrunk and I'm beginning to believe all the appointments for (like 8 now) were to soak the VA for payments.... and give me a crappy fitting mouth of plastic.. oh, and now add the great flavor of adhesive. NOW I see why many just toss 'em and go toothless. Great smile though. Next appointment is Tuesday. I'll save the rest of my BMGC's (acronym for common words of disapproval) for the dentist office. Thanks again.
Hopefully your dentist can reline your dentures to give you a better fit. Make a list of all the issues you are having so that they can address them. Let me know how it turns out.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thanks again. Definitely not expecting a mouthful of poker chips, good only for pictures.
Implant over denture procedure
This really helped me I just got my immediate dentures yesterday
Wonderful! How's it going so far?
@@VeryNiceSmileDental it's going kinda okay it's weird not having front teeth
I had my uppers extracted five weeks ago, healing and waiting for permanent. I decided to wait due to the many people who have improper fitting of the immediate denture and the struggle. However, this is miserable not having teeth. No one has talked about the cost when deciding on an immediate denture, is it included with the price or do you have to pay for it then pay again for the permanent? What's the cost difference and quality in immediate and permanent? I go back to the dentist in two weeks I guess for the impression and was thinking if I have to wait another six to eight weeks could I get a temporary quickly if cost is something I can swing. Thanks for input.
Hi, thanks for the questions. The cost of the immediate denture should be discussed by your dentist before your begin treatment. The quality of the immediate depends on the dentist making it. Some offices will just make a very quick immediate that the patient uses only temporarily while they are healing. This type of immediate is usually less expensive. Other offices will make an immediate that is as good as a permanent denture. The cost of this type of immediate is usually similar to the cost of a permanent denture. I don't know if it's worth it for you to get a temporary made quickly while you are waiting for the permanent denture. They tend not to work very well unless your dentist can 3D print a denture. 3D printed dentures can be made quickly but may not look as good as a traditional permanent denture. I hope I answered your questions. Good luck with your upper permanent denture. Let me know how it turns out.
The cost of the immediate dentures was included in the total cost .The dentures themselves seem to be of a decent quality..
How much did it cost to extract your teeth? And what number did your dentist quote you for a permanent denture? I had sticker shock the other day just for the cost of extraction.
I had all uppers extracted 3 weeks ago . Cost was about $140 per tooth, but ins. negotiated price was $80 per tooth extracted and ins paid half of that, leaving me about $40 out of pocket per tooth. I left with a temporary denture that day and my out of pocket cost was $499 for that . It’s not a fitted denture but it’s better than none I guess.. My fitted denture is 4 months out , and cost me $1800 . Ins won’t pay for the final fitted denture.. Eating with the temporary sucks but gotta say it’s comfortable when not eating..
@@davidbooher5559 I just went to Affordable Dentures and Implants last week in Chicago and had 11 remaining uppers pulled and have immediate dentures. I'm also getting 2 partials on either side (no teeth need to be pulled on lower). The price is right and lower than all other dentists I believe. This cost a little over 5 grand, includes permanent dentures and adjustments. I like that the consultation only cost a dollar, but I wasn't charged at all for it. Everyone was friendly and professional.
However, my remaining molars aren't touching on one side and barely on the other :( It will take some time getting used to swallowing too, it's hard, esp. w/ the roof of mouth covered in acrylic, but I didn't want implants for several reasons.
Hope this helps.
Love your content and presentation....but your expression in the thumbnail pic you use would scare me from seeing a dentist for the rest of my life!😄
LOL ! Thank you very much for watching despite the thumbnail !
I go in Tuesday for immediate top dentures. A bit nervous
Good luck ! Let me know how it goes.
If you have no teeth and you want top and bottoms how much does that cost that's the real question
Hi, costs will vary from office to office, and on what kind of replacement teeth you are looking to get. In my office full upper and lower dentures would be around $6200.
So I recently had a full upper extraction and opted for immediate dentures. Total procedure for premium dentures plus extraction $2750. It started out smooth the couple extracts but then as he began extracting the molars it got more difficult. There were 2 times I heard bone splinter, and the dentist tried to stop to "give me a rest." But I told him just to keep going. Then he told me he had to peek in on another patient real fast (which I wanted to call bull shit on. Then he pulls 2 more, and I could tell he was struggling with them, but with 4 teeth left in my upper jaw he tells the assistant I will have to come back tomorrow to have the rest pulled. I said uh uh, I'm not leaving toothless. So he re numbs the remainders and after quite a time he steps back, pulls his gloves off and walks out without saying anything. The assistant comes in with the denture and I could tell my mouth was mangled, stitched and swelled up. I tried to put them in and when I did I had a huge over bite when I lined up the bite of the denture with my bottom teeth. I told her there was no way I would wear these ridiculous things. She got snotty and said I'd have to come back tomorrow to adjust them. The next day was so painful I couldn't bear the thought of having my mouth worked on, so I was not able to get back in for 5 days due to the holiday. I went in and it was a different dentist. I explained to her the rooted fragments still there and she said it was blood clots. "White ones? Sharp enough to cut my tongue?" She responded yes. I asked her to look again and it was as if she pretended to look but maintained the blot clot story. I started getting a little irritable with her and got up and left with another appt set 45 days from then. It's been a week and somethings not right about this. Now there are pieces of fragments working themselves out and the rooted remains of two teeth remain swollen and painful when I try to eat something. They didn't give me any aftercare instruction, or tell me how the extracts went. Some pushy head assistant supervisor comes barging in slamming thing and jarring my soul by being so loud and getting right in my face and practically sitting on me. I asked her to please get away from me, and like a kid she say, "No!" Like a 2 yr old. I ended up getting up and walking out. I was completely overwhelmed and in serious pain. I dread having to go back. However, the one positive is that I had so much mercury fillings in my upper teeth only that I felt was the cause of my hair coming out in excess, and major digestion issues whenever some of it would break off and get swallowed during the 30yrs they deteriorated in my mouth. The improvement was over night. Not even a fraction of hair comes out when I brush it, my thoughts are not clouded and my stomach and digestive tract are going back to normal. But shit man, the dental experiences I've had I feel should be illegal. Any dentist that defends mercury fillings is in denial. I had all upper molars impacted with mercury when I was 8 yrs old. I'll always wonder what that boy would have become had he not live his whole life with mercury exposure. The fucked up thing is that I was 35yrs old when I accidently stumbles on the fact they use mercury in fillings. I was never told and neither were my parents. I told them about it. What takes the cake is that somehow everyone from the dentists who practice/ed it to the A.D.A, and the E.P.A is completely immune from prosecution, and no one to accept responsibility, and no established organization set up to assist people who can't afford the removal in getting it done. So, for 10 year after finding out about it they remained in my head and I couldn't afford to do anything about it. It's sad because it was almost standard procedure for kids my age to have this done to them. So, I'm paying off a bill that after interest is paid will be about $5000. THE ONLY TEETH THAT BROKE or fell apart were ones with Mercury. The whole thing is sad. I wrote this to vent it, but I may as well leave my cashapp if anyone feels like throwing in a couple bucks toward the bill.
Cash tag: $graydave1010
Peace,
David
David
Wow! Sorry to hear about what you are going through. Hopefully your dentist will take care of your issues. Thank you very much for watching.
I apologize for the venting, I definitely wasn't trying to discount the immediate dentures procedure or you in any way. I wish you would have done mine. Sorry again for the vent. When you asked I was like, "Let me tell you how it went for this guy!" Best to you and your practice. Peace
No worries Michael. I've had other people tell me similar bad experiences with their immediate dentures. It's sad that some dentists treat people so poorly. Sorry you have to go through that. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Sincerely,
Dr. Rich
Informative video
Thanks!
Maybe I'm missing something, is it normal for a dentist to let their assistant do all the work on someone immediate dentures
It depends. Some states allow expanded function dental assistants, some do not.
i am 42 old i have regular denture i was scared that day i was awake not deep sleep they give me wrong iv stuff i felt all the pulling grinding at lac du flambeau wisconsin
Sorry to hear about your situation. Thank you very much for watching.
An immediate denture is a torture that makes the perms seem not so bad. I HATE MINE!
So sorry to hear. Did you get a new denture?
Thinking about pulling all my teeth and getting dentures. I need my life back
Thank you very much for watching!
@@VeryNiceSmileDental hey if you get all your teeth pulled will your gums always support Dentures through your whole life ?? Even with the bone loss ?
The jawbone will shrink over time. How much it shrinks varies from person to person. For some people they can wear full dentures well for years (I've had patients who've worn dentures for more than 40 years) without issues. For other people, their jawbones will shrink so much that they can't wear dentures comfortably.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental oh ok . So basically having dentures is way better then not having no teeth at all?
Having teeth is the best, fixed implant supported teeth are the next best, snap-in dentures are next, then dentures, then no teeth. I hope that makes sense, let me know if you want me to clarify anything.
Where are you located so I can come to you to make my
Hi, my office is in Elmsford, NY. www.VeryNiceSmile.com
had 22 teeth extracted 10 days ago with an immediate denture placed. have had a soft liner put in twice already and not to much pain however a couple of spots I have thought about using a Dremel to take a bit off the end where ther is irritation . Any thoughts on my madness?
Call your dentist and let them adjust the denture. Adjusting a denture is not difficult to do, but the trick is to adjust it in the right spot since it's not easy to add material again. Has the soft liner helped?
Bone spurs is what drove me crazy, chewing gum seemed to help them work themselves out quicker
I have immediates and i adjusted mine with 220 sandpaper but I have to say mine actually fit quite well
Yeah get new ones made. I struggled with mine until one day they cracked the only thing holding them together was the soft reliner I had put on. I could instantly speak clearly with the crack, I could not eat anything tho. It's like they are too tight along the inside of your top teeth or something. Had new ones made same problem. Get someone who knows how to make dentures and you'll be able to eat and speak immediately.
I wouldn't ever recommend doing same day. I just got all mine done today. And so glad i did. And do sedation if you get it done. But same day would be so painful.