Dentures at 36: Demonstration for biting into foods (w/ loose bottom denture). (#14)
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- Hope my demonstration & explanation of how I bite into food even when my bottom denture is loose will help anyone who is learning how to bite into foods. Feel free to comment or e-mail me if you have any questions: lilliandarling2016@yahoo.com
No it wasn’t a silly video it actually helped me a little cause I have problems eating with my new dentures so thank you for taking the time and thank who ever asked u to demonstrate it for us 💐
Hi Destiny. Thank you so much. These type of comments make me smile. We are in this together. ❤️
Omg thank you, I'm 2 weeks in and im starving, I couldn't figure out how to eat. Im gonna try this 🦷💜😁👍
Leighann Hi Leighann!! Congrats on your new smile. At 2 weeks in, you won’t be able to eat (especially biting into stuff) many things. I found mashed potatoes, pudding, soup (blended up), eggs, ice cream & protein shakes worked. It’ll be a good 6 weeks before you can start to try firmer foods. It’ll be frustrating but it gets better every day. I wish you all the best. 😁
I'm almost at 2 weeks and honestly I've been eating better without them in... eggs(I went to town on eggs fast with them out the other day) and little bites of soft stuff(there was some sausage and soft hash browns thrown in with the eggs and I felt like for the first time since my teeth came out that I was overfull) otherwise macaroni and cheese mashed potatoes pudding with the equate protein shakes you can get at Walmart throughout the day at work to keep me going
Thank you so much!! I'm 10 days post op for upper and lower dentures and I cant wait to eat something like that!! My bottom is still loose and cant get a soft liner yet because I'm not healed up enough yet. I'm going to keep watching you because of the hope you bring. I cant thank you enough for putting yourself out there like this to help people you don't even know, God Bless you!!
Hi there. Congrats on your new smile! You’re in the rough time now but I’ll get better. I know what you mean about the bottom denture. I never had any relines on my immediate dentures. Instead, I used the OTC liner material on my bottom denture as well as a combo adhesive (gel & powder) method. Together (OTC liner & adhesive combo) helped keep my bottom denture secured which allowed me to eat lots of this. It’ll still come loose if you drink hot/warm liquids but it does help. Usually my seal would break around dinner time. I have videos showing the application of the adhesive combo method. Best of luck to you. Let me know how you’re doing. 😁
@@lilliandarling2016 thank you for responding and I'll keep you updated😁 {{virtual hug}} God Bless you girl!!
Thanks for this! I got my full upper and partial lower about 2 weeks ago and they are immediate dentures. Your videos are a big help and and informative! You don't have to apologize so much, we are all in the same boat and the best part about this, is that we all become new people with new teeth! It's amazing!! Good luck with yours!!
Andrew Lazarus Thanks Andrew. I try to be informative with a little sprinkling of humor. 😜 Eating videos aren't my strong point but I've gotten more comfortable in front of the camera. I can eat anything I want. Chocolate is challenging just because it's sticky but I'm not a huge chocolate lover anyway. LOL 😉
Thank you so much for this. I'm getting extractions and immediate dentures next week and am scared. Watching this video is helping with my anxiety about eating afterwards. Thank you again!
Thank you for making these videos, I'm 37 and am getting an upper denture and am nervous and scared to death about the whole thing.
Todd Larsen Hi Todd. You're very welcome. Honestly, I can say getting a new healthy smile has been wonderful. Being able to eat whatever I want, smiling big & talking to people without worrying about my teeth is amazing. It's not an easy process in the beginning & there are struggles but I'm telling you...the positive aspects outweigh the negative ones. Please let me know how you're doing once you get your new smile. 😀 Good luck!
and by the way your videos are extremely extremely helpful not silly at all we need the help there's a lot of us that are so scared and it makes me so happy to see you eat and see how beautiful you look at home natural to your teeth look
I'm 43 just had all my teeth pulled. I have to wait 3 months to get my first ever dentures. I'm going to watch as many TH-cam videos as I can. Thanks for sharing. Even if you think it's not worth putting it on video I will still be glad you did. Bye from Australia.
Hi Shaun. Thanks so much for the sweet compliment. I was very thankful to have YT videos to watch as I was going through my journey. I’ll make more videos when I get implants. These next few months will be tough but in the end, you’ll be happy with your new smile. 😁
I just find your channel and really, thanks from the bottom of my heart. You explain so good and made some of my fears go away. ♥
Susanne Chicken mom Hi Susanne!! Awe, you're so sweet. I'm so glad I've helped you. I promise it's not all bad. Do you have your dentures yet? If yes, how far along are you? If no, I can tell you I'm glad I made the decision to get a new smile. I wish I didn't have to go through this but since I do... I'm happy I did. 😁
I like her she is funny and kind at the same time. Thank you
Knight Wizaed Thanks. 😁 Laughter is a big part of my life. When you can laugh, it just makes things/situations better. 🤪 I appreciate all of the sweet comments too.
You're welcome three weeks with my dentures I really hate them. Especially the top, feels like my mouth is full in my top palate I can't taste anything anymore
Knight Wizaed It takes some time to get adjusted for sure but you’ll acclimate to it. I can taste stuff just fine but I will admit I have to rinse my mouth & dentures after eating because food will sometimes get caught under the dentures. I’ve noticed the taste of what I ate or drank will stay in my mouth but rinsing helps. 😁
Thanks for sharing. I had to just get dentures and I'm 39. It feels food to know I'm not alone.
Liz Johnson Hi Liz. Welcome to having a new beautiful smile. Finding a wonderful support system here on YT was so helpful because I didn’t feel like I was alone either. Welcome to the smile family!! 😁
Thanks for posting, I have just had my imprints done today, can't wait for a new smile, but scared of the transition,,your teeth look great.
Hi Phoenix. I apologize for the late reply. I just saw your message when I was replying to another comment. I didn’t receive a notification for your message. How are you doing? You’re almost to the 1 year mark? What a transition huh? Congratulations on your new smile! 😁
@@lilliandarling2016 hey there Lillian that's ok,, yes iv had a new face for nearly a year-what a difference to my life im not scared to smile anymore, my confidence is back and get many compliments on my smile (the ladies love it, lol),, best thing iv ever done, hope all is well with you, stay safe x
Thanks Lillian, I watched this a few days ago and I wanted to let you know that it has really helped. I tried a tuna and cucumber sandwich and no probs then yesterday I had my first panini and I used your technique. So a big thank you for making my biting better, especially as I was with friends and didn't want to make a fool of myself! Best wishes to you.
Oh wow, that's awesome!! You just made my day!! I'm so glad you were able to eat those yummy things. Now I bite into so much stuff but sometimes I think about how it used to be difficult. You'll enjoy biting into new foods. It's pretty exciting. LOL 😊
Day 10 w/ my immediate dentures and I can't wait to get where you are in this video. So tired of soup, apple sauce, and mashed potatoes!
Same i tried rating a burrito today.. epic fail..
Hi Jay. Day 10? Congratulations on your new smile. I’ll be honest with you. You’re going to be on that type of diet for a few weeks. I think it was around 6 weeks when I tried some Chex mix @ work. I was so happy. As the weeks go by, try new (soft) foods. Take small bites as well. I also used to chew on both sides at the same time (when I had my immediate dentures) to minimize the bottom denture from rocking (it moves a lot & it’s hard to keep it secure all day even with adhesive). You’ll work up to being able to eat lots of things as time goes by. Good luck!! Let me know how you’re doing. 😁 (I’ve had dentures for 5 years this May. 1 year of immediate dentures (hardest part) & 4 years of permanent dentures w/o adhesive for 4 years). I can even bite into whole apples but I’ll admit that’s not something I do daily. I do love corn on the cob & eat that often.
Hi Lucy. A burrito? Oooh, that’s a tough one especially so early on. You’d think it’d be ok since it’s “soft” right? Nope, a burrito is challenging because you have to bite down into it & it’s not as soft as you though. I must admit, biting into food was the most challenging. Plus, it’s a large food so you have to open your mouth wide & that can cause your dentures to move around (especially if you’re not wearing adhesive or if the adhesive has loosened). I remember realizing “soft” food isn’t as soft as we realize. I tried to eat a banana early on & that was an epic fail too. It’s frustrating in the beginning but it’ll get better as the weeks go by. Congratulations on your new smile. Good luck!! Let me know how you’re doing.
You are a trip thanks I'm 77 and just getting dentures my 12 or so teeth were pulled on Nov 2 it is June 1st and in 2 more weeks I will have them. Eating for several months without teeth was changing, to say the least, but I tried them on yesterday and love them they went out to be hardened, thank you for your 1st hand info have a great summer, and STAY HAPPY!!!
Humor keeps us sane. 🤣 Glad you’re doing good. I can’t eat without my dentures. Wow, you’re my hero. I hope you have a great summer as well. 😁
That looked super yum. Making me hungry. Anyways lol, great video. I am trying to have a game plan going into this. This absolutely helped.
Thanks Kayla, they are yummy! You'll have to relearn how to eat but it's possible for sure! You watching people's videos is the best thing you can do. I can honestly say that helped me know what to expect going into this. I never watched TH-cam videos until I found out I needed dentures & then I watched so many videos. 😊
Hi there. Just wanted to say a huge thanks for sharing this. I'm 10 days post and your vid encourages me that quality of life will return. Mb not week three but in several months. This is my first day I felt good enough to not even take pain meds and compared with first 24 hours I've already made strides to normalcy. Yet actually seeing your tips encourages three can be a rich food experience just around the corner
Hi. Congrats on your new smile. Those first few weeks are rough. So glad you’re starting to feel better. There will challenges along the way but you’ll adjust as things change. I wish you all the best in your journey. 😁
Rabid…
Just had my uppers out on the 9th and sooo miserable… angry, sad, frustrated and depressed.
Hope you are doing better than me
Thank you for the good advice, I just got dentures and I'm having problems eating.
Hi Richard. I apologize for the late reply. I didn’t get a notification when you left your comment. I just noticed yours when I scrolled down after answering someone. How are you doing? What a year you’ve been though right? Are you able to eat all the stuff you love these days? Congratulations on your new smile.
Thank you for your videos. I just had the rest of my extractions done yesterday. I am so looking forward to getting my dentures.
Christine Huff Congrats on taking the 1st step of getting your new smile. It'll be an adjustment for you but you'll love your new smile once you get used to wearing them.
Finally able to eat apple slices with dentures.Extraction post date out 3 months.Cushion grip and adhesive is a must.That said I have eaten loose dentures
WOW! That is awesome! I still eat apple slices (actually just had some w/ PB after dinner tonight). I love the Envy apples. Learning how to bite into things is a game changer. I’m so excited for you. Wooohooo!
Thank you for this video!! I am new to the denture family, i have had a top denture for 6 yrs and a bottom partial until march 29 i got my bottom teeth all pulled and got a new full set of dentures and it has been one heck of an adventure!! I can honestly say that these videos have helped me soooooo much!! thank you for putting these out so others can learn from your experience! I also use the fixodent powder n creme on my bottom because i drink alot of coffee and it holds all day!!! Thank you for putting that on here too!!! 😀👀😀😃
Susan Strait Hi Susan! Thanks for the lovely compliments. Congrats on your new smile! The bottom denture is tricky but my combo paste method also helps mine stay in all day too. Yeah, this has been a journey but I haven't had any issues adjusting. It's nice to have a beautiful & healthy smile now. I hope all goes well with the new smile. 😁
Do you prefer the partial dentures or full dentures
Thank you for making this video Lillian! You are so brave, helpful, encouraging and inspirational! I'm learning a lot from your videos. My EOne E-day is coming up on 6/11/19 😖😵😫😩😬 🙏
Your videos have helped me take notes on how to prepare for all the challenges and what to expect and what all I will be facing in the coming weeks and months. One thing I'm looking forward too is having a full set of teeth again, a beautiful smile again and the day I can actually eat solid food again. After watching this I can't wait to try one of my favs chicken Strips! 😋 I'm drooling thinking about that day! LOL 😂 You are rockin & slayin your dentures! 💪👊✌️🙂✌️
thank u so much im having the procedure done pretty soon, im freaking out.ur teeth looks natural, hoping minewill look like yours ..
thank u for ur videos!
Ana Ruiz Hi Anna, thank you so much. I now have my permanent dentures which are whiter but I loved the shape of my immediate dentures too. I wish you all the best. I promise you that you'll be happy you did it. It's not always easy but the pros will outweigh the cons for sure. Now I'm adhesive free so it's much easier. 😁
You make it look so easy
It took practice for sure. Those nutty buddy bars were harder to master. I haven't tried eating an apple, corn on the cob or raw veggies yet but I'll attempt those in the future. I still have some learning to do. 😊
@@lilliandarling2016 You are soo helpful..very patient..enjoyed you video...
I just relived this vid is 6 years old but it is still very informative!
Hi Nick. Yeah, it’s been a while. I’m still doing good in my permanent set. I’m glad it helped you. 😁
Thank you so much for responding to my questions you're so incredibly helpful God bless you!!
you r inspiring. been 2 weeks n still pain n hard to chew. bet u r a trooper at everything.
gotta eat real food soon or i will loose too much weight.
Ronnie D'adams Hi Ronnie. I didn’t get a notification for your comment. I found it while looking for another comment. Congrats on your new smile. It took practice to learn how to bite into stuff but you’ll get it. Just go slow & try new things. I’d suggest waiting until after the 1 month mark though. Good luck!!! 😁
I'm going on almost two weeks I'm in no pain and gagging reflex is gone for the life of me I can't figure out the concept of swallowing chewed food not chewing so much was hard figured it all out pretty quick like I said swallowing is hard lol
No hamburger or hotdogs, cannot bite through anything!
Very, very nice of you to do what you do. Thanks
Thank you for the video's, you have really helped me. I ordered the Dinner through a straw book. Thank you so much. I will be a new denture wearer in just a few weeks. I will be getting an upper denture and the information that you have shared has really helped. Please keep making videos. Thank you.
Karen Morrison Hi Karen! You're very welcome. I loved the "Dinner through a straw" supplies I got. I don't know how I would've made it through those 1st couple weeks without my supplies. The food bags were amazing as well. Loved that stuff! The book has so much info in it too. Good luck on your journey!! 😁
Good for you. I've had my teeth about the same amount of time and I'm practicing the whole biting thing too. Chewing I've got down but biting is a challenge. I'm sure I'll get there. Thanks for the tips. Good luck ;)
According to my experience , the secret for biting into foods is to make the bite small, if you make it big you will not be able to chew comfortably on both sides, so the foods will go under bottom , which lead to a loose .. Gosh you made me addicted to your videos.
kifah n You are absolutely right. Small bites & chew on both sides. Now I can take big bites of food but I still chew on both sides. -you are so sweet. 😁
Thank you so much for kind words Lilli , you gonna be the new star on you tube
I just found your channel are your tops dentures to because they look so real and when I watch you talk I would never have guessed that you had dentures
Thank you ao much! This helped so much!!!! Im in week 12 but had to have a second surgery to remove extra bone in my bottom 2 weeks ago 😢😢😢. I had 26 teeth removed on top and bottom at same time... Im 38 as of 10-1
You can pinch food off in small pieces and put it in your mouth and chase it with water. That helps to soften hard bread and anything hard to chew. Just a tip.
Yes, I do that but it’s also nice to be able to bite into foods too (sandwiches, etc.).
Loose bottom dentures OK seabond lower plus some adhesive on top works well
Hi Lillian I found your channel through good old Mr Bill lol, love you both you guys are amazing and have so much patience thank you so much for your videos 😊😊😊
laurieb5 Awe, thanks. Yeah, Bill is one of my favorites too. I'm so thankful of the videos people made previously so I wanted to hopefully help others as I share my experiences as I fumble through this process. 😊
Thank you so much !!! I have been watching your videos for the past few weeks. I'm leaving for the hospital in 3hrs for my full top and bottom extractions " haven't been able to sleep" way to nervous ect wish me luck please
Kirsten Eagleson Hi Kirsten!! I'm so sorry- I didn't get a notification when you left your comment. How are things going with your new smile?
Am due to have a top partial tomorrow and your videos have made me feel better about it. Not too worried about the eating but the talking is a must.
I had all my teeth removed about 6 or so months ago.. got my dentures .. put them in once and haven't touched them since.. I have no idea how I'm going to live with them. Gotten so comfy not wearing them, probably making it worse on myself. Anyway thank you for putting yourself out there.. you motivated me to think about them at least... 😁 Yours look soooo natural!
Thankyou so much for this video..I have had a top denture for many yrs successfully but am now in the middle of having the last 3 teeth removed from my lower jaw in readiness for lower denture...you have put my mind at rest as to how I will cope
My bottoms are so loose, water makes them float out, and even with adhesive, 3/4 in I have to stop eating because the bottoms just will not stay in place. Lost 30 lbs, and sometimes I just rather not eat. Today I’m trying Cushion Grip, feel snug, but gonna try give it a shot. Wish me luck!!! 🌸
Don’t apologize sweet lady I understand what your going through
You look fine not a mess and thank you for helping
Charmone Heil Hi Charmone. Thank you so much. That made my day. I love being able to just bite into whatever I want to eat. 😉 I hope you’re doing well. Take care.
Hey I know that was weird doing that but I thank you so much I'm on day 5 with upper denture only and I really appreciate you doing that!
No problem. Yeah, it was weird but I appreciated other people’s videos when I first got my dentures so I figured I’d do what I could to help. Give yourself lots of patience. It’s a slow & sometimes frustrating road but it gets better with time. Best of luck to you. 😁
Nothing about you says I have sentures.You look good.
83prettyblack Awe, thank you so much. My permanent set look even better. It was the best decision I ever made. 😁
Awesome thank you so much for making this video, especially for turning to the side to see it. I was laughing when you mentioned how you weren't going to make an eating video. It helps though for those of us who are visual learners and you were an absolute trooper! My main problem is moving the food from side to side and trying to keep the bottom denture down doing it. Bill is fantastic but he is further along in his journey so his gums are a bit harder? (not sure if that is the correct term)
You're most welcome! 😊 I bought some corn on the cob but I haven't tried it yet. I'm pretty intimidated by the really hard stuff (apples, raw carrots, corn on the cob) but I'll try the corn this weekend. 😉
Thank you so much, I am at 3 weeks and 3 days, I can't even bite a banana yet!! But atleast I know now down the road I can. And my bottoms won't stay in either, at 8 hours I am putting more adhesive on. I can't stand the clanking noise!!! Thx again!! 👍
lilian i watch your videos as often as i have a problem ,,but the one thing i forget to ask you, how long did you wear your immediate dentures,before you got your permanent ones,.your videos are simply the best,i had my bottom teeth extracted in July 2019..i was terrifed ,but watching your videos was the answer to all of my problems.,you were my guardian angel, Thank You from the bottom of my heart......
Thanks for the info. Good stuff.
That's awesome Lillian...good on you!!
Thanks Tammy! 😊
Do you find in biting your upper teeth move, I'm getting teeth next week and really worried about it. You look really good eating that chicken. I'm thinking they will get loose when I bite.
PINK CHAMPAGNE Hello there. My upper teeth don't move as long as I have adhesive. I love the Secure brand adhesive for my top denture b/c mine are really loose (I'm 4 mo. from E-day). I'd have to say my top denture doesn't give me any problems. Wish I could say the same about the bottom one. Good luck!! 😊
Those are beautiful dentures ,i actually thought they were real natural teeth.
Thank you for making the video it really helped me
I couldn't even tell you look normal!❤
Monica T. Curenton Thanks Monica. 😁 Those were my immediate dentures. My permanent ones look awesome. I’ve had 2 dental assistants compliment my smile (1 was just last weekend). I smile more now than I have my whole life.
I am starting week 5 and when I try to Chew anything my left bottom hurts so bad. I just can't do it. I have been in for adjustments and everything. The pain is so bad when I'm biting down it is causing me not to. I still basically am eating soup and mashed potatoes only. I had all crowns and they had to cut them all out. I had began crowning my teeth at 24 and I'm 49 now. Got my immediate dentures on Jan 14, 2019. After today it will start my 5th week.
I don't think I am ever gonna be able to eat anything that's not super soft. Even chewing on soft food hurts so bad. Thanks for your video. It's inspiring. How long before all the pain from gums goes away. If mine didn't hurt so bad I think I could chew some. 😥
I know your pain but it will get better. My dental work was on 2/4/19 and I still trying to eat things other that soft foods (its hard) everyone tell me don't rush it but I'm sooooo hungry. hope things are better for you.
Thank you. I think this was very helpful. I’m going to practice.
I'm waiting on my full set
I'm dying to eat chips crunchy food! Cant wait lol
Ty so much it does help i just got top dentures last monday im 32
Getting mine in 4 weeks. Thank you, for sharing and no you do not look silly.
Mdoc 1970 Hi there. Thanks. 😁 How are you doing with your new smile? You’ve just went through the 1st month which is the toughest part. As the next days, weeks & months go by, you’ll start to try new foods. Before you know it, you’ll be doing just fine. 😁
@@lilliandarling2016 How are you? I am doing great!
I was nervous about getting dentures. I wondered about how people would judge me or how it would feel to eat food. I can honestly say people that do not know me can't tell. Eating with them took me awhile to get use to and learning to talk with them took a little longer then I expected. I had trouble with pronouncing certain words. But now I am doing great with them and things are back to normal again! Thank you, once again for sharing your experience and advice!
Saw your comments on Bill's Channel so I decided to come and check out your videos and subscribe to your channel!!
Awe, thanks Stacilyn! I love Bill's videos! I'm just hoping to help others as the people who made videos previously helped me more than I could possibly explain. It's an awesome feeling to know we're not alone in this journey. 😊
+Lillian Darling
I agree! I don't know if you read my story that I briefly posted on Bill's Channel, but my insurance NOR my doctor (neither) would do immediate dentures! So this past April, I had begun having my teeth extracted two by two. I completed that process in May. Then the "Denture Adventure" consists of 5 appointments, beginning 8 weeks after my last extraction. The first appointment is the initial impression, then #2 is a final impression, the 3rd is "Bite & Shade", 4th is "Wax Try In" and approval of shade, style, and fit, and then finally the 5th appointment is Pick up of your dentures. There is a 2-week "Lab Process" between each step. So, needless to say, I have been toothless since May 5th! I go for my 4th step in 2 weeks, and I should FINALLY have my dentures August 23rd. YAY! I can't tell you how much everyone's videos are helping me.Even though I don't have my dentures yet, I feel like once I do get them I will have a plethora of knowledge lol (I swear that's the first time I ever used that word, plethora aahaha)!!! So thank you for putting yourself out there because you truly are helping (me, anyway)!! ♡ Staci
+Stacilyn Wow! I had no idea. Let me 1st say that I have so much admiration for you. I do have dental insurance but they only cover $1000 which isn't much when it comes to getting dentures but it helps. Yes, you will have a lot of experience & I think you'll find that you were a stronger person than you previous thought. You most certainly will enjoy your beautiful smile since you had to go through so much to get there. I can't wait to see your new smile! Best of luck my dear. 😊
Just got my dentures the other day. I'm 33 years old so same age really. I think I'm trying too much too fast. They still need adjusting because they hurt when putting them in.. after 20 minutes it's fine for the whole day. Same when taking them out it's sore. Luckily my dentist has a cancellation so I'll be getting them done tomorrow lol but yeah the bottoms are a real pain. I went 3 months with no teeth too so i really got used to not having them. It'll come over time :) Thanks for sharing and the tips :)
I goty teeth pulled out and immediate dentures on April 11th. I had zero idea the journey that was with dentures. The rockin, the sores, the rubbing, the teeth coming loose after 3-4 hours, trying every powder, glue, strip, wafer, known to man. The constant soft realigns, the gum shrinking, the grinding, ALL of it!!!! Having to wait up to a yr for it all to heal before I can get snap ins. Had I only known what a pain I the @$$ this was gonna be!!! I can't eat, can't pronounce "S" words, gags me to swallow, I love how they look buuuuuuuuuuut other than that, I Hate everything about them. They said it'll be 8 months to a yr before my gums heal all the way & shrunk down. You get 1 thing corrected that's bothering you, & something else messes up! I'd never ever ever never cheer on someone getting dentures. Idc how old you are. If you can save your teeth, definitely save them
I lost all my teeth at 36 in a horrible scuba diving accident, now I'm 42 and my bottom gum has shrunk a lot, it's hard to eat.
Excellent video
I'm 48 and just got dentures 3 weeks ago and am having a hard time chewing on both sides at once because I'm used to only chewing on one side even when I had my real teeth. I also have a hard time from keeping the denture from flopping up when I bite.
Leona Legg Hi Leona. I know people that only chew on one side @ a time. I used to chew on one side before but I've trained myself to chew on both sides & that works for me. You'll find whatever works for you. 😊 As far as the bottom denture goes, yeah that one is the tough one. I find using a combo of adhesive (paste & powder) helps keep it in place the longest. I made a video about the application process. I still use the combo every day. Let me know if you try it & if so, how it works for you. 😁
Also learn how to use your facial muscles to keep the bottom denture more stable.
What a nice person thank you! :)
Thanks. 😁
Not silly at all! I have tried to chew funyuns with a lower whose adhesive had worn off, and the denture shifted and was painful on my gum. They are a couple of months old, so hopefully with time...
It sure is a learning curve isn’t it. Ooh, wait until something gets under your denture & you bite down. Ouch! It seems like something as small as salt or a strawberry seed feels like a huge rock. Best of luck as you navigate eating. It does get better. 😁
Here's another tip I was told by one of my dentists assistants that if you want you buy if you can especially true on both sides of your mouth at the same time especially if it's neat or anyting hard so you're actually putting you not try to bite then I bought it in half again and I try to chew on both sides of my mouth at the same time which is not something that's normal but it will become normal and it almost makes it easier to compete that lower plate especially in
Milton Flowers D.A.V. Thanks Milton. I actually have a few videos about chewing on both sides at the same time. I don’t have to do that anymore but I did for the 1st year.
I’ve had mine for 2 years haven’t eaten anything that I need to chew still eating soups and stews 😢
Do you worry about not being able to feel bigger pieces of food not being chewed and choking since denture pallet covers your natural pallet and your unable to actually feel if food is there ?? How do you deal with that? Thanks
Hi Shawna. That’s a good question. 😁 Getting used to having something covering your pallet does take some adjustment but once you get used to it, there’s no issue. I can feel food in my mouth with my tongue. I’ve never had an issue with chocking. This video was taken when I had immediate dentures & needed to use adhesive. I received my permanent dentures in May 2017 & I haven’t used adhesive since getting them. I think eating now is much easier. 😁
i had surgery a month ago on the 12th which is tomorrow. And it still hurts to eat harder foods. then tomatoe soups and mashed potatoes. when did you start eating regular foods again ?
doris Gilbert Hi Doris. I was eating liquids & really soft foods for the 1st month then I slowly started to eat harder things (not too hard). I remember eating Chex mix a few weeks after my surgery & I was so excited. The key is to go slow & to continue trying new foods often. What you may not be able to eat 1 day, you may the next. It’s safe to say stick to really soft stuff for the first month or so. Good luck!!
@@lilliandarling2016 thank you so much for your advice I have been eating soft food I am really sick of tomato soup LOL can't wait to eat a hamburger or a piece of pizza but I will take your advice and eat slow and try different foods thank you
Thank you for the help.
Good video very informative thanks 🙏
You’re most welcome. 😁
Also I’m using your method of using adhesive in the bottom. Do you find after eating breakfast and then lunch they come loose?
Get implants im done with dentures for 15 years ,you can have your permanent denture made into a implanted denture with implants in your upper or lower arch.
Hello Lillian. I am 31 and getting dentures this summer. I am so nervous. I have so many questions.
Hi Travis. Congrats on your new upcoming smile. Good news...you’ll have time to do some research. YT has a bunch of channels with awesome information. In May, I’ll be 3 years out from getting my dentures with 2 years being adhesive free in my permanent set. The 1st couple of weeks are the toughest. The year of healing will be challenging because your gums will be shrinking so your permanent denture will be too big but you’ll learn how to apply adhesive. When it comes to eating, you’ll learn how to bite & chew differently. I found taking small bites & chewing on both sides at the same time help keep the dentures from rocking. There’s so much information out on YT to help you. You’re not alone. Best of luck!!
I just got mine a week ago and I still can’t eat or manage the bottom I remove em to eat it’s challenging
It is 2021 why do we not have a better solution for keeping bottom dentures in lol if I would have known it was going to be like this I would have just kept the messed up teeth I had at least I had one good spot I could chew on and I could eat what I wanted to . But I'm kind of looking at this from an entrepreneur perspective I just can't believe we don't have something other than implants that will keep your bottoms in no matter what . If someone could figure this out they would be so rich 🤑
I hear you Kevin. I agree, it is frustrating. I will say though, even w/ the frustrations of that bottom denture moving around, I’m so happy with my new smile. I will be getting implants in the future but I’m not looking forward to being in debt again. LOL - Best of luck in your journey. 😁
It helps! Thank you.
You make it look easy, but what exactly do you do to make the bottom denture stay down? Do you hold it down with your tongue?
lefteardown Hi there. Those were my immediate dentures so they were pretty big & loose. I would apply a denture adhesive combo using paste & powder. I don’t know what I would’ve done without that combo. Now I have permanent dentures & I don’t wear adhesive but those immediate dentures required adhesive for sure. 😁
you make look so easy
Sophia Cimmino Hi Sophia. It took me some time to master biting into things but after practicing a lot, I got it. Now I can bite into any food I want (crunchy or soft). I love my food (maybe a little too much- LOL). 😁
That was extremely helpful, thank you :-) xx
Hi. You’re most welcome. 😁
I just got my dentures today. i came for advice, rather got hungry instead....is it all you can eat fish and chicken on wed or thurs at LJS?
Well hello there. Sorry to make you hungry. I was asked by a fellow YT to make an eating video so I did to help her. LOL - Never heard of “all you can eat” @ LJS. I just get 1 or 2 chicken planks. They’re good but very greasy so it’s a food I eat on rare occasions. 😉
I can't eat if one side of my denture is flopping up and then the front parts coming out I feel like I'm eating my bottom denture it grosses me out . I'm still healing so I hope it gets better ,I used adhesive and my bottom denture still flops around when I try to eat once the suction is gone from one side and then food will get underneath it it's over for me lol I will take that bottom denture out real fast, and it really is a shame because I was really excited about eating crunchy foods I hope I can figure it out or find a product that worked for me
Hi Kevin. I remember that struggle so well. Check out my videos about the “adhesive combo” method (using paste & powder adhesive) for the bottom denture. It’s frustrating for sure. Even though I don’t use adhesive for my permanent dentures, that bottom denture still likes to move around. Best of luck to you. Congrats on the new smile. 😁
I just got a full top denture and bottom partial. I was worried I wouldn't be able to eat fried chicken as it's my favorite food
Help! I just got my full bottom denture yesterday, for the top I just got a partial but anyway it hurts so bad to try to eat is that normal?
Maybe I need another adjustment or maybe this is just the way it is in the beginning?
but I was wondering if in the beginning for you if it was really hard?
They hurt so bad I ended up having to take them out and no adhesive seems To want to hold them in right...😰🤷🏼♀️
Do you have an adhesive you can recommend or are you still having problems keeping your bottoms in? Thank you so much for any advice.
Thanks so much I needed this
Hi there. I wish you all the best. 😁
Im getting my top full dentures April 3,19. Will I be able to eat Certic Acid Fruits again?
I usually only wear my top denture only cause my bottoms don't fit correctly and are super loose now.I need to go get them fixed.
35 just lost all my teeth 4 weeks and still no working dentures. plus they just made it worse and nearly choke me during relining. please tell me its not normal for then to put so much reliner liquid on, that it pours don't your throat and hardens in your throat. still no working dentures after and I was coughing up hard plastic and blood for over an hour
Who made your teeth .. you look great ..
Hi Amy. Thanks. These were my immediate set made by Affordable Dentures (not sure of the brand). I have later videos w/ my permanent set made by Ivoclar Vivodent.
Great Video! I have had my immediate dentures a little over a month and still ha a couple of tender spots...how long did you wait before trying solid food and what was the first thing you ate? I'm so ready to eat something solid but I'm terrified its gonna hurt lol and I'm soooooo over being in pain lol. I've watched a million of Mr Westlund's videos and he's a beast! lol I could never do as he does lol- but he's awesome!😉
Sharon F. Baker Hi Sharon, congratulations on your new smile. I could eat solid foods after week 2 but it was softer stuff that was easy to eat. Just take small bites. I always chew on both sides & that helps the bottom denture from rocking. I didn't master biting into things until over 1 month later. It gets better everyday. 😁
Sharon F. Baker it'll get better dear, I promise. I remember during the 1st week I couldn't even take my pain medication whole. It had to be cut into 4 itty bitty pieces & I even struggled with that. Now I cram (ha) food in my mouth all the time. Seriously though, just remember, small bites for now. It'll get better, I promise. 😉
Sharon F. Baker I'm trying to stay positive but now I keep biting the inside of my bottom lip and haven't really tried solid food with them in it sure is frustrating
You don't look a mess.
Thank you. 😁
You look great 😃
Thanks
I'm trying so hard and the lower is beyond frustrating. The minute I'm into chewing there it goes becoming part of the food. I'm ready to throw it as far as I can.
Flutter Bize Hello there. Yes, I totally know what you mean. I still get annoyed when I’m eating nuts as they’ll get stuck under my bottom denture. Not sure if you use adhesive but try using my combo adhesive technique. You apply paste adhesive to a dry bottom denture. Then spray water onto the inside of the bottom denture & apply powder adhesive. Spray the inside of the bottom denture & repeat applying more powder to the inside of the bottom denture (making sure the powder coats the inside of the denture). Immediately put the bottom denture in your mouth & hold down to let it set up. Don’t drink or eat for 45 mins. I have a couple videos showing the application process. This method worked for me to keep the bottom denture pretty tight all day. I’ve had a lot of people tell me it works. Best of luck to you. 😁
thank you i got lower dentures as well and trying to find a eating technique and find the right denture adhesive seal is my challege . i like seabond so far what do you use
thanks MS Chef LaTanya
latanya dean Hi there. I used a combination of paste & then powder on my bottom immediate denture. I have 2 videos showing how I apply it. 😁 I used Secure adhesive on the top denture. I hope you find a method that works for you. That bottom denture is very challenging for sure. Good luck. 😊
I tried to eat mashed potatoes a couple of days ago, and immediately my lowers went on an adventure moving all around my mouth. I had to just take them out.
Ive only got some false teeth on the top, 1 i just can't wear the comfortably 2 eating is a huge issue, i also feel like i dont taste food the same with the plate being there on the top, not sure if its because i like rub food off top of my mouth & when plate there i feel i don't taste it.
Does anyone else feel taste is compromised due to plate
Kasha S Hi Kasha. I didn’t get a notification for your comment. I just found it now while I was looking for a comment someone left. Yeah, the top plate takes some getting used to. I do taste the food though. Actually I often rinse my mouth out (removing my dentures) after I eat because I feel like the taste of the food sometimes stays in my mouth because some of the food can get caught up under the plate. I love using Scope mouthwash too.
I've had them for a year but used them here and there, so I've started wearing them every day now. I keep biting down on denture all day and it's starts hurting my front bottom gums and jaw. How can I quit
froggy43105 Hi Froggy! I know what you mean b/c I do the same thing. Honestly, I find sticking my tongue in between my teeth (on the side) with my mouth closed helps me to stop clenching. No one will see what you’re doing either. I hope this trick works for you. 😁
froggy43105 has mine a week so far and still haven't eaten with them
I just got my dentures friday. My bottom ones wont fit right either. 3 days in and Im still on puddings and vanilla 😆 i just dont want to choke
Do u have both up and down dentures or just bottoms cuz it’s hard with both I can’t bite
Candigirl Morales Hi. I have upper & lower dentures. It takes practice. How far out are you from your extractions?
My teeth are so small, have a hard time, biting into anything!