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Question:  igotmydentuse at mvhabout two yearagomy botten doesnot fit to well iam justaboutto use supperglue on then please help

Jan 27, 2012 2:29 pm

When your teeth are extracted, you will lose bone and soft tissue support, which is a normal part of the healing process. When the bone is lost, the dentures no longer fit as well as they once did. Bone loss can continue for the rest of your life, but is usually the greatest during the first year after tooth removal. You will most likely need to have a procedure done to refit the base of the denture, called a “reline” procedure. Because this often requires time and the help of a dental laboratory technician, a fee will be charged. However, this procedure will enable your denture to fit better, and tighter, than it has previously. This procedure can be done by your dentist or prosthodontist, a specialist in denture care and maintenance. To locate a prosthodontist near you visit www.gotoapro.org.

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Question:  Are there any toxins leaching from the pink "plate" that hold the prosthetic teeth? Is this made of plastic? What is the safest material to use for this part of the denture?

Jan 27, 2012 2:28 pm

The pink plastic that holds your teeth in place is a very safe material and has been used for many, many decades. This is the most cost-effective and safe way to make a denture.

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Question:  I recently have had my upper teeth removed and am now wearing dentures. I'm having a lot of trouble eating. I think a lot of the problem is the back teeth on the dentures. They have no depth at all. is this normal in dentures?

Jan 27, 2012 2:27 pm

The construction of dentures is a joint effort between the denture wearer, the dentist or prosthodontist and the laboratory technician. You should return to your dentist or prosthodontist and ask him/her to address your specific concerns. If he/she is unable to resolve the appearance of your new dentures, you should seek a second opinion and may consider the care of a prosthodontist. This specialist in denture care and maintenance received three additional years of training after dental school including optimal denture care. To locate a prosthodontist near you, visit www.gotoapro.org.

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Question:  I HAVE HAD EXTENSIVE DENTAL WORK DONE, AT THIS POINT I HAVE AN UPPER PARTIAL AND ONLY FOUR REMAINING TEETH, ALL IN THE FRONT. RECENTLY, I NEED MORE WORK DONE, WILL LOOSE ANOTHER TOOTH, HAVE ROOT CANAL DONE WITH CROWN ON MY FRONT TOOTH AND WILL ONLY HAVE THREE FRONT TEETH LEFT WITH A NEW PARTIAL. MY DENTIST WOULD PREFER THAT I NOT GET DENTURES BECAUSE HE SAID THIS WILL CHANGE MY UPPER LIP AND CAUSE WRINKLES BUT THERE ARE ONLY THREE TEETH LEFT. NOT SURE THIS REPAIR WILL LOOK RIGHT?

Jan 27, 2012 2:26 pm

You should avoid having your teeth removed if at all possible. Even the best dentures are only about 15-20 percent as functional as natural teeth. Dentures are a compromise that you should avoid if at all possible. You may want to seek the care of a prosthodontist, a dental specialist with three years of training beyond dental school focused on complete oral health care including teeth placement, appearance and function, as well as denture care and maintenance and more. To find a prosthodontist near you visit www.gotoapro.org.

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Question:  to much denture gum shows on new top denture when I smile

Jan 27, 2012 2:25 pm

The construction of dentures is a joint effort between the denture wearer, the dentist or prosthodontist and the laboratory technician. You should return to your dentist or prosthodontist and ask him/her to address your specific concerns. If he/she is unable to resolve the appearance of your new dentures, you should seek a second opinion and may consider the care of a prosthodontist. This specialist in denture care and maintenance received three additional years of training after dental school including optimal denture care. To locate a prosthodontist near you, visit www.gotoapro.org.

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Question:  I HAVE STARTED USEING DENTURE OCT 18 2011, THE DAY FIRST MY LOWER DENTURE IS LOOS AND I HAVE SEVERAL VISIT TO DENTURE CLINIC TO GET IT FIXED BUT THE CLINIC SAYS IT IS NORMA, USE THE POLYGRIP AND A LIKE, BUT AFTER USEING P G , IT DOSE NOT STY, AND MY BODY IS VERY SENCTIVE , I CAN NOT USE POLY GRIP AND LIKE KIND OF THINGS, SO PLEASE ADVISE ME HOW I CAN USE THE DENTURE,LOWER & UPER. THANKS WITH REGARDS . GROVER.

Jan 27, 2012 2:24 pm

First, consider having your denture adjusted by a prosthodontist to provide you with the best fit possible. A prosthodontist is a dental specialist with three years of training beyond dental school focused on denture care and maintenance. If the denture fit remains inadequate, you may want to consider dental implants. Dental implants are titanium screws placed into the jaw bone, with attachments that extend into the mouth to hold your denture in place. To find a prosthodontist near you visit www.gotoapro.org.

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