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Question:  I have full dentures both upper and down, I fell one night and broke one (1) tooth off of my upper denture, I need it repaired. How can I get it repaired.

Mar 18, 2011 11:24 am

The best way to have a denture repaired is to visit a dentist or prosthodontist to have it repaired professionally.An attempt to replace a missing tooth on your own may make it impossible to repair the denture. A prosthodontist is a dentist with three additional years of training after dental school including the care and maintenance of dentures. To locate a prosthodontist near you visit www.gotoapro.org.

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Question:  I am the primary caregiver for my father, age 93. He got new dentures a year ago. Despite a few fittings, he complains that they aren't comfortable. He's in skilled nursing right now recovering from a hip fracture and complications. He's lost 15 to 18 pounds. Recently, he is not able to open his mouth and say "Ah" as it were. There's barely room to get a fork between his teeth. A dentist says his dentures are fine and that there are no jaw problems. What could be going on?

Mar 18, 2011 11:22 am

Several possible reasons may exist for the problems you are reporting. The dentures may actually be too large and have left inadequate space between the upper and lower jaw, therefore resulting in the inability to allow a fork in bewteen the upper and lower dentures. Another reason may simple be that at 93 years old, it could be difficult for your father to adjust to the shape and size of the new dentures, even if they are "fine" as the dentist reports. The fact that he has lost 15-18 pounds and is in a skilled nursing facility after a hip fracture raises some serious concerns. If the skilled nuring facility allows for a prosthodontist to visit residents, it may be of value for you to try to have one evaluate your father. A prosthodontist is a dentist with three additional years of training after dental school including the care and maintenance of dentures. To locate a prosthodontist near you visit www.gotoapro.org.

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Question:  yes'i'use'fixodent'all'the'time'and'it'works'

Mar 15, 2011 9:59 am

Hi James,

Thank you for contacting us at Denture Living. We appreciate you taking the time to share such kind words! Your reaction is just what we hoped for -- I can't wait to share your comments with the rest of our team.

Thanks again for writing!

Kelly

Fixodent Team

Question:  Does it hurt your digestional tract if you swallow any fixodent? Does it clog your drain lines from the sink if any Fixodent goes down it?

Mar 11, 2011 4:47 pm

Hi Nancy,

Thank you for contacting Denture living. Fixodent is slowly dissolved by saliva and some of the product may eventually be swallowed. Studies have shown that the adhesives in Fixodent pass, essentially unchanged, through the digestive system as undigested material and is eliminated without any detectable consequences. Fixodent Cream and Powder dissolve in hot water. If you are concerned about the plumbing: Flushing the drain with very hot water after cleaning the dentures will prevent any product build-up. Commercial drain cleaners or ammonia should dissolve any remaining material.

Thank you.

Kelly

Fixodent Team.

Question:  I am now into my 2nd week on almost no teeth...I have a full upper denture and a partial for the lower. I had my extractions a week ago Tuesday and went back for a check up Thursday..the 2nd day after extractions. Adjustments were made and when they brought the uppers back to me I put them in, they just fell out. I know that the denture adhesive holds them in but shouldn't they at least stay up initially. I really feel they are to big...like too wide. Thanks

Mar 10, 2011 11:57 am

Your mouth has changed quite a bit in just a few days time. Not only are your teeth gone, but the gums are changing as they are healing. Making a denture to be placed immediately after the teeth are removed requires a certain amount of “guess-work” because of the changes and shrinking in your jaw. Most of the shrinkage happens in the first six months after the teeth are removed. Often a temporary liner is used to allow the denture fit given the changing gums during the first six months. Then the denture is remade about six to nine months after the teeth were removed. You may want to seek the care of a prosthodontist, a dentist with three years of training beyond dental school who specializes in denture care and maintenance. To locate a prosthodontist near you visit www.gotoapro.org.

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Question:  I HAVE HAD 3 SETS OF DENTURES....NOW, MY EARS RING CONSTANTLY AND I HAVE LOTS OF PAIN....WHAT CAN I DO? NOBODY SEEMS TO HELP ME

Mar 10, 2011 11:55 am

You should seek the care of a prosthodontist, a dentist with three years of training beyond dental school who specializes in denture care and maintenance, to evaluate your dentures and see if there is a problem that may be causing you difficulty with your jaw joint or the muscles you use to chew. If the fit is off or if the teeth are not placed correctly, you could develop symptoms in the area of your ear and pain in the muscles. But many factors may be causing your problems, and the prosthodontist may ask you to seek medical advice if he or she determines the problem is not because of your dentures. To locate a prosthodontist near you visit www.gotoapro.org.

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