Please tell me I'm normal

Posted: May 31, 2011 6:37 pm

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Shields

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Please tell me I'm normal

Posted: May 31, 2011 6:37 pm

Ok some background I'm 46 y/o and went to have my bridge recemented only to find out that I needed dentures. I wasn't in pain. Now I think I'm regretting this decision.

I had my remaining teeth (about 15) pulled on 4/21 and immediate dentures placed. After my scare of anesthesia awareness (that's right I was under enough so I couldn't move but I felt and heard everything going on) I have had at least 20 adjustments. I feel I will never get used to these things.

Please tell me this is normal and that eventually I won't have pain with them. I'll be able to eat because if I have to eat one more meal of mashed potatoes and scrambled eggs I'm going to scream. I've tried eating some things like fish and some meat but it's just too darn painful.

My bottoms are so loose that if I don't use adhesive I can't talk.

I'm sure there are other stories like mine but I just had to type and talk about it. I'll do some exploring and reading now but someone just assure me that I'm normal.

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2. Reply to Please tell me I'm normal by Shields

Posted: June 20, 2011 7:02 pm

I can assure you, you are normal. It has only been 13 days for me and I just finished drying my eyes, again. It seems like everyday is a different fit. The dentist tells me this is normal until the gums heal from the extractions. I went for another adjustment today, having been everyday since the extractions. I now have moved up to 3 sores! The adjustment today did not go well, now they feel like they are floating around. I have to wait until later in the week for a new reline. I understand the concept but hate the method.

Hang in there, they tell me it will get better.

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Posted: June 7, 2011 3:59 pm

It's only been a week for me, but I sure do know how you are feeling. I can't speak as to longer time periods, but I would think that you would not be the only one struggling to adjust this long. Your anesthesia sounds horrible, and that must have been traumatic. I'm so sorry about that. I don't have anything to offer but this response, but I saw where the post had been viewed many times with no responses, and that's discouraging too. Best wishes for you.