Posted: February 2, 2012 11:48 pm
Does anyone else have a problem with their new denture being so large in the gum area that it makes your top lip and above protrude? My son says I look like one of the characters from Dr. Seuss....... I notice it too. My nose is being pushed up with the denture..
Will this change once swelling goes down and when adjustments are made over the next few months?
Posted: February 6, 2012 10:03 pm
Sounds to me like you need a better and more concerned dentist. The excess is on the exterior rather than the interior and removing it should not affect the fit. Keep after your dentist or find another one.
Posted: February 5, 2012 9:11 am
I kindof have that problem, but dentist told me that if they did anything about that, it may loosen my upper more. Still having adjustment problems and I am sure it's going to take having going back many times until it is half way right. All I want to do is chew a steak!
Posted: February 3, 2012 8:22 pm
Your problem may be solved once your swelling has gone done. If not, either your dentist or his lab can make your denture less thick so that your lip and the area under your nose don't protrude too much. I did not have this problem with my immediate denture, but I did have this problem in one of the try-ins for my interim denture. The lab made the adjustment and it's just fine.
I know it's hard to be patient. But, unfortunately, patience is what it takes to get your denture right.
