First I was gonna say Girl, we all love Teeth video's, but then when I heard you say your 50 year's old, I almost fell off my chair! You Look Beautiful!!!! If you go for a reline and a bit of wax to bulk out your marionette line's, I think you'll be so so happy!!!
My lips got thinner since i got dentures to, but in all honesty i never seen you before but you do look good and keep in mind also that we are getting older but you still look great
Do not worry you look Beautiful it is very strong and great of you to make this video update and to share your story with people I am 57 years old and I have very bad teeth all of them and it hurts very much I think to have fake teeth is better than to have pain everyday but I agree it is scary because every human being wants to be Beautiful Thank you for your story you are A Beautiful Strong Lady ❤️❤️❤️
I agree that I look a lot older. Given the level of infection I had. If those teeth would have stayed in my mouth. Only matter of time after the infection ate through the bone. I was the next thing that it would take. There concern about your comment. Is women like me. Don’t have badly infected teeth pulled. Because it makes you look old. Dental infection kills people all the time. It is absolutely nothing to mess around with. Teeth and destroyed bone taken out while awake is not fun. But I wouldn’t hesitate in getting dentures again.
Thanks for your honesty. I keep getting fillings only to experience tooth pain weeks later. Now my right side hurts..ear ache..whole side of my head...so I'm debating. You look good..if I saw you at the grocery store I would give you a smile and throw you a wink. Take care..
I feel like my face and body need to be taken care of as if they were my home. If my door looks under the weather, I may paint it. I keep up on my home repairs to keep it from falling apart. My face is even more special. I don't want perfection but I want to be as happy and attractive as long as I can do so. Its just the way I am. Thank you for the compliment
Thank you so much for the courage to make these videos. I’m 37 and am on my second week of full top dentures. The dentist pulled my top teeth out and I got my denture that same day. I feel so defeated. These things are miserable. No matter what I do I can’t keep them in correctly. They slip and end up crooked when I talk, drink something and when I smoke a cigarette. So I don’t even try to eat real food just pudding and little Mac and cheese noodles that I can just swallow. I don’t regret having my bad teeth taken out cuz of the pain and infections but I regret getting dentures. I apologize for such along comment but just wanted to share my experience so far.
Sweet doll, I want to give you a few tip's. It seem's like you need a re-line. After your gum's shrink or resorb, the lab need's to add more pin acrylic to the denture's, to add back what you lost. Filler's is a great option, but first try the re-line and have them bulk out the area's that you feel are sunken in. Also, your lip's. There is such thing as a lip bumper. Go to glitter heard diaries here on youtube, she has mini implant's with a removable overdenture. She Had the doctor add a lip bumper to her top over denture and it did wonder's!
I relate to your issue ! Just made an appointment for lip fillers this week and some juviderm ! I am feeling the same! Funny you used the princess and the pea ! I say the same thing!! Thank you for sharing! I totally related to everything your sharing! Best wishes! Love and Smiles 😁🫶🏼🙏🏼💋🤗👍🏼I will also keep you posted!!
What has been helpful for me is facial massage and a few face exercises. there is an old Lindsay Wagner video which is an acupressure fingertip facial. I tried this and it helped firm up my jawline quite noticeably. It has been uploaded recently and there are lots of others available that could be worth trying.
I know how you feel. It is the jaw line that gives you the beautiful features and after teeth are pulled it sinks in. I felt the same feeling like I will have to work on it to feel normal again. I still have the bottom teeth my own and love the appearance of the features in the bottom jaw. I am checking on mini implants for the top because my face feels like it feel in and my pictures look like it did too!! My dentures are easy to break teeth have broken out while eating and I have been wearing dentures for about 5 years. So disappointing.
I had to have my top teeth pulled about 10 years ago and got a denture. I was going to save up the money for an all on 4. Fast forward 10 years and I had a ct scan and they said i don't have enough bone to get an all on 4. The bone loss after having your teeth pulled is about 90% over the first year! I wish someone would have told me that to begin with. Also, the dentist said the more you wear your denture, the faster your bone loss is because it wears the bone down faster. So I always sleep without my denture. The implants stimulate the bone and helps prevent bone loss just like the roots of your teeth do. So unless you have something in the bone in your jaw, it's not going to do anything to stop facial collapse. Just thought I'd share what I've been through so maybe it will help somebody else from making the same mistake I did! Good luck to everybody going through these dental issues! 😊
If I took this advice. After I already knew the infection spread to the bone in my jaw. The infected soft pieces were removed yesterday. The teeth were already destroying bone. My life was the next on there list. They only recommend these things. Because the teeth have decayed and infection is active and causing damage. Time is up when it comes to making decisions.
Thanks for sharing your experiences honestly. I’m having mine done in a week. I’m 48 yrs old and was wondering how long before the changes begin. Love your name btw, mine is Melina Marie!
I literally just got my last 20 removed and immediates fitted, but there was an issue with reaching overdose levels of local so my lower teeth were done a week earlier and the remaining a few days ago. Now I'm 48 hours past having the upper teeth removed and both dentures fitted. Lower denture is as we'd expect no hope because of all the healing and is loose as hell. The upper denture was great until I went to put it back in on the second morning (this morning), no bueno it doesn't fit anymore, too loose. Upper has no chance of staying if fitted alone as it just drops out. But it also flicks out when the molars contact if the lower is flapping around down there. Dentist wants me to call back in the morning, says adhesive is out with open wounds but maybe there's something they can do. Idk, I'll have to call and find out. Here different places make your denture as do your dental work depending on your care, and that is my situation. I've already spoken about the plan with the guy that made the dentures, and we're booked in to assess things and maybe apply a conditioner in two weeks, but that's a long way away from the reline or refit that will really change things. To be honest it feels like the denture is waaaaaay too large, far too much space around the gums, but also oddly - the back of the palate doesn't touch anymore.
OMG first time ~ I’m a Marie Elena also u r the first other woman who share my name! Wow wow n wow n Yeah dentures r fake teeth, one month ago all mine were removed! SMH okay gonna listen to u now! 💋
Looks great Marie! I am doing a vlog also. Your content was important and revealing but not easy. I cannot tell you have dentures at all. Peter has them also. He is in the process of getting implants but it’s sooooo expensive. We are doing it a little at a time. You are as beautiful as always.
I just got full mouth extractions last saturday and I am only 36 :( It was going to be 33k-35k for restoring my mouth. With three little ones at home I couldnt justify that so I shopped around until I found a dentist willing to pull all my teeth. I wish I had good teeth because my immediates suck. Im praying that my permanent set will fit better than these horrible and painful immediates, because these are awful and my quality of life has tanked severely.
Don't get fillers get your denture bulked up they can refine them to fill your face back out. I'm about to get dentures and already have sagging lips because of my teeth one of my main goals is having that area filled back out with the gums and teeth on the denture
$$$$ for them for sure but the price is S L O W L Y coming down. Quite a few people travel to Mexico to have their work done for at least 1/2 the cost. However, if you can travel that far, pleasae research to see who is credible. Best of luck sweety
Still wearing my emmediate dentures after past 4 months. Going in a few weeks for another adjustment. Aspen Dental. I'm very disappointed because i have several things going on and they don't fix it or tell me it's ME and i have to adjust etc. But anyone, one thing is the front upper lip (upped dentures) still looks like a mouth guard. They already ground it down and told me it's as far as they can because it'll become too fragile. I have 2 months yet before i get the permanents. I'm hoping to God they'll be much much thinner.
Im very sorry Patrick. Stay strong and try not to get discouraged! Is it possible you feel your teeth resemble a mouth guard because you are not used to the look of having a full set of teeth? Are they comfortable? Do they fit properly? When they say "it's you", what is their explanation? How frustrated you must be! Honestly, I think Aspen Dental houses short term inexperienced Dentists who may not know what to do. I may be mistaken. Keep me posted... I'd love to know about your journey!
@@marieelena6026 Thanks for replying. I went last week. I got the other dentist there by request. Improved just slightly a few things. My head is just spinning, because I desperately need lower dentures too. Can't afford it. My wife won't give in. My mother doesn't have the money, but is still going to help me. I just don't know what dental place to go if i do go to one for that. Seems like all the chain dental places have tons of bad reviews. But also some excellant ones thrown in. It's really a crap shoot. Just plain taking a chance no matter where.
@@marieelena6026 I went to Affordable Dentures and also to Aspen today for consulations on getting a lower denture. I kind of regret i took Aspen again. So, they..are going to get the lower dentures for me. The dentist their is not really one i like because i ask her things and she elaborates on and on. I asked if she could build on more material of the dentures to help with filling out the actual shape of the mouth for cosmetic reason and she says oh yea, ...but when the time comes she seems so reluctant to do anything at all. I had a hard time with her about thinning my upper denture before. She would give excuse that cant' do anymore or this or that, or it's because of how MY mouth is. I should have asked if she can do the adding on bulk after the denture is already made, or do i have to do it at the time of the impression. When i go in for the impression, i'm going to ask again, and i think i';m going to the OTHER Aspen place that's near.
Have you looked at Russell Klein Dentures on ETSY? I have not tried them yet, but if you watch the videos and read the reviews, he comes highly recommended. It's all done through mail so it can be a few months from start to finish and from what I understand, they are super affordable. Affordable enough that if you pocket some cash or put aside a little money each month you can purchase sooner than later. I am sorry that you are experiencing so much grief.
You will live fillers!!! I'm also getting more fillers I'm 58!!! You look beautiful but do what makes you happy. I'm a huge fan of filler dont forget the temporal hollows and cheek it will pull up. But you look stunning!!!
U look gorgeous btw well done for warning people the truth that dentists don't when stealing our teeth that in most cases nowadays could have been avoided via fillings crowns root canals or even partial dentures, these dentists are so out of order as they no longer only remove teeth as last resort but as a first ......even just saving a few would help particularly the canines and as many front lowers as possible .. .. well done xxxx hope u like me have some hope that one day we can afford implant retained dentures at least but £2000per screw placement is just daylight robbery and bone grafts at £400 per tooth section per graft depending on how many u need.. incase I forgot to mention you are gorgeous and look shockingly young for u age.. I thought u was one of the beautiful young denture wearers;!! I'm 36 now and u look easily younger and wow u skin is amazing wish I looked as good as you xxxxx
In my case they aren't stealing my teeth they are infected and broken at the gum line. Keeping them would result in it eventually killing me. With infection that has already spread to the bone in my jaw. The dentures with the wrinkles are exactly what I will take with no problem.
Hi Marie i just thought I'd mention this, my bottom teeth never fit right so at this point i don't use them, only the top teeth is what i use but i got use to it but you really can't tell but i had a doctor near me do a reline and for the last 3 to 4 years i don't need glue they fit perfect and i never use glue no more and they fit without any movement at all, Are you still making any more videos? and once again i think your Very Pretty
Hey Marie Elena. Today is Thursday and I got my upper denture and lower partial on Monday. I am also using adhesive on the upper. Nothing needed on lower as of yet. My problem is when i remove the upper denture to clean it adhesive gets stuck to the roof of my mouth. I tried wiping with a paper towel, using finger to get it off but am having a really hard time. I keep gagging myself and that feels terrible. Have you got any suggestions for me? Thanks for your videos.
I think that would be more expensive as I guess u talking about 3 bridges and 6 implant screw the cost it's all about screws on average £2000 each screw and that's if u don't need bone grafts!!!, If it's mini implants I was kindly warned by a dentist to not trust anyone who say the can do mini implant in upper jaw, he say the could be ok for 5 years but gonna fail and be waste if money, he said if he won lottery he would do me implants for free as he knew I didn't have enough money for £8000 for 4 full size impmants
I have a question... Your Vid states 2 Years Post Immediates... (and no, looking at U I did not think these were not your "real" teeth)... U are a very pretty woman... I understand your concerns... I still would not guess that U wear denture enhancements... Are these your immediates that youre speaking with now? Im asking for an important reason... Nit all of us have access to decent dental insurance OR the finances to spend on more expensive immediates AND Perms... I so appreciate your openness & honesty... I am in my late 50s fortunately I look 10 years younger)... My dad also gave me great skin/good genes... I have been told that Immwdiates can be hard relined & can last 5-7 years... I am now in the process of saving so that I can move 4ward w/an Immediate Upper Denture... There is no way to save my loose cracked & painful teeth... Thank U again... Another Strong & Brave Woman in The World... 💕🛡️😊🛡️💕
Dianne, thank you for watching! I really appreciate your time. Yes, these are my immediate dentures. I had them placed when I had insurance (past tense). Even with dental insurance, I could not afford to go past the immediates. So, these will have to last me as long as possible since I cannot afford the next step. I am a single mom with no extended family. It's so unfortunate that a great smile has to be so unaffordable and sometimes unattainable. Be kind and gentle to yourself. I felt insecure and embarrassed about my dentures for so long. It's taken 2 years for me to admit to my secret. Sometimes the negative stigma of dentures will wear on your self-esteem. Don't allow it. Smile big. No one has to know until if/when you are ready. Be prepared to heal and get used to learning how to eat and talk all over again. It will happen. I am here if you have any other questions, comments or just want to chat about it! Best wishes Strong and Brave one!
5 days ago. All toofs gone except two canines on bottom. Wasn't fun, esoecially first 48 hours. My face looks droopy so badly and my lips already disappearing. I was told wait 4 weeks for denture full upper and partial hanging on to the two remaining bottom to be done (maybe). Healing nicely (i think). Research shows 6 to 8 weeks toofless so shrinking done, may take a year? I too cannot afford to go in and adjust a set put in. I thought thatd be it once yank them all but two. I look 10 years older when 5 days ago i looked 20 years younger than i am. I do not want no chin, or jowls sagging. Thanks for sharing your story. I do hope a can get used to this, as once pulled, it is irreversable. Peace out.
Why did they leave canines? Curious. DO NOT...I repeat..DO NOT...judge yourself right now without teeth/dentures! Wait until your dentures arrive and they are in place. Usually, it is love at first sight! You will have a new full set of dentures (if I am understanding correctly) with a big beautiful smile. Yes, over time, your gums will shrink and the dreaded facial changes will occur. However, wear your dentures for facial support as much as possible! I do not take mine out to sleep, only to clean/hygiene. This helps support my surrounding facial structures. Keep up on research, trends, and other videos to help with your changes. Also, feel free to use me as a support system. I don't mind! Take care
Marie Elena thank you for the quick reply. Canines are to hold lower denture in place. Wed i will know more. Healing nicely. Drooling over parmesan garlic wings though! What are brothers for? Haha. I ate one. In tiny demolished pieces. With sauerkraut, mashed taters and gatorade. Finally eating more. I need a new hairdo too when i am done. Smiles to you, luv!
@@cindydufala7646 Ok, I understand. I would like to know more about the canine choice when you get to heal more and after you get your dentures. OMG...how I starved and missed the food at that time. Trust me, I eat just fine now and eventually, so will you!! lol, one time, I put a hamburger in a blender...NO LIE! what an idiot! A new hair-do, new smile, new adventures!! You go!
Marie. Wow. You are amazing. This subject is absolute hell for me. Between heart kidney and liver issues since I was a kid. Mine a wrecked beyond. I haven’t smiled in years. In order for me to even consider a kidney transplant, as I am on dialysis, I will need them. I am so scared. I don’t want the judgment. And it is there. Along w stigmas. I am on Medicare so I can’t afford what you have done I don’t think. What do you suggest?
@@kfuentez1 I have dentures. Medicare, I believe, will pay for a set. BUT, from what I hear, the Dentists dont pay the correct amount of attention to you. So, you have to be your own advocate and remember the squeaky wheel theory. Have them fix them until they fit. If not, report them to Medicare
You don't look 52. I was in a car accident at 17. Knocked my teeth out too but now I'm having so many problems. Sitting here right now... I have a bad abscess, have been to a dozen dentists but everyone of them wants 50K plus! I don't have that do so I don't know what to do. If I save my teeth I'm looking at around 20-30K. I have no options but dentures and now after listening to you I am really discouraged. 😢
I'm sorry to hear about your issues. Please don't be discouraged. What State do you live in? Here in Calif, there are dentists that make payment arrangements such as Western Dental. Also, there is Care Credit and other credit programs you may qualify for. I did not. So, my teeth were pulled and immediate dentures were given. You can pull it off with just immediate dentures until other options become available. Also, regarding facial structure changes... Keep your new teeth in as much as possible and that will help. Also, if you lost teeth due to a car accident at a young age, it is possible that your face has already adjusted thus far and you will not see many more changes. Keep your chin up. Most of your appearance will be up to you as to how you "upkeep"
Marie Elena I live in Texas and I'm on workers comp so I don't qualify for loans. It's my bottom teeth that I'm worried about not the top. I've had a 6- tooth bridge for years on the top so yes... I have had shrinkage but it's the bottom... and that is where all the issues are. I'm glad you were honest but I'm 10 years older than you... I look young for my age but I'm afraid... like you I will age 20-years in the next few years if I do this. But yet... I have no options because of money issues. I feel trapped and depressed... I cry all the time. 😢
Raechel Lyn Dawn me too ! But rather the truth instead of a false fantasy . This sucks sooooo much ! Why do implants have to be so damn expensive to where the majority of people that truly need them can’t afford them , such a broken system !
It is such a shame that dental has to be so expensive. If you have your teeth pulled, Wear them as much as possible. I only take mine out for cleaning. I even sleep with them on to help support the structure of my mouth.
How much did this cost all together? I will be doing this in the near future. I have been on a ton of meds that have wrecked my teeth (they were not great to begin with). My Mom has had her whole mouth pulled and wires in the teeth and them reset and casted for 3 months (back in the 80's) I got her teeth :( both my brother and sister got my dad's. Hubby wants me to get implants and out side of winning the lotto that isn't happening. He loves my jacked up teeth and is now coming around to the plan. I went to a local dentist and they did a treatment plan that involved crowns and bridges and root canals and fillings all for the discounted price of 13K. I sure do think dental should fall under medical insurance. Thankfully we have awesome medical insurance which comes in handy for me with all of my ailments (I am on medical disability) And my Hubby is retired Army 20 yrs on the bomb squad so he has in addition his retirement check a check from the VA for his disability. We live on a fixed income so it may take a while before I can do dentures. Thanks for sharing your story
First of all, I would like to thank your husband for serving and you as well for being a military wife. One of the hardest jobs in the world. I think, if I remember now, that my dentures cost about 2500.00. give or take. Implants, all on fours, the quote was similar to buying a small house in a southern state. IT WAS OUT OF MY REACH. I think dental should be covered. Bad teeth and gum disease can absolutely affect our health. Adding to and complicating heart disease, more so in women for some reason. That 2500.00 was just for the immediate dentures which I made laaaaaassst a lot longer than they recommend. There were additional fees to have my teeth pulled. Its not cheap nor is it easy. I would love an update!
It is not that I'm vain but the world is vain if you don't look right you can not get friends of jobs or anything really. My teeth have been bad about 7 yrs. I am afraid of the dentist I finally went in and had them pulled on Thursday. They are not good Western Dental horrible people. They never did my impression they asked over and over again if it was done I said no but they ignored me. They promised temps the same day nope nothing for me. They wanted me to do bone graph because my structure is bad over 500 a tooth no I can not afford it. I am screwed now. I am 47 I look 80 so sad really.
I asked to be knocked out I told them I would pay out of pocket they ignored me. My grandpa and dad love their dentures don't even need glue. My aunt has trouble with hers and needs glue as well.
I completely understand that your face changes. This is hard for women in their 50s. In my case there is no choice. My husband is disabled and money is factor. So getting dentures. Keeping the infected teeth. When the infection has already spread. I won't be alive to worry about the wrinkles. I will take the wrinkles and the dentures. With no problem.
What an outstanding message. The courage it might have taken to open up about this is impressively courageous. 🖤
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You look great! Don’t be so hard on yourself. I’m getting dentures because of illness. Thanks for the information!
Thank you! I would love an update
First I was gonna say Girl, we all love Teeth video's, but then when I heard you say your 50 year's old, I almost fell off my chair! You Look Beautiful!!!! If you go for a reline and a bit of wax to bulk out your marionette line's, I think you'll be so so happy!!!
My lips got thinner since i got dentures to, but in all honesty i never seen you before but you do look good and keep in mind also that we are getting older but you still look great
Do not worry you look Beautiful it is very strong and great of you to make this video update and to share your story with people
I am 57 years old and I have very bad teeth all of them and it hurts very much I think to have fake teeth is better than to have pain everyday but I agree it is scary because every human being wants to be Beautiful
Thank you for your story you are A Beautiful Strong Lady
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thank you for making this video. I brought this up in a group and they had a fit I had the nerve to inform people
They had a fit? LOL what happened? Im curious!
I agree that I look a lot older. Given the level of infection I had. If those teeth would have stayed in my mouth. Only matter of time after the infection ate through the bone. I was the next thing that it would take. There concern about your comment. Is women like me. Don’t have badly infected teeth pulled. Because it makes you look old. Dental infection kills people all the time. It is absolutely nothing to mess around with. Teeth and destroyed bone taken out while awake is not fun. But I wouldn’t hesitate in getting dentures again.
Thanks for your honesty. I keep getting fillings only to experience tooth pain weeks later. Now my right side hurts..ear ache..whole side of my head...so I'm debating. You look good..if I saw you at the grocery store I would give you a smile and throw you a wink. Take care..
is this a quest for perfection? you are lovely, period.
I feel like my face and body need to be taken care of as if they were my home. If my door looks under the weather, I may paint it. I keep up on my home repairs to keep it from falling apart. My face is even more special. I don't want perfection but I want to be as happy and attractive as long as I can do so. Its just the way I am. Thank you for the compliment
@@marieelena6026 I'm 100% the same way.
Thank you so much for the courage to make these videos. I’m 37 and am on my second week of full top dentures. The dentist pulled my top teeth out and I got my denture that same day. I feel so defeated. These things are miserable. No matter what I do I can’t keep them in correctly. They slip and end up crooked when I talk, drink something and when I smoke a cigarette. So I don’t even try to eat real food just pudding and little Mac and cheese noodles that I can just swallow. I don’t regret having my bad teeth taken out cuz of the pain and infections but I regret getting dentures. I apologize for such along comment but just wanted to share my experience so far.
Thanks for sharing!
Sweet doll, I want to give you a few tip's. It seem's like you need a re-line. After your gum's shrink or resorb, the lab need's to add more pin acrylic to the denture's, to add back what you lost. Filler's is a great option, but first try the re-line and have them bulk out the area's that you feel are sunken in. Also, your lip's. There is such thing as a lip bumper. Go to glitter heard diaries here on youtube, she has mini implant's with a removable overdenture. She Had the doctor add a lip bumper to her top over denture and it did wonder's!
This is the first time hearing about this. Im going to check it out! Thank you so much!
Hi , I'm going to check it out to, Thank you
@@marieelena6026 Perfet!! I hope it helps! It should give you soo muh hope! I would love to know how you made out!
Omg thank you so much for your video!!! So far we are twins! I’m half way through waiting for a happy ending?? Lisa Cruz Fresno California
I love your hair cut!
Thank you so much! :-)
I relate to your issue ! Just made an appointment for lip fillers this week and some juviderm ! I am feeling the same! Funny you used the princess and the pea ! I say the same thing!! Thank you for sharing! I totally related to everything your sharing! Best wishes! Love and Smiles 😁🫶🏼🙏🏼💋🤗👍🏼I will also keep you posted!!
What has been helpful for me is facial massage and a few face exercises. there is an old Lindsay Wagner video which is an acupressure fingertip facial. I tried this and it helped firm up my jawline quite noticeably. It has been uploaded recently and there are lots of others available that could be worth trying.
Thank you, I have been researching everything!! I appreciate the tips!
52 come on girl your rocking it
Btw, this is my vlog channel thatbiant launched yet. The one below is also me. Lol. I didn’t realize it was set as my public channel
I know how you feel. It is the jaw line that gives you the beautiful features and after teeth are pulled it sinks in. I felt the same feeling like I will have to work on it to feel normal again. I still have the bottom teeth my own and love the appearance of the features in the bottom jaw. I am checking on mini implants for the top because my face feels like it feel in and my pictures look like it did too!! My dentures are easy to break teeth have broken out while eating and I have been wearing dentures for about 5 years. So disappointing.
Nelda, if it isnt one thing.. we always have to deal with another. Im looking into lip fillers. Still.
I had to have my top teeth pulled about 10 years ago and got a denture. I was going to save up the money for an all on 4. Fast forward 10 years and I had a ct scan and they said i don't have enough bone to get an all on 4. The bone loss after having your teeth pulled is about 90% over the first year! I wish someone would have told me that to begin with. Also, the dentist said the more you wear your denture, the faster your bone loss is because it wears the bone down faster. So I always sleep without my denture. The implants stimulate the bone and helps prevent bone loss just like the roots of your teeth do. So unless you have something in the bone in your jaw, it's not going to do anything to stop facial collapse. Just thought I'd share what I've been through so maybe it will help somebody else from making the same mistake I did! Good luck to everybody going through these dental issues! 😊
If I took this advice. After I already knew the infection spread to the bone in my jaw. The infected soft pieces were removed yesterday. The teeth were already destroying bone. My life was the next on there list. They only recommend these things. Because the teeth have decayed and infection is active and causing damage. Time is up when it comes to making decisions.
Thanks for sharing your experiences honestly. I’m having mine done in a week. I’m 48 yrs old and was wondering how long before the changes begin. Love your name btw, mine is Melina Marie!
Update? Thank you Melina Marie! 😉
I literally just got my last 20 removed and immediates fitted, but there was an issue with reaching overdose levels of local so my lower teeth were done a week earlier and the remaining a few days ago.
Now I'm 48 hours past having the upper teeth removed and both dentures fitted. Lower denture is as we'd expect no hope because of all the healing and is loose as hell. The upper denture was great until I went to put it back in on the second morning (this morning), no bueno it doesn't fit anymore, too loose.
Upper has no chance of staying if fitted alone as it just drops out. But it also flicks out when the molars contact if the lower is flapping around down there.
Dentist wants me to call back in the morning, says adhesive is out with open wounds but maybe there's something they can do. Idk, I'll have to call and find out. Here different places make your denture as do your dental work depending on your care, and that is my situation.
I've already spoken about the plan with the guy that made the dentures, and we're booked in to assess things and maybe apply a conditioner in two weeks, but that's a long way away from the reline or refit that will really change things.
To be honest it feels like the denture is waaaaaay too large, far too much space around the gums, but also oddly - the back of the palate doesn't touch anymore.
I’m 34 and have to get dentures had six root canals at 14 and was so scared of the dentist I never went back do all fours prevent bone loss
OMG first time ~ I’m a Marie Elena also u r the first other woman who share my name! Wow wow n wow n
Yeah dentures r fake teeth, one month ago all mine were removed! SMH okay gonna listen to u now! 💋
Looks great Marie! I am doing a vlog also. Your content was important and revealing but not easy. I cannot tell you have dentures at all. Peter has them also. He is in the process of getting implants but it’s sooooo expensive. We are doing it a little at a time.
You are as beautiful as always.
So this is me too ^^^^^^^^^^^
Well, if he has any questions or concerns....I'm always available!!
2 seconds in to your vid n I subbed I wish I found you sooner
You are a total sweetheart! Thank you. Also, I always make myself available for questions, advice, and suggestions! Good luck!
I just got full mouth extractions last saturday and I am only 36 :( It was going to be 33k-35k for restoring my mouth. With three little ones at home I couldnt justify that so I shopped around until I found a dentist willing to pull all my teeth. I wish I had good teeth because my immediates suck. Im praying that my permanent set will fit better than these horrible and painful immediates, because these are awful and my quality of life has tanked severely.
Don't get fillers get your denture bulked up they can refine them to fill your face back out. I'm about to get dentures and already have sagging lips because of my teeth one of my main goals is having that area filled back out with the gums and teeth on the denture
Feel ya pain hun, it's devastating, implants is the way back but if u like me it gonna take years to save for that at £1500-£2000 per screw
$$$$ for them for sure but the price is S L O W L Y coming down. Quite a few people travel to Mexico to have their work done for at least 1/2 the cost. However, if you can travel that far, pleasae research to see who is credible. Best of luck sweety
Still wearing my emmediate dentures after past 4 months. Going in a few weeks for another adjustment. Aspen Dental. I'm very disappointed because i have several things going on and they don't fix it or tell me it's ME and i have to adjust etc. But anyone, one thing is the front upper lip (upped dentures) still looks like a mouth guard. They already ground it down and told me it's as far as they can because it'll become too fragile. I have 2 months yet before i get the permanents. I'm hoping to God they'll be much much thinner.
Im sorry to hear this. Sometimes it really isn't you! Keep me posted
Im very sorry Patrick. Stay strong and try not to get discouraged! Is it possible you feel your teeth resemble a mouth guard because you are not used to the look of having a full set of teeth? Are they comfortable? Do they fit properly? When they say "it's you", what is their explanation? How frustrated you must be! Honestly, I think Aspen Dental houses short term inexperienced Dentists who may not know what to do. I may be mistaken. Keep me posted... I'd love to know about your journey!
@@marieelena6026 Thanks for replying. I went last week. I got the other dentist there by request. Improved just slightly a few things. My head is just spinning, because I desperately need lower dentures too. Can't afford it. My wife won't give in. My mother doesn't have the money, but is still going to help me. I just don't know what dental place to go if i do go to one for that. Seems like all the chain dental places have tons of bad reviews. But also some excellant ones thrown in. It's really a crap shoot. Just plain taking a chance no matter where.
@@marieelena6026 I went to Affordable Dentures and also to Aspen today for consulations on getting a lower denture. I kind of regret i took Aspen again. So, they..are going to get the lower dentures for me. The dentist their is not really one i like because i ask her things and she elaborates on and on. I asked if she could build on more material of the dentures to help with filling out the actual shape of the mouth for cosmetic reason and she says oh yea, ...but when the time comes she seems so reluctant to do anything at all. I had a hard time with her about thinning my upper denture before. She would give excuse that cant' do anymore or this or that, or it's because of how MY mouth is. I should have asked if she can do the adding on bulk after the denture is already made, or do i have to do it at the time of the impression. When i go in for the impression, i'm going to ask again, and i think i';m going to the OTHER Aspen place that's near.
Have you looked at Russell Klein Dentures on ETSY? I have not tried them yet, but if you watch the videos and read the reviews, he comes highly recommended. It's all done through mail so it can be a few months from start to finish and from what I understand, they are super affordable. Affordable enough that if you pocket some cash or put aside a little money each month you can purchase sooner than later. I am sorry that you are experiencing so much grief.
You will live fillers!!! I'm also getting more fillers I'm 58!!! You look beautiful but do what makes you happy. I'm a huge fan of filler dont forget the temporal hollows and cheek it will pull up. But you look stunning!!!
Thank you Nancy for the wonderful compliments. Lighting does wonders
U look gorgeous btw well done for warning people the truth that dentists don't when stealing our teeth that in most cases nowadays could have been avoided via fillings crowns root canals or even partial dentures, these dentists are so out of order as they no longer only remove teeth as last resort but as a first ......even just saving a few would help particularly the canines and as many front lowers as possible .. .. well done xxxx hope u like me have some hope that one day we can afford implant retained dentures at least but £2000per screw placement is just daylight robbery and bone grafts at £400 per tooth section per graft depending on how many u need.. incase I forgot to mention you are gorgeous and look shockingly young for u age.. I thought u was one of the beautiful young denture wearers;!! I'm 36 now and u look easily younger and wow u skin is amazing wish I looked as good as you xxxxx
You are so so kind! Thank you. I agree 100% with you regarding dental price gouging.
In my case they aren't stealing my teeth they are infected and broken at the gum line. Keeping them would result in it eventually killing me. With infection that has already spread to the bone in my jaw. The dentures with the wrinkles are exactly what I will take with no problem.
Hi Marie i just thought I'd mention this, my bottom teeth never fit right so at this point i don't use them, only the top teeth is what i use but i got use to it but you really can't tell but i had a doctor near me do a reline and for the last 3 to 4 years i don't need glue they fit perfect and i never use glue no more and they fit without any movement at all,
Are you still making any more videos? and once again i think your Very Pretty
Thank you! Actually, I had a dental appointment tomorrow and a video will follow! Thank you for asking!
@@marieelena6026 your so pretty to me and it looks to me like you don't think you are but to me your down Beautifull
Hey Marie Elena. Today is Thursday and I got my upper denture and lower partial on Monday. I am also using adhesive on the upper. Nothing needed on lower as of yet. My problem is when i remove the upper denture to clean it adhesive gets stuck to the roof of my mouth. I tried wiping with a paper towel, using finger to get it off but am having a really hard time. I keep gagging myself and that feels terrible. Have you got any suggestions for me? Thanks for your videos.
My mom uses a microfiber cloth works wonders!
Do some research on 3 on 6. Its suppose to be more affordable than the all on four. I can't remember if the dentist that does it is in Utah or Ohio.
I will Sheena. Thanks you for the suggestion. feel free to share info too!;-)
I think that would be more expensive as I guess u talking about 3 bridges and 6 implant screw the cost it's all about screws on average £2000 each screw and that's if u don't need bone grafts!!!, If it's mini implants I was kindly warned by a dentist to not trust anyone who say the can do mini implant in upper jaw, he say the could be ok for 5 years but gonna fail and be waste if money, he said if he won lottery he would do me implants for free as he knew I didn't have enough money for £8000 for 4 full size impmants
I have a question...
Your Vid states 2 Years Post Immediates...
(and no, looking at U I did not think these were not your "real" teeth)...
U are a very pretty woman... I understand your concerns...
I still would not guess that U wear denture enhancements...
Are these your immediates that youre speaking with now?
Im asking for an important reason...
Nit all of us have access to decent dental insurance OR the finances to spend on more expensive immediates AND Perms...
I so appreciate your openness & honesty...
I am in my late 50s fortunately I look 10 years younger)...
My dad also gave me great skin/good genes...
I have been told that Immwdiates can be hard relined & can last 5-7 years...
I am now in the process of saving so that I can move 4ward w/an Immediate Upper Denture...
There is no way to save my loose cracked & painful teeth...
Thank U again...
Another Strong & Brave Woman in The World...
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Dianne, thank you for watching! I really appreciate your time.
Yes, these are my immediate dentures. I had them placed when I had insurance (past tense). Even with dental insurance, I could not afford to go past the immediates. So, these will have to last me as long as possible since I cannot afford the next step. I am a single mom with no extended family. It's so unfortunate that a great smile has to be so unaffordable and sometimes unattainable.
Be kind and gentle to yourself. I felt insecure and embarrassed about my dentures for so long. It's taken 2 years for me to admit to my secret. Sometimes the negative stigma of dentures will wear on your self-esteem. Don't allow it. Smile big. No one has to know until if/when you are ready. Be prepared to heal and get used to learning how to eat and talk all over again. It will happen. I am here if you have any other questions, comments or just want to chat about it! Best wishes Strong and Brave one!
5 days ago. All toofs gone except two canines on bottom. Wasn't fun, esoecially first 48 hours. My face looks droopy so badly and my lips already disappearing. I was told wait 4 weeks for denture full upper and partial hanging on to the two remaining bottom to be done (maybe). Healing nicely (i think). Research shows 6 to 8 weeks toofless so shrinking done, may take a year? I too cannot afford to go in and adjust a set put in. I thought thatd be it once yank them all but two. I look 10 years older when 5 days ago i looked 20 years younger than i am. I do not want no chin, or jowls sagging. Thanks for sharing your story. I do hope a can get used to this, as once pulled, it is irreversable. Peace out.
Why did they leave canines? Curious. DO NOT...I repeat..DO NOT...judge yourself right now without teeth/dentures! Wait until your dentures arrive and they are in place. Usually, it is love at first sight! You will have a new full set of dentures (if I am understanding correctly) with a big beautiful smile. Yes, over time, your gums will shrink and the dreaded facial changes will occur. However, wear your dentures for facial support as much as possible! I do not take mine out to sleep, only to clean/hygiene. This helps support my surrounding facial structures. Keep up on research, trends, and other videos to help with your changes. Also, feel free to use me as a support system. I don't mind! Take care
Marie Elena thank you for the quick reply. Canines are to hold lower denture in place. Wed i will know more. Healing nicely. Drooling over parmesan garlic wings though! What are brothers for? Haha. I ate one. In tiny demolished pieces. With sauerkraut, mashed taters and gatorade. Finally eating more. I need a new hairdo too when i am done. Smiles to you, luv!
@@cindydufala7646 Ok, I understand. I would like to know more about the canine choice when you get to heal more and after you get your dentures. OMG...how I starved and missed the food at that time. Trust me, I eat just fine now and eventually, so will you!! lol, one time, I put a hamburger in a blender...NO LIE! what an idiot! A new hair-do, new smile, new adventures!! You go!
Marie. Wow. You are amazing. This subject is absolute hell for me. Between heart kidney and liver issues since I was a kid. Mine a wrecked beyond. I haven’t smiled in years. In order for me to even consider a kidney transplant, as I am on dialysis, I will need them. I am so scared. I don’t want the judgment. And it is there. Along w stigmas. I am on Medicare so I can’t afford what you have done I don’t think. What do you suggest?
@@kfuentez1 I have dentures. Medicare, I believe, will pay for a set. BUT, from what I hear, the Dentists dont pay the correct amount of attention to you. So, you have to be your own advocate and remember the squeaky wheel theory. Have them fix them until they fit. If not, report them to Medicare
Omg I’m going in 2 weeks for mine and I’m 52 and have small lips as well.
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Up date me please!
You don't look 52. I was in a car accident at 17. Knocked my teeth out too but now I'm having so many problems. Sitting here right now... I have a bad abscess, have been to a dozen dentists but everyone of them wants 50K plus! I don't have that do so I don't know what to do. If I save my teeth I'm looking at around 20-30K. I have no options but dentures and now after listening to you I am really discouraged. 😢
I'm sorry to hear about your issues. Please don't be discouraged. What State do you live in? Here in Calif, there are dentists that make payment arrangements such as Western Dental. Also, there is Care Credit and other credit programs you may qualify for. I did not. So, my teeth were pulled and immediate dentures were given. You can pull it off with just immediate dentures until other options become available. Also, regarding facial structure changes... Keep your new teeth in as much as possible and that will help. Also, if you lost teeth due to a car accident at a young age, it is possible that your face has already adjusted thus far and you will not see many more changes. Keep your chin up. Most of your appearance will be up to you as to how you "upkeep"
Marie Elena I live in Texas and I'm on workers comp so I don't qualify for loans. It's my bottom teeth that I'm worried about not the top. I've had a 6- tooth bridge for years on the top so yes... I have had shrinkage but it's the bottom... and that is where all the issues are. I'm glad you were honest but I'm 10 years older than you... I look young for my age but I'm afraid... like you I will age 20-years in the next few years if I do this. But yet... I have no options because of money issues. I feel trapped and depressed... I cry all the time. 😢
Raechel Lyn Dawn me too ! But rather the truth instead of a false fantasy . This sucks sooooo much ! Why do implants have to be so damn expensive to where the majority of people that truly need them can’t afford them , such a broken system !
It is such a shame that dental has to be so expensive. If you have your teeth pulled, Wear them as much as possible. I only take mine out for cleaning. I even sleep with them on to help support the structure of my mouth.
A very broken system indeed.
How much did this cost all together? I will be doing this in the near future. I have been on a ton of meds that have wrecked my teeth (they were not great to begin with). My Mom has had her whole mouth pulled and wires in the teeth and them reset and casted for 3 months (back in the 80's) I got her teeth :( both my brother and sister got my dad's. Hubby wants me to get implants and out side of winning the lotto that isn't happening. He loves my jacked up teeth and is now coming around to the plan. I went to a local dentist and they did a treatment plan that involved crowns and bridges and root canals and fillings all for the discounted price of 13K. I sure do think dental should fall under medical insurance. Thankfully we have awesome medical insurance which comes in handy for me with all of my ailments (I am on medical disability) And my Hubby is retired Army 20 yrs on the bomb squad so he has in addition his retirement check a check from the VA for his disability. We live on a fixed income so it may take a while before I can do dentures. Thanks for sharing your story
First of all, I would like to thank your husband for serving and you as well for being a military wife. One of the hardest jobs in the world. I think, if I remember now, that my dentures cost about 2500.00. give or take. Implants, all on fours, the quote was similar to buying a small house in a southern state. IT WAS OUT OF MY REACH. I think dental should be covered. Bad teeth and gum disease can absolutely affect our health. Adding to and complicating heart disease, more so in women for some reason. That 2500.00 was just for the immediate dentures which I made laaaaaassst a lot longer than they recommend. There were additional fees to have my teeth pulled. Its not cheap nor is it easy. I would love an update!
thanks. i got a full set and they are great
@@KimTarvin yay!
I'm a retired, disabled nurse and can't afford the dental costs I need also. Don't feel bad.
Not a crappy channel 😂
52 what? i can only hope i look that good then.
I think you look very young!!! Very pretty!
@@mimsezer old photo lol but thank you!!
And your beautiful btw
It’s age
You look young not old
your a Very Pretty Woman to me
Inn my opinion you got the. Wrong size teeth . I think you need bigger dentures especially the lower denture.
It is not that I'm vain but the world is vain if you don't look right you can not get friends of jobs or anything really. My teeth have been bad about 7 yrs. I am afraid of the dentist I finally went in and had them pulled on Thursday. They are not good Western Dental horrible people. They never did my impression they asked over and over again if it was done I said no but they ignored me. They promised temps the same day nope nothing for me. They wanted me to do bone graph because my structure is bad over 500 a tooth no I can not afford it. I am screwed now. I am 47 I look 80 so sad really.
I asked to be knocked out I told them I would pay out of pocket they ignored me. My grandpa and dad love their dentures don't even need glue. My aunt has trouble with hers and needs glue as well.
You have nice lips if you seen mine they are so tiny you can barely see them.
Your making me mad your beautiful stop the worries .
I completely understand that your face changes. This is hard for women in their 50s. In my case there is no choice. My husband is disabled and money is factor. So getting dentures. Keeping the infected teeth. When the infection has already spread. I won't be alive to worry about the wrinkles. I will take the wrinkles and the dentures. With no problem.
You're just getting old you're beautiful