I Regretted Getting Dentures
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- There was a time when I feared I made a terrible mistake in getting dentures. A lot of us have felt this way so please don't feel alone and don't think this is the end of the road for you! Once the worst of it was over, everything drastically improved for me!
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Having my teeth removed is one of the best decisions I've made. I was scared at first but when I was able to eat ice cream , drink hot / cold and smile big it made it all worth it.
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Having dentures... Don't it fall off sometimes? I know my mom and dad has some.. upper and lower. But they are 80+ years old... is there a new way that they don't fall off now? Are they attached somewhere in your mouth? Thanks
Same!! I got dentures at 30, 35 now. Never have regretted it. I’m not afraid to smile big, I can eat, drink just about anything (except I miss eating dill pickles by biting out the inside first lol). I do need to get my dentures remade , as I still have my original dentures (thanks, COVID!!). But I still have zero regret, never had any. I had a beautiful perfect smile at one time (before the enamel got completely destroyed from pregnancies), and I miss that… but that smile was long gone by the time I got dentures. Relearning to talk and eat was a process though, I’ll say that!!
@@crushit95763 on 6. Google it.
@crush it they should use fixodent or poligrip. I prefer fixodent! Lol it holds better and I'm 42. Most seniors don't like using it bc it's really snuggled onto the gum but to release them at night I just gargle with hot water. Hot as I can stand it for easy release. I work with seniors anyways so it's fun to let them know my process.
Just remember for an elderly person put as little as possible onto the denture plates. Hopes this helps! 🙏
I am 10 days into my denture journey. I am still in the "regret" phase. I have been fighting gum disease for over 25 years, more then 5 gum surgeries (actually I lost count) trying to save my teeth. I have lost the battle, and failed. I hate them. I hate them with every fiber of my being. I won't even let my wife see me without them in, I am so embarrassed and ashamed at what I have come to. I have shed tears almost everyday since. I was in tears this morning putting in my bottom dentures, the pain takes several minutes to subside. My top ones are loose, so not much pain, but very uncomfortable. I have 4 to 6 months before the implants are healed for the snap-in's to work. I have lost 10 pounds since because its so difficult to eat, never mind even talking. I can't imagine this getting better, but every video says it will happen. I don't know anyone else with dentures that I can confide in, so I watch as many videos as I can, and still feel depressed after watching. Right now I wish I could go back in time, and tell myself NOT to do it, and take your chances.
As I just told another comment but yours I even relate to even more I understand I understand I understand it is so much bigger than anyone usually fully admits because there's this oh I'm strong I can take the pain or it shouldn't be affecting me psychologically this much but I have been in psychological agony as well as physical and so far deeply regret the choice because I mostly did it cuz I didn't want to continue to put massive amounts of money into the teeth in my insurance pays for a full set of dentures every 5 years so I just said okay let's do it but oh my God it literally has sent me back and I'm in the theater and the arts and the teaching profession and after the covid I was getting so close so close and happy to getting back to life as we all are and then this anyway if you need a comrade just someone to chat with ... I tend to be hugely over committed in terms of too many people in my life but I sure could use someone just in specifically to occasionally talk about this because otherwise I'm feeling very very alonr..
I have a huge wonderful group of friends and colleagues all over the country but the lonest comes from one not wanting to complain and why and call vanity call it what you will but I don't have my teeth and can't keep them in right now and so I simply don't want to be around people I actually couldn't be I hate to look at myself so much without these dentures and I have not yet once been able to put them in even slightly from the pain and the bone shards and on and on but anyway I'm not usually complainer and it sounds like you aren't either but when you use the words embarrassed and ashamed and tears oh my God I get it I get it I get it it really is an amputation is a complete life change and I guess I knew that but I didn't realize it with this be this overwhelming and frustrating so anyway I'm not quite sure if you can respond directly to me, but should you need or watch what could be a once a week check in with each other, vent, rage, share tips whatever I think only people who have going through this recent traumatic experience can really help no matter how many family members or friends or colleagues you have..
And what's especially challenging most of all for me is somehow not being able to without saying Express just how traumatic and horrific this is like a true amputation because then I get embarrassed because God we just came through covid what about the millions that died what about before ukrainians what about the people in tents living on the highways and on and on and on she gets to the point where you absolutely don't even want to tell people that you're not exactly in a good mood which is course is an understatement and I don't want to isolate from those I love again but so far that's what I've been doing .
Anyway I'm sure like me you have a very very busy life and I'm completely backlogged with all sorts of people I should communicate with but I really think all of us going through this needs some outlet so if you want to communicate I'm not sure I can leave my number here but text is always good for me 802-279-2399 my name is Jude
Oops I hope this got to you it's not showing up but I just left you a long reply and suggested that maybe those of us going through this can at least vent or share tips and depression once a week perhaps anyway let me know if you did not get that other message and that I left you a phone number there to text you otherwise I understand everything you say and we can only hope and assume things will get better but we definitely need support from others going through it
I know the feeling, I just had the surgery,I cant keep the teeth in,they feel like there gaging me,and im scared my mouth want get use to them,Im so hating I did this!!
I am in this stage now,im so embarrassed to go back to work,I hate this feeling.
@@bigw6784 I feel the same way. It is like a nightmare. I can't talk right, I constantly gag, and they are loose. The glue I have to use is absolutely horrid getting it off my gums. I dread it every day! didn't anticipate it would be this way. I hate it and pray it gets better. I hope it gets better for you and anyone else experiencing this!
Today I get 24 my teeth pulled in a full set put in. It's currently before 5:00 a.m. where I am. I can't stop crying and I'm shaking like a leaf. But thank you for putting this video out and creating a community to lean on. Wish me luck. 😢
How did you go with your teeth ? Hope all went well.❤
Good luck with the rest of your life,Ken👍🏻
I'm one month in with top dentures..it's getting easier, swelling almost gone, and can eat a few normal things😂 I wish you the best!
Any updates? Hope it went well for you.
I got 6 tooth pull and got my denture the same day.The only problem I had my right jaw on the right bottom was sore a week no problem now
I realized while I was watching this that it is now been seven years since I had the rest of my teeth removed and implants supported dentures put in. I could identify with a lot of what you're talking about, but I have to admit it's been so long now that I've kind of forgotten what it was like when I first got the procedure done.. I only know that I haven't had any pain for 7 years, no infections, no missing teeth, for 7 years I've been able to eat what I wanted, and for the last 7 years I've actually smiled, something I never did before with gray stained damaged teeth. All I can say is I will never regret my decision to have this done, it changed my life
Being a Dental Laboratory Removable Prosthetic Specialist, for the last 48 years, I want to say, in my opinion, you are providing an amazing service of what expectations the new denture wearer might experience. Keep up the good work =)
Thanks so much, George!
@@kalinjax ... It's interesting what we do, during the fabrication process, for new denture patients who are receiving immediate denture vs. fabricating the normal replacement dentures ... especially regarding the FUD. Happy to fill you in further if interested.
@@georgemohr George; As a pro, what is your opinion of the DIY home denture kits?
@@bradrock7731 ... May I ask, are you considering a Full Upper over a Full Lower appliance?
If you have the knowledge to know what a favorable impression looks like, able to establish a vertical and centric relationship and set the teeth with the proper occlusion and balance, you might be able to make it work.
I'm not trying to discourage you but it takes a lot of experience to make successful removable dentures. I know this because I've made thousands.
To answer your question ... no, I haven't seen any of the "DO IT YOURSELF" kits. Should you decide to have a go at it, please let me know how everything turns out.
If you would like to touch base by phone I'd be happy to help you on your journey. Best of luck, George
@Mistyc Mc ana ... It's amazing technology for sure, and it's going to eventually find it's place for the removable practice. For me, and for now, I'm only interested in offering the dental profession a digital replacement denture that starts with the patients existing dentures.
Just a side note: I still encourage my Dentist to take advantage of the patients old dentures, when possible, as a starting point. Lots of information in a well worn denture. After mounting the old denture I usually need to open the bite slightly to regain lost vertical. Saves so much time, this way, over the 5 or 6 appointments needed with the conventional approach. We refer to this approach as the '3 Appointment Denture"
Keep it simple ... "less can be more" if that makes since.
Guess I'm getting to old to start over ... ha =)
I am 3 weeks into wearing my top denture, I experienced everything you talked about. It hurt so bad taking those things in and out because of my gums still being swollen and super sore, but I toughed it out and now it's a little bit easier than it was. I was ashamed to let my husband see me without my teeth but, after he did see me he said to me, " Honey you're still beautiful whether you have teeth or not," that gave me even more confidence and then my daughter saw me with them in and she cried and said "now that's the mama I remember! She told me and my son in law told me how good I looked and that I looked healthier." Oh, I can't leave this out my 2 1/2 yr old grandson said Grannie you're pretty! So that really boosted my spirits! So yeah It is frustrating at times eating or drinking but I know it will get better, so for people reading this comment hang in there it will get better day by day! All of you are beautiful ❤️
When my granddaughter realised I had dentures she would tell everyone Nanny take your teeth out ,when I was trying to hide the fact
Life is short. You're really lucky when you think about it. I may be you someday soon. Thank you all for being open. All my crowns n fillings are broken.
@@wendymitchell4004 kids are great aren't they.
Always wait until your gum is completely healed.. if it hurts after go back to the dentist to have it rubdown
Omg it hurt me so bad to put them in ,and take them out.thank you for saying that
You are helping so many people with your honesty. Frankly, I don't believe a damn thing these social media glamour people say. Surgery is trauma. There is weeks, months and sometimes over a year to recover. There are so many nerves, a lot of bone involved. Oral surgery is a Big deal. Thank you for your channel and for straight talk
A year. Nope! Try never getting rid of pain. Try having to always grind every bite your eat. Oh, scrambled eggs are OK. But I had not choice. My teeth were not getting any more cavities, but the bones under my teeth ached all the time, so I had not choice but to get dentures. I do have good memories of when my teeth were good. I never needed them straightened either. The esthetics of my teeth were perfect, it's just that my bones were so infected. I attribute much of that to dentists who had to save bad teeth at all costs. If I had not had root canals, I believe that a bridge or two here and there would have sufficed. I did have a really bad dentist when I was under 10 years old who put a needle into my mouth for novocaine who pushed that needle deep into my jaw bone. That dentist might be the one who caused me to have the root canal in my 20s. I'd give anything to be able to have a dentist who could give me implants that would work. I tried to be careful about the dentists I saw, but alas, they ruined my mouth. I can look like I have teeth, but I never get rid of the pain and there is no way under the sun that I can actually chew my food. Grind, grind, grind. I never can really go out to dinner. I go to be with family and friends and figure out something to look like I'm eating, but I do all my real eating ground up food at home. Sorry for the rant, it's just no fun of any kind.
How many "social media glamour people" got dentures? What are you even talking about?
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What does she gain by lying to the world about it?
I don’t have dentures, but if I did….i wouldn’t want to broadcast it lol
Im 37 and finally had the last 19 teeth extracted about 3 weeks ago and got my temporary set of dentures just yesterday. Yes, they did warn me that they will not at all be like my natural teeth and will feel bulky and painful for a while, but my final set will be so much better! I hate my temporary dentures! Even though they are absolutely beautiful, I regretted the decision right after my final fitting yesterday. I have been so bummed out today. That is until I saw your video. Everything you experienced is verbatim of what I'm going through now. There is NO room in there for anything! Boy did I cry! Thinking this is me now. Can't talk, can't eat, can't even feel like me. But you gave me hope! I can not thank you enough for sharing your journey!!!!!! Good bless you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!
It takes a while to adjust. I have been waring the same dentures for thirty years now. Since the adjustments I have not seen another dentist in all that time. I take them out to brush them and leave them in the rest of the time. My last girlfriend did not know I had them until I eventually told her. Mistake. Easy enough to avoid. She still sees a dentist regularly putting in new posts and crowns and such to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars per year. I can eat most things though small seeds are an issue. What is it worth to look good, eat what you want, and never again be in a dental chair? I can still recall the shock of loosing my teeth. It will always be a shock.
How is it going now??
I’m so glad that you shared your experience. As a dentist, I know what to tell you to expect; but hearing the emotions behind the experience gives me a different perspective. I plan on recommending your channel to others going through this.
Surely helped me will have my friend come and listen
In my own experience it's better to keep some teeth you have then remove them all and replace with tender. When you have tender, you don't speak and eat normally, you feel stressful, I always use clue everyday, I shouldn't have removed off my remaining teeth off, that's my biggest mistake, should've asked dentist to make bridge than been removed, remember some dentists speak from something they haven't been experiencing but based on some research. once ur teeth out, that's it. Thanks for the video
I totally regret getting dentures. In fact I don’t wear them half the time. Now after a couple years if I do wear them they don’t fit right. I can’t eat with the bottom denture, so it comes out if food is in front of me. I know people that wear dentures and never have trouble with them. What is wrong with me?
@Sqrley L. You just described my experience too!😔✌️
@@janicetaul2579 nothings wrong with you, not everyone is the same some can eat with them however I'm like you, I feel like I can't taste the food the same with them in!😔✌️
Getting Dentures was the best thing I did for both my physical health but for my mental health as well. These dang teeth were constantly breaking and I was spending soooooo much money on the repairs. I was literally in the Dentist chair every single month for something. I also couldn't eat anything hard. Now I have full dentures and can eat everything and anything ....even corn on the cob. I went in knowing it would take time getting used to them and have not once regretted my decision.
Thank you, Barbara. I'm getting nervous. Did you get FULL dentures?
@@deltajohnson1525 I did, I actually ordered mine Online and saved so much $$$ doing so. I've had mine about 5 years now and have never had to use adhesive.
@@Barbara-tc6feNo adhesive! That's great! Where did you find out about ordering them online!!?
Thank you for that reassurance 🥺
Thank you because she makes me feel bad
I’m in the regret phase. I’m in horrible pain. I can’t speak. I feel like I’m constantly lisping. I have mouth ulcers because the denture keeps shifting. I’m not eating so I’m weak and have constant hunger headaches. It’s effecting my mental health. I’m a chatty, vivacious person normally, but now I’m non-verbal and introverted. It’s so hard. I believe that dentist should counsel patients about the trials, tribulations and emotional trauma that may occur. I’ve made the decision to seek out help. Your videos have helped as well. Thank you.
I feel exactly like this 5 days with my dentures I'm in pain and can't talk and hardly eat I feel like my dentures are crooked in my mouth
It takes about a year to get used to them. I love mine. No tooth aches. No dentist bills. It is well known to get rid of those rotting teeth before they start affecting your health. No regrets.
Thank you for this video you have no idea how much this has helped. 2 years ago I became a father, I was a raging drug addict and had been since I was 16. Between drugs and a negative life style caused a good amount of teeth loose and decay. The mother of my child because my wife and helped me get clean and stay clean she over looked my horrible teeth and all my past and I couldn't be anymore thankful for her being in my life she's amazing anywho baby number to was just born and we had family pictures and I look at the pictures and realize that I can see how bad my teeth really are so I'm really self conscious about them then my toddler ask me daddy why are your teeth all gone 😢 man that broke me like bad so iv decided to man up and get them taken care of Anxiety and fears be damned I'm getting dentures I want the look and feel better about my self and not still have my past hanging over me. No matter how well I dress or look I still look like a meth head because of my teeth so I'm changing that tomorrow I go to get them pulled and start getting dentures. Thank you for helping to ease my fears about that. And sorry ik I'm horrible and writing
Whatever your writing may be missing, your beautiful heart and soul definitely make up for it. Many blessings to you and your family, your story is beautiful too. Good luck.
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I agree with Sharon!!
And I have wondered about this journey for me due to medical issues that I couldn’t control. However, those people younger with dentures were those I had worked with that were addicts who became parents! And I remember one lady in particular and she used to hide her smile and when she told us she finally moved up the queue to get dentures we got to celebrate then we got to celebrate again when she felt confident smiling! It was amazing and wonderful! It was also such an honour to walk a bit of that journey with her and when I think, “oh dear I don’t know if can do this” (and in my case I don’t know what I’ll do), people like you and this lady…. And now seeing this lovely CZcamsr…. It’s encouraging! I hope all is going well for you! Know that no matter what happened, you’ve overcome and you’re moving forward and doing it for amazing reasons! Xo
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@Sharon thank you and I did it!! Iv had them for two weeks today
Thank you for this. Going through the nightmarish process of losing your teeth is nothing short of traumatic. Thank you for sharing your story
I am about 6 years in - Let me be perfectly honest with you. I only regret not doing it sooner. From the age of about 25 my mouth only got worse. The pain only got worse. I hated smiling because I hated how my teeth looked. I couldn't eat nuts, or anything too hot or too cold because everything hurt. The day I got my teeth pulled the pain was gone - I was sore but it wasn't the same. 2 weeks later I was eating Thanksgiving dinner with no pain in my mouth at all. Speaking took some getting used to - but the confidence I gained was well worth it.
Man, I cannot wait to be you. My last tooth infection led to sepsis and I spent this last Christmas in the hospital. It’s just so expensive 😢
Please Google low income dental care. The town you live. There should be dental clinics or charity organizations. To pull your bad teeth. That's what I had do. I still have more to pull. As you just said you ended up in the hospital. Untreated infected teeth can kill you. Dentures are expensive but something can be figured out to replace your teeth. Your life is the most important thing.
you were able to eat with the new dentures two weeks after getting all your teeth extracted?
@@angelaschaefer5883 hey i am having teeth issues.. My first molar will be extracted.. Nd they are suggesting implant .. I m terrified
English is not my first language
@@katscratchfever3506Go to affordable dentures. They have a payment plan. You can get dentures from 300 hundred dollars to 2,000 thousand dollars. It's you choosing what dentures you want.
I just got dentures 9 days ago and it's been the best decision I ever made for me. I watched a lot of your videos so I would know what to expect. They were very helpful and I have the best smile ever. I was lucky I guess because I healed quickly and the fit is perfect!
Having worked in dentistry for many years, I would never have known they were dentures, they are sooo natural! How lovely of you to reassure others to help people overcome their fears about wearing dentures. 🤩
Than you are just fooling yourself
She originally had dentures but went on to get implants. But yes, great natural look.
@@elsonck2523 She has the all-on-4 dentures. They are something like 2 or 4 implants with the denture put on them. And I agree, her teeth look really good. Her dentist has a great sense of aesthetics for natural looking teeth. That's not easy to find; so many dentists make these perfect looking teeth that scream "DENTURES". lol
Thanks for clarifying. My son needs to have dentures. Total implants are $25,000 and not affordable.
I would really like to smile again and talk to people AND eat. No insurance unfortunately.
Here in New Zealand, at 79, I am 55 years into my denture experience. This is my 3rd set, ten years old, still excellent. One of my best decisions in life.
Did you do posts to hook the dentures onto? or do you just use adhesive to secure them with? Do we end up swallowing adhesive as the day goes on? How often do you have to change it out? tia. Any other advise? My younger sister said the same thing as you. Best decision she ever made. She was finally out of pain.
Ha! New Zealand is of a high necessity for me asap😊 It's a beautiful place like a fairy tale 🏞️🏔️🌅🏔️🌈
Why did you have to get them at such a young age- your 20's ?!
I did too. 25 years old. Medication caused my teeth to crumble. @michelle-zd2nc
My love and compassion to every single one of you going through this.
I was in the dental field for 20 years and it’s positive patients like you who made me love my job. I did a lot of work with dentures & have to say those that keep an open mind and don’t give up no matter the hurdles in between do extremely wonderful. Dentures have come a long way and there’s many things now that make it nearly impossible to tell someone has dentures. I have to say you don’t look like you wear dentures. Your beautiful, confident, speak well! Your just stunning! God Bless You🙏❤️
I doubt you’ll read this but I sincerely thank you for your videos. I had all my teeth extracted and had immediate dentures installed. I’ve been really struggling with both the physical changes and the mental/emotional impact it is having on me. Your content is so well done and compassionate, it’s really helping me. Thank you
Hi Nickalas. I'm about to have all my teeth extracted too. I'm scared and I know I will experience the same feelings you are describing. I hope that you and I can talk about our experience to encourage one another.
@@dproulx222 hi 👋 😁two months have passed since you commented. How are you getting on? How are you feeling? I’m about to undertake the same process and so glad I found this channel
I have partial back dentures, but still have both front top, and bottom teeth. My issue is chewing, I just don’t seem to get a good chew, almost like they are not sharp enough to grind the food. So I just take them out and chew with my front teeth…
Plus it’s hard for me to swallow at times and it takes forever to chew up the food just to swallow safely. I just wish the teeth they use in a denture was a bit sharper or thinner or something!
You should go back and have a new impression made now that the gums have receded therefore making a much better denture fitting all round.
Yep I had to have my uppers extracted and I went through a depression that was akin to being an amputee. I was depressed & felt un-whole. It took awhile for me to talk right and not being able to eat regularly took its toll psychologically. The only thing that really has been long lasting is how much it’s changed the appearance of my face bc of bone loss but I’m good with it now.
Thank you Kalinjax for this video. I had immediate dentures placed today after 4 weeks of no teeth at all. I'm staying positive and I'm determined to practice speaking and eating until I get better at both. I'm literally on day 1 of wearing dentures, and this learning process is really challenging in many ways. I just wanted to say thank you for caring enough about helping others to create your channel. Today I saw myself smiling with "nice white teeth" for the first time in years...it's a good place to start..now I need to work on speaking without slurring and chewing food again!
So happy for you!! You’re already way ahead of where I was. I was loaded with morphine and pretty much slept all of day one and day two haha! Keep pushing, keep practicing! It reminds me of learning to drive a car. It just seems impossible with all of the things you have to be aware of and none of your movements seem to be fluid. Before you know it, it’s just second nature. Best of luck and congrats on taking the first step! That’s the hardest!
Good for you! That's such an amazing feeling.
Why did you have to wait 4 weeks for immediates?
I got my immediates put in right after the extractions one week after impressions.
@@bogiboglin2702 My dentist recommended that I not get immediate on extraction day due to my specific case. He said it would be better to wait 2 weeks. It ended up that I did a wax turn-in at 3 weeks, and I had the immediate placed the next week.
Hey I had my immediate upper Denture done on Tuesday April 12th! How are you feeling today? I hope good! 🙏 I'm doing way better than I had thought I would! Stay strong
I spent most of my life in constant pain because of my teeth. Bad gums, bad teeth. I finally got dentures when I was in my 40s and life got so much better without pain.
I have read this and the pain is horror,I dont know what to do ,they were perfect two years ago and started to decay ,I would like to save some of my front teeth couse I think it is possible ,I am 40 too.I see no good dentist in my country but I am enough of painkillers ,fixing them all the time and they dont know what couse this sudden problem 😢
I have never missed having toothaches since they've been gone. Decay on the top goes to the brain. Decay on the bottom goes to the heart. Everyone needs to stop the decay, it does spread over time.
Amazing how bad a tooth can hurt
I've given birth with nothing for pain. I would give birth 8 more x to avoid a toothache. I get migraines but I agree. There is nothing like the horrible pain I get from toothaches😢
The amount of people dying from heart attacks, post dental clearance is scary, plaques straight down the carotid ( I’d say mostly older people)
The above point is spot on!
That's why I am doing it. Because if I don't eventually it will kill me.
My best friend had a difficult time too at the beginning. They hurt her and didnt feel right but now that shes used to them, you can't get her to stop smiling all the time
I'm 47 now and I need to get dentures, right now I am feeling anxiety of becoming a denture wearer since I think I will be encountering some problems that comes along with the first few months. Thank you so much for making me feel at ease. You look amazing. ☺️☺️☺️
I'm 47 and just got 4 on 4 implants. With the iv sedation it was like I remember panicking for 3 seconds and then a guy tapping me on the shoulder 3 seconds later telling me I was done. 3 hrs passed and I felt or remember nothing.
Thank you. You are providing me with such comfort. Panic was setting in. Because of you, patience is setting in.
Again, this is so full of honest, vulnerable truth. God Bless You for this.
This is so important. Thank you for sharing this. It helps so much!
I got all my upper teeth pulled in my 50's. The pain was horrific with my new teeth in. So, I kept them out until my gums healed. Best move for me. Yes, it felt weird for awhile, but after getting used to them, it's the best thing I ever did.
You did the right thing by letting your gums heal.my mum had her denture put in straight away and her gums went septic.
What was the reason that you had to pull all of your upper teeth?
Do we have to do something to prevent to get to this point ?
@@jennyd5728 having children can weaken your teeth. They can cause a lack of calcium in the teeth during pregnancy.
@@jennyd5728 I’m about to have my top teeth and most of my bottom pulled at age 40 bc as my dentist put it, “my dentine is failing.” My teeth are literally more filling than tooth, the fillings keep cracking and falling out, and I have receding gums. For me, medication I absolutely must take chronically dries out my mouth which leads to tooth decay and I also have acid reflux, damaging my enamel and my dental work. I’m terrified of getting dentures. But I’m going to lose my teeth one way or the other and I’m tired of the pain.
@@jrsterdis same I’m in my 40s and I’m having bone loose on my teeth had a couple of infection on the top teeth. Had them all pulled out on top and a couple at the bottom.
As a student nurse looking for denture info, THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. Your honesty and your journey provided me information for patients that I never thought about. I appreciate this, your video was like finding gold! ❤
One day I got a tooth ache and said, “That’s it‼️” I had all of my teeth removed and people were shocked. After healing, I’ve had NO MORE PAIN🙏🏻 Thank you for your videos. People need to know these things. One must adapt to new methods of eating, but the no pain part is worth it all.
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It’s crazy that this came up today. My husband just got dentures yesterday and is having a hard time. I sent this video to him and think it will help him out. Thanks!
Thank you for all the real gut level Honest Videos! I'm going to hqve to get the plain old dentures, the cheap ones. Im super disappointed that I can't at least get snap in dentures but when your poor there is no other choice. Thanks for all you do
Same here. It's taken 4 1/2 months to even get my immediate ones to work even halfway decent, plus having to have surgery to file down a protruding section of my top jawbone that was preventing the dentures from going all the way back like they should. I was wondering after all this time, when I was *ever* going to get my permanent set, and just found out my immediate ones are my permanent set, as that's all my insurance will pay for. The final adjustments are bing made on them, and hopefully when I get them on Feb. 8, they'll finally fit like they're supposed to. I'm trying to remain positive.
I just had my 2 week appt after getting my teeth pulled(bc of soft teeth) and getting the immediate denture. I received my first soft liner. The difference was night and day which definitely helped with the process. I’m now trying to accept using denture adhesive so I can eat tougher foods. I’m glad I came across your channel bc I’ve been really feeling alone. No one I know has been through anything like this so it’s incredibly hard to accept. Thank you for being a voice
Im 43 in the process now...we are still beautiful no matter what..but girl I IS HARD ACCEPTING IT..JESUS HELP US❤🙏
How does it feel to have dentures? How old are you? Do you miss your natural teeth?
@@selinahester5536 it’s definitely a new experience. Especially when you say, “I gotta go take my teeth out”🤣. I’m 35 and started losing my teeth roughly 2 years ago. Crappy genetics apparently🤷🏻♀️ I definitely miss my real teeth but the plus is that my teeth are always pretty and you get the same kind of relief as taking off a bra when you take them out at night lol
They just kept telling me what procedures they could do on me...$$$
@@sandraphillips3450 I don’t know what area you live on but look up Affordable Dentures and Implants. That’s who did mine. I have 18 teeth removed and my dentures(which can later be used for implants) for $4000. Remember you can negotiate your prices too
If it is the healthier option I've just accepted it. Idc what I see or what anyone else sees I care about my health people forget that every tooth and every nerve and every bit of decay affects the entire immunity of the entire body. Thank you for this amazing video ♡
Yes so true ❤
Your explanation is very good. It’s not only good for denture wearers. It’s a good model of tenacity. Well done. Keep up the determination and drive.
Thank you for your honest opinion and for sharing it with others of us going through this similar journey.
Thank you for your honesty. This is something that everyone going through this process needs to watch. I love your positivity.
Today is day #5 since extractions and immediates. I’m struggling but very grateful for this community. Very encouraging, helpful, and supportive.
I just got my top teeth pulled today and an immediate I’m devastated but also know my teeth look so much better than they did.
My talking is weird and they don’t fit great but was told to use fixodent then I get my permanent ones in 3 months once healed. It’s such a hard thing to go through worse than imagined
I am 10 days post extractions and immediate denture for my upper teeth. Talking is indeed weird. These videos help. I wish I had the money to have the lower done at the same time because the thought of going through this again is not pleasant. I am just disgusted about the costs and lack of adequate dental insurance. @@angelajohnston7332
@@angelajohnston7332you're doing good! I had my tops done 2 years ago and get my bottoms down next week. The top is pretty easy to get used to after a couple weeks. It'll feel like you can't talk or have no idea how to eat. I promise things will slowly get better until you don't even think about it. The process is mentally traumatic but I swear to you it gets so much better. I'll probably feel right there with you again when I get my bottoms and get used to all false teeth.
Oh my gosh, you have been through it! You look so beautiful! I'm so glad you're ok now!💕💕
I am 11 days post procedure with an immediate denture. Just on the top. I have had a horrible amount of pain in wearing my denture and was about to give up. I am so thankful that I ran across your videos. My teeth were so horrible and I was looking so forward to not worrying 24/7 about smiling or someone seeing my bad teeth and then I started having problems with my denture hurting me so badly. I know now though that I can get past this huge hurdle and get to a place where I am happy again. Thank you!
i went 1.5 to 2 weeks after getting my teeth removed til i would wear mine. them dentist and professionals(that usually still have real teeth or implants) are crazy to tell patients to wear them to help the healing process. im 4-5 years in now and i forget i have dentures, they are just my teeth only difference is i can actually bite through cheesesticks instead of pulling out all the cheese on the first bite and chew anything, and i have the ease of taking them out to clean them. still cant bring myself to go back in and get snaps put in.
take your teeth back and get them adjusted to fit you -NOT supposed to hurt you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@caspaul17 GOOD IDEA 💡 🎉😊
My dentures hurt like heck post op almost two weeks. They don't fit right at all. I hate them. I can't eat, talk or drink with them in
@@simplyblessed7036 Give it a month and let's see if they feel more comfortable
Looking at you, I would never have thought you have dentures. They look so natural and like you just have healthy teeth. So glad to see this as I may be doing this in the future and do have some concerns. Thanks for posting.
They look beautiful. I would never have guessed. I'm impressed.
Those are dentures...implants
Yeah she has 4 on 4's now if only
@@emma-jaynemartin5651 4 on 4? what is that.
I'll guarantee you her teeth weren't made by a pro, no way could they be that far off, they were definitely made by an amateur, remember, these students have to learn somewhere. My teeth weren't made by any pro either, there wasn't any suction to hold them in place.. certainly not made by a lab tech.
Time, practice and patience. Yes!! I had osteomyelitis in my jawbone from a dental extraction while in chemo. Had to have port in heart and weeks of vancomycin iv treatments. Ended up pulling all and getting dentures in 2000. 23 years now with dentures and I’m so glad I did it. Your videos are awesome.
I'm considered a zebra. My body does has so many sensitivities since using a certain treatment for over a 13 month period. I would never put a foreign object in my bone due to my condition. @@RS-qu5lh
Brutal honesty and transparency. You are really inspiring. Thank you!
Thank you for your inspiring video and sharing your story. It helps me feel better knowing that I'm gonna have partial denture soon.All the anxiety, stress and social interactions is just overwhelming and parting with teeth that one can never get back.
Thank you! I’m three weeks in and experiencing everything you describe. Your video gave me the encouragement I need right now
I remember day by day the procedure and the comments and self reflection. Your video's helped me through the transformation process. One thing that stuck with me was how the dentures felt, felt, felt to me rather than what others thought I looked like. And lo and behold soooooo many people complimented me on my new smile.
Dentist here. 14:24 THANK YOU. no matter how good i think i've prepared the patient prior to treatment, in about 9 out of 10 times people have this reaction like you described in your video. hearing this from somebody who wears dentures is such a relief since sometimes you loose faith in your abilities as a dentist.
i think i just might recommend your channel to my patients 😁
I finished my denture procedure in January. I was adamant that i didn't want dentures, i truly feared them and wanted implants but due to cost they're gonna have to wait.
But you know what? When i realized that there's people out there that's lost limbs, etc and manage to adapt and get on with life then i knew it was gonna be ok in the end. And so far so good!
Sure, you'll have good and bad days but as long as you have a good dentist and an open mind then you'll be fine.
Best wishes to anyone reading this going through the same. It'll be fine 😉
Without implants, I would be worried the bone and jaw would shrink. Are there things you are learning about how to minimize that?
@@GlassOnion602 I'm really not sure about the shrinkage. After talking to several people i know with dentures they've not expressed a problem with this, only gum shrinkage but i knew that already. Of course, this will be different for some, it all depends on that persons situation. Implants won't be for everyone as previous problems can lead to a weak jaw bone and from what i understand implants come with a higher level of maintenance, never mind the cost! Either way, it is what it is, I'll see what happens but I'm not worrying about it.
@@maryannsinopoli8957 I've got three and after several years nothing happened like that.
@@maryannsinopoli8957 I have a few dental implants and I will not get another one. I have had a metalic taste in my mouth since they put them in. And sores in my mouth and other problems that were not there before. They are tintanium but I also read that there is no such thing as "pure" titanium and I am allergic to metals. So I might get them out and my other teeth and get dentures.
I wish so badly that I would have had someone like this to watch when I got my dentures about eight years ago. I had a very difficult time with it but I'm so much better now. Thanks for doing what you do!
just want to say thanks. I had mine for about ten days and they still hurt to put in and take out. Once in the pain goes away after a few minutes. I feel weird and think I look strange but I'm so happy with them. Thank you for posting. This video made my morning and you look great, great smile.
I wish I had found you a few months ago. I have had the worst time adjusting to getting dentures. I keep going back to get adjustments and it helps but this immediate set is so wonky and loose fitting. They told me I can’t get a reline until 3 months so I’m keeping my fingers crossed that will improve things. I truly appreciate you sharing your experience with honesty. I almost feel bad for saying this, but it’s nice knowing someone else has had such a bad experience getting adjusted…but look at you now! What a comeback story! I hope things turn out that way for me. Thanks again for these videos!
I just got mine done yesterday and I’m glad I did I haven’t smiled in probably 20 years, I can’t eat I’m sore and can’t talk. But thank you for this post I’m encouraged. Keep doing what your doing.
I'm so glad you've been back with these videos!!! Very good information!
Thank you! I really overthought it for a WHILE but so glad to be back on making these videos. ♥️
This is really helpful information , I’ve heard more information in this one video than I have from 3 separate dentists . Thank you
Thank you! This has been the hardest 7 days of my life and I ABSOLUTELY needed this right now. I’m determined to make it work. 😉
You got this Tony. It's a bit rough in the beginning, but you'll either love or hate your dentures but just know, you can't change the fact that you got your teeth pulled, but you can change your dentures to how you want them so that you're able to eat, smile, laugh again. You'll find yourself saying, "this isn't as bad as I thought it would be" once you're all healed and able to do the things that you didn't think you would be able to do. Patience is the key. I've had my uppers for over 20 years. I just did bottoms on April 5th and I truly thought I'd hate it... but man... I love them. I can eat anything and everything with no problems and I have a technique that keeps them in all day with even eating throughout the day. And these aren't even my perms... but I'm prepared for my perms now that I know what I'm doing. :)
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It's definitely traumatizing at first..the idea..but you get used to them.
Day one of trying to wear these and I am Freaking out. I cant imagine ever being able to eat or talk with these. I run a karaoke company and I'm ready to close my doors. On the upside I have had allergies my entire life. Since extraction, no allergies.
My teeth have been brittle for years, yesterday another front tooth broke, that was it. I have a consult for snap in . I’m scared , I’m worried about the cost . Don’t know what to expect , Wednesday 3:00 y’all wish me luck
Im so glad i found this video. This has changed my mind. This is terrible. I dont handle pain well. I hope you are recovering well 💓
I'm so glad I came across this video...Damn..everything you touched on is me 100 percent. Thank you for giving me the reassurance I needed. I am 2 weeks post op.
Hey sweetie, my word, I watched every single video you made. I was borderline stalking you. I wanted to get the snap in, but it was just way to expensive option for me. You have always been a bright light in an otherwise dark chapter of my life. Your beautiful from the inside out.
I REALLY REALLY REALLY NEEDED TO HEAR THIS. I almost cried!!! 6 months with immediate dentures. Thank you so much! I can move on and let go of my anxieties and fears!!
@James James i get my teeth pulled and my immediates 3/16 and am so scared
@@reginaclever5891 I hope you're doing well
@@reginaclever5891 How did everything go?
@@totallychillgirl8072 it gets done march 30th will keep you updated
they moved my date to 3/30
You are an amazing person. Keep making these videos they are so so so helpful. You make it feel so much more human. You go girl
You look gorgeous! I had given up but now feel encouraged to get back at it / start again. Thank you!! 💜
I've been watching your videos for years. They've really helped put me at ease about my own rapidly-worsening dental problems.
I knew I needed dentures but couldn’t bring myself to do it. Saw your videos an it gave me the confidence to do it. It will be a year in July since I got them. Thanks for all the encouragement you give people, it changes our lives.
Thankyou so much for your video! I am terrified at the moment regarding some of my teeth. You look absolutely beautiful.
My mom just got her teeth pulled and this video is at least helping me find hope for her to keep going through the tears and pain. Thank you so much.
Thanks Kristi as always! Great video.
I hear two different stories from people all the time. I hear people who want to commit suicide, and I have a female friend who had 20 rotten discussing broken teeth pulled got beautiful dentures and she loves them. If that little 90lb girl can go through all that there's hope for all of us.
How does a person has 20 rotten teeth?
@@jennyd5728 drinking too much mtw dew bud had over 20 rotten and got all pulled
Amen!
@@jennyd5728 for me it was lots of depression sensory issues with brushing meds I took and the 5 kids I birthed. All of that seriously screwed up my teeth
@@alesiadavis1003 my co-worker also mentioned about how her teeth has weakened due to her just had a baby. It’s only her first. I think for me is that my hair falls out and still does after having kids.
I got a top plate and bottom partial yesterday. I'm SO glad I watched this video. THANK YOU.
Great job. You are an inspiration to people struggling with doubt and regret.
I'm scheduled. I will likely be coming back to this video when the deed has been done. Already hating the idea so I'll really need this video again! You're a treasure. Thank you.
Me to getting all my top pulled may 3rd
Thank you so much for your time. I’m 44 and have no choice but to start my journey. Mainly because I’m terrified but your channel is helping more then you could imagine. Hit home when you said pain and throbbing, miserable all day goes away I 🙏🏼 that’s the case and I’m sure the people I work with would appreciate it.
45 and tops coming out?
I'm 34 and about to begin my denture journey. Your videos are helping me so much... Thank you.
Thank you, on day 3 after my extractions and implants, glad to know that I am not alone, i appreciate you being so honest.
Yep, 6 months after, and getting a complication with the bottom set, I had virtually a panic attack but now after a year I'm into the acceptance stage and past the regrets, in no small part to inspirational, open, genuine, sensitive people like yourself.
Thank You.
Thank you for trying to take some of the stigma and shame around dentures, implants, abcesses etc. Especially being young. Like you I had serious problems from a young age. I finally started going to the dentist last year and basically all my molars have to be pulled out. I'm 34. It's really hard and embarrassing. I was supposed to get 2 pulled today but the infection was so bad the novacaine wouldn't work. It's criminal how expensive dental work is in the US and how little insurance covers. I mean for any other surgery they would at least give you twilight sedation! I'm really trying to get my teeth healthy and presentable but it feels never-ending and the pain is truly horrific.
Got it. I was being an asshole.
If you have teeth in your mouth, you have hope! Look to minerals,. herbs. supplements.....to heal your teeth!
I hear you. Root canals, a couple extractions, dry socket with one of them... I empathize. I know the pain of having them worked on and numbing not being enough.
Hang in there.
If I dentist wanted to pull your teeth without treating the infection first, they’re a bad dentist in my opinion, I understand the abject misery of tooth pain, so you definitely have all my sympathy.
@Krystal My this is true. It is genetic too some degree cause I spent fortune on dental work even with insurance and still had nothing but problems. Iam now in partial and denture
I just had my teeth removed 3 days ago, and I get my dentures this friday. the first time I looked in the mirror, it terrified me. I'm so nervous about the whole process still to come, but I've needed this for so long. I needed to hear everything you had to say.
Thank you for sharing you journey. I am thinking about dentures and have not had a doctor's consultation yet, and still in the research stage. The entire process scares me, so thank you very much.
My wife just got her upper dentures as I type. She is going thru the exact same issues, but it is really good to see how great yours came out. We just returned as she has excessive bleeding, and they just told me. That they are going to re cement them once the bleeding stops. I myself had dentures done several years ago. So I know all too well the adjustments you go thru on getting used to the fact that they are permanent. I eventually came to grips with it, but it did take time.
I was a hot mess too! So swollen and bruised with a hockey puck in my mouth. It IS a shock to the system... physical and mental! I remember having to close my eyes to chew so I could focus better on my mouth movements. It was rough for me and I still slur some when I talk, 3 months post 16 extractions, but I wouldn't go back for anything! I only regret putting it off so long!! Having to relearn chewing after 7 years of chewing with only my front teeth was harder than I thought it would be! Re-training my cheek muscles to smile after hiding it for so many years is difficult, too! My advise is life is too short to be tripping on teeth... get it over with and enjoy eating and smiling!! 😁
How many visits they did the 16 extraction
@@benildatagle1967 all 16 extractions were done in one visit and I was awake for it, too!
@@paradiseacres9724
I have 14 to be extracted
2 visits
9 and 5
I am so sacred
@@benildatagle1967 it is such mental torture until e-day is over with. I truly feel for you... It is more mental, fear, anxiety, panicky feelings, than physical pain. At least it was for me. The pain before was worse than after for me as well. It's getting through it, sitting in that chair and having it done, that was way worse for me. Fear of regret even though my remaining teeth were so awful. I am so grateful now that it is over and no regrets from the other side! My dentist gave me a pill for my nerves the night before and the morning of, I prayed and meditated my way through it and listened to "Lofi Girl" music on CZcams during the procedure and I was shocked it went so fast! Stay strong and breathe deep... it's worth it! 😊
@@paradiseacres9724 thank you...
I will start this coming Thursday
I went what you went through exactly. There was so much swelling it was like I had been shot in the mouth. It was exhausting swelling, never ending. I was in bed 5-1/2 months with my cat who stayed with me 24 hours a day. It took 5-1/2 months to heal, and I was drinking juices mostly and eating mashed potatoes. Now today, all swelling is gone and all feels completely natural and I have a Hollywood smile, easy to talk and better than ever. At first, I thought I made the worst mistake of my life and my life was destroyed, but now, being rid of old terrible teen, and now having an incredible smile, it makes all the difference in the world. I just had to ride it out. Before I felt I would never be able to smile, and now I smile all the time.
6 months on and I still can’t wear lower dentures for more than 8 hours and invariable have to take them out after a meal … maybe so I can enjoy dessert without bits of my savoury course stuck in teeth … or worse seeds that get caught under. They ruined my social life, where everyone meets up to eat … and couldn’t understand why I hated paying for food I couldn’t enjoy. I was told I must wear them 24 hours … will that ever happen. I now meet friends for drinks/ coffee and cake .. but miss out on a lot ..
Wow! THANK U- i'm in my 1st month, w immediates; I just saw the part of this vid from when u were in the "everything is TOO big/i so regret this" stage. Watching ur vidz helps me cry less.
Omg Thank you so much. I literally just cried watching this. I felt and still feel all this. I'm 8 months with my dentures and be honest I'm still wearing my mask just to cover myself. Teeth look good but my face is definitely different and I guess I haven't accepted myself. Thank you again for this at least I know I'm not alone in this. Keep preaching stay blessed!!
I have pulled out my mask collection to start wearing them again once I start the process
So happy I saw this video on the stage as we speak with new set of dentures 1st set were exactly what u experienced huge gums then about two weeks later fitted for smaller did have to get used to eating and talking. Still having a hard time eating certain foods but you clearly hit everything I have experience so far on the dot with what you’re saying has made me feel a lot better. Thank you
I am nearly 70 and last year I had to have one molar pulled because the gold crown failed. I felt absolutely horrified! Since then there has been a steady decline in the health of my teeth and for the first time I am entertaining having them removed. Diabetes sucks. Anyway, thank you for such a personal testimony. It helps to know. You look great btw:)
Why did the tooth need to be pulled instead of replacing the crown?
You can only have tooth repaired for failed root canal. About two times after that it has to be pulled. My mom is 76 she has had several teeth pulled. Because of the same reason as this lady has. With my mom she had them replaced with implants.
Thanks for sharing! I'm picking up my first set tomorrow, and I'm freaking out!!
You nailed it! 🔨🔨🔨 I’ve worn dentures for over twenty years. I only take them out to clean them, otherwise they’re in 24-7. I never use adhesive because 😮 I use home reline kits for a better fit.
I don’t even know they’re not my natural teeth.
Yours make you look beautiful! 💝
Where do you get the realign kits from ?
@Deb Ford where you get reline kit
@@robinjones2198 Walmart. “Reline it”
I am on day 3 of my full mouth extraction and I can't stop crying. I don't have the money to replace any kind of smile. I'm so sad and I feel like I made the biggest mistake in my life. Unfortunately, my teeth were not worth saving. There's no way to fix this other than to accept my new situation as it is, what it is. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Hang in there it'll be better with time. I got a full set April 2020
Hun you say any kind of smile are you referring to implants or anything like dentures? Cause if it’s dentures not sure what state you live but most will cover them on medicaid
I hope you are better, I'm listening to this because I'm going in to have all pulled. I have nothing money for anything fancy but its hard to wear earrings for me so dentures is possible? I dont know! Anyway, I do hope you are happier. ❤
Look into denture box
Thanks for sharing your experience. This is the first video but I'm going to check out the rest of them. I'm getting ready to begin this new journey in my life going get what's remaining at the top extracted & begin this process what you've shared with us. You tickled me a few times cus it's like I understand exactly what you went through although I haven't gone through it yet! You really encouraged me thx 🥰😘
I have my assessment in 6 days and im super nervous because typically I have bad luck with things in general. Im always in pain and im so self conscious so im definitely doing this but im scared. Thank you for this video, i needed to see this video. Its reminded me to no matter what, stay positive and make myself get used to it.
Thank you for this video. I’m 4 months into the temporary dentures and still regretting it. I clinging to the hope that the permanent will be better. It helps knowing I’m not alone in regretting and that it gets better.
It doesn't get better ! I have upper and bottom partial dentures. Horrible
Glad to know we are not alone with our dental problems. It’s been a year and I’m still having problems getting a right fit
Yeah I have to go back to get a hard liner for my top to fit perfectly at the beginning of the year but first I have to do my bottoms next week.
You look beautiful and have a lovely smile ❤ thanks for being so open and sharing your story with us I'm sure it's going to help a lot of people
Thank you for this video. Being frank about negative reactions. Helps me a little with going thru this.
Thank you. I needed to hear this. I got the upper teeth removed yesterday and came home with the denture. I hate it. But now I have hope it's going to be okay.
Thank you for making this video ! Thank you for the motivation! You are very inspiring!!!! I AM very afraid to start my journey! I am so grateful you shed light on this ❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣
Thanks Elizabeth!! Glad it’s helpful!
First off you speak from a place that is so open and your so thoroughly introspective and so intelligently able to articulate so much feeling.
Just wanted to say your teeth look really nice and they give you a beautiful smile.
I never had bad teeth just so stressed all the time I clamp my teeth too much and loosened enough from grinding that although they still look ok it's getting harder to eat. I've hesitated and not done anything for fear of getting teeth that don't look natural. Yours have a soft natural look and everything isn't shaped identical. Thanks for putting out this video and when you speak you talk my language, you say it how it is. People who are able to communicate like you are far and few between. I could talk to you for hours.
Anyway thank you.
Hi! If your teeth look fine, and the only issue you have is that they are loose, I can give you a solution. Get a bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide, brush your teeth for 2 minutes, with a capful. Then brush your teeth for 2 minutes with lots of water, brush the gums, and the roof of your mouth. Do it morning, and night, after a week you will feel your gums tightening. Do this forever, an oral surgeon recommend this. I had tried ever expensive toothpaste, and literally, this has made my teeth strong, 0 infections. Clean, fresh breath all the time. Absolute game changer.
I'm 7 days in and needed this more than you know. Thank you ❤
So glad I could help. Best of luck in your healing!
I really appreciated your videos back in the day. Like I just stumbled on you after years but you were one of the reasons I went ahead and got dentures i was going thru chemotherapy and my teeth were just.... falling out. I've had dentures now for like 6 years now, its a positive but for sure I had similar issues to much gum was the major one then the fittings were killing me and so on.
Still appreciate your videos ty ty