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Spektyr
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I definitely recommend keeping any teeth you can. I can't say absolutely from experience just how much of a difference it makes since I went straight to full dentures, but I can tell you with certainty that anything to help stabilize a denture is a good thing (particularly the lowers).
That said, a properly-fitting denture will let you do pretty much whatever you want to do. If it's a wise decision with natural teeth, you can do it with dentures.
I crunch up ice cubes all the time (which isn't necessarily a smart thing to do, but I really, really enjoy eating ice). I eat corn on the cob, burgers, steak, whatever I want. I take smaller bites than I used to but that's not a bad thing.
People that say you won't be able to enjoy this or that are stupid. End of story. Dentures are NOT the worst thing that can happen to you. Having bad teeth and doing nothing about it is.
The ONLY valid concern in my opinion is romance. At some point in a new relationship you have to bring it up, and some people might be a little squeamish about it. My wife was with me through the whole process, was exceptionally supportive, and can attest to certain "benefits" of a relationship with a denture wearer.
So I can totally understand some fear about dating with dentures, but it's really just one more thing in hundreds of personal attributes that you're looking for someone compatible with.
And if I can do it, anyone can.
That said, a properly-fitting denture will let you do pretty much whatever you want to do. If it's a wise decision with natural teeth, you can do it with dentures.
I crunch up ice cubes all the time (which isn't necessarily a smart thing to do, but I really, really enjoy eating ice). I eat corn on the cob, burgers, steak, whatever I want. I take smaller bites than I used to but that's not a bad thing.
People that say you won't be able to enjoy this or that are stupid. End of story. Dentures are NOT the worst thing that can happen to you. Having bad teeth and doing nothing about it is.
The ONLY valid concern in my opinion is romance. At some point in a new relationship you have to bring it up, and some people might be a little squeamish about it. My wife was with me through the whole process, was exceptionally supportive, and can attest to certain "benefits" of a relationship with a denture wearer.
So I can totally understand some fear about dating with dentures, but it's really just one more thing in hundreds of personal attributes that you're looking for someone compatible with.
And if I can do it, anyone can.