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gra1
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- Perth, Western Australia
Hi, I am new here. I am male, 66 years old. I was diagnosed with Crohns disease 2 years ago. Crohns seems under control now following treatment with medication and gut surgery (resection - ileostomy), then stoma reversal. Strict diet over the last 2 years (mainly soft "mushy foods" and carbohydrate, Gator aid for hydration etc) has I believe contributed to dental deterioration. I was told by my dentist at last check-up just before Christmas that my teeth have deteriorated to the point where I am going to lose a lot of them, especially the back ones. Seeing him (my dentist) tomorrow January 15 2014 to discuss treatment plan and to commence extractions.
I have a large misgivings about moving to denture(s), I was losing weight for the last 2 years with the Crohns, since my surgery and recovery I have been gaining weight again at last, working my way back up to 60 kg ( 130 lbs), after being only 43 kg (95 lbs) 6 months ago. I am currently up to 48kg (106 lbs), am worried if I get dentures I will again lose weight due to having to radically change my diet and food intake due to not being able to eat the diet and amount of food I am currently consuming while acclimatising to dentures.
Also I am very worried about how the dentures will feel, how they will look, and whether I can get a good fit that wont “slop around” in my mouth. Also if they might interfere with my speech and my facial appearance.
I got a second opinion from another dentist (actually a periodontist), he suggests that I retain some of my back teeth for at least a year to “anchor” the denture, however my dentist hasn’t mentioned anything about this.
So what questions should I ask my dentist tomorrow? He hasn’t taken an impression of my mouth yet, so I am pretty sure he’s not going to try to do it all in one visit.
Any and all suggestions or advice will be gratefully accepted.
Gra
I have a large misgivings about moving to denture(s), I was losing weight for the last 2 years with the Crohns, since my surgery and recovery I have been gaining weight again at last, working my way back up to 60 kg ( 130 lbs), after being only 43 kg (95 lbs) 6 months ago. I am currently up to 48kg (106 lbs), am worried if I get dentures I will again lose weight due to having to radically change my diet and food intake due to not being able to eat the diet and amount of food I am currently consuming while acclimatising to dentures.
Also I am very worried about how the dentures will feel, how they will look, and whether I can get a good fit that wont “slop around” in my mouth. Also if they might interfere with my speech and my facial appearance.
I got a second opinion from another dentist (actually a periodontist), he suggests that I retain some of my back teeth for at least a year to “anchor” the denture, however my dentist hasn’t mentioned anything about this.
So what questions should I ask my dentist tomorrow? He hasn’t taken an impression of my mouth yet, so I am pretty sure he’s not going to try to do it all in one visit.
Any and all suggestions or advice will be gratefully accepted.
Gra