Getting dentures

[fmt1]

In 2wks I’m getting 11 teeth pulled and getting my upper dentures put in the same day. The dentist is only going to numb my mouth. I will not be put under or have a gas used. I’m so nervous it’s going to hurt. I’m also scared of getting dentures. Like will it affect how I talk, will they fall out all the time, and how bad my face will sink in once I get them. As of now I don’t smile or take pictures bc I’m so embarrassed of my teeth. I know in the end I will smile again. But I’m so scared my dentures will be awful. Any advice on the pain and after math of how dentures will affect me

 

[Enarete]

Hi fmt1 ,

your dentist will make sure to numb you up very well before anything will done. If this is bothering you, having a chat with them may be a good idea: they could use a bit of extra anesthetic or check properly whether you’re numb and indeed agree on a stop signal if anything doesn’t feel right. There shouldn’t be any pain. How is your dentist - do you feel like they care?
Getting used to dentures may take a bit of a time. If they do not fit straight away, don’t panic; immediates very often need few adjustments along the way as your gums will be healing, so the most important thing is to be willing to give your dentist a call few times if they don’t feel right. With that being said, many people are wearing dentures and feel happy with it. You will smile again in the end
We have a thread about dentures here. It may give you some information and advice about what to expect.

All the best wishes

 

[fmt1]

I keep reading how people speech is bad after they get dentures. Why and what can I do

 

[Enarete]

I keep reading how people speech is bad after they get dentures. Why and what can I do

Our mouths are very sensitive so when something changes we need a bit of a time to get adjusted. The more you talk with the dentures, the quicker your speech gets back to normal.

 

[fmt1]

Thank you. I’m glad to get new teeth so I can smile. But in the back of my mind I am thinking of every thing bad that could happen with dentures. Like I’m making myself think the worse

 

[fmt1]

Yea. They not putting me under. I have to get 10 pulled and so scared it going hurt. I can’t take pain pills bc of my past. So hopefully I can sleep for the two days afterwards