Lower Denture Problems

[Maid in Kent]

I have always been terrified of the dentist, when I was a child if you didn't sit still the dentist would slap you, so the phobia began. My teeth have gradually got worse and now my dentist has recommended removal, I have had all but one at the back removed from the top, I have no problems with my denture and everyone says they look very natural. I have now had more lower teeth removed and am wearing a partial plate, but I just can't eat, everytime I try it just moves, is sore, I know the gums need to heal, and I do use a good adhesive but nothing works. I have a really important function coming up and I can't just eat soft foods. The worst is sandwiches, I have lost 1/2 a stone, which is great I needed to , but not like this. Any suggestions, I have been back to my dentist every couple of days to have a refit but it's no better, they don't hurt now when I am not eating. I can only manage really soft food and soups....thank goodness for slow cookers. Any advice would be great thank you

 

[Suzannah99]

Have you tried Seabond?

I tried it with my upper partial along with a few other adhesives and it really did keep things in place but at the time was too tight for comfort for me at the time.

There's a thread about it here:

Seabond!!!

My GOD!!! Bought some today and have just now tried it out for the first time. What a grip!!! It feels superb!!! ;D;D;D I'd recommend any denture-wearer to at least try it once!!! So... my experiences with fixatives so far and marks out of 10: Poligrip Strips - 4 out of 10 Fixadent - 8 out...

www.dentalfearcentral.org

 

[Maid in Kent]

Thankyou

 

[Maid in Kent]

Just placed an order on line. Prepared to try anything driving me bonkers. Thank you again.

 

[Suzannah99]

They can be fiddly to cut to size so when they arrive do a couple of practice runs.
I admittedly only tried them once but it took a while to get the size right.

Hope it helps!