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Decades worth.
Smirk whitening powder (mild abrasive, for stain removal) finished the job.
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@smirked I've been reading your denture journey and am grateful for the detail you wrote. Did you have extractions immediately before your lower partial denture was placed or had the sites healed by then? I know you have 8 remaining bottom teeth but did any of the teeth come out on the same day as the partial denture was placed. If so how did the partial feel after a few days. How loose did it get?
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Good morning,
I only had 3 remaining teeth to be extracted on the bottom. These remaining teeth were removed prior to the partial being placed. All of the other teeth had been removed for many years, and as such, the bottom partial was quite straightforward. Since most of the healing had been established years ago.
With only 3 recent extraction sites left to heal, the bottom partial always fitting quite well. I did, however, use cushion grip on it until my gums toughened up from denture usage. I now use the lower without adhesive and without cushion grip. It could fit better, but it is usable in the current state. I'm due to return to the dentist for my permanent dentures soon anyway.
My full upper was placed immediately after the final 6 (front teeth) were removed. This was very painful after the anaesthetic wore off. Eating was difficult as things were painful and swollen. I will be totally honest with you here - these front teeth were more difficult to extract than molars. Especially the canines. These teeth are very strongly rooted. Well, in my case. This may differ per individual.
When your dentures start to feel loose due to healing, I highly recommend giving cushion grip a try (or similar products) this fills the gaps and has the denture fitting snug. I must admit, it's a little bit of trial and error to get it right. But when you do, it's an excellent product. Which snugs up your loose dentures and cushions your gums.
This cushion is very nice in the beginning when things are still healing and changing. Your gums will be sensitive for some time and I found the cushioning very advantageous. It really changed the game for me, particularly while eating.
Good morning,
I only had 3 remaining teeth to be extracted on the bottom. These remaining teeth were removed prior to the partial being placed. All of the other teeth had been removed for many years, and as such, the bottom partial was quite straightforward. Since most of the healing had been established years ago.
With only 3 recent extraction sites left to heal, the bottom partial always fitting quite well. I did, however, use cushion grip on it until my gums toughened up from denture usage. I now use the lower without adhesive and without cushion grip. It could fit better, but it is usable in the current state. I'm due to return to the dentist for my permanent dentures soon anyway.
My full upper was placed immediately after the final 6 (front teeth) were removed. This was very painful after the anaesthetic wore off. Eating was difficult as things were painful and swollen. I will be totally honest with you here - these front teeth were more difficult to extract than molars. Especially the canines. These teeth are very strongly rooted. Well, in my case. This may differ per individual.
When your dentures start to feel loose due to healing, I highly recommend giving cushion grip a try (or similar products) this fills the gaps and has the denture fitting snug. I must admit, it's a little bit of trial and error to get it right. But when you do, it's an excellent product. Which snugs up your loose dentures and cushions your gums.
This cushion is very nice in the beginning when things are still healing and changing. Your gums will be sensitive for some time and I found the cushioning very advantageous. It really changed the game for me, particularly while eating.
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@smirked thank you again. I'm very nervous about next week. I also have to have 3 teeth extracted on the top but already have had 5 long term extractions. I'm having an upper partial denture without clasps. It has a palate for suction and relies on a close fit. The wax try in was very comfortable. It felt so good to feel back teeth after so long without them. I'm extremely worried because every time I lose a tooth the one next to it eventually falls out. It's happened every time. My friend has the same problem. Thanks again for your message.
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Ah, yes! I'll never forget that. Alien, yet... Familiar
I shouldn't think there's any need for concern. If the dentist believes they are viable to keep. Do you believe they are?
In my situation I had 3 upper teeth that my dentist deemed 'viable', however, I was absolutely intent on getting rid of any unhealthy teeth. I had my doubts on the viability of these teeth.
They were all heavily filled. So I just asked them, straight-up. Don't sugar coat anything for me. We discussed things and I made the call to remove them.
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@smirked the dentist didn't seem overly concerned but I am. My top two front teeth seem very firm. No recession or fillings. The others I'm not so sure about. They have some recession but no mobility. I can't see them lasting too long. I'm going to go ahead with the denture but I really have concerns. It's a 50/50 situation. I feel the way you felt. I'm not happy.
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@Lindylou1601
You may be surprised. If there's no mobility and they aren't heavily filled, they may last for many years.
In my younger years, in a fight (self defense), I took a punch in the mouth. The dentist said that one of my front teeth (main incisors) was dying and would soon fall out.
25 years later and the dentist pulled it out along with the other 5 fronts that were left to come out. It was easier to remove, due to the prior trauma, and I laughed with the dentist over my younger self. Having told them this same story.
Teeth can surprise you, sometimes...
You may be surprised. If there's no mobility and they aren't heavily filled, they may last for many years.
In my younger years, in a fight (self defense), I took a punch in the mouth. The dentist said that one of my front teeth (main incisors) was dying and would soon fall out.
25 years later and the dentist pulled it out along with the other 5 fronts that were left to come out. It was easier to remove, due to the prior trauma, and I laughed with the dentist over my younger self. Having told them this same story.
Teeth can surprise you, sometimes...