need help with dentures

[bdozer84]

I'm 29 years old and had to get a full upper about a week a go and will be getting a lower partial. I absolutely hate the way it makes my lip stick out. Is there anything that will help that? I also hate the way I talk. I sound like a little kid who is learning to talk but with marbles in his mouth. I read that speaking out loud helps but is that all I have to do or is it just practice for me to hear so I can make changes. I'm terrified I'm going to be stuck like this for at least a year when I get my next set of uppers.

 

[Deejay]

Hello I found my immediate was quite shallow in the plastic under the lip and a reline after everything had settled down a bit went right up to where the lip meets the gum was an improvement plus I had just had the extractions so I showed a little more tooth Than I liked but the swelling subsided the gums shrunk down and things looked better, with regards to speech it will eventually go back to normal on its own, I was worried about that too wondering if I had to practice or not but I did sing and read and talked and it went back quite suddenly even though I noticed it more than others because your ears and your mouth are so close when it's heard from inside your head, things do settle just takes a little time ?

 

[Rusty213]

Hello I found my immediate was quite shallow in the plastic under the lip and a reline after everything had settled down a bit went right up to where the lip meets the gum was an improvement plus I had just had the extractions so I showed a little more tooth Than I liked but the swelling subsided the gums shrunk down and things looked better, with regards to speech it will eventually go back to normal on its own, I was worried about that too wondering if I had to practice or not but I did sing and read and talked and it went back quite suddenly even though I noticed it more than others because your ears and your mouth are so close when it's heard from inside your head, things do settle just takes a little time ?

This is good to hear. I just had my upper teeth taken out this past Monday and I couldn't get the temp denture in because of the swelling and pain. But I was able to get it in the other day and it fit horribly. Can they reline it in the office or do they send it out? I am walking around with no upper teeth and it is really adding to my anxiety.

 

[Deejay]

I think the reline depends, mine was done at the chair it was just like having a impression but with less gloop and it tasted worse But it was sometime before the reline as they have to let things settle and shrink down first, mine( the immediates) was initially put in with a little fixative as it didn't fit at the back but once the extraction swelling calmed down it was fine and my now more permanent set ( about 8 months after my last extraction) fit like a glove. It all takes time just like any other prosthetic
D.J

Remember "A bad day with good teeth far outweighs a good day with bad teeth"

 

[Ckerr]

I am new to this forum and recently had the last four teeth pulled on the bottom and temporary dentures put in along with some adhesive. I am relieved to find out that these are temporary as they are very loose. 5 years ago I had all of the the top teeth pulled and the dentist put in temporary dentures and a partial on the bottom, only I didn't know they were temporary and after one reline, I moved away. I feel silly now that I know they were supposed to be temporary. They never did fit right. I am now on day 3 after the last 4 bottom teeth have been extracted and temporary teeth put in. Things are going fairly well although tender unless I use a little glue. I am experiencing nausea and slight head ache probably from hunger and pressure points but I think I will feel better when I'm done with the antibiotics and occasional Ibuprofen. Nice to know there is a light at the end of this tunnel. 5 years wearing those temporary teeth has pushed my patience and will power beyond the max.