Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
I've just got my top dentures put in, 6 weeks after the extractions. They are feeling better as days go on, but I have already got sore spots. They seem to grip a bit on my upper inside lip. It pinches where there is a stringy bit of skin above the front teeth.
By Kristy C.
My husband had the same problem and he went back to the dentist and had his 'plates' readjusted by our dentist 'for free'. Call your dentist and find out IF he can and will help you. After all, if you bought them from him, he should stand behind them ... good luck!
I got my teeth pulled both upper and lower over 3 months ago and have had my new dentures for 1 week. The bottoms seem to be OK, but I am having trouble with the uppers. Small areas are sore so I am trying Orajel. My real problem is my plate in the roof of my mouth seems really thick. My speech is really impaired. Much more than my friend said her speech was when she got her dentures. Can it be thinned out?
By Dana
This is not a "do it yourself" item. Go back to your denturist and explain your problem. My mother's denturist does this sort of adjustment free of charge, as it is expected to have to do adjustments as your gums shrink over time.
I had all my teeth pulled 5 weeks ago. Is it too soon for an impressions to be made for conventional dentures?
By Joan J.
Your dentists should have made them when you were there. At least that is what mine did. I had 8 uppers done in one day, then the impression was done, then the dentures were done that night. I sure hope you get the dentures you need.
Getting your mouth accustomed to false teeth can be uncomfortable. This page is about remedies for pain from wearing dentures.
This is a page about getting used to wearing dentures. Getting used to wearing dentures takes time.
This is a page about eating after getting new dentures. Eating after getting new dentures can feel like a whole new experience.
