Posts for Category: Dentures

Why Do My Dentures Feel Loose By Evening?

Can dentures stretch out over the course of a day, the way a pair of jeans do? My dentures always feel secure in the morning by get looser throughout the day, but the time evening hits, they’re loose. I’m scared to go out to eat in case they’ll come out. Andy Dear Andy, There are […]

Why Are My New Dentures Cracking the Corners of My Mouth?

I received new dentures about two months ago. Since then, the corners of my mouth have stayed red and cracked. Sometimes they split open when I yawn or try to take a large bite. I’ve tried lip balm, petroleum jelly, and an over-the-counter cream, but nothing has cleared it up for long. The dentures also […]

Can I Get Dentures at a Dental School?

I’ve been having a lot of problems with my teeth and it is costing me a fortune. I am to the point where I want to just get rid of them and get dentures. As I’ve spent a lot of money on them recently, what I’m hoping for is to save some money getting rid […]

What If All You Could Afford Is Dentures?

I have spent my entire savings trying to stay on top of my oral health. I’ve not nothing left and my teeth are still crumbling. My dentist insists I get dental implants, but they are way out of my budget. What am I supposed to do, sell my house? What if all I can afford […]

Is Her Soda Habit Causing Her to Need Dentures?

I drink a lot of soda and my dentist keeps warning me that I will end up losing my teeth. Now my gums are bleeding when I brush. Does this mean I need dentures? Evelyn Dear Evelyn, While soda can cause severe decay, some of that will depend on a couple of factors. If […]

Did My Dentist Place My Denture Correctly?

When my dentist placed my dentures for the all-on-four procedure, the dentures are a few millimeters forward from the gumline. This has made my lips look really bulky and feel uncomfortable. I just want to make sure this was the way it was supposed to be before I said anything. Laura Dear Laura, I want […]

Do I Really Need to Extract All of My Teeth?

I have gum disease. I’m working on getting it treated but at my last appointment my dentist suggested that I just extract all my teeth and get dentures so I don’t have to keep dealing with it. Here is the thing. While I have some missing teeth already and some teeth that are in bad […]

Why Won’t My Denture Stay In?

I was replacing a denture that I’d only had a few years. I really like how the new denture looks, however the denture has trouble staying in. He did an impression and two wax try-ins. It was after the second try-in, that I told the dentist that it wouldn’t stay in. He assured me that […]

Should I Pay for Dentures Not Completed on Time?

I was in a bit of a bind. I needed to replace the overdenture for my four mini dental implants, but I was scheduled to move in ten weeks for a new job. There was no wiggle room on the time. I went to see my dentist and asked how long it would take to […]

What Do I Do If I’m Allergic to My Denture?

I had dentures made a few weeks ago. They fit wonderfully, but I’m afraid I may be allergic to them. On my first day wearing them, I had some itching. The longer the day went on, the more of a reaction I started having. My cheek and eyes started swelling. I took them out and […]