I had to get my teeth extracted and got dentures. Every single person I know is like, “You need to get dental implants. Dentures are really bad for you.” But they don’t care that I can’t afford them. They act like I’m going to die if I don’t. What would you recommend for someone in […]
Read More...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 […]
Read More...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 […]
Read More...I went to a Clear Choice Dental Implant Center for an All-on-4 procedure. Since the surgery, my face looks completely different. Here’s what has changed: My cheeks are hollow looking The skin around my mouth sags, making me look ancient My upper lip seems longer and turns downward One side of my nose looks a […]
Read More...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 […]
Read More...I have a pair of dentures that are driving me crazy. The lower ones are okay. It’s the upper ones I hate. They’re uncomfortable and it makes me gag. Is there any way to get a soft denture for the top part? It will at least give me some relief. Andrea Dear Andrea, I am […]
Read More...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 […]
Read More...My mother is 83 years old mother and her dentist is suggesting that she remove all her lower teeth and get dental implants. Here’s the thing, my mother is medically compromised. She’s diabetic and has just finished chemo for cancer. I’m concerned that she is not in a condition to deal with this additional stress […]
Read More...I am having major problems with my dental issues. Periodontal disease means root planing/scaling every six months on top of my other dental care. I’m thinking it may be easier to just remove my upper teeth and get dental implants. Because this is due to a disease, would my medical insurance cover this? If so, […]
Read More...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 […]
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