Category: Dentures

Can the look of my dentures be changed?

I’ve been wearing dentures for 18 years. A month ago I got new dentures that I paid a lot of money for and I was told that I would get and I was expecting to get a smile that did not look fake. Not only are the teeth a pure solid white they are round… Continue reading Can the look of my dentures be changed?

My dentures are leaving sores on my gums

What is the best way to get dentures to fit properly? I have sores on my gums from the dentures rubbing. Twice my dentist tried to fix them but he really made things worse. I used sandpaper to try to trim them down and that did help a bit but not perfectly. How can I… Continue reading My dentures are leaving sores on my gums

Where can I find gently used or free dentures?

I can’t afford dentures outright. I have dental insurance but it won’t cover the whole cost of my dentures. For the past 2 weeks or so, I have been thinking of ways to get some teeth in my mouth that are better than nothing. Do you know where I can find gently used or free… Continue reading Where can I find gently used or free dentures?

Top denture only. Will dental implants be cheaper if I have no bottom teeth?

I have a top denture only. I have been missing all of my bottom teeth for over 8 yrs. Since no bottom teeth need to be pulled will it be cheaper if I get implants? I am retired military and don’t have a lot of money. I just want to be able to eat and… Continue reading Top denture only. Will dental implants be cheaper if I have no bottom teeth?

why do i have to wait to secure my dentures with implants?

i am only 57 yrs old but i need complete dentures. i am so concerned about the way they will look. i really want to hold them down with implants but my dentist is talking me out of it saying that i should wait a few months to see how the dentures feel first. now… Continue reading why do i have to wait to secure my dentures with implants?

How do I get superglue off my dentures?

I had a problem with my dentures…again. I was tired of taking them back for repair. They have been a nightmare since I got them. So I read a DIY article on the web. I used superglue and it oozed out on to the denture teeth and I can’t get if off. It looks gross… Continue reading How do I get superglue off my dentures?

My dentures have been loose for months

I’m having a problem with my dentures, upper and lower. I’ve had problems with them for 8 months. I gag when they are in and they won’t stay in place. Most denture adhesives don’t hold them secure enough. I’ve even tried super glue in the past and that didn’t work either. I know it’Read More

How long does it take to get used to dentures?

How long does it take to get used to dentures? I’ve had mine for a year now and I hate them. I don’t know if they were made wrong or what but the bottom denture keeps falling out. I use adhesive but after 2 or 3 hours it’s back to the same thing. They fall… Continue reading How long does it take to get used to dentures?