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In within the next 2 months I will have 4 teeth removed
Luckily 2 of them r wisdoms

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    Hank1234Hank1234 Posts: 3,756
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    what do you want advice on?
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 29
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    R they going to feel like those plastic vampire fangs
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    TerualTerual Posts: 388
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    Three years ago I was shocked to be told by my dentist that I would need a partial denture. Three adjoining teeth ( incisor, canine and pre molar) were in various states of health and the dentist advised they should be removed, including the remaining root of a previously capped one. The treatment went ahead and the partial denture fitted.

    It really didn't take long to get used to it. I hardly know I,m wearing it most of the time.

    So, don't worry, all will be OK.
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    BastardBeaverBastardBeaver Posts: 11,903
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    I have 2 teeth on a partial denture from an accident when I was a kid.

    You get used to them pretty quickly.

    The funny thing is, if I take them out now I start talking with the biggest lisp that I don't have with them in or never had before I had it.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 29
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    That's good to know
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    paulsh1paulsh1 Posts: 2,245
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    I was hit in the face with a swing when I was a kid (Thank you big sister!)

    Smashed my nose and had nothing but trouble and pain with my front upper six teeth for 30 plus years.

    I had them patched up but over the years,one by one they were replaced by crowns,which loosened and had to be removed.

    Then bridges,that loosened and eventually failed!

    When my dentist told me the best course of action was to remove what roots were left and be replaced with a six tooth parial denture I was horrified.

    That was six years ago and was the best thing I have ever done.

    After a couple of weeks I forgot I was wearing it.No more pain,discomfort or worry and the best looking teeth I have ever had!

    I only wish I had it done sooner;-)
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    K2kK2k Posts: 200
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    Without being too cheeky, how much are partial dentures?
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    primerprimer Posts: 6,370
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    i'm trying to conserve a couple of teeth that will probably have to go sooner or later.

    my problem about partial dentures is i don't get the whole business of the plate (palate?) bit that looks like it covers the roof of your mouth. i think i could probably manage something that didn't include that but i'm not sure what the criteria is or how it works.... :p (me, minus teeth...)
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    paulsh1paulsh1 Posts: 2,245
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    K2k wrote: »
    Without being too cheeky, how much are partial dentures?

    About £220 on NHS
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 29
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    im worried about eating too, do you have problems eating
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    paulsh1paulsh1 Posts: 2,245
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    pbogart wrote: »
    im worried about eating too, do you have problems eating

    None what so ever.

    They are stronger than my previous teeth!:)

    It just takes a couple of weeks to get used to.
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    PrinceOfDenmarkPrinceOfDenmark Posts: 2,761
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    pbogart wrote: »
    In within the next 2 months I will have 4 teeth removed
    Luckily 2 of them r wisdoms

    Have you considered just not going to the dentist?
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    BastardBeaverBastardBeaver Posts: 11,903
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    pbogart wrote: »
    im worried about eating too, do you have problems eating

    I have broken a tooth off twice, once from a good walrus apple and once at Christmas on a Terry's chocolate orange... That's the only trouble I've had and they can fix it on the same day if you get an early appointment otherwise over night. Apparently once a tooth comes off it weakens it and will likely fall off again at some point.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 29
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    i`ll rather get my teeth sorted out now than loose them all. my bad gums are causing my bad breath
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    grumpyscotgrumpyscot Posts: 11,354
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    I lost 4 front teeth at 10 years old when I fell off my bike (those were the days when teeth couldn't successfully be reinserted) . So got my dentures at 11 and honestly don't know any better. Went to full upper in my 40s, then lower in my 60s.
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    Hank1234Hank1234 Posts: 3,756
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    grumpyscot wrote: »
    I lost 4 front teeth at 10 years old when I fell off my bike (those were the days when teeth couldn't successfully be reinserted) . So got my dentures at 11 and honestly don't know any better. Went to full upper in my 40s, then lower in my 60s.

    Dentures since 11... Must have been awful for you:o..
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