Scared to Regret Getting Dentures

[@brodylanetx]

I def mourned my teeth being pulled. I’ve had my teeth my whole life so even through all the pain they were what I knew lol. I’m still getting used to my immediate dentures but it feels good finally being able to talk to someone without curling my mouth up over my teeth or the struggle of trying to not smile and laugh. I’m a natural laugher and have always been known for my smile and pretty teeth so its very emotional but I’m getting used to it and I’m happy with my decision.

[@annbiggs7270]

I was in a bad car wreck 41 years ago I was 21, At the time I got my Dentures it was 38 years ago, Had a mouth full of Crowns, bridges due to breaking my jaw and having it wired shut for 8 weeks. My dentist told me that if something ever happened or if my bridge was to break I would be a denture wearer. I don’t know why I never thought this would happen to me but it did. Such a big struggle. I got very sick after having my teeth removed. I know I had a lot of poison, mercury, abscess teeth you name it I had it. I got Candida very bad due to all the antibiotics my dentist had me on. Then I wasn’t taking a probiotic but I do everyday now. It lead me to a few Autoimmune diseases and IBD. So I’ll forever have a messed up stomach but never knew they were related to my teeth being bad. Mainly my body was poisoned at this time. I ended up getting dentures & implants. Had them fail twice. Which is a nightmare in itself. I was able to keep 2 on my bottom and that’s it. Still looking for an honest dentist so I can try to get something else done. Haven’t had any luck in that area. It’s a woman’s worst nightmare to loose her teeth. I went in to a deep dark depression for almost a year. Knew I had to get myself together and finally did. I was just so sick not knowing what was ahead of me. It’s been almost 4 years and I’m so much better now. I’m use to my top denture but I don’t like it at all. The main thing I’m happy about is my health is 80% better. When you wear anything in your mouth that is foreign for 38 years that’s a long time and I still can’t believe they lasted that long. Neither could the dentist that did my work. I didn’t have any options so I just did what I knew I had to do and live with it the best I knew how. Thank god for you on u tube & Facebook Dental groups where I got to meet some of the kindest people I know I appreciate all of your kind words through out these years. Unless a person has been through it they will never know how much this takes away from you and especially your confidence. Lots of love and hugs sent your way my friend🤗❤️ Can’t wait for part 2! Xxxx

[@kalinjax]

Oh man. Reading this made me emotional. It’s so, so hard. People will never realize how emotionally and physically draining it is to deal with all of these problems. I’m so glad your health has improved and I hope you find solutions so you can finally have the smile that makes you happy. ♥️

[@CourageousDreamerAllon4journey]

Amen. 100%

[@stevenstinnett1347]

Getting all my teeth removed made me realize I have a mind body and spirit.

[@bodegil]

I am Brazilian. I went to 5 dentists and 3 doctors said it would be better for me to extract my 9 teeth and put a prosthesis on an implant. I was very sad. I'm still not over the idea. My case is similar to yours and your way of seeing this situation helped me a lot. You showed things I hadn't thought of before.

[@annramsey7907]

Some dentists are not at all ethical. I broke a tooth on a frozen kiss and did not have a regular dentist to go to because I had no problems with my teeth. So I called around to find a dentist that would see me and found one. I went in over a broken tooth with a healthy mouth of teeth and came out after an immediate denture procedure. In severe pain and feeling unable to eat anything. I found you and your videos helped me so much. I went in with a broken tooth scared of what it was going to cost and came out with a denture that I was stuck with and a huge bill that I couldn't pay. The denture fit for like the first 2 or 3 weeks after extraction but after that they were horrible and that dentists office told me that I had the top of the line and nothing could be done to make them fit better. People wonder why I have white coat syndrom.

[@shinshanrenae]

Very legitimate fear to have, but a good way of explaining you are already in a permanent situation once you learn your teeth can’t be saved. Looking forward to part two!

[@cherylfaison7982]

I wouldn't leave my room after having all my teeth pulled

[@betsybeamon4932]

I cried for the first week after getting my dentures, for all the reasons you listed above. the moment I saw myself without my dentures, I screamed because I looked like one of those dried up apple hags and I felt hideous. My teeth were the same as yours...brittle, constantly breaking and splitting. My bone had deteriorated to the point that there was nothing left to hold my teeth in. They would just pop out! All I had left were my top teeth and a bridge going across the bottom, with one lone loose tooth as an anchor. I am 62 and single and still holding out hope that I will find someone to share my life with but too embarrassed to date. I just wanted to be able to smile uninhibited again. When they built a new Aspen Dental in my small town, I jumped at the free consultation and was thrilled to find that it was affordable. I'm only 2 weeks in but I am struggling with a lot of different emotions and other insecurities right now. I still can't eat solid food and I'm starving! My bottom denture won't stay in and shift haphazardly when I speak. I'm still horrified by my sunken face with my teeth out and thoughts of total hopelessness at any man finding me attractive once that curtain gets pulled back in any potential relationship. Thank you so much for sharing this. most days I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I want to embrace it but I really need someone to tell me it's all going to be okay. I wanted to feel attractive again and I do, with my teeth in but when they are out, I literally feel sick. perhaps you might create a video addressing this issue. thank you.

[@ebonywilkes3589]

Same here, I’m a little over a week into mine. An have been struggling myself

[@annramsey7907]

At over 60 years old your dating pool will include many more fellow denture wearing people. It would be a lot harder to find someone who knew what it's like if you were younger. Do something about not looking at yourself in the mirror without your teeth.

[@asojourner3534]

You are 100% speaking my world right now. I'm in the valley of decision except that there's no real decision. Something has to be done but fear has kept me away from the dental chair. I've been having these conversations with my self and have been suffering the embarrassment of the breakdown. I need my teeth.

[@hljohn64]

I'm there too.

[@susiestr6264]

Two days before I got the rest of my teeth (10) pulled and 8 implants set, I called my dentist asking him if this was the right thing to do, I was starting to freak out and panic. He calmed and reassured me that everything would be fine. And everything did turn out fine. I'm very happy with my snapins which I have had exactly one year.

[@maxwellmediainternational]

How did you get so smart to speak exactly everything I went through and am going through? I only got my uppers done, and am so delaying getting my lowers down for every thing you have just talked about. IT IS REAL! Thank you so much!

[@floydcage2494]

Try saving your bottom teeth the best way you can I hear it's harder to keep lower dentures in

[@choysum9030]

They have done something called a ligaplant. It's basically a synthetic tooth with a real root. They scrape off some of the ligament cells from an extracted tooth, get them to grow on a man made tooth and then reimplant them in the mouth. It's not fixed like a metal implant it can be moved around with braces.

[@skiii____.6579]

Where did you get this done? Is this still in it's research stage or is it already on the market? That is such a revolutionary concept. Would help a lot of people!!

[@choysum9030]

They have done it successfully in clinical trials in India. I guess it's not available in the states because of all the red tape that would be involved.

[@brittanyscott5538]

100% to everything you just said. This is exactly how I feel, how I felt. This is a permanent life changing experience. I’m about 2 weeks (hopefully less) from getting my immediate dentures and I cannot wait. I want to be able to go for drinks with my friends that I haven’t seen in 2 years because of Covid. I want to take my kids in public and not worry about other people looking at me. This is a new chapter about to begin 😁

[@ebonywilkes3589]

I just got all but six pulled 8 days ago , when I finally came back to myself that second day I looked into the mirror an busted out crying, and I’m doing it now. This is so much harder than I even imagined but I couldn’t stand the pain anymore. I’m diabetic an after 3 kids my teeth just couldn’t handle anymore, the pain was constant. I was feeling so alone until I can across your video. I’ve even started to pull away from my husband of almost 30 years because I feel like less of a woman I guess you could say. He on the other hand has been amazing. Im just thankful to see I’m not the only one that has to deal with this . To know I can watch a video of someone who has already been thru it. Thank you so much

[@broomehillwa6318]

Ohh thank you so much , I’m in denial mode and frightened and scared thank you for the reality check

[@amandaarnold5501]

This is me right now. How did it go? 6mos ago

[@Die_Tata]

I got my upper dentures a week ago and I'm having so much trouble dealing with them. They sit well so far, but I find it difficult to eat, I know that this is normal. The worst thing for me is to look in the mirror and see myself without the dentures. I hate it and try to look at it as little as possible. Of course I try to see the positive sides as well, the dentures look good and that makes me happy....but at this moment I'm in such a deep hole that I can only see the negative things. So I've been crying for a good week. I hope this gets better at some point.

[@awu814]

I have saved up my hard earn money. On Jan 2022, I decided to get all my upper teeth pulled out and get an upper jaw all-on-6 implant. My upper teeth were causing pain and my gums were swollen. It’s a scary decision but finding a good oral surgeon that has experience is worth it. I also got my bottom molar teeth (7) implanted. At end of May, after 4 months (of healing) my final caps will be screwed it.

[@estrellapaz5903]

@Anastasia Wu hello! Glad you can afford it, I can't. Are they mini implants? Snap ins? What kind are you getting? I would like to know about it in case I save up some money in the future and I don't know what is the best option

[@dakingltroyproductofdade3579]

Very intelligent lady here very knowledgeable on subject can tell she learned a lot most definitely teaching lot of ppl

[@44099]

I’m at 4 days post full mouth extractions. My teeth weren’t THAT bad but I’d never liked them. They were sensitive to hot and cold, gave me a slight constant headache, some crooked, some missing so I don’t grieve them. I do at time swear I’m getting the feeling of phantom teeth! lol It’s like I can feel them still. I do hate what I look like without my immediates in. BUT, I don’t have constant headaches, ice cream is ENJOYABLE again , a glass of ice cold water IS ENJOYABLE again ! I haven’t once thought that I’d made a mistake! It is what it is, life is like that, I’ve learned to deal with the good and the bad. We’ll all be fine !

[@estrellapaz5903]

Hello @Dawn 760 glad you seem to be okay now. Are you wearing removable dentures? Upper and lower? Did u gey implants or not? I am also going through pain and my teeth hurt a lot sometimes. I am considering getting them all pulled out but I can't afford implants :( and I don't know if I can live a normal or happy life with removable dentures. i really don't know what to do :(

[@44099]

@@estrellapaz5903 Yes, I got immediate dentures after they took 26 teeth out last Monday. What I’ve gone through in this past week is nothing compared to all the embarrassment of my old teeth, the pain and the dental cost over the years. Most people don’t realize the health issues that bad teeth can bring. Our teeth can cause infection to spread throughout our body. Cause heart issues etc. We are all much better off without our decomposing teeth. It’s the best thing I have ever done for my health, not to mention the weight I’m loosing. It’s strange but I’ve heard others say this; after extractions your body craves WATER! I couldn’t drink enough those first few days. I was also shocked how I not once had hunger pangs nor was starved from not eating my normal diet. I didn’t crave sugar or carbs as usual. It’s like you body suddenly realizes it’s rid itself of toxins and water will flush the rest of them out. Just make that appointment! I went to Aspen Dental. I told them I was ready to have them all pulled when I made my appointment . The first visit is free. They take ex rays, pictures etc and then the dentist will give HIS suggestions. He wanted to do crowns and a partial on my bottom ($14,000) and full denture on top. ($6,000) I declined the $14,000 bottom partial and ALL it entailed and went with the best denture they offer.. My insurance ( Medicaid) paid for everything BUT the immediate dentures. They had to have the cost ($1,000) for them up front before my extractions. I could have gone without but I didn’t want to go 6 months without teeth. They will do impressions in 6 months and I’ll get my permanent dentures then. My ONLY regret is that I didn’t do this SOONER! Make that call girl!

[@estrellapaz5903]

Hello @Dawn 760 thank you so much for your words, you say you will have to wait for six months.. do you already have your implants for all on 4 upper and lower or snap ins with mini implants? Or you will just wear removable dentures? How much did you pay for your implants?... I am so scared! I know I cannot afford that yet, and I have to wear removable dentures but some say you cannot even talk, eat, kiss, etc with them in and that you have to take them out to sleep.... So many things that make me feel one just can have a normal life with implants so I don't know if I should go and get them all pulled or not. Thank you so much for replying to my text ;) btw I am just 33, sad at a young age... But with many dental problems. Thank you so much for your reply! :)

[@44099]

@@estrellapaz5903 Girl I WISH I would have done this at 33, I’m 61! I suffered through bad teeth all those years. No I’m not getting implants! I paid for immediate dentures which they put in right after my extractions last week. I’ll wear these until my gums shrink, probably 6 months, then they’ll make a permanent set. This permanent set will fit much better because the mold will be made from my actual shrunken gums. Yes you can eat fine with dentures, kiss, talk and yes sleep with them but it’s better not to all the time. It’s a learning process with both dentures AND implants to learn to eat and talk. Both are foreign to your mouth, both will be challenging because neither are like your real teeth. Everyone I’ve ever known with dentures have done fine in all areas. They eat and talk like everyone else with real teeth. Do your diligent research on implants, what I’ve seen is that they are very expensive yet still come with plenty of problems . Aspen charged my insurance co $12,000 for my dentures, extractions etc. When my gums heal and shrink I could get implants at a later date for another $10,000 but I personally like the idea of being able to remove them to clean and sanitize my mouth. With anything you need to get over the stigma of dentures only for the older generation. What I’m seeing is that they are becoming “the thing” for young people to rid themselves of bad teeth and achieve a beautiful smile . It’s a mindset you’ll have to accept before you commit. You’ll not regret it !!!

[@estrellapaz5903]

Hello! How are you doing with your removable dentures? Hope you are better now and able to eat, talk and everything else with them in your mouth! ... By the way, you are right, implants are really expensive and I cannot afford them sadly :( so I will have to wear removable dentures too. I am scared but I will try to stay positive no matter what when that day comes... As I told you some weeks ago I am 33 and it is hard for a young girl because I am sure I will even be afraid of dating a guy you know because of intimacy, kisses... But well... My health is first! And I hope everything will be okay and I won't regret it :-)

[@petegurney7961]

I am 48 years old and since i got my dentures I have no regrets. I am so happy, it took i while for me to smile in a photo but know i do.love them

[@davepearson6945]

Thank you for posting. Your message has brought me closer to being ok with my close future decisions.

[@kaylaclemmer9037]

I've shared a couple videos to a good friend cause she's scared. I've had dentures a less then a year and I'm still going through the roller coaster emotions. But that pain and those feelings of not being able to smile I don't miss. You tell it so well. Thank you for sharing.

[@yvonnemichellebrewster2559]

I Do Not regnet getting all my teeth pulled at all. My life has changed so much since I got my dentures. No more Nasty, Disgusting, Stinky teeth. No more bad breath, no more waking at 1am with a bad toothache, and no more infections.

[@bobbianderson5055]

yes, Still trying to overcome.

[@stowarzyszeniehusosky1971]

This is unimaginable. everything you talk about happened to me. When I listen to you, I feel like you're talking about me. I have never met a person in my life who had the same experiences and, most importantly, feelings of reflection as me. We live so far from each other, but I feel like I have a twin sister. Don't get me wrong, but thanks to you, because of who you are and what you think, I decided to get dentures. I'm at the beginning of my new life, but it's all thanks to you. I Think You are my inner voice. I don’t know how is it possible but Thank you❤

[@amymenefee2966]

I did have all of these worries. I now have top dentures and I might have to get a bridge on the bottom. When I first started this process I was scared but now it's the best thing I've done for my health and my confidence.

[@kalinjax]

Glad it’s all worked out for you!

[@rhondacherry8056]

Yes, yes, yes, I have not overcame the regret, I have an appointment on April 5 and I know I need to go, but am reluctant. Scared to have my teeth out and the cost of it all. Your videos helps alot, thank you

[@bodegil]

what's up, my friend! Today, are you happy with your decision? Please tell us!

[@LindseyDyan]

I'm your biggest fan! I have a consult for full mouth extractions and mini implants in exactly one week. You have perfect timing!

[@kalinjax]

Excited for you!! Don’t forget to make a list of questions you need answers to because your head is probably going to be spinning. You got this!!

[@butterflygypsy956]

What are mini implants?

[@fulltiltgonzales]

My teeth are so glad they found you!!!

[@nargisabbasi7668]

Ooh grief you are so talking my language .No one understands the mental pain of the permanent loss of some part of you that you can never ever get back. Teeth are so important and no one who has not gone through this journey understands. I'm looking at getting partials for upper molars. I feel devastated cried for weeks and still cry .

[@mitchellweiss9040]

I am having to make the same decision next week. Doctor will give me the choices. Thanks for the talk.

[@AshLytton_JesusLovesYou]

Girl I got my immediate upper Denture on Tuesday April 12th 2022! Today is day 3 for me and I'm definitely surprised by how well I have done and how well my dentist done! I'm not in any discomfort, I haven't gagged, pulled it out before I was told, and have ate food! Honestly I'm more uncomfortable without them in because it feels so weird without teeth in the front. Today and tomorrow should in theory be the hardest recovery days so keep me in prayers 🙏 please. I don't think I could have done this without knowing that you and the others in our community would be here to help me! I accidentally looked at myself right after the pull out and dentist took out the Denture to put a small amount of adhesive to the roof and back where I already have healed from previous pulls (I only had 4 teeth left to be pulled that day) anyway I looked in the mirror while he was doing that and started bawling crying because of how ugly I looked. Bless my dentist heart because he sat beside me and comforted me and said all the right things and told me the most important part was I was getting myself healthy and to focus on that! He said I could never be ugly even without teeth because my beauty doesn't come from teeth but from my attitude and personality! I have delt with horrible dentist in the past so I'm so thankful God sent me him! Thanks my friend ❤️

[@kalinjax]

Ash!!!! I’m so happy for you and glad to hear things are going well! And listen. We all look the same without teeth in our mouths. It’s difficult to see yourself like that but when I broke down once my dad told me it’s so worth it to be unhappy in that brief moment than to be unhappy and in pain all the time. It’s a tradeoff! You’re beautiful either way! 🙏♥️

[@AshLytton_JesusLovesYou]

@@kalinjax thank you 😊 today is day 6 now and I am still OK I haven't had any pain at all and have kept my denture in all day each day, sometimes it gets overwhelming and I wanna take them out but I try to take my mind off it by thinking about something else and it goes away! I don't like the actual teeth in my denture though I would rather they be shaped differently but I'm not sure if it's because it's a immediate denture and it's only temporary and I'll have a more permanent one later or if this is the one I'll have for the long run ? Maybe I should ask my dentist? He probably told me already and I just don't remember HELL I can't remember where he told me to put the adhesive lol I'm kicking myself for not taking a picture to guide me! I didn't even have a denture cup or cleaner all week and just now got my husband to pick me up some denture cleaner stuff. .... Anyway I would like different shaped teeth but I don't know how to ask for that or maybe I'm afraid to ask him!? Idk ? What do you suggest? I think I remember a video of yours kinda talking about this subject so I'll go look for that.

[@michelecaron]

Great video. Totally agree. Still in decision phase.

[@texastrustedoralsurgeon6830]

Kristi, the thing about teeth being “healthy” is that let’s say you have 5 “healthy” teeth in your upper jaw. If they are not strategically placed “healthy” teeth, then they may not be able to be included into a favorable situation regarding utilizing a partial, or fixed bridges. In other words, if your dentist cannot configure a cosmetic, functional smile out of your “healthy” 5 teeth, then it is best to sacrifice those “healthy” teeth in favor of a better replacement option, like a full-arch hybrid bridge, like you have. So never say that an ethical dentist won’t remove healthy teeth, it’s more complicated than that. Also, now that these full-arch options are so ubiquitous many people who have healthy teeth, but their teeth are crooked, stained, the wrong shape, too long, too short, bad breath, painful, and getting braces or even Invisalign or full-mouth crowns and veneers, takes 25 office visits over 1-3 years, and costs about the same, are just getting the ONE DAY option of sacrificing those teeth, getting 4 to 8 implants and having perfect looking teeth that same day😊.

[@vanessamorales1527]

I’m going through it right now and I’ve been crying all week it’s so hard 😫

[@Maude111111]

I WILL be watching next week. I currently have 4 implants on top with temp. top permanent teeth. I have finally decided I want the top ones to be removable as the bottoms are. I was told that would be 8500.00, now less than a year I am being told it will be 12000.00 . That is more that the permanent uppers, quoted at 10,000. I find the permanent uppers get sore spots, I want them removable when that happens. Not everything goes well, just look at how many set you have had. Plus I hate the cost of cleaning!

[@sunshinemo5888]

8/22... Is the day I'm getting my extractions & immediately after they're placing the temporary ones in...anxiety I never experienced...but oh LORD folks I'm scared to death! But it's something I must have done..im smh as I type never thinking this moment would come! I keep telling myself I'm fine...it'll be ok... I know GOD will make it alright as he always does!

[@dedskiinmask6220]

Honestly I've been putting it off for yrs hoping I could come up with enough for implants but now I'm at the point that I can't wait any longer I have 11 teeth left total at this point I have 4k$ saved up hopefully that'll get me a nice set of dentures

[@jleg1104]

I’m scared, had a dentist exam today and he said I need dentures

[@jleg1104]

😣

[@kimroberts7948]

I have been living a nightmare since I got my teeth removed 3 years ago. I went to a local dental school and it was supposed to be a 9 month process. I had 6 implants placed on top and 4 on bottom. One fell out on my upper left and I didn't know it. Then, right bf I went for my permanent impressions, I got a horrible infection on the 1 remaining upper left and had to get it removed. The Day I got the implant removed, the doctor treating me that day decided to go ahead and place another implant. So, it seemed all was well during the 4 months of healing. Went for final impressions and the implant literally pulled out with my impression. I could not control my tears...I have hated my temporaries with a passion! I cannot get use to them and God knows, time to adjust isn't the issue. That plate Sucks. Period. Maybe I have a big tongue or something, idk...but there is never a time I forget about them and feel comfortable in them. There is never a minute I don't want to rip them out and throw them against a wall. I have NEVER been ok with the bottoms and they fell on the floor and broke so I have only worn the top ones but I take them out constantly without even thinking about it...so, I'm constantly losing them and having to find them bf I go anywhere. All I can say is thank GOD for mask mandates. That saved me on many occasions. I have gained so much weight and have completely withdrawn from social situations and won't go visit out of town friends or be in close contact with others bc my self esteem is SHOT and I'm so depressed. So after the implant pulled out, they scheduled a sinus lift and bone graft surgery followed by a healing period. I went for scheduled implant placement and this doctor (who I can't stand but am stuck with during his residency for whatever reason) decides I have a massive sinus infection that will prevent me from having successful implants on that side...most likely EVER...well, here's the kicker...I feel no infection. No pain, no congestion, no pressure. NOTHING. I think he is just lazy and scared it might not work since I've had several fail. I think my last one failed bc they placed it into an infection, personally. IF there is a major infection in that sinus, I believe they caused it. But like I said, shouldn't I FEEL an infection? I'm so drained at this point with this process and the run around I get there, that I'm truly afraid if I ever get to actually get permanent ones, I'm not going to be satisfied with them and even though it is a school, they are ANYTHING but cheap. We're talking over 10K...I wish I could go somewhere else and finish this but I'm scared nobody will want to work on these implants since they didn't place them. Idk what to do but if anyone has any advice, that would be great bc not living sucks...BAD

[@pattimorey7766]

I got caught by bad dentistry several years ago. You must try to find a dental clinic with sliding scale rates. A dental school is not dentists, but dental students

[@amwelch0424]

@@marcodeim. What other dental schools would you suggest? I'm particularly looking for somewhere in the midwest (I live in Kansas) but I'm not adverse to traveling either...

[@bodegil]

Research zygomatic implants. In Brazil they are cheaper and very efficient!

[@kimroberts7948]

FINALLY got my fixed zirconia plates and I'm very satisfied overall. However, I will not recommend their practice to my worst enemy

[@Nikki7554]

I’m going in for my surgery Wednesday April 19th it got moved up two days and I’m so scared I have been watching you for over a week I have my wear home dentures and my permanent dentures are paid for but now I have to start saving for the implants it might take me 10 years but I will do it but I’m so scared 😳

[@judyhenson6329]

Thank you so much for this video. I need to have the rest of mine pulled out as well. I'm scared about so many parts of this procedure. I have been to two separate dentists for consultations and didn't feel comfortable with either one. It's also expensive and an additional stress for me. Covid costs me my job and so life has been difficult. And even though I need to do this, I'm procrastinating.

[@reginathomas4087]

Thank you for sharing with such honest sincerity

[@dgrn101]

Just getting to one week with immediate upper denture. The week before that my dentist said 14 of my 16 top teeth were badly infected and they needed to come out. I didn't have time to prepare mentally and this is more than I ever expected. I've lost a few pounds in the last week because I cannot eat much of anything nor do I have an appetite. Starting to become quite depressed and feel like things won't be better anytime soon if ever at all. 12 of the 16 were so far gone it wasn't as simple as pulling them out. It was quite the invasive surgical extraction and I still have more stitches in my upper gums than I have ever seen or even thought possible. I'm struggling quite a lot and feel I'm worse now than I was before. I hope it gets better soon because I'm not going to be able to live this was for sure. Too much bone loss to be able to get implants so this is the end of the road for me at 40 years old.

[@amwelch0424]

Being able to afford the removal of my remaining 11 teeth & dentures is my biggest problem at this point. I'm not scared to do it because I know how important it is to have a healthy mouth as well as be around friends & family but now, I hardly ever leave my house.

[@kalinjax]

It’s so ridiculously expensive. I hope you can get what you need. ♥️

[@ashmac_dear_dentures_implants]

I hardly ever left my house either.. I am almost 6 weeks in with dentures, and I don't regret it at all... Not one bit.. Dentures are only a temporary part of my journey, I have 8 healing implants... But even if I didn't have implants this would still be the better option. I'm no longer anxious and self conscious to go in public which is amazing ! Good luck!

[@elizabethware6693]

@@ashmac_dear_dentures_implants Hello Ashley, can you tell me what you had done and what process/procedures you are having done? I’m currently waiting for my immediate upper denture and lower partial made to have until I decide what to do long term. Ultimately I want implants but I’m not getting a bottom line cost!

[@ashmac_dear_dentures_implants]

@@elizabethware6693 Sure! I had 17 teeth extracted, bone grafting and All on 4 top and bottom (8 implants total in mouth).. I have to wear a full set of dentures for 6 months while I heal.. Surgery was February 18th... I had it done all in one day, and I did a ton of research before hand.. like A LOT. As far as the price goes, I got 3 different quotes & I found that the prices very from doctor to doctor. I had one quote that was 12 thousand dollars more than the other! The price I paid (in my opinion) was very fair and my doctors are great 👍don't let anyone try to take advantage of you, bc people will. I have 2 doctors, my surgery was about 18k , but that's not counting the cost of the actual teeth. My immediate dentures were a couple thousand but they are really great quality and not bulky at all. I find it important to share this info and help the next person bc the doctors out there really don't tell you anything at all, so I am more than willing to answer your questions. Hope I can help ✌️😁

[@ashmac_dear_dentures_implants]

@@marcodeim. yes exactly, my immediates were more expensive, but so worth it! And my dentist is giving me 1400 $ off of my zirconia permanent bridges when it is time to make those, which really made it worth the money. He's doing this since we spent so much on the perms even though I only need them for about 6 months. My temps are A1 which I like, but I would like them a little whiter. My dentist also didn't want me going brighter than A1, but said it was my decision (with my temps). For my zirconia perms I will either be going with a B1 , or BL4 which is the darkest of the bleached BL shades... The shades actually go in this order. From darkest to lightest you have A1, B1, BL4, BL3, BL2, BL1, with BL1 being the Hollywood absolute chicklet white. I just wanted to specify I don't think Kristi has BL1, bc whitest of white, too white in my opinion. I won't be going lighter than a BL4 which is on the dark side of the bleached shades. I think you may have the bL shades backwards, just trying to help.. Thank you for sharing, I always love to hear people's stories and opinions too 😁✌️ 💗

[@jenniferLaw123]

I’m such a huge fan. I’m going through exactly this right now. Due to my insurance I almost wasn’t able to get my teeth extracted locally. They wanted me me to travel 2 hours away for my extractions then drive 2 hours home after. I’m disabled & unable to be in a car for more than 15 minutes one way 🤦‍♀️😏🙄 I found someone to do this locally but now I still have to wait up to 5 months to get my permanent dentures after my surgery 🙄🙄 I’m in pain all the time, my teeth are falling out one by one. It’s ridiculous. I used to be scared of getting my teeth extracted but I’m over that part. I just want this over with 🙄🙄🙄🙄😢😢 why is this so hard to get this taken care of ?????? Then my insurance WILL NOT pay for both temporary & permanent dentures they told me to pick one. So I picked the permanent ones. I hope I am choosing the right ones 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️😢😢

[@brendayounglove9206]

Unfortunately I definitely went through a depression afterwards when I got my dentures

[@kalinjax]

I’m so sorry, Brenda.

[@wendysweigert7800]

I'm at the beginning of this. My full extraction day is end of January. It is inevitable. Implants are not an option for me, so there is fear and sadness.

[@Chromedome-ss6mg]

I looked this video up because I have so much anxiety about getting dentures. I was born without my lateral incisors which are the teeth right next to your front top two teeth and my orthodontist pulled all my teeth together when i was 14 because there were huge gaps there. I should have had implants there. I also have a fairly big underbite which have wore my teeth down as well. I always felt so insecure about my smile. Now im 42 and my bottom teeth are done for after alot of work they just aren't healthy enough to keep doing work they said. My genetics, medication i take as well as soda i drink all lead to my situation. So they want to pull my bottoms with no anchor teeth to help stabilize the denture that has me worried the bottoms will float around. And I decided if the bottoms are gone then the last remaining top teeth gotta go to. So I'm extremely worried about getting it done. I actually missed my apt to get it done because i wasnt ready yet. Thanks for the tips and great advise, this has made me decide to get it done. Thanks so much!

[@Mysticsoul77]

From the ages of nineteen to twenty nineteen, I went to dentist every three months. Back in March I had 26 teeth extracted wide awake. I just got permanent dentures a week ago. Unfortunately I haven't been able to wear them yet. Any adhesive or strips I've tried didn't work. I have cushion grip coming in a few days. I barely have a ridge on my bottom. I'm crossing my fingers that the cushion grip works for me. If it doesn't I'm going to have to go denture less because I can't/won't ever be able to afford implants. I'm on a lifetime 98% liquid diet already. Having no teeth isn't an issue for my eating . habits.

[@graynano8695]

I just found your channel.....I'm going to get full mouth extraction and dentures in a few days and this is exactly where my mind is ...am I going to regret it? Thank you for making these videos. You really are helping me to feel less terrified ❤

[@dannadias5553]

Oh, Kristy, every time I see your videos I cry, although I don't really understand what you're saying since I hardly speak English, but I see those beautiful dentures that seem like such a distant dream to me. I live in New York and have asked some dentist offices about Phonares but they don't seem to know what I'm talking about. I still have 6 teeth, I was saving them to see if I could wear them like what you have, but my dream is getting further and further away because there is not much information about prices, I only hear that they are very expensive. Can you tell me more or less how much it would cost to put on all my removable teeth, since I cannot and never will be able to fix them. but every time I see you I also feel happy for you, I know what you have suffered with your teeth just like me. have a nice day.

[@StephEWaterstram]

I remember You has an episode of describing Your teeth were "rotted to the root and nothing to work with" as the dentist kept trying to plaster Your teeth with composites and crowns that wouldn't stick. I'm 46 and ever since I had My first tooth pulled at 38 I have been in the shop often getting My teeth plastered. It is very triggering to Me.

[@lyndahollins2881]

Hi there my name is Lynda, I am 57 years old, from Australia. I have 5 teeth on the top now and 9 teeth left on the bottom, I am currently experiencing pain in my back bottom molars, I have been thinking about full dentures, as I am not happy with my partial. I cannot and will not, be able to afford Implants, although my dentist recommended them to me. I have a decision to make, and I keep putting it off.

[@teteh1147]

Going in Monday for the 4 in 1 - I’m terrified - besides the fact I’m putting a 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom / no garage (cost of a house) into my mouth - All of my teeth will be gone - OMG! What if they develop teeth that grow back from your roots? What if?? I know it’s Wonderful, so lucky, blessed, Good Times coming - still my teeth & I’m terrified! 😢

[@dakingltroyproductofdade3579]

Yes lot of fear losing my teeth I had many dreams night mares that I lost all my teeth 🦷 it’s very scary 😧 😅 but I’m gettin the work done got 7 teeth pulled

[@laurenclark1480]

I removed my teeth and I can't live like this. Thought I was allergic but it was nerve damage and other illness. I'm traumatized and can't handle. Mine were healthy.

[@JustSheilz]

While I was certainly anxious, leaving my teeth in would have been very detrimental to my overall health. Having abscesses multiple times a year cant be good.

[@kalinjax]

Exactly! That’s actually what really triggered me. I got a really bad abscess, googled the wrong thing and went into a loop of panic. It’s still hard to believe that I no longer deal with that kind of pain.

[@Wisconwiggy]

Biggest fears is the dentist itself i dont want to say the word but youd rather be anywhere else then that chair the other is my spouse that feeling that once they see me with no teeth they wouldn't love me or want to be with me which brings you back to the word I can't say. All those little funny side chats you had about someone without teeth comes back to haunt you you lose sleep hoping not to grind your teeth when you sleep that first spit into the sink in the morning wondering if your going to see blood.

[@CleverDowed]

You look incredible with yours. Absolutely straight great. 😊. Here i go 1pm. 😮

[@TheCrissyRoss]

My extraction date is Thursday. Upper and lower denture and I’m so scared….

[@TheCrissyRoss]

It went well. Definitely feeling the healing process. Very swollen and sore. 19 teeth removed. I have to get used to my mouth looking different. And the smile is different. Just trying to wrap my head around everything.

[@estrellapaz5903]

Hello @Crissy Ross glad you went well.... It is hurt? I also need to get all of my teeth pulled out and I am afraid.... I cannot even afford implants sadly coz they're too expensive... So I have to wear removable dentures. Did you get implants?

[@TheCrissyRoss]

@@estrellapaz5903 I didn’t get implants.. I’m saving to get them in a year or so

[@Tweety2U2]

🌷do you have Zirconia implants or Titanium? One big thank you for sharing your story. ♥️😇🌷🌹🦷🥀

[@kalinjax]

Mine are titanium. Thanks for watching!

[@Kevin-kj8if]

You have the prettiest eyes :)

[@444Billie]

I was formally told today that I needed to have all of my top teeth removed and will need a denture. I knew this day was coming, and I am ready to be out of pain and able to smile, but I am terrified. I will do everything I can to get a top implant within a year as I know the bone loss will begin immediately. I am so scared that my face will change or that I will have some permanent disfiguring incident during the process. Anyone have experience with top only?

[@tysonking9582]

From a functioning point of view, it's preferable to lose upper teeth than bottom because a bottom denture don't have the suction to easily keep it in place like the roof of your mouth has. Losing upper teeth will give you a sunken in appearance which from what I seen, don't really look that bad on thin people but if you have a naturally round chubby face, you'll definitely lose that volume and facial support for your upper lip as well. In other words your cheeks will look very thin and you'll lose some of your upper lip

[@wendydiaz3404]

So much fear .i go in tomorrow for my impressions so worried

[@josephvanda2172]

Did you have all pulled same time. Thank you I found out I wanted to die. I googled you. She. Said she Could. Not cleaning I. Found you. God bless you You are a star They just told me. I’m. Not there yet. I’m In fear. Expand. Your link Finding you a comfort Thank you

[@geraldrodriguez3698]

It been 4 weeks I'm still in fear and anxiety

[@nikitahirsch2954]

well got my dentures now have to learn to talk normal again cause i whistle or have a lisp when i talk

[@nancybentsen9381]

i have partials some times medicade will have you pull restorable teeth to get a partial

[@victoriadial5077]

I really need some quick advice i don't think i am suppose to approve a final zirconia restoration without another try in. I told the dental assistant that finished up removing try in and putting back in temporaty that on the right side where he kept tightening it (so as to make teeth fit together better) that when I lightly tap teeth together it hurt to the point i would not be able to eat and to let the dentist know. What do I do? I believe he feels he can go on to final without me trying anything else in. When I told them after the FIRST try in the teeth were way too big and I needed another try in to make sure ok they initially said I would have to pay for another try in. Very scared and upset over this. I don't understand why the try in's dont fit.

[@IntroducingMrLucci]

Which are better for implants Titanium or Zirconia?

[@sandramcgehee8620]

How can I go about getting Ivan Car Dentures I love your teeth and feel they are a wonderful company and have followed you but lease any help you can give me about them Would be greatly appreciated Thank you I need implants s d Dentures I have temporaries presently

[@martatosh7353]

Unfortunately I have no choice

[@dakingltroyproductofdade3579]

I had these issues smh 🤦‍♂️ sensitivity on tooth swelling for sure pain tooth decay

[@sandrag.mcalister3308]

When you get dentures do you have to use powder or some kind of gel to keep your dentures in?

[@KL-hv4qc]

Literally just found this channel and in the last week considering top dentures...question are yours old school pull out or the implant option...too time consuming to go back to watch hours of videos

[@wendydiaz3404]

How do you know the right dentest to pull and get you a good pair of dentures that are it !! What about labs to I’m so scared today I was going to Get my impression but I’m worried they won’t look right

[@Lialia-cx3gh]

I regret not putting a partial removable denture 10yrs ago cause my husband was telling me are you going to take them off at night and put them in water? That's gross 🤢... now I'm left with 8 not fixable teeth that must be pooled out..I don't eat certain foods, I don't take pictures of me, I don't socialize with new people, I don't even have the courage to look for another job (even though I get paid 12$ and work hard)..my concern is that I can't afford snap on dentures and I'm always thinking will they come off every time I talk or sneeze??( I have to get my bottom dentures)is it really worth it? Or am I going to be in the same place with 8000$ dept??😥

[@mrslovely8901]

Hi I’m wanting info but not able to find the website can you include a link to the website

[@darylsmith7495]

More than likely, but Dentist was correct, the one that you went to, at the age of 15. You people don’t think. Dentist tells you to extract all your teeth when you’re 15 and then when you’re 18 another dentist says almost the same thing. Almost. What classes did you guys take in high school?

[@mellyons4791]

I'm terrified and don't know what to do this is day 3 after extraction my face is swollen infection I can't put my teeth in hurts so bad I'm in tears 😭 I started antibiotics yesterday. I need to get these hockey pucks back in . Any suggestions love ur vids ty

[@ponemecky]

Thanks Kalinjax. ;)

[@krystalterry8510]

I'm supposed to go in the end of the month an I'm happy an said I don't know how I feel to take all my teeth out

[@krystalterry8510]

An when they say they can fix ur teeth it's more the 20000 crazy who has that money then later they still fall out an hurt when u get the money or loan

[@CourageousDreamerAllon4journey]

I love this so much❤

[@cabinetgamez1561]

I need help asap I've watched ur videos n they are so helpful but now I have an issue n I don't know who to talk to about it

[@noseyroseyearhustle875]

Thank you😓😁

[@miggynoyb527]

Hi!! I’m Definitely scared to loose all my upper teeth. I’m scared that my fixed dentures are going to look horrible. I was suppose to get all my uppers removed on March 30 but now surgery got postpone to May 26, due to me having COVID. 😔 I am relieved in way my surgery got postponed because I’m really scared to go through it. 😰😰

[@kalinjax]

I totally understand and it took a while for me to accept it and got through with it. Join some denture communities on Facebook and look at the progress people have experienced. That was really motivating for me. I think most of us are nervous about it. ♥️

[@chrishamlin4288]

I'm on day 3 with temporary dentures and my gums are so sore I thought about putting orajel in my dentures be for putting them back in did you ever try it or do you know any hacks to relieve the pain temporary

[@victoriadial5077]

Hi I really need some advice on getting my final all on X bridges and wondered if you have email or private messaging. I believe the try ins not fitting and I'm being pressured to approve something thats not right The try in had to be screwed so tight on the right side that after the pain from the tightening stopped, just touching back teeth together hurt and I would in no way be able to eat. I am so afraid if they make my finals (zirconia) that ill be in major trouble HELP

[@punked7312]

Can I do job. With denture plzz answer?

[@krystalterry8510]

I'm in pain all the time 2

[@krystalterry8510]

How long did u go be4 u seen your self with out teeth I'm scared

[@lindalori52]

Great information here. But I have to ask, why do you film in your bedroom with the bed in the background. You are way too professional for that.

[@kalinjax]

I have four kids, four cats, and a dog. It’s this or chaos.

[@lindalori52]

@@kalinjax Now that is what would make the best video ever. Oh come on, just give it a try. With everything so serious, we need to chuckle and feel at home.

[@CourageousDreamerAllon4journey]

Seriously? Wow🙄

[@jenng3649]

❤️

[@gaylecheung3087]

Huh, is that a 2 part questions Kristi, KMSL - my dentist is my first cousin, there’s no way he’s going lay to me, I’ll just call his mother, lcl 🤪

[@kalinjax]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@angelaharris1112]

,URGENT ⚠️⚠️☠️❤️😭 Hon, I made the mistake of getting my teeth all pulled, I had recently had 3 removed and Dentist suggested. I thought that would be great I could have perfect teeth again. This is only my story, but I wish I had someone tell me this. I had them all pulled over 2 visits at the county hospital maxiofacial surgeon. I've had my share of bad teeth, sensitivity, and pain. But I would give my arm to have them back again. I went to a private dentist, who did a terrible job. Then I wrecked my car before I could go back to he realigned. Long story short, they never stayed in well enough to eat with them, and through some bizarre circumstances I no longer even have those now. I live on SSDI, can't afford new dentures and even if I could, I needed my gd built up 2st. I'd be glad to talk to you on the phone or through pms or texts. If you aren't in constant pain ,Don't do it!! Doesn't matter if dentist is accredited or any of that. If you have even just decent credit you can get implants. I wish I'd done that or nothing, but I heard the gums if you have a lot of missing teeth may need to be realigned or rather built up. I heard was very painful. And I got all my teeth removed with only local anesthetic. Please reply and let me know if I caught you in time. Thanks and good luck. I've thought many trs how I wish someone had earned me if these things....

[@gastruperstrasse]

"You grieve the loss of your teeth" is absolutely true. Pulling them out even if they are rotten is still an amputation. Thank you for sharing your journey. It helps a lot. A lot. ❤‍🩹

[@nicholaserinklein]

Is there a shame that you guys still have with dating or spending the night places and how do you deal with that? I might have to get dentures because the price of the dental work I need is so expensive so insight really helps

[@kalinjax]

Nope! It’s a vetting process. A very easy way to weed out the duds. If a guy can’t handle it, he’s not your guy!