Saturday, July 31, 2010

Can anyone give advice on getting a partial denture to replace front upper four teeth that protrude?

I've seen an orthodontist who said he would put braces on my teeth but thought they would probably move back to a protruding position fairly quickly because of my tongue thrust. I could wear a retainer but I'm middle aged and want something that is more permanent without the long process of braces and the hassle of wearing a retainer. Specialists have said that fixing them in other ways (veneers) would be difficult, if not impossible, and very expensive because of the overbite. So I'm thinking of taking the extreme step of having the front four pulled out and replaced with a partial denture. I have a consultation arranged next week with a denturist and have been researching the net to read other's experiences but haven't found much yet. Has anyone gone through this procedure and if so, are you happy with the results?Can anyone give advice on getting a partial denture to replace front upper four teeth that protrude?
When I was 17, my guardian (my Aunt) hit me with a stick on the elbow and it hurt so bad, I passed out. Three of my front teeth were knocked out and one was chipped. SO the 4 front teeth were a mess. I went to the dentist when I turned 18 after I got a job and he gave me a partial. After about 5 yrs, the wires wore on my other teeth and I had to have more extracted. Now, I haven't got a real tooth in my head. My dentures changed the shape of my mouth. I don't look like the same person. I advise you to do anything you can to keep your real teeth. I wish I had mine back. Also, you have to have new dentures every 8 to 10 years. That's expensive and the new ones are SO hard to get used to.Can anyone give advice on getting a partial denture to replace front upper four teeth that protrude?
If you do not have much problem in chewing, pain, etc. any extreme steps like teeth pulling or surgical intervention in the jaw should be avoided. If your overbite is not all that bad, you would perhaps find an answer in Invisalign. If you find Invisalign expensive here, you may travel abroad and get same treatment very cheap. There are good dental centers in countries like Singapore, Dubai, Thailand, India, etc. Explore making your searches like Invisalign dental clinics in india.
Everyone says you should keep your own teeth as long as you can. I am no longer on that everyone boat. I spent a small fortune to save a tooth and the end result was it's gone and I had to add a tooth to my partial. Which is what your thinking on doing. My front 4 teeth are fake. A top of the line partial will run about 540.00 and takes a couple of days. You can go with a less expensive one for about 270.00 a have them the same day. Problem being your mouth will be swollen from having the teeth removed. Also keep in mind most dentist say a partial should be replaced about every 6 years to keep them looking like real teeth. Another problem with them is if you have them wired to other teeth you risk wearing of those teeth and needing repairs done down the line. For a lot more money you can have your teeth removed and have new teeth screwed into your gums for about 1500. per tooth which are spost to last a life time. Just remember to get top of the line replacements as they do not stain as easily. I am happy with mine but I had no choice as I was in an accident when I was ten. They are just like my own teeth I swear I can feel them. A very strange sensation. If you do not want to wear a retainer the rest of your life a would go the other route. If I had the money I would have the screwed in ones myself. Good Luck in what ever you decide. Hope this gives you some in sight.
Partial dentures are really just for looks. They are not very functional. It will be difficult to eat with and you will have to learn how to talk normal again because you are going to talk with a lisp because the partial will take away some space on your pallet. They are not very comfortable either. You should talk with your dentist about implants to replace your teeth. This would be your best option. If your gums are healthy enough to support the implant then I would do this. It is always best to keep your natural teeth but I understand why you are looking at other options. I would think really long and hard about this before you extract all of your front teeth and have a partial done. I just don't think that you are going to be very happy with a partial. Good Luck with whatever you choose to have done.
if you dont have dental insurance try going to your local county for dental advise.
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