I have had my top set of dentures for 7 years. At the beginning of February I had to go back and get a replacement for the top and had all the bottom pulled and got a denture for that as well (first time).
I am having a problem where the back right bottom jaw bone protrudes out on the inside and outside of the jaw and the rest of my gums/jaw bone on the bottom is really thin/tiny. The bottom denture does not reflect this difference! I do not know why.
It was this way when I got my wax bite done, and also my test fit. I didn't have any problems until the day I went to pick them up. I couldn't even get the bottoms in. It was literally like trying to push an AA battery into a AAA battery spot. I was in tears and coming up off of the seat! He took it away and came back and it had Fixodent on it now and I guess he shaved it down some? Either way I was able to jimmy it on there with the worst pain in my life. He told me if it got really sore then I should come back and have them adjusted. But, this is my question.
Say I go in and have them adjusted for this issue, and for the sore white ulcer spots as well (that are popping up all over my bottom gums!), then when my gums are completely healed and no longer swollen at all, aren't my dentures going to be too loose?
I do not have the means to replace them again right away and insurance only pays for them once I think every five years. That is a long time to go without proper fitting dentures when I have been told over and over that the bottoms are going to float and be horrible no matter what I do! Why would I want to help them along?
And, I also think I might be allergic to the Fixodent. Anyone else ever deal with this? Or know what it does if you are? All I know is my bottom where I use it at is raw, red, inflamed, sore, and in some spots I actually have little blisters. Does anyone know if this sounds like a reaction to the glue?
if so, what else can I use? Is there anything out there that maybe would not cause that? Or am I just screwed?
Thanks and sorry for such a long post, just been suffering horribly through this. :(
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It definitely sounds like an allergic reaction. Try a different brand and see if it goes away. Or you may have to leave them out and eat soup and oatmeal and such for a while just for long enough for the swelling to go down.
How is your denture now?
I have the exact same problems since March, this has been horrible. I search everyday for help . Dentist fired me, got new dentist buto I don't think he understands how bad this denture fits me.
The white sores will always be there when you get a new denture. Esp the bottoms. I just got my new ones 2 days ago after having the last set for 18 years. I'm in so much pain today it's unreal! The white sores are just where the new dentures are rubbing on the gums. You probably just need to have them adjusted a bit.
I am also allergic to dental adhesives, i done a bit of research and the only available adhesive i can use is Morrisons own brand at £1 a tube, also I use Ugli mouth ulcer paste which is great but expensive for such a small amount.
Got dentures 5 years ago. Last week it appears a piece of tooth is coming thru on upper gum and is very painful. Cannot get dental appointment for over a month. Any suggestions?
As soon as you can see it coming out if your gum far enough, take tweezers & pull it out. I did that a couple different times. It didn't hurt & I had no trouble with infection.
I had the same trouble 2 different times. As soon as sliver comes out far enough, take tweezers & pull it out. It didn't hurt & I didn't get any infection. It saved me a bunch of money
There are other dental adhesives out there. Poligrip, ect....also sea bond. Sea bond is GREAT for top dentures. I tried it in bottom dentures, was great for a couple hours then teeth started "floating".
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