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I feel like I made a horrible mistake and I\u2019m afraid there\u2019s no remedy for it. I tried to find affordable dental implants and I came up short. Most of my teeth were shot, and the dentist told me all of my remaining upper teeth had to go. I really wanted to go with dental implants to replace them all, or at least the ones that show when I smile, but I wound up getting a denture to save on costs.<\/p>\n

I knew I wouldn\u2019t be overly-thrilled with the aesthetics, but I had no idea this thing would ruin my life. It hurts. I can\u2019t eat or talk. I can\u2019t even smile. The dentist says I\u2019ll get used to it. No. I won\u2019t. Now the time has passed and I\u2019m afraid I\u2019m stuck with this thing for life. I really wish I would have gotten another opinion or tried to save my remaining teeth. Any advice? — Laura<\/p>\n

Dear Laura,
\nIt\u2019s a shame you went through this ordeal. Try not to beat yourself up about your lost teeth. They may not have been savable, so try to focus on what you can do now to make things right so you can get back to eating, talking, and smiling again.<\/p>\n

In some cases, people do adapt to their dentures over time. Equally, your gums may be sore for a while after extractions, and as time passes, that will feel better, too. Adjustments can also be made to dentures at any point if the soreness is being caused by something other than the healing process. Sometimes, just smoothing out a small area can make a world of difference in how they feel. If your dentist didn\u2019t check them and try, he probably should have. Give the office another call and let them know exactly what\u2019s happening. If it really is related to the fit of them, they should be able to help.<\/p>\n

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Snap on Denture<\/p><\/div>\n

As far as affordable dental implants go, you may have one more option. You can get something called a \u201csnap-on denture,\u201d \u00a0which relies on dental implants to hold the denture in place. This gives you a firmer hold than traditional dentures, but without the expense of a full set of implants. It often only takes two for it to work. Depending on your preferences, you can also have more placed, and have a partial denture designed to fit around them. Either method is less expensive than a full set, and will provide a better hold.<\/p>\n

It’s also worth noting that dentures<\/a> can look beautiful and natural. If you’re not happy with the appearance of your dentures, it may be worth having them remade by someone who specializes in them.<\/p>\n

This post is sponsored by New Orleans cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune. Read more about why many consider Dr. Delaune to be the best dentist in New Orleans<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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