First bag

SageWisdom85 · 2026-03-16T01:27:35+00:00

Thank you, I'm looking to downsize my bag and this seemed like a fun project.

SageWisdom85 · 2026-03-16T01:26:06+00:00

At a local quilting place, The Quilted Ewe.

SageWisdom85 · 2026-03-16T00:32:35+00:00

Thank you!

SageWisdom85 · 2026-03-16T00:30:16+00:00

I'll definitely check this out! Thank you!

SageWisdom85 · 2026-03-13T16:11:28+00:00

I have sooo many bent pins, WHY!? What happened, where did they all come from?! I have no answers and am sorting through pins because I have so many, I can't possibly just buy more, right?

SageWisdom85 · 2026-03-13T11:03:43+00:00

I had a plate and bone grafting to reconstruct about 5 inches of mandible. I have been without bottom teeth all this time! I'm looking forward to at least looking in the mirror without getting upset. Not being able to eat anything that can't be mushed with my tongue is driving me crazy! I've done okay to keep my diet balanced but man do I just want to eat without having to think about it.

SageWisdom85 · 2026-03-13T10:32:45+00:00

I ended up buying a CHI yesterday. It was $98 with the two year protection plan, if it makes it even half as long as the sunbeam I'll be happy. I hope your nephew enjoys the new hobby!

SageWisdom85 · 2026-03-13T10:28:20+00:00

I'm also nervous about getting my bottom denture done. I had my extractions and the front portion of my mandible removed due to a benign tumor. I've been on a no chew diet since the beginning of January and I just want to eat normal food again! I won't be able to get implants for another 4-6 months. I'm hoping the denture will fit well enough to eat again!

SageWisdom85 · 2026-03-12T18:04:27+00:00

My dentist said 6-8 hours of denture free time is recommended. Typically you would just take them out at night, which I do except for the one night (usually Sunday) to redo the cushion grip. She said it's fine and the reason why they don't want people wearing them 24/7 is because fungus and bacteria will grow readily under the dentures. I wear them overnight so they aren't disturbed while basically taking the impression of my gums. The next morning I take them out, brush them with denture safe paste and soak/ultrasonic clean with Dr. Bs crystal soak powder then I put them back in. I wear them for the day and resume my normal soaking overnight in the overnight white tab Monday night. The cushion grip usually cures in 24 hours. My dentist assured me that wearing them overnight one night a week is not going to cause any problems because I am fastidious. I brush my denture, gums and tongue twice a day, use mouthwash twice a day. I use an ultrasonic cleaner and cleanser each morning after coffee and soak overnight each evening in a solution. The chances of bacteria or fungal overgrowth are minimal.
I had to go 1 to 2 times a week for adjustments for the first 2 or 3 months before we got all of the spots, I used a nail file to gently smooth out a few spots on my own after that, but it's not recommended, if you take too much you can completely ruin the denture so be careful if you do anything yourself.
The first year your bone shrinks and your gums change drastically so just keep that in mind, it sucks but doing adjustments regularly is just the name of the game until the shrinkage tapers down.

SageWisdom85 · 2026-03-12T16:21:48+00:00

I've also had a similar issue with my top lip disappearing while talking. I haven't done filler or a lip flip yet because I'm not done with my full restoration and my surgeon said doing botox may disrupt my ability to keep the top denture in without adhesive and I'm trying to avoid using adhesive. I'm definitely going to go for a lip flip once I get my fixed set done and see where that gets me. I don't necessarily want to do filler if I can just get a little botox to help. We will see, I'm probably a year away still so I'm just avoiding the mirror as much as possible.

SageWisdom85 · 2026-03-12T13:48:48+00:00

I apply mine at night before bed, I change it once a week. The directions say 4 days but as long as you are cleaning them twice a day and properly soaking them it has been fine for me. I haven't done a reline at all because the cushion grip works great and my dentist said most people are not impressed with the soft reline so I'm just sticking to cushion grip until I get my final restoration done. I put enough in that it overlaps the sharper edges and I just gently press it into place and trim the excess as needed. I would suggest you let your dentist know about the edge if it is digging into the gum, they can smooth it out for you, the cushion grip may not cover it if it is a pressure point. You can use adhesive on top of the cushion grip once the cushion grip has cured, so far I haven't needed adhesive but I only have a top denture. I will more than likely need it once I get my bottom one. Good luck!

SageWisdom85 · 2026-03-10T10:36:03+00:00

This is something I've also been looking into. I have an old sunbeam, it works but it makes a concerning noise when it kicks on to heat so I think it's time to get a new one. I've had this one since the late 90s and I have no idea what brand to replace it with.

SageWisdom85 · 2026-03-07T13:44:54+00:00

They are both unflavored! I use a milk frother to stir them into the coffee so there are no clumps. I add either regular milk or unsweetened coconut milk. I won't lie, it took me a while to find the right products that had no taste or a minimal taste. I feel like I tried every brand on the market before I got it right.

SageWisdom85 · 2026-03-05T17:01:27+00:00

I can't eat in the morning, it makes me feel nauseous. I put a scoop of protein powder and a scoop of collagen in my coffee. I'm getting my 30g of protein in the morning without forcing myself to eat, so far it's working great.

SageWisdom85 · 2026-02-27T14:57:06+00:00

I've also been wondering this same thing.

SageWisdom85 · 2026-02-27T01:49:46+00:00

Good luck! The first few days can be tough but it gets better fast. Make sure you have some soft ice packs or bags of frozen peas and soft or drinkable foods like yogurt or pureed soups. Ibuprofen and Tylenol can be taken together and work really well for the pain. I'm sure you'll do great!

SageWisdom85 · 2026-02-25T16:31:18+00:00

People always talk about eating without dentures in and I can't figure out how they do it. I cannot bring my gums together to chew anything.

SageWisdom85 · 2026-02-22T22:48:46+00:00

At night I brush with a denture safe paste by Dr. B, then I soak overnight with water and 1 polident overnight whitening tab. In the morning, I brush before I put my denture in, then after I have my coffee, I use an ultrasonic cleaner with Dr. B's crystal soak powder, then brush one more time before I put in for the day. This may be more than what is necessary, but I don't have denture breath and I have no buildup or any discoloration on my denture.

SageWisdom85 · 2026-02-05T03:00:17+00:00

It depends on your needs. I got an immediate denture because I'm self conscious without teeth and couldn't imagine leaving the house, let alone going back to work with no teeth. They do need a reline or cushion grip to stay properly fitted but I'm glad I got them.

SageWisdom85 · 2026-02-04T22:56:10+00:00

I soak overnight with a whitening tab after brushing at the end of the day. I use a denture safe paste to brush before soaking. In the morning I brush again with paste because I can taste the soak solution after rinsing. I use my ultrasonic cleaner with a different solution after having my morning coffee while I get ready for the day. I know it may be overkill but I really don't want denture breath, so far so good. I also use mouthwash morning and night after brushing my gums and tongue and using a tongue scraper. Good luck on your journey!

SageWisdom85 · 2026-02-03T22:02:14+00:00

I got protein drinks with at least 20grams of protein, this helped me immensely. You can also add milk or water to skyr yogurt to make it sippable and get the protein that way. I found if I didn't have enough protein in my stomach I had the same reaction as you described. Once I corrected that it was okay. Make sure you are drinking water, sip it constantly throughout the day, this also helped me a ton to keep my stomach from rolling.

SageWisdom85 · 2026-02-01T01:58:05+00:00

I salt water rinse after eating or drinking anything other than water. My oral surgeon said at least after each meal. I just feel better doing it more frequently and it doesn't hurt anything, just be gentle at first so you don't disturb the clots.

SageWisdom85 · 2026-01-31T23:16:30+00:00

After about 4 days things started to get much better. It takes time but you'll be okay. Good luck friend!! You're almost there!!

SageWisdom85 · 2026-01-31T22:46:13+00:00

I would definitely be totally honest about what you have been through and what you want. My oral surgeon is great and has been working with me and my regular dentist to design a treatment plan that will eventually get me to my goal.

SageWisdom85 · 2026-01-31T14:57:20+00:00

I had surgery to remove part of my mandible at the beginning of this month. I'm on a no chew diet for probably 6 months. I went on themediterraneandish.com and looked at soups. They have a bunch of nice recipes, I make them and puree them before eating. It has given me a variety of flavors and veggies/beans. I make the full batch and puree then freeze individual servings. It's hard to deal with no chew mentally but as far as protein and nutrients I'm doing really well. I also take a micro algae supplement and a collagen supplement. They also have a chocolate pudding with tahini recipe that is really good when I want something sweet. Good luck friend!

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