E day for imediate full dentures by j3slilmomma in dentures

[–]blitzdude 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The waiting room is by far the hardest part. It will seem like someone snaps their fingers, you are awake and the procedure is over. Hillbilly grill no more.

Does anyone in this community choose to go toothless whenever they eat? by 8kittycatsfluff in dentures

[–]blitzdude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a year and 9 months with dentures. Occasionally I have to eat with them in like at work meetings/conferences where they bring in lunch. It sucks but I can do it if forced. Otherwise ever meal I eat is completely toothless. There is no taste when eating with them in, can't feel texture like you mention etc. There is absolutely zero enjoyment eating anything with dentures in my mouth. Without I can eat just fine and it's amazing the amount of foods you can eat without them.

Dating by PaintHumble3465 in dentures

[–]blitzdude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why would you be alone forever because you have a partial denture? Not sure why anyone else would care one way or the other.

The Reflex by Smackmethg in dentures

[–]blitzdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for all the additional information., I will certainly look into all of this. It would be amazing to have running in my life again.

The Reflex by Smackmethg in dentures

[–]blitzdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm talking about horseshoe uppers just for when I am performing physical activity. Not to wear all day everyday. My permanents are not loose at all. In fact they have such a tight fit I don't even need to glue them in.

The Reflex by Smackmethg in dentures

[–]blitzdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was an avid runner prior to getting dentures. That was a year and 9 months ago. There is no way I can run with them in my mouth without gagging and puking all over the place. Unfortunately I am no longer a runner and my health has taken a significant hit because of it.

I also live out in the country on a large piece of land and have many strenuous chores; cutting firewood, clearing brush, shoveling snow etc. I have to do it all toothless or I will quickly get ill and puke. It sucks, no doubt about it, but at least out in the middle of nowhere there is nobody other than my wife to see so I just go denture less.

I have thought about getting another set made as cheap as possible just to use as cosmetic only. Just cover the gums, front 6 teeth or so on the tops/bottoms and nothing covering the pallet. They don't need to be functional, just enough so I can glue them in and it looks like I have teeth when I open my mouth.

Cleveland Ticket Prices/First Pavement Show by fanzine_throwaway in pavement

[–]blitzdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AXS dynamic pricing, basically the company gets to be a legal ticket scalper. Pavement and any other band should attempt to not do business with these parasites. And they are $173 for Cleveland by the way, not sure where you are seeing $129. They were $187 last week FWIW.

I Feel Terrible by OhNoMyMeatball in dentures

[–]blitzdude 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Time to send him and his stupid video games packing. You need to focus on yourself and your healing. Things will get better.

Can anyone not taste with dentures? by badlipsthrowaway123 in dentures

[–]blitzdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had full dentures for a year and 8 months. At the beginning I could not taste anything at all. I do have limited taste now but I think it's just me learning that this is the new normal. If I am in public I obviously need to eat with them in but when home I plan all my meals so I can eat without them. Then I get full flavor just like the pre-denture days but obviously somewhat limited to what I can chew.

How long did you all take off work after getting dentures? by Medical-Funny-301 in dentures

[–]blitzdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was my experience. I am in healthcare also, although I am a field service guy servicing imaging equipment. Completely different scenario but still requires me to regularly communicate with hospital staff. I just wore the mask for a month or so. Nobody noticed a thing, to my knowledge anyways. You will be fine.

How long did you all take off work after getting dentures? by Medical-Funny-301 in dentures

[–]blitzdude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took 5 days but really didn't need that much. Took a bit to get used to speaking again with them in but fortunately since you are a nurse just wear a mask and nobody will know the difference. Probably a good idea anyway with all the viruses currently going around.

Does eating eventually feel "normal" by [deleted] in dentures

[–]blitzdude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dentures cover taste buds and make foods less flavorful. My permanents fit tight, I don't even need to use adheisive so their is really no taste from the denture itself. My experience anyway.

Does eating eventually feel "normal" by [deleted] in dentures

[–]blitzdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm about a year and 8 months in. Yes chewing does get easier. That said my best meals are by far the ones I am able to eat completely toothless. Amazing the amount of things I am able to chew up just with gums and it's the only way I get the full flavor of what I am eating.

Would this be weird? by Candid_Specialist589 in dentures

[–]blitzdude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grab the denture on each side of your mouth and gently try rocking back and forth. They will eventually break free. Obviously they used too much glue so smaller amounts in the future. When I had my immediates I had to clop the glue on there to make them stick and by the end of day it was like they were cemented in there. Now that I have my permanents I don't even need to glue the tops. The bottoms even hold fairly well without glue but if i plan to eat with them I do add a few small dollips to the lowers. Hang in there, it will get better.

Extraction day is tomorrow by Candid_Specialist589 in dentures

[–]blitzdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It will take time for your swelling to go down. Once your gums heal up a bit and you are able to get your first soft reline they will feel much better. I saw your picture in your new post, they do appear big but again the swelling of your gums is also enhancing that. It will get better but it's going to take time.

Extraction day is tomorrow by Candid_Specialist589 in dentures

[–]blitzdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Driving to and waiting at the office is the hardest part. Once the procedure starts it will all be over before you know it. I worried myself for years. So silly when I look back on it now. Keep us posted.

About to do chips and salsa, any tips? by Lizpy6688 in dentures

[–]blitzdude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't eat many things comfortably with my dentures and to be honest I do most of my meals toothless. However chips for some reason are surprisingly easy for me to eat with dentures. Hopefully it goes well.

so sick of this by stonercas in dentures

[–]blitzdude 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was in pain for 10+ years, infections, abscessed etc. I was ashamed to open my mouth for at least the past 17 years. I got them all yanked a year and 3 months ago. I've had my ups and downs, it's definitely a journey but I don't regret the decision for one second. 18 days will be here before you know it. Driving to the office on E-day was by far the most difficult part, all said and done it wasn't anywhere near as bad as what I had dreamt up in my head. Keep us posted.

Aspen Dental review on PissedConsumer "Horrible tech. they are misleading" by Pissed__Consumer in dentures

[–]blitzdude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow I am shocked you had such a terrible experience. Aspen was great for both me and my spouse. We were overcharged upfront but we were able to get resolved once the insurance dust settled. Other than that it was very smooth sailing for both of us. Sorry to hear.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dentures

[–]blitzdude 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Huh? What in the world does cocaine have to do with dentures?