Desperate advice needed for dentures!!!

My mom had the same problem. They surgically implanted 2 posts that her denture snaps down onto. No more problems, eats steak, salad, whatever she wants.

I like to soak my denture in a glass of scotch when I’m at a bar.

My sister had lower implant dentures for 15 or 16 grand.

Better than regular dentures. They implant posts in your gum and the dentures snap on. They don't slip and they also protect from future bone use.

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I wore a partial denture for 10 years through my 30s. When I got the money and time, I had four implants done in one go. It was a life-changing decision. Probably one of the best decisions I've ever made.

I believe they have a way to do like four implants top and four bottom and connect dentures to it or whatever. Might be half as much as what was originally quoted.

If it's the grip, then maybe try using a mouth guard (you can buy them in the Sporting Section at Walmart for about $1). Buy Adult size, thin one. Heat the mouth guard in very warm water make sure it's very pliable
then mold it to her mouth, putting the dentures on top of the guard, press to fit while biting down, work quickly, wait a few minutes till it sets. If it doesn't feel right then reheat guard and try again.You could cut the guard for whatever area you need. Not sure if it would work, but for $1 it's worth a try. I use to make dental appliances years ago. She needs more grip due to bone loss. This may give her a snugger fit.

Blending foods is good for digestion.

What about going to dentists in Mexico or South America. They do dental tourism. Much cheaper. Like a vacation. They treat you very well.

Contact your closest university dental school

She can get a bone graft.

Not particularly expensive unless you consider $2k or so a 'small fortune'.

Just get the dentist to fill the gaps so the jaw bone is relatively even.

More expensive option is to go to Mexico and get graft and implants, roughly $15k for entire bottom jaw.

She must have bad dentures, you get your dentures done then 6 months later you go in and they refill and refit the dentures to compensate. My dentist charged 250.00 for the 6 month future refit redo, when I had mine done.

You can actually get a silicone type memory foam type lining added to your dentures...

Ask her if she has gotten her refill refit yet, if not go back to the dentist and have him do it.

You aren't supposed to have to use but a little dab of denture adhesive.

I don't think her dentures were fitted right.. did she get the 350.00 one day type or the 2500.00 take your time with a good dentist type?

Thank you, I will pass this on to her. It will still be a while before she could come close to being able to afford that, but that would be the best thing for her in the long run.

After not being able to eat right for many years, I got implants. It took almost 2 years of surgeries to restore my jawbone, including bone grafts, BEFORE I could even get dentures, or implants. I literally had jagged pieces of jawbone that were sticking out of my gums, and only 7 teeth left. Only one of the 7 teeth left was in decent shape, and it had a root canal. It has been over 2 years since I got the last of the implants put in place.
Yeah, it cost a lot, but it was more than worth it. A lot of the cost was the surgeries to restore my jawbone. I got the medium priced implants. There is cheap, mid priced, and expensive as heck.
I went to one of those production line places first that you see in advertisements. DO NOT go to them ! They don't guarantee squat, and what they advertise money wise, and medically isn't truthful.I lost my down payment by cancelling with them, but they kept on adding costs to the list, etc. I also found out I would have to be on liquids for 6 weeks.
I ended up going to a specialist who had extracted some of my teeth previously, all of them molars which had been crowned, but snapped off at the base. I had multiple surgeries to extract the 7 teeth left, multiple bone grafts, the jagged edges of jawbone protruding through my gums removed, and eventually, the implants put in place. He did give me a discount. The total amount should have been $65,000 with all the multiple surgeries to repair and restore my jawbone besides the implants themselves. I had it all done for $50,000.
Yeah, that is a lot of money, but about the price of a new vehicle today. It was rough to go through all the reconstructive surgeries, but it was worth it to be able to eat normally again.
Seeing what I had to pay over the previous 20 years to crown multiple teeth, continually patching the other teeth,and the multiple extractions, it was more in total than what the dental implants cost ! In retrospect, when I had the molars crowned, I should have had them replaced with implants at that time. I could have spared myself a lot of pain, and expense, in the long run.
With implants, you just brush them like your original teeth. I go in twice a year for a checkup, and at least one of my visits a year, they remove the implants, and thoroughly check them,clean them, and screw them back in.

She got their best one called Ultimate.

For now, maybe they can put that fitting thing on the denture to ease her until her gums are better.

I did tell her about the bone grafting and the posts that can be put in and onto the denture for a secure fit. Her eyes widened and I told her sometime to consider that when she feels more up to it.

Some years ago, I went with her to get a root canal done. She mentioned to the staff that she does have seizures due to previous traumas. The doctor gave a little laugh, I guess thinking she was joking about the seixures. He gave her the numbing shot, and then took off for almost 40 minutes. She was sitting there knowing that by the time the doc was to come back, the numbing would wear off. (Please note that she is also terrified of needles). She was so brave though taking the shot.

After so much time had gone by (just a couple minutes before doctor was to come back in) she started convulsing on her left shoulder and arm. Had to yell for staff and we eased her to the floor. After about ten minutes, it subsided, but I was real pissed at the doctor pulling that stunt with her, leaving her hanging like that. The staff, though, were understanding.

I used Care Credit for part of the dental work. I am 68. I don't know how old your MIL is, but my mother was thinking about implants at one point, when she was about 81. She didn't go through with it, and at that time she could have had full implants put in for $15,000. She ended up getting dentures. They never fit right no matter what the dentist did. She wasn't able to eat a lot of foods, as she couldn't chew properly anymore.
Even older people can get implants done, unless they are in really bad health. FTR, my mother died 6 days before her 96th birthday. If she would have got the implants, at least she could have ate well for the last 15 years of her life.

There is a city in Mexico that is built on Dentistry, just south of Yuma Arizona

40-60% less with just as good of technology as in the USA

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Just one website for reference, i will be going there in February for major work, upper/lower implants

Good luck to her, i feel bad for what she is going through, thank good for Nutribullets!!

Is there a dental school nearby? She could get really good cutting edge care there for a reduced price.

She may need to go to a different dentist. It sounds like they may not know what they are doing or are not solving issues so they can up sell to implants.

There’s tons of videos on YouTube on how to make dentures. Maybe you can find something on those to help out with the fit.

Get this on Amazon: ProSoft Denture Reliner
Won't even need adhesive after using this. Make sure you read through all of the comments, you'll find much needed tips in the comments.

Hello, My son is 34 and has never been able to chew due to severe Cerebral Palsy. We have three blenders on our counter. The "Vitamix" most powerful, can blend a bag a Mc Donalds into a smoothie. Plus two additional smaller blenders stepped down in power and size. In this house there is no use eating until it is blended. I show him the food before I blend it so he has a good idea about what he is eating.

Good Luck with all you all are going through, it sounds like your Mother-in-law could use some assistance advocating for herself.
Signed Life is good.

Medical tourism and dental tourism is a thing.

A quick search on the internet shows Hungary and Turkey are rated best for dental tourism procedures. Cost is very low and quality is very high. In Turkey you can get a full set of implants for 6,000 to 10,000 USD. The same work in the US costs $50K to $80K.

I found flights on Expedia from Chicago to Ankara for $775 round trip.

Mexico is also supposed to be a decent place for dental work but I would do some significant research on the dentist and clinic. Personally I would rather pay more and go to Europe. Italy has some of the best and most affordable health care in the world, so you might want to research that as an option, too.

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This is the kind of thing credit cards are for. Also, it's not that difficult to get a bank loan for the dental work, it's worth a try.

Many people can't wear bottom dentures. My mother never could. She could eat most things everyone else could. Your gums probably get tougher after awhile. If she can't wear them or get implants then she should still not have any trouble eating once she gets used to it.

thank you very much! I will have her check this out

She is trying to use my blender. I have a nice processor that will help with some of the things I can cook for her.
She was so hungry much of the time and ended up with quite a few situations that brought her down, and I try my best to be there for her.

My own mom passed away, and my mother in law is another opportunity for me to savor the moments I have. She doesn't get upset with me, but I know it has been rough on her and I try to help in any way I can.

I thank all you folks also trying to help. It's good hearing from folks who also understand what she's going through

Thank you for the thread OP. I appreciate all the comments and advice. I am having trouble getting a good fit too and interested in hearing experiences with implants. I hope you do not mind if I ask a few more questions.

Is it true medicare now covers some implants?

Do you get a refund if your body rejects or is allergic to the implants?

Does anyone have experience with veneers or caps for the front teeth to cover chips and cracks?

making fun of some one's suffering will come back to bite you.

With MOLDABLE PLASTIC PELLETS, the plastic which heats up in hot water, it can be molded into a Denture Liner.

I have used it for a couple of years, but recommend it for temporary use.

Google it..

She unfortunately passed away last year year July...Thank you everyone so much for the wonderful advice and caring responses.

What a horror story. One that will likely end many of us. I'm hoping for a heart attack before I live too long. Old age is a dog shit existence.

I have seen dental issues end many people. It's not pretty. It's horrifying. Brush your teeth kids or have enough money to get implants. Look at that shithead Steve-O. His teeth rotted out of his head, now the degenerate has false teeth and I hate the sight of his head every time I see it. He does not deserve to be living his lifestyle. He is a piece of shit who happened to be able to afford a second chance. Most cannot afford it, yet are far better people than that clown.

RIP