Jump to content
All visa questions and fresh Immigration updates here ×

Chewing things over.

Gandtee

By Gandtee
in General Topics

 Share

Recommended Posts

  • Popular Post
TroubleandGrumpy Gold Member

TroubleandGrumpy

Posted
  • Popular Post
Posted (edited)

I feel for you Bro. I have a top denture that over the years just keeps getting bigger as I lose more teeth, and clearly I am headed in your direction.  Some years ago my Mother was having some troubles with her full dentures, so I took her to a recommended denture specialist - that was all he did. He said the dentures she had were cheap and not really the right type - so I got her a totally new set. They were a massive improvement for her and they lasted until she passed away over 10 years later. Maybe go to a denture specialist and get a new denture - that will probably be better than trying to 'glue' an ill-fitting set in every day. He/she will also know what is the best denture adhesive to use.   

Edited by TroubleandGrumpy
  • Like 4
  • Thumbs Up 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Morch Star Member

Morch

Posted
Posted
26 minutes ago, Gandtee said:

Just having reached ninety I've lost the last anchor teeth for my top dentures. Can anyone recommend the best strong denture adhesive before I swallow them or they fall into my Kao Soi:wink:

 

Merry Christmas...?

  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
The Cyclist Silver Member

The Cyclist

Posted
Posted
56 minutes ago, Gandtee said:

Just having reached ninety I've lost the last anchor teeth for my top dentures. Can anyone recommend the best strong denture adhesive before I swallow them or they fall into my Kao Soi:wink:

 

You have a great innings Gandtee.

 

Invest in a liquidiser and a box of straws and ignore expensive dentures.

 

Merry Xmas.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Popular Post
Gandtee Platinum Member

Gandtee

Posted
  • Author
  • Popular Post
Posted
14 minutes ago, steven100 said:

There are facilities in Thailand that will look after you 24/7 ....  you'll be around others with similar problems and needs.

Food and cleaning are all included and you will be given all your medicines at correct times. 

F off:smile:

  • Thumbs Up 3
  • Haha 6
  • Agree 7
Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Popular Post
JimTripper Platinum Member

JimTripper

Posted
  • Popular Post
Posted (edited)
1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

Just got my first one. It took 8 months of work, multiple visits and was expensive. It takes real commitment. Likely worth it, in the end. 

Did a dentist tell you to pull that tooth? If yes, did you get a second opinion?

 

I have saved two molars so far by going to a better dentist, after being recommended to pull the tooth with no other options! They were not low end facilities.

 

All the teeth needed was root canal work, the other an involved re-doing of an old root canal.

 

Without saving those teeth I would be now be missing primary molars on both lower sides, and needing implants or bridges on both sides.

 

Just a heads up to get a second opinion if you ever get told to get an extraction.

Edited by JimTripper
  • Thanks 1
  • Agree 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites
JimTripper Platinum Member

JimTripper

Posted
Posted (edited)
12 minutes ago, The Theory said:

Really ?!! 🤔

Yes. They recommended extraction based on the x-ray and were not willing to try or authorize a root canal procedure due to poor prognosis.

 

The endodontist specialists who actually went in and worked on the teeth were able to save them both times.

 

These were general dentists, not endodontist specialists, making the recommendation for extraction, without getting a specialist opinion first by the endodontist. Usually, you need to be referred to the endodontist by the general dentist.

Edited by JimTripper
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Lacessit Star Member

Lacessit

Posted
Posted (edited)

It's a more expensive option; however, IMO the OP may benefit from having his dentures refitted.

As we get older, our gums shrink.

Adhesives work best when the interface between the two surfaces to be stuck together is as small as possible. The thicker the adhesive layer, the more likely it is to fail.

Edited by Lacessit
  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
spidermike007 Star Member

spidermike007

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, JimTripper said:

Did a dentist tell you to pull that tooth? If yes, did you get a second opinion?

 

I have saved two molars so far by going to a better dentist, after being recommended to pull the tooth with no other options! They were not low end facilities.

 

All the teeth needed was root canal work, the other an involved re-doing of an old root canal.

 

Without saving those teeth I would be now be missing primary molars on both lower sides, and needing implants or bridges on both sides.

 

Just a heads up to get a second opinion if you ever get told to get an extraction.

Likely a good idea. But, I do trust this dentist. I had just gotten a root canal and crown on that tooth. Over a year later I started to feel pain. Unusual. Got it checked out, and it turned out I had a vertical fracture, which cannot be fixed. The dentist offered me a credit for the work done on the root canal and crown. I thought that was gracious. 

 

These fractures are commonly found in weak teeth, teeth that have been treated with a root canal, and other restorative treatments like crown placements. Healthy teeth can also be subject to cracks by chewing on hard materials and foods, like ice. Specifically, when a root canal is being performed, a jolt of pain, sound of popping, or bleeding in the canal might also be a sign of a vertical root fracture that happened during the procedure.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Gandtee Platinum Member

Gandtee

Posted
  • Author
Posted
2 hours ago, brianthainess said:

I have found only one available here, and most Pharmacies sell it. Its thick and pink like bubble gum.

I find my upper denture uncomfortable to wear now, I just eat food I can gum to death :giggle:

IMG_20231226_082506.thumb.jpg.669a41767912b9954162e1989f7c1f8c.jpg 

It works for half a day. But thanks.:sad:

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Gandtee Platinum Member

Gandtee

Posted
  • Author
Posted
1 hour ago, JimTripper said:

Did a dentist tell you to pull that tooth? If yes, did you get a second opinion?

 

I have saved two molars so far by going to a better dentist, after being recommended to pull the tooth with no other options! They were not low end facilities.

 

All the teeth needed was root canal work, the other an involved re-doing of an old root canal.

 

Without saving those teeth I would be now be missing primary molars on both lower sides, and needing implants or bridges on both sides.

 

Just a heads up to get a second opinion if you ever get told to get an extraction.

At 90 is it worth it?:wink:

  • Agree 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
ujayujay Gold Member

ujayujay

Posted
Posted
23 hours ago, Gandtee said:

Just having reached ninety I've lost the last anchor teeth for my top dentures. Can anyone recommend the best strong denture adhesive before I swallow them or they fall into my Kao Soi:wink:

 

23 hours ago, Gandtee said:

Just having reached ninety I've lost the last anchor teeth for my top dentures. Can anyone recommend the best strong denture adhesive before I swallow them or they fall into my Kao Soi:wink:

Try this.....

SA03362-40.jpg

  • Sad 1
  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
brianthainess Star Member

brianthainess

Posted
Posted
23 minutes ago, ujayujay said:

 

Try this.....

SA03362-40.jpg

Very very dangerous, I knew a guy who stuck a crown back with that and ended up in hospital emergency having a tracheostomy, he nearly died, his wife was furious when she eventually found out, he never told anybody for years what he had done. I think he was Irish though.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.







×
×
  • Create New...