Wearing Dentures at a Young Age. Only Serious Answers Please.

Question

I'm 36 and took care of my teeth all these years but recently found out that I will start loosing my teeth because of weak bone structure. My dentist said that I will have to have my teeth pulled and that I have choice of having implants or dentures. "I can't afford the implants". So, I'm left with having to get dentures. How will I walk out the house everyday wearing dentures and knowing that the people I work will recognize them?

Answer 1

It's not as bad as you think..  They're going to FEEL strange and awkward, and you're going to think you look funny, but no one else will see it that way.  You just gotta have confindence and faith...  Don't say anything to anyone and I think you'll be surprised at the response.  They're all just going to think you had some extensive dentistry done and you'll most likely get compliments.  Getting dentures isn't a bad thing at all.  Just look at the brighter side of things...

Answer 2

Honey, it's better than walking out of the house with NO teeth! Dentures don't have to look like false teeth....they dont have to be perfectly strait and white, just tell your DR that you want them to be Natural, and he can help you. if you dont like/trust his work, find another dentist that has pictures of similar cases for you too look at.

Answer 3

Your just going to have to do it.

Answer 4

Hello, I got full dentures at 35. It is a devastating thing to face but if you go into armed with lots of knowledge and have a good attitude and support group in your life you can pull this off.

Most people will not notice a thing about your teeth other than how nice they look. Modern dentures are truly works of art. You can work with your dentist to create the smile you want.

I found that being upfront with my co workers got me a lot of good advice, got me introduced to a few people around my age who have dentures and we have become good friends. They took me under their wing and taught me how to live with dentures.

Take it a day at a time, ask questions,

Sandy

feel free to contact me if you wish

Answer 5

What will these people recognize?  The fact that you're trying to take better care of your health and appearance?  That's not so bad.  After the initial breaking in period (it'll be rough - stick with it), you will be sooooo glad you did it.  

Just think of when you're around people who have no idea what your dental situation was before the dentures.... they'll never know & you'll feel much better not having to worry about your smile.  Not only that -- no more pain!

Don't worry about those around you now... the novelty for them will wear off quick enough & they'll start talking about someone else's ________ (whatever it is they feel the need to talk about)

Answer 6

I am 38 had dentures for the last 5 years i was like you i couldn't go out of the house but i went to play football one day and that was it never looked back....my mates still don't know i have dentures.

good luck..