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I Need Encouragement from Denture Wearers May 21, 2008

Filed under: FAMILY — spicymama @ 11:27 pm
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Gum disease runs in my family. I had slowly lost all but 3 of my top teeth so I decided to take a big step and get upper dentures. This was a very big decision because I could still eat most everything with just the three teeth on top (I have my bottom teeth still)

Monday I went to the dentist for the pulling of the teeth and placement of the denture. I am adapting to having it in my mouth, and love that for the first time in 10 yrs I am not ashamed to smile, but….

I’m hungry! Yes I can eat if I put food on both sides so the plate does not shift, but I used to enjoy eating and now it’s work.  I know it will get better and it’s only been a few days but I miss sandwiches and meat and other assorted items… even salad

Can anyone tell me how long it will take before I can eat properly again, its sad when eating a toaster waffle become a big accomplishment for the day!