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Posted by: bjc

i need prayer. i am a new denture wearer,about 3 weeks.i am so depressed.i cry everyday.they don't feel right.the dentist says i will get used to them and my family says they look good,but i am having a hard time talking.i know God allowed me to have the needed work done as it was necessary for my health.i just need to know if someone out there have been where i am and i need someone to stand with me in prayer.i have been a christian for over 50 years but i never thought i will have this kind of test and challenge.please,please pray for me. thanks.


Posted by: bjc

i a a new denture wearer and i need prayer.i feel so depressed.


Posted by: veronica602

Dear Heavenly Father, I lift up BJC to you now. I ask that you provide healing and comfort during this test. Please pour out your peace upon BJC in Jesus name. Amen.


Posted by: Passiton

Quote:
Originally Posted by bjc
i need prayer. i am a new denture wearer,about 3 weeks.i am so depressed.i cry everyday.they don't feel right.the dentist says i will get used to them and my family says they look good,but i am having a hard time talking.i know God allowed me to have the needed work done as it was necessary for my health.i just need to know if someone out there have been where i am and i need someone to stand with me in prayer.i have been a christian for over 50 years but i never thought i will have this kind of test and challenge.please,please pray for me. thanks.


Hi BJC,

I wear dentures, I am 35 and have had them for 4 years. Your gums will shrink and continue to shrink for a while. The dentures were fitted to your gums when they were swollen. You need them to be readjusted.

Are the stitches gone yet? If so are you using adhesive? I am not sure exactly what your procedure was.

I am still with the temp plate and only the top. My bottom broke. No money to get new at the moment. I put a line of adhesive all the way around where they fit on your gums. and some on the part that goes to the roof of your mouth.

You say you can't talk, is that because they are not staying in properly? Let me know exactly, and maybe I can tell ya what to do.

Your friend in Christ,

Debbie


Posted by: Moki

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Originally Posted by bjc
i need prayer. i am a new denture wearer,about 3 weeks.i am so depressed.i cry everyday.they don't feel right.the dentist says i will get used to them and my family says they look good,but i am having a hard time talking.i know God allowed me to have the needed work done as it was necessary for my health.i just need to know if someone out there have been where i am and i need someone to stand with me in prayer.i have been a christian for over 50 years but i never thought i will have this kind of test and challenge.please,please pray for me. thanks.


I am a denture wearer also. It is quite a shock to go from having your teeth one day and then prosthesis the next. Your mouth feels full and uncomfortable for a few weeks, but try to forget they are in your mouth. I practiced talking in front of the mirror for weeks and months. I am a public speaker, and it is rare that anyone knows that I have dentures. When speaking, you must open your mouth quite a bit wider than when you had your own teeth. It is definitely a trial, but one that can be endured and eventually you will learn to appreciate your dentures. I will pray for you that God will help you meet this new challenge. He is concerned about all areas of our lives, even our teeth. God bless and things will get better for you. Take heart. Moki


Posted by: bjc

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Originally Posted by Passiton
Hi BJC,

I wear dentures, I am 35 and have had them for 4 years. Your gums will shrink and continue to shrink for a while. The dentures were fitted to your gums when they were swollen. You need them to be readjusted.

Are the stitches gone yet? If so are you using adhesive? I am not sure exactly what your procedure was.

I am still with the temp plate and only the top. My bottom broke. No money to get new at the moment. I put a line of adhesive all the way around where they fit on your gums. and some on the part that goes to the roof of your mouth.

You say you can't talk, is that because they are not staying in properly? Let me know exactly, and maybe I can tell ya what to do.

Your friend in Christ,

Debbie
dear debbie,thank you so much for your feedback.i do use adhesvie.they are not moving but it seems the roof of my mouth is too thick.the dentist showed me they are as thin as they can get.like you said, i need to just adjust and since it has not been a month,i guess it takes time.i really appreciate your prayers,your time and concern.i feel better already to receive the replies so quickly.let me know what you think. the dentist says i will have to have them relined in about 4-6 mos.is that about right?god bless.


Posted by: bjc

Quote:
Originally Posted by Moki
I am a denture wearer also. It is quite a shock to go from having your teeth one day and then prosthesis the next. Your mouth feels full and uncomfortable for a few weeks, but try to forget they are in your mouth. I practiced talking in front of the mirror for weeks and months. I am a public speaker, and it is rare that anyone knows that I have dentures. When speaking, you must open your mouth quite a bit wider than when you had your own teeth. It is definitely a trial, but one that can be endured and eventually you will learn to appreciate your dentures. I will pray for you that God will help you meet this new challenge. He is concerned about all areas of our lives, even our teeth. God bless and things will get better for you. Take heart. Moki
hi MOKI: God bless you.i recieved so much positive response and i know it was from the Lord.thank you for your imput and prayers.i have a womens ministry so of course i have to speak too.i almost decided to give up the ministry because i feel i can't speak in front of people anymore.i know that was a trick of satan.i thank you so much.i still feel all alone and sorry for myself but i pray in time i will be able to write to you with some better news and miracles.god bless you so much.


Posted by: bjc

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Originally Posted by veronica602
Dear Heavenly Father, I lift up BJC to you now. I ask that you provide healing and comfort during this test. Please pour out your peace upon BJC in Jesus name. Amen.

God bless you and thanks so much for your prayers.


Posted by: sjj

My mother recently got dentures. When I read this it touched me..I can't explain why. Except it is the little things, the unexpected things that sometimes test us the most. God is with you. This life is nothing if not difficult, and I am so looking forward to being with Jesus. But while we are here, the trials come. I would like to offer a prayer for you. Here are a couple of verses that may comfort you.

Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my cry! Don't sit back, unmindful of my tears. For I am your guest. I am a traveler passing through the earth, as all my fathers were. Spare me, Lord. Let me recover and be filled with happiness again...(Psalms 39: 12-13)

Is anyone among you suffering? He should keep on praying about it.... the earnest prayer of a righteous man has GREAT POWER and wonderful results. (James 5: 13-16)

Dear God I pray for bjc. For the pain of this problem is causing such sorrow. Dear father thank you for the chance to intercede on BJC's behalf. For the honor to come before you. This is your child, you have watched for so long. Come to your child now lord and provide your comfort, healing, and peace. The hand of God is around us now and we thank you lord for your mercy and your love for us. Thank you Father for hearing my prayer. Thank you for the answer and for your son, Jesus. In Christ's name I pray, AMEN


Quote:
Originally Posted by bjc
i need prayer. i am a new denture wearer,about 3 weeks.i am so depressed.i cry everyday.they don't feel right.the dentist says i will get used to them and my family says they look good,but i am having a hard time talking.i know God allowed me to have the needed work done as it was necessary for my health.i just need to know if someone out there have been where i am and i need someone to stand with me in prayer.i have been a christian for over 50 years but i never thought i will have this kind of test and challenge.please,please pray for me. thanks.



Posted by: Passiton

Quote:
Originally Posted by bjc
dear debbie,thank you so much for your feedback.i do use adhesvie.they are not moving but it seems the roof of my mouth is too thick.the dentist showed me they are as thin as they can get.like you said, i need to just adjust and since it has not been a month,i guess it takes time.i really appreciate your prayers,your time and concern.i feel better already to receive the replies so quickly.let me know what you think. the dentist says i will have to have them relined in about 4-6 mos.is that about right?god bless.


Hi BJC,

The time the dentist gave you is about right, (normal). In the beginning I had no problems talking (the day after the procedure). I too, worked with the public and I adjusted. I do remember a night where I couldn't talk right , but soon over came it. Learning to eat differently was my big thing. The chewing. You will have to cut your meat smaller, and learn to chew on both sides at the same time. I was use to chewing on one side due to bad teeth on the other side. One way that was told to me to learn to grasp the chew technique is take a bunch of potato chips and just chew them.

As for the roof of the denture, when you put the top plate in do you push up on the roof to get it secure? That is what I do. Right now, I am dealing with the denture being too big. I need to get my permanent set. It isn't that bad, but still, I enjoyed the day when I could slap them in and talk immediately. Now I wait about 30 mins. My kids laugh at me, cause they will ask me something and I am humming to them.

I also press my tongue to the roof while waiting for them to be secure.

You will get the hang of it, and remember once you do , you will be happier.

Good Luck,

Debbie


Posted by: bjc

Quote:
Originally Posted by sjj
My mother recently got dentures. When I read this it touched me..I can't explain why. Except it is the little things, the unexpected things that sometimes test us the most. God is with you. This life is nothing if not difficult, and I am so looking forward to being with Jesus. But while we are here, the trials come. I would like to offer a prayer for you. Here are a couple of verses that may comfort you.

Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my cry! Don't sit back, unmindful of my tears. For I am your guest. I am a traveler passing through the earth, as all my fathers were. Spare me, Lord. Let me recover and be filled with happiness again...(Psalms 39: 12-13)

Is anyone among you suffering? He should keep on praying about it.... the earnest prayer of a righteous man has GREAT POWER and wonderful results. (James 5: 13-16)

Dear God I pray for bjc. For the pain of this problem is causing such sorrow. Dear father thank you for the chance to intercede on BJC's behalf. For the honor to come before you. This is your child, you have watched for so long. Come to your child now lord and provide your comfort, healing, and peace. The hand of God is around us now and we thank you lord for your mercy and your love for us. Thank you Father for hearing my prayer. Thank you for the answer and for your son, Jesus. In Christ's name I pray, AMEN
HI SJJ,GOD BLESS YOU.I AM SO GLAD THAT GOD LED ME TO THIS PRAYER NET.I HAVE RECEIVED SO MANY PRAYERS AND COMFORT FROM SISTERS AND BROTHERS IN CHRIST.YOUR RESPONSE REALLY MOVED ME TOO.NOBODY KNOWS WHAT ONE IS GOING THROUGH UNLESS THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED IT OR CAN RELATE TO SOMEONE WHO HAS.MY HUSBAND DON'T UNDERSTAND.WHEN I AM HOME AND NOT GOING OUT,I DON'T PUT THEM IN.HE ASKS ME,DID YOU PUT YOUR TEETH IN TODAY?YOU'VE GOT TO GET USED TO WEARING THEM.I JUST DON'T BOTHER BECAUSE THEY ARE SO UNCOMFORTABLE.OR HE TOLD ME YESTERDAY,I'LL BE GLAD WHEN YOU CAN EAT OUT AGAIN SO WE CAN GO OUT TO DINNER. I TOLD HIM I WNAT THIS TOO SO VERY BADLY.HE FELT BAD AND SAID THE WORDS CAME OUT WRONG AND HE WANTS ME TO TAKE AS MUCH TIME AS I NEED.THIS HAS BEEN A REAL ORDEAL FOR ME,FROM HAVING ABOUT 20 TEETH REMOVED WITH IN A 3 WEEK TIME FRAME TO NONE.I AM STILL A LITTLE SWOLLEN AND SORE.NOT MUCH BUT SOME.SO IT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE TO TALK TO SOMEONE LIKE YOU AND OTHERS WHO TAKE THE TIME TO PRAY FOR ME AND TALK TO ME.GOD BLESS YOU AND THANK YOU SO MUCH.PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH AND BE BLESSED.BJC


Posted by: bjc

Quote:
Originally Posted by Passiton
Hi BJC,

The time the dentist gave you is about right, (normal). In the beginning I had no problems talking (the day after the procedure). I too, worked with the public and I adjusted. I do remember a night where I couldn't talk right , but soon over came it. Learning to eat differently was my big thing. The chewing. You will have to cut your meat smaller, and learn to chew on both sides at the same time. I was use to chewing on one side due to bad teeth on the other side. One way that was told to me to learn to grasp the chew technique is take a bunch of potato chips and just chew them.

As for the roof of the denture, when you put the top plate in do you push up on the roof to get it secure? That is what I do. Right now, I am dealing with the denture being too big. I need to get my permanent set. It isn't that bad, but still, I enjoyed the day when I could slap them in and talk immediately. Now I wait about 30 mins. My kids laugh at me, cause they will ask me something and I am humming to them.

I also press my tongue to the roof while waiting for them to be secure.

You will get the hang of it, and remember once you do , you will be happier.

Good Luck,

Debbie

HI DEBBIE,IT'S ME AGAIN(bjc)IT WAS SO FUN TO HEAR FROM YOU AGAIN AND I EVEN LAUGHED AT HOW YOU HUM AT YOUR KIDS(smile).I NEVER ASKED THE DENTIST ABOUT THE PERMANENT ONES.WHEN WILL THIS HAPPEN?WILL I HAVE TO STILL USE THE ADHESIVE?MY FRIEND HAS HAD HERS SINCE THE 70'S ANF YOU CAN'T TELL SHE IS WEARING THEM ALSO SHE DOESN'T USE ANY ADHESIVE.I KEEP HEARING PEOPLE SAYING THEY ARE WAITING FOR THEIR PERNAMENT SET.WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?I SURE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON.GOD BLESS YOU.


Posted by: Passiton

Quote:
Originally Posted by bjc
HI DEBBIE,IT'S ME AGAIN(bjc)IT WAS SO FUN TO HEAR FROM YOU AGAIN AND I EVEN LAUGHED AT HOW YOU HUM AT YOUR KIDS(smile).I NEVER ASKED THE DENTIST ABOUT THE PERMANENT ONES.WHEN WILL THIS HAPPEN?WILL I HAVE TO STILL USE THE ADHESIVE?MY FRIEND HAS HAD HERS SINCE THE 70'S ANF YOU CAN'T TELL SHE IS WEARING THEM ALSO SHE DOESN'T USE ANY ADHESIVE.I KEEP HEARING PEOPLE SAYING THEY ARE WAITING FOR THEIR PERNAMENT SET.WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?I SURE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON.GOD BLESS YOU.



Hi BJC,

The permanent set will come after your gums are completely done shrinking. I believe it is somewhere around a year on the time from having teeth extracted.

Some people have the teeth pulled and it is a matter of 3 weeks before they ever get the temp plate. My dentist pulled all 31 and put the temp in right away. The temp set is made with your swollen gums in mind, and they can only be relined so many times. My case 2.

As far as using adhesive once you get the permanent set, I think it depends on the dentist that makes them. We went the cheap route, compared to some of the dental prices out there. All teeth pulled and temp set for 1200.00. My husband has his permanent ones and still must use adhesive. The bottom plate come loose on its own at night. I don't know how anyone doesn't use adhesive on the bottom plate, due to there is no suction as in with the top plate. I too, know a lady who doesn't use adhesive. If you think of it could you ask your friend what the secret is and tell me too.

Take care and hope to talk to you soon,

Debbie


Posted by: bjc

Quote:
Originally Posted by Passiton
Hi BJC,

The permanent set will come after your gums are completely done shrinking. I believe it is somewhere around a year on the time from having teeth extracted.

Some people have the teeth pulled and it is a matter of 3 weeks before they ever get the temp plate. My dentist pulled all 31 and put the temp in right away. The temp set is made with your swollen gums in mind, and they can only be relined so many times. My case 2.

As far as using adhesive once you get the permanent set, I think it depends on the dentist that makes them. We went the cheap route, compared to some of the dental prices out there. All teeth pulled and temp set for 1200.00. My husband has his permanent ones and still must use adhesive. The bottom plate come loose on its own at night. I don't know how anyone doesn't use adhesive on the bottom plate, due to there is no suction as in with the top plate. I too, know a lady who doesn't use adhesive. If you think of it could you ask your friend what the secret is and tell me too.

Take care and hope to talk to you soon,

Debbie

HI DEBBIE,IT IS SUCH A JOY TALKING WITH YOU.I LOOK FOWARD TO OUR TALKS(SMILE).YOU HAVE GIVEN ME SO MUCH POSITIVE INFORMATION AND I REALLY APPRECIATE THAT. I THINK I CAME OFF TO SOME READERS AS A PAIN OR A COMPLAINER,BUT IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN A PLACE,YOU ASK QUESTIONS AND FOR HELP.IN MY CASE,I ASKED FOR HELP AND PRAYER AND THAT IS WHAT I WAS LED TO DO & BECAUSE I DID, I HAVE REALLY BEEN BLESSED AND MOST OF THE PRAYER WARRIORS UNDERSTOOD.I JUST FELT I NEEDED SOME INPUT OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN THERE.I WILL ASK MY FRIEND ABOUT WHAT HER SECRET IS TO KEEP HER DENTURES IN WITHOUT ADHESIVES AND THIS IS MOSTLY ALL THE TIME.GOD BLESS YOU.LETS KEEP IN TOUCH.


Posted by: bjc

Quote:
Originally Posted by sjj
My mother recently got dentures. When I read this it touched me..I can't explain why. Except it is the little things, the unexpected things that sometimes test us the most. God is with you. This life is nothing if not difficult, and I am so looking forward to being with Jesus. But while we are here, the trials come. I would like to offer a prayer for you. Here are a couple of verses that may comfort you.

Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my cry! Don't sit back, unmindful of my tears. For I am your guest. I am a traveler passing through the earth, as all my fathers were. Spare me, Lord. Let me recover and be filled with happiness again...(Psalms 39: 12-13)

Is anyone among you suffering? He should keep on praying about it.... the earnest prayer of a righteous man has GREAT POWER and wonderful results. (James 5: 13-16)

Dear God I pray for bjc. For the pain of this problem is causing such sorrow. Dear father thank you for the chance to intercede on BJC's behalf. For the honor to come before you. This is your child, you have watched for so long. Come to your child now lord and provide your comfort, healing, and peace. The hand of God is around us now and we thank you lord for your mercy and your love for us. Thank you Father for hearing my prayer. Thank you for the answer and for your son, Jesus. In Christ's name I pray, AMEN

DEAR sjj: THANK YOU,THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND SCRIPTURES.YOU REALLY TOUCHED ME TOO.ON THE DAY YOU SENT THIS MESSAGE,I WAS REALLY DOWN BUT WHEN I READ YOUR REPLY,I JUST THANKED GOD FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO REALLY WAS CARING AND UNDERSTANDING.BECAUSE OF YOU,ALL OF YOU,I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER AND WHEN THIS IS ALL OVER,I'LL BE ABLE TO MAYBE HELP SOMEONE TOO LIKE YOU(ALL 0F YOU) ARE HELPING ME.THANK YOU AGAIN MAY GOD RICHLY BLESSED YOU AND YOURS.


Posted by: bjc

Quote:
Originally Posted by Passiton
Hi BJC,

The permanent set will come after your gums are completely done shrinking. I believe it is somewhere around a year on the time from having teeth extracted.

Some people have the teeth pulled and it is a matter of 3 weeks before they ever get the temp plate. My dentist pulled all 31 and put the temp in right away. The temp set is made with your swollen gums in mind, and they can only be relined so many times. My case 2.

As far as using adhesive once you get the permanent set, I think it depends on the dentist that makes them. We went the cheap route, compared to some of the dental prices out there. All teeth pulled and temp set for 1200.00. My husband has his permanent ones and still must use adhesive. The bottom plate come loose on its own at night. I don't know how anyone doesn't use adhesive on the bottom plate, due to there is no suction as in with the top plate. I too, know a lady who doesn't use adhesive. If you think of it could you ask your friend what the secret is and tell me too.

Take care and hope to talk to you soon,

Debbie

HI DEBBIE: I THINK I AM ADJUSTING O.K. I STILL FEEL THAT I WILL NEVER BE BACK TO NORMAL.I DON'T KEEP THE DENTURES IN BECAUSE THE DENTIST SAYS TO PLAY IT BY EAR ON HOW I FEEL.I HAD A FEW ABRASIONS OR MOUTH SORES WHERE THE DENTURES AT THE BOTTOM WERE RUBBING AGAINST THE GUMS AND ALSO AT THE TOP WHERE I REMOVE THE ADHESIVE.I WENT TO THE DENTISt :AND HE SAID IT WOULD HEAL.IT HAS,BUT I AM STILL LEERY OF DOING TOO MUCH TOO SOON.I WILL HAVE MY FIRST RELINE IN JAN.I HAVE HAD AT LEAST 4 ADJUSTMENTS BUT STILL FEEL NOT RIGHT.OH WELL,I WILL GET THE HANG OF IT SOON.WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED AND WAS NEW AT IT,DID YOU KEEP THE DENTURES IN YOUR MOUTH ALL THE TIME AND SLEEP WITH THEM.WHEN I TRY TO SLEEP WITH THEM IN,MY MOUTH IS SORE THE NEXT DAY.I GO BACK TO THE DENTIST,HE SAYS I AM HEALING SO GOOD AND MY GUMS ARE SHRINKING ABOVE NORMAL.GOD BLESS YOU AND THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING AND YOUR CONCERN.AS SOON AS I TALK TO MY FRIEND, I WILL WRITE YOU ABOUT HOW SHE KEEPS HER DENTURES IN WITHOUT ADHESIVES.BYE NOW,bjc