Off to the Dentist
@just4him (317040)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
September 20, 2016 9:31am CST
I know how much people miss each other here when we aren't seen, so I thought I would let you all know I will be leaving soon for another trip to Milwaukee to the dentist. It's another follow-up regarding my dentures. I'm going to let him know they make a good ornament for my mouth, but eating not so much.
I've heard a lot of people say how much they enjoy or don't enjoy their dentures because they either fit perfect and they can eat all the foods they used to before they lost their teeth, or the fit is terrible.
Well mine is an in-between problem. My teeth fit just fine, however, I can't eat with them. As soon as I bit down on anything, out comes my partial. And if I'm having a sandwich, the bread sticks like glue to the upper plate and it too becomes loose and I'm eating once again without teeth.
I don't want a happy medium. I want to be able to bit into a peach, as I did this past week, and know my teeth will stay put. I want to buy steaks again and know I'll be able to eat one without any problem.
So we'll see what will happen today when I go. I leave here in about a half hour and will be gone even longer today. I'm assuming I'm traveling with another person as my appointment isn't until 1:30 and that would mean a departure time around 11:30 not 10 AM. I do expect to be back here by 4 PM, but if the other person I'm traveling with is having extensive work done for whatever reason, it could be even longer. I'll know when I get back.
So that's the plan for today. What are your plans for today?
Thanks for reading.
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24 responses
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
20 Sep 16
Safe travels hope you are able to get them adjusted properly this time. My fiance has so many problems with this dentures. He can't eat with them at all. He has had them readjusted so many time with no luck. He is thinking he should just get a whole new set made.
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 Sep 16
@Happy2BeMe I can understand that. I'm totally frustrated with mine too.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
30 Sep 16
@enlightenedpsych2 he eats all of his meals without his dentures and he does well..
@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Sep 16
I think I'm going to give up on that idea. I'm still having nothing but trouble eating anything with them.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
20 Sep 16
That sounds horrible. I always get Fixodent for my mom to keep hers nice and tight. I hope they can fix the issue.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
26 Sep 16
@just4him They do sell lines to make them fit tighter
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@moffittjc (121548)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Sep 16
Good luck on your dental visit! Hope they are able to get everything fixed for you! I have a dentist appointment on Friday, but it is just for a routine cleaning.
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@moffittjc (121548)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Sep 16
@just4him They found absolutely no cavities! Knock on wood, I've never had a cavity in my life!
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 Sep 16
@moffittjc That's totally awesome that you've never had a cavity.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
26 Sep 16
Just done watching WWE's ppv, 'Clash of Champions' and some football games here and there. No definite plans except to interact as much as possible here in myLot today. Later in the afternoon, I'll be going to the gym to box and do some circuit training.
That's about it.
Hopefully, you get your dentures fixed. I need to visit the dentist as well to get my teeth cleaned and to get two teeth filled in.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
30 Sep 16
@just4him it was fine. How did the visit to the dentist go?
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Oct 16
@allen0187 Like all the other ones. My teeth just don't allow me to eat what I want, but I'm toughening up my gums to eat regular food.
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@celticeagle (166760)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Sep 16
This is like a nightmare. I go in October 4th for my first appointment to talk about get dentures. Sure hope you get some satisfaction. My daughter and grandson use the Medicaid transport. They go about a half an hour before their appointment and are back home so quickly. Only about an hour and a half all together for two people to see their different doctors.. Seems so quick.
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@celticeagle (166760)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Sep 16
@just4him .....I don't know that they ever have others on the ride. Just the driver.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
21 Sep 16
had about the same day as usual. boring with a few annoying times. but nearly over. hasn't been the worst. I had such a hard time with my partial teeth, sadly I gave up. had to
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
21 Sep 16
hopefully they can get something figured out, since people CAN eat with them, I am assuming there has to be way
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
27 Sep 16
@just4him I have noticed that teeth stuff is never covered enough with insurance
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 Oct 16
@Jessicalynnt I've had good dental coverage when I worked, however, I didn't need it back then. My teeth were loose enough I could bypass the dentist and just pull them myself pain free as they just slid right out. It's now that I need all the dental appointments, but I think those are even coming to an end as there is nothing more they can really do with these dentures.
@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Sep 16
I've tried both brands and it doesn't work. Though one is better than the other.
@Tampa_girl7 (50205)
• United States
21 Sep 16
I hope that you are able to enjoy biting down on a good steak again one day.
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Sep 16
Not in this lifetime I don't think. Unless I can toughen up my gums enough to eat a good steak again.
@IvySaysHi (4467)
• United States
20 Sep 16
My day is coming to an end and I plan on being here on mylot for a while before heading to bed. Might leave mylot early to do some homework. I really hope the dentist fixes the problem with your dentures. I went insane not being able to eat after wisdom tooth surgery so I can't imagine how you must feel having that problem that could be long term
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
22 Sep 16
I happened to have my six month cleaning today, but I only had to travel about fifteen minutes each way to get there and back. Our jobs were cancelled for the day since it rained and I got some cleaning in the house done too.
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@DeborahDiane (40288)
• Laguna Woods, California
21 Sep 16
I hope they are able to adjust your teeth so that they fit well and you can eat anything you want! Good luck!
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@DeborahDiane (40288)
• Laguna Woods, California
26 Sep 16
@just4him - Yes, it would be nice if we could grow more teeth. I know many people who need an extra set!
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@workathomefan (8957)
• Prairieville, Louisiana
2 Feb 17
I have to go to the dentist next month in March 2017.
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Feb 17
I hope it goes well for you. My next appointment is in May.
