A big part of this journey learning to live with a complete set of dentures is psychological in nature. Although I know full well I shouldn’t be concerned with what other people think, I sometimes wonder if others can take note of the fact there’s something different about the way I appear and the wayContinue reading “My Adventure with Dentures – Part Seven”
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My Adventure with Dentures – Part Five
My journey with denture placement is three and a half weeks into the making. The struggle has been real, with several setbacks along the way. But I am to say today was one of my better days and that’s a good thing. After experiencing a lot of looseness with my new dentures yesterday, I decidedContinue reading “My Adventure with Dentures – Part Five”
My Adventure with Dentures – Part Four
It’s been quite a journey over these past three weeks,,,Getting my remaining ten teeth extracted and beginning the process of getting used to life with dentures. I had no idea what the “denture life” would be like. It’s been difficult to learn how to eat all over again. There’s a huge difference between eating withContinue reading “My Adventure with Dentures – Part Four”
My Adventure with Dentures – Part Three
What I considered to be the most difficult part of the process was over and done. I had ten teeth extracted and upper and lower dentures put in place. The rest should be a cakewalk, right? Little did I know what I was in store for over the next couple of weeks. My daughter allowedContinue reading “My Adventure with Dentures – Part Three”
My Adventure with Dentures – Part Two
The decision had been made that I would have my remaining teeth pulled and the same day, receive a set of dentures. The day for surgery had come. Not exactly something you look forward to, but a necessary part of the process. My daughter played a key role in helping me get through this dayContinue reading “My Adventure with Dentures – Part Two”
My Adventure with Dentures – Part One
Dental well-being is something I’ve struggled with for quite some time. At a recent cleaning appointment at my dentist’s office, I was given several options going forward and decided it was best, both from a dental and financial standpoint, to get upper and lower dentures. I will, with the next several blogs, detail what thatContinue reading “My Adventure with Dentures – Part One”
