Some questions about dentures...?

ok. so im going to be getting all of my top teeth extracted and all of the bottom except the 2 canines. on the top im getting dentures, and the bottom im getting a partial. ive read stuff that you cant smoke, im a smoker. and im wondering about that.. how long before the surgery do you have to quit, and how long after before you can smoke. another question.. somebody tld me that your face bruises after you get everything extracted.. i was wondering if this is true or not? and finally im wondering if they make a top denture that doesnt have that retainer like piece that goes over the roof of your mouth? any help would be much appreciated. this is my first post on here. thanks!

Just had mine done and there are a few things I can tell you. I smoke and didn't stop and I'm still around, so no problem there. I think they prefer if you stop at least a few hours before any I/V is done.

Swelling will happen but it only lasted a day or two for me. No bruising that you could see though. Just a bit of a godfather look.

Top denture comes with an upper palate - don't know if there is an option.

Takes a while to get used to the things. I'm still getting mine adjusted and it's been 4 weeks now. Slowly but surely. Still can't eat a steak though.

Good luck.

Cheers :-)

Dentures are not what their cracked up to be. They are annoying and a pain sometimes. I have some missing teeth and I'm getting fixed bridges, they look like your teeth but are permanent so you don't have to take them out. To wear dentures on top, you must wear the roof part that is why I will never get them, I'm a gagger. They mold your mouth with this crap that also makes me gag. But if you are missing all your teeth but two, you need dentures. After any extraction, they don't want you to smoke or drink thru a straw. The sucking action causes bleeding. It shouldn't be for long though.

First you're not telling us why you are getting dentures. If it is not necessary don't do it. My mother has been wearing them for 40 years. Hers fit right over the gums. She doesn't have any sort of retainer. However there are limitations on the type of food she eats such as meats and hard fruits. She cuts everything in bite size portions.

Also, one more thing, as you age your lower jaw will recede quicker then most people. The natural teeth keep your jaw from shrinking.

So sorry that you had to lose your teeth, I am 60 and still have all of mine. I read in the paper that you can get teeth that screw in and they are like your own teeth. Judging by your picture you look young and these screw in teeth are to last a life time. Look into it before getting those 20th century teeth. For crying out loud this is the 21st century!

I have a relative that wears dentures. She is a smoker as well. You really should not smoke until your mouth is healed. Her face did not bruise, but everyone is different.

She is looking in to getting dental implants. From what I've been told these are surgically implanted in the gums. I'm not exactly sure how they work, you'd have to ask a dental professional. This would eliminate the retainer like piece that goes over the roof of the mouth. I know that they are not cheap, however she did find a place that will put them in for a little $1,295.00 for each implant (total of 4).

I hope this at least will get you on the right track to getting your questions answered. Good luck!

I had all mt teeth extracted in the 80's. Things may be different today but I kept right on smoking (wasn't told not to smoke). My face did not bruise. As for your last question, I'm not sure but I think they do.

Well I won't repeat what everyone else has said, but just wanted to tell you don't give up on them. If they don't fit right go back to the dentist as many times as necessary.
They will eventually settle in place.

My dentist acted like I was annoying him by coming in to get the plate adjusted. I was in pain.
If you can afford it I would go with the teeth that can screw in (someone above me mentioned it) But I am sure they are expensive.
Good luck.

5 days ago i had all my uppers extracted.There were only 8 teeth left to extract.The 8 were pretty beat up,broken etc etc.the surgery went smooth .Didn't feel a thing.The next day,OMG!!..sux..i have a mouth full of stitches,can't eat a thing,except soup.My gums are in agony.After surgery i bled for appx.24 hours.I hate telling you all this negativity but i want you to be prepared.On the smoking part..i to am a smoker,of course they tell ya to really cut back etc etc...i havent,still smoking like they never did anything.Can't see no difference,but if that is what is keeping me still in pain ?..i don't think so,..bottom line..i don't think smoking does anyharm.A friend of mine at work had a full partial put in 6 months ago,we talked this morning.He says he still can't eat like the way he wants to..his gums still hurt..that sucked to hear..On my denture..you have your teeth,then of course the big plate behind the teeth,that sux to..it covers almost my whole upper mouth.When i put fixodent in now ( my dentist says thats ok )..i cant taste any food because my taste buds are covered up by this mouth full of fake denture..tomorrow i'm going to my next appt.i'm gonna ask her..WHAT GIVES??..do i have to go the rest of my life without no food touching the roof of my mouth,this sux...anyways..good luck to ya..

p.s...at this moment that i'm typing ya..my gums are really sore..i'm about to rinse with salt water..oh yeagh..they are gonna tell you to do that to..that doesn't work..the mouth is still sore..later.

It is recommend that you completely stop smoking for health reasons regarding your teeth and gum tissue, but from my experience as a dental assistant, you should not smoke for several days after your surgery. If you choose to smoke after the surgery, you risk getting clots that can be painful. Smoking will also slow the healing process thus creating further problems.
Concerning the bruising, it really depends on the person. Since this is such a large surgery, there probably will be some bruising. The most common bruising I have seen is with older people. After surgery, blood tends to settle in the lower jaw, which in turn causes the bruising. If this happens, it should go away within a few days.
Lastly, from my knowledge, a top denture can not be made without the center area. Since your jaw bone will tend to shrink over the years, the retainer area is what creates the suction that holds your upper denture in place. Without the denture over the roof of your mouth, you would not have any suction to hold up the dentures.
I do have experience with dental implants and dentures. Although it is more expensive, it may be an alternative option. I would recommend researching dental implants.

first of all, u can smoke, i did right after my surgery even though they told me not to, it can cause the bleeding to be worse. anyway...i didn't bruise at all even though I had 11 teeth extracted. No they don't make a top denture without the top part that goes over your top palate..if it wasn't there they would fall out

It's best not to smoke after the extractions because you can suck the clot out and get a dry socket, which is very painful. The earlier that you stop smoking prior to the extraction, then the better everything will heal (smoking decreases blood vessels = slower healing). You can smoke with a denture in your mouth, but it will cause it to stain. Your face will not likely bruise if you do not normally bruise easily, but it is possible. There are upper dentures that do not cover the palate but they require implants to be placed. If you are a smoker, than you are a less than ideal candidate for them, but they can be placed. Look to spend at least $15k for the implants and the upper denture though. Also try not to lose your lower canines because lower full dentures are terrible.

I just had mine done a week ago.I had all my top teeth pulled and 3 on the bottom.My face did not bruise.I'm a smoker also,I smoked until the day I had it done.You aren't supposed to smoke for 3 to 5 day's after.I had to have a cigarette that afternoon.They tell you not to smoke because you could get a dry socket also no drinking from a straw.I was lucky and did not get a dry socket and I'm still smoking.I don't know about making a denture that doesn't go on the roof of my mouth I wish they could.Good luck.