Implant Supported Dentures Archives

Does My 83 Year-Old Mother Really Need Dental Implants?

My mother has not taken great care of her teeth and is now suffering from dementia. Her dentist is suggesting we get her implant supported dentures, but as I look into this more, it appears to requires fairly extensive surgery. She not in the best of health. He says it is necessary because of her […]

My Upper Denture Makes Me Gag

I have upper dentures and I have hated them since day one. My dentist said it takes some time to get used to them, but honestly, I can’t stop gagging. I’m miserable. Is there any way to get this to stop happening? Anita Dear Anita, You are not alone in hating removable dentures. So don’t […]

I Can’t Keep My Dentures In

I am in my late 50s and have been in dentures since I was 30. Now I cannot keep my dentures in anymore. I went back to see a dentist and he told me the ridge that holds my denture in is almost gone. Is there anything I can do? He didn’t think there was. […]