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I am to be fitted with a prosthesis in 2 days time to replace what was removed. I am worried about this
 
Posts: 2 | Location: Oxted, Surrey | Registered: 17 July 2006Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Hello Anne

It should improve appearance and function. It will never be as good as your own teeth but should be an improvement on the present situation. It will feel strange initially, then you will learn how to use it to eat and talk with. If it chaffes or hurts, your dentist should be seeing you regularly to ease it until you are comfortable. Do let us know how you get on.

By the way, can you let me know which teeth and part of upper jaw were were lost?

Best wishes
Vinod Coffee


Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.

"If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally."
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Posts: 3779 | Location: St Luke's Hospital, Bradford and Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield | Registered: 14 December 2002Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Anne,

Just wanted to send my well-wishes as you have the prosthesis fitted tomorrow. I hope all goes well and you will see big improvements in a very short period of time.

Will send up a special prayer on your behalf in the morning Smiler Keep us posted. WE CARE!

From my heart,

Melanie
 
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