Expert: Jeff Dalin DDS - 11/25/2004

Question
Dear expert
Hi
I am 57 years old woman.i wear denture. i have problem with gums at bottom side as swelling,pain too much with denture.i changed my dentures three times in 4 years.My dentures bother me alot while eating anything.please recommend something to me to solve my problem.




Madhu Singhal

Answer
I do not understand why a dentist cannot make you comfortable. If you have minimal bone, there can be retention problems. A way to avoid future problem is to look into implant supported dentures. The dentist would place 2-4 implants in and have them support and retain new dentures. This will cost more but you should finally get the results you desire. Get some consultations with dentists who have a lot of experience with these. You can find prosthodontists  who are specialists in complex dentures. Make some calls today and get yourself on the track to comfort. Good Luck.

Jeff Dalin, DDS