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Waited 18months on a local dentist waiting list,at last gained an appointment NHS -need new top dentures-couldnt afford them privately,My dentist (one of a few there)is only young about 22 with an assistant young girl-my first appointment he said would have to take an impression which is uncomfortable but usual-they put a load of soft gooey stuff on a plastic plate thing and put it in your mouth holding it still for about 5 minutes you have to try and breathe through your nose-he said it didnt take so got new gooey stuff and did it all again!and again!till i was gagging and feeling sick.The following 2 weeks went back thinking the worst was over but no!he took anothe impession then another 4 more in all!!and still says he cant get the one he wants-not having been to a dentist for ages-does anyone know if this is normal is he just being careful ,surely it shouldnt take 12 impressions-have got another appointment in 3 weeks he said he would try again!!
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Thank-you all so much for answers,feel awful as i gave him the benefit of doubt thinking he wanted it perfect and he is so nice-but cant carry on like this-there are more dentists its quite a big practise-i suspect ive got him because im not going private -i feel that if i say anything at reception-they might tell me to go elsewere and ive waited years -round here the waiting list anywhere is 2-3 years.Any ideas what i should do ?
I went to my dentist today as I'm having new dentures after 15 years.
She took a top and bottom impression and then said to make a further appointment for the next impression.
Due to reading about Paddy's problem I asked her what the second impression was for. She said that these days, they take an impression with a general mouth piece which is large enough to fit anyone and then send the 1st impression to the dental mechanic who then makes a special mouth piece to fit my mouth and gums for the second impression.
Apparently, they get a better fitting denture this way by having a special mouth piece to suit my mouth.
The dentist ( a young female) was very good today so fingers crossed for next week.
I'd certainly kick Paddy's dentist into touch if he can't do it properly by now.
She took a top and bottom impression and then said to make a further appointment for the next impression.
Due to reading about Paddy's problem I asked her what the second impression was for. She said that these days, they take an impression with a general mouth piece which is large enough to fit anyone and then send the 1st impression to the dental mechanic who then makes a special mouth piece to fit my mouth and gums for the second impression.
Apparently, they get a better fitting denture this way by having a special mouth piece to suit my mouth.
The dentist ( a young female) was very good today so fingers crossed for next week.
I'd certainly kick Paddy's dentist into touch if he can't do it properly by now.
Thanks once again for all helpful replies -have decided to say to him on my nex appointment that im not happy -and have been told all this is unusual-if i have more than one-i will mention it at reception -its hard when you dont know as things change all the time but feel better now after being on here.