Not Sure About His But Here Goes.

[Jackdaw33]

Over the years my teeth have rotted away to the extent that I only have two left, the rest being stumps. These stumps cause me no discomfort but are unsightly when I open my mouth. My query is, as I am reluctant to undergo the trauma of having everything removed, is it possible to get prostheses which would surround what remains?

[ummmm]

There is a device that was advertised on facebook where it clips over you existing teeth. Not sure it'll work on stubs though.

[naomi24]

Your dentist is the best person to advise you, but cosmetic dentistry doesn't come cheap.

[pixie374]

Dentures are fitted around teeth or stumps that are already there

[ummmm]

This clip on, sorry I can't remember what it's called, costs about £200.

[Jackdaw33]

Useful info, pixie

[pixie374]

They cover those with veneers if they are big enough.

[Jackdaw33]

Thanks for your replies. Basically I was asking if I could get falsies without having my gob ripped apart. Money is not an issue, it is pure vanity on my part.

[pixie374]

Yes, ask your dentist about veneers.

[HansUrbancka]

Talk with your Dentist.

If as you have said, "Money is not an issue ", there are all sorts of procedures to give you a set of nice gnashers.

Hans.

[Tilly2]

If money is not the issue, it must be fear. Get them all taken out and buy some decent dentures.

[EDDIE51]

A good dentist can do wonders but as said it does NOT come cheap!
Think in the high £100s or even £1,000s !

[Old_Geezer]

Surely jackdaws don't need teeth, whatever they try they succeeds.

[MallyJ]

I have several implants. When the crowns decided to leave my mouth, I was left with stumps. The stumps were removed and the metal sockets put in the holes straight away. The teeth were added a few weeks later...brilliant and they don't need to be removed at bed time! Costly but worth it in my opinion

[gingejbee]

I'm interested in the replies that say "see/ask your dentist"....given the original question, I doubt that Jackdaw has one....and if he has I'd give him/her a wide berth!

[J9PUR]

Possible? Yes (they are called 'overdentures')
Sensible? No. Although this might see a simple and less painful option it is not usually a good idea if the roots are decaying (it's different if the roots have fractured and are sound). The main issues is that when the roots need to be extracted (and they will at some stage) the denture will not fit as well as previously and may need relining or replacing. I think you will find that most dentists would not be prepared to construct any form of denture over decaying roots. It is not considered good practice. However as suggested previously, only a visit to a dentist can give you a fully informed opinion.

[HansUrbancka]

G'afternoon jackdaw.......You really should consult a dentist on this matter.

Unless there are any Dental Surgeons amongst us ABers, the replies you are getting could all be valueless. In fact, I hold a view that you could have stumps which are Not developing any pain, but could be decaying and also causing your jawbone to disintegrate.

Think about what I have said (which could be rubbish) and flap your wings to a dental surgery.

Hans.

Hans.

[Sqad]

HansUbanker.^^^^

J9PUR is a dental surgeon......but I suppose you would want to see his credentials.

[HansUrbancka]

@sqad... Thanks for the info. However, why would you think that I might wish to see his credentials.?

Hans.

[KARL]

MallyJ has a point. If the cost is not an issue then implants are the answer, although you need still to have sufficient bone remaining. Jawbones recede with age and implants sometimes cannot be anchored, but if you have all stumps still in place the outlook is promising. In any case, go see a dentist.

[Smowball]

I saw the same ad ummmm .