Re: Is there a support group for young people getting dentures?

I had 16 teeth removed five days ago .. Basically my whole top roll of teeth .. And the temp dentures put str8 In but I'm having major issues with it so that's why I came to google it ... Something's not lined up right .. . My tongues constantly bumping the upper mouth part .. And my lips barely cover the teeth at the same time it never feels securely in place . . I can't do anything with my mouth without the denture adjusting or felling weird starting last night the dentures rubbing my upper mouth now it hurts to talk or move my tongue .. The doctor said they won't fit until the swelling goes down .. But I'm not swollen anymore and I still can't chew ... I'm nervous I'm only 27 and I'm really trying not to let the world know my teeth are fake and have to explain the why I had to get them story over and over every day ... Any ideas on what i can do ? Also the adjusting the gum part ? What's that do ? I'm
Worried because the dentures don't fit right and my gums will shrink like the doctor said they will if I don't wear them majority of the day ..
It's killing my self esteem and i refuse to go places anymore .. I've been wanting a new smile for years and finally take the leap .. And now idk ..
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