ps. allen.. the cost of my upper which was a "premium denture was
around 600 dollars.. that included my immediate denture and all my
relines. i thinks a full set of "custom dentures" which would be
medium quality was about the same price.. economy full set was about
$200.00-300.00. hope that helps
In Denture_Dentures@yahoogroups.com, "Allen
Darman" <allen_dar@y...> wrote:
> Dear group:
>
> I am at the point in my life where I am strongly considering
getting
> all of my teeth pulled and getting dentures, full plates both top
> and bottom. I sure could use a little bit of advice on this. I
> would greatly appreciate any responses to the questions below.
>
> I have 10 teeth left on top and 11 teeth on the bottom. Do these
> teeth normally get pulled all at once?
>
> Whom does one see to do this, a dentist or an oral surgeon?
>
> How long does it normally take for one's mouth to fully heal from
> getting all of one's teeth pulled? Does the fact I am a cigarette
> smoker matter here, and if so, how much?
>
> I am thinking of "going toothless" for three months or so, and then
> getting full plates fitted. Is this a good idea vs. having plates
> put in the same day that one's teeth are pulled? I am not worried
> about the cosmetic aspect of going around without teeth for 90 days
> or so, I'd just like my first dentures to fit as well as
possible.
>
> Does anyone have some idea of the cost of getting 21 teeth pulled
> all at once? ... even a general range would be helpful here
>
> What does a medium quality set of full upper and lower plates
> cost? ... even a general range would be helpful here.
>
> I don't know anything about dentures at all, nor do I know whom to
> ask the above very basic questions. I don't even know if I should
> go to a dentist for advice at this point, or first go see an oral
> surgeon to get my teeth removed.
>
> I am a 51 year old male located in the U.S (upstate NY). I know
> it's a bit young to lose all of my teeth, but they have been bad
> since my late teens, I now have at least four teeth that really
need
> pulling soon, and my gums are not too great as well. It's denture
> time, no doubt about it.
>
> I would greatly appreciate it if someone took a little time to give
> me some advice on any and/or all of the above.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Allen