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goodluck everyone

?????? ...... the costs I have asked for? .... are quite direct and
specific. A treatment plan ? .... I want full dentures?

My neglect ? ..... where is that coming from ? .... I have not
neglected my teeth. Some of the past dental work that I have had done
is quite simply falling-apart. Do I expect an IMMEDIATE solution and
that dentures be as good or better than "real" teeth ?  Of course
not.

The questions below still stand.



  "pdennis964" <peterjdennis@m...> wrote:
>
> Exactly, expecting me to pin down an exact cost and treatment plan
> for you without knowing anything about your situtaion is
> unrealistic.  It would be like you selling a used car to me,
without
> me knowing anything about it either.  Not trying to be
antagonistic,
> but your attitude is exactly why most Dentists hate dealing with
> dentures.  It has taken years/decades of neglect for your teeth to
> get into the condition they are in, and you want them to be
replaced
> immediately and with no problems.  Just trying to give you a sense
> of what Dentist are going through, for some perspective.
>
>
> --- In Denture_Dentures@yahoogroups.com, "Eric " <niteowl440@y...>
> wrote:
> >
> > UNreal expectations ? ........ to have questions answered
> > directly ? ..... maybe this IS a "problem" for alot of people -
> that is why so many have said they have gone to Mexico to have work
> done !
> >
> > What are the general costs involved for ? ....... each implant.
> > several implants. one extraction. several extractions. upper
> denture. lower denture. can dentures be worn long-term IF hooked to
> implants?
> >
> > And a couple of questions for you and the general practice of
> > dentistry ..... do dentists want to do what the customer wants?
is it the practice of some dentists to do work that has the result of
> > keeping the customers coming back year after year?

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Sounds like you are, I "cut my teeth" working at Affordable
Dentures, and I have to say it is the best bargain out there.  There
is a big step up in quality from the economy to the custom teeth.
The extra use you get out of the customs will probably be worth it.
BTW, why are you getting the rest extractor at 2 different times? If
it is due to money, I understand.  But if it were me I would just
get the last 5 out at the same time, get it over with.

--- In Denture_Dentures@yahoogroups.com, "llewellin_mom"
<llewellin_mom@y...> wrote:
>
> --- In Denture_Dentures@yahoogroups.com, "pdennis964"
> <peterjdennis@m...> wrote:
> >
> > Practicing Dentist here, "specializing" in immediate dentures.
> > Looking to become a better denture guy.  Hit me with your
> questions.
> >
>
> I have had all by 5 teeth extracted over the last 20 years.  I am
> having the remaining 5 pulled next week, 2 on Monday, and the last
3
> on Wednesday. They all are back teeth. I work in a low income job,
> and am sole support for my family...hence, I don't have a lot of
> extra money in the bank.  I Do really want dentures, and my mother
> is raising money from my brother's and sisters to help me get
> dentures. She has raised almost $700.00.  My dentist charges
> $1800.00, and won't budge off that price.  The dental school I
> contacted charges $1,000.00 (ALL out of our price range)  -- then
we
> saw the AffordableDenture.com site, and for the cheapest pair,
they
> charge about $400.00 for the economy denture, $600.00 for the
Custom
> Denture, and about $800.00 for the Premium denture. With all that
> said.....  If I opt for the custom denture (not the package deal),
> do you think I would be doing the right thing.  Opting our of the
> economy "package" deal, and going for better teeth in the Custom
> Denture?  Since most of my gums have long since healed, except for
> the last five extractions, DO you think I would be doing the right
> thing regarding the better denture for the long term?  Do you have
> any other information that might help me make my decision?  I
would
> appreciate you response.  Thank you.
>

Exactly, expecting me to pin down an exact cost and treatment plan
for you without knowing anything about your situtaion is
unrealistic.  It would be like you selling a used car to me, without
me knowing anything about it either.  Not trying to be antagonistic,
but your attitude is exactly why most Dentists hate dealing with
dentures.  It has taken years/decades of neglect for your teeth to
get into the condition they are in, and you want them to be replaced
immediately and with no problems.  Just trying to give you a sense
of what Dentist are going through, for some perspective.


--- In Denture_Dentures@yahoogroups.com, "Eric " <niteowl440@y...>
wrote:
>
> UNreal expectations ? ........ to have questions answered
> directly ? ..... maybe this IS a "problem" for alot of people -
that
> is why so many have said they have gone to Mexico to have work
done !
>
> What are the general costs involved for ? ....... each implant.
> several implants. one extraction. several extractions. upper
denture.
> lower denture. can dentures be worn long-term IF hooked to
implants?
>
> And a couple of questions for you and the general practice of
> dentistry ..... do dentists want to do what the customer wants? is
it
> the practice of some dentists to do work that has the result of
> keeping the customers coming back year after year?
>
>
> "pdennis964" <peterjdennis@m...> wrote:
> >
> > What specifically would you like to know.  This btw is why most
> > dentists don't bother making dentures..unreal expectations, not
> > worth the headache.
>

--- In Denture_Dentures@yahoogroups.com, "pdennis964"
<peterjdennis@m...> wrote:
>
> Practicing Dentist here, "specializing" in immediate dentures.
> Looking to become a better denture guy.  Hit me with your
questions.
>

I have had all by 5 teeth extracted over the last 20 years.  I am
having the remaining 5 pulled next week, 2 on Monday, and the last 3
on Wednesday. They all are back teeth. I work in a low income job,
and am sole support for my family...hence, I don't have a lot of
extra money in the bank.  I Do really want dentures, and my mother
is raising money from my brother's and sisters to help me get
dentures. She has raised almost $700.00.  My dentist charges
$1800.00, and won't budge off that price.  The dental school I
contacted charges $1,000.00 (ALL out of our price range)  -- then we
saw the AffordableDenture.com site, and for the cheapest pair, they
charge about $400.00 for the economy denture, $600.00 for the Custom
Denture, and about $800.00 for the Premium denture. With all that
said.....  If I opt for the custom denture (not the package deal),
do you think I would be doing the right thing.  Opting our of the
economy "package" deal, and going for better teeth in the Custom
Denture?  Since most of my gums have long since healed, except for
the last five extractions, DO you think I would be doing the right
thing regarding the better denture for the long term?  Do you have
any other information that might help me make my decision?  I would
appreciate you response.  Thank you.

UNreal expectations ? ........ to have questions answered
directly ? ..... maybe this IS a "problem" for alot of people - that
is why so many have said they have gone to Mexico to have work done !

What are the general costs involved for ? ....... each implant.
several implants. one extraction. several extractions. upper denture.
lower denture. can dentures be worn long-term IF hooked to implants?

And a couple of questions for you and the general practice of
dentistry ..... do dentists want to do what the customer wants? is it
the practice of some dentists to do work that has the result of
keeping the customers coming back year after year?


"pdennis964" <peterjdennis@m...> wrote:
>
> What specifically would you like to know.  This btw is why most
> dentists don't bother making dentures..unreal expectations, not
> worth the headache.

What specifically would you like to know.  This btw is why most
dentists don't bother making dentures..unreal expectations, not
worth the headache.

-- In Denture_Dentures@yahoogroups.com, "Eric " <niteowl440@y...>
wrote:
>
> I ask for specifics and I get this ? ... why ?
>
>
>
>  "pdennis964" <peterjdennis@m...> wrote:
> > Costs vary greatly.  Most Affordable Dentures are very good,
thats
> > where I started.  Significantly lower than most gen dentists.  I
> > would be hesitant in going to any old gen dentist, most dentists
> > hate doing dentures-no one is ever satisfied with their
dentures.
> > Implants-the only draw back to implants is their cost.  They
make a
> > night and day difference.  If your dentures are newer, the bite
is
> > correct, and you like the way they look, there is a good chance
you
> > can attach you old dentures to implants.  But it never hurts to
> make
> > a new one to attach implants to.
> >
> > --- In Denture_Dentures@yahoogroups.com, "Eric "
<niteowl440@y...>
> > wrote:
> > > About all costs involved. IF implants can be used to hook the
> > > dentures to - so they can be worn longer and without shifting
and
> > > looseness problems? Can used dentures be adapted to a new-
> > customer?
> > >
> > >
> > > "pdennis964" <peterjdennis@m...> wrote:
> > > > Which ones haven't been answered?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In Denture_Dentures@yahoogroups.com, "Eric "
> > <niteowl440@y...>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > Well pd ..... you have a bunch that are on the message
list
> > that
> > > > have
> > > > > not been addressed. Would APPRECIATE your input. .... Eric
> > > > >
> > > > > "pdennis964" <peterjdennis@m...> wrote:
> > > > > > Practicing Dentist here, "specializing" in immediate
> > dentures.
> > > > > > Looking to become a better denture guy.  Hit me with
your
> > > > questions.
>

For you members who
still have some teeth
and for your family,
I highly recommend
using a water pick
device after meals to
maintain healthy gum
areas around teeth.
I lost my upper teeth
to periodontal
disease 6 years ago,
but I have kept my
lower teeth/gum in
excellent health by
using the water pick
device.   The brand I
use is INTERPLAK
model WJ6R.   For
info:
www.interplak.com

Paul

HOW much was this job HERE ...in the states ?

"b3ta_b00t3r" <1@y...> wrote:
> I went to mexico i had 20 teeth pulled and dentures all for 1100
bucks
> and had the dentures in 1 day.
> charlie

I ask for specifics and I get this ? ... why ?



  "pdennis964" <peterjdennis@m...> wrote:
> Costs vary greatly.  Most Affordable Dentures are very good, thats
> where I started.  Significantly lower than most gen dentists.  I
> would be hesitant in going to any old gen dentist, most dentists
> hate doing dentures-no one is ever satisfied with their dentures.
> Implants-the only draw back to implants is their cost.  They make a
> night and day difference.  If your dentures are newer, the bite is
> correct, and you like the way they look, there is a good chance you
> can attach you old dentures to implants.  But it never hurts to
make
> a new one to attach implants to.
>
> --- In Denture_Dentures@yahoogroups.com, "Eric " <niteowl440@y...>
> wrote:
> > About all costs involved. IF implants can be used to hook the
> > dentures to - so they can be worn longer and without shifting and
> > looseness problems? Can used dentures be adapted to a new-
> customer?
> >
> >
> > "pdennis964" <peterjdennis@m...> wrote:
> > > Which ones haven't been answered?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Denture_Dentures@yahoogroups.com, "Eric "
> <niteowl440@y...>
> > > wrote:
> > > > Well pd ..... you have a bunch that are on the message list
> that
> > > have
> > > > not been addressed. Would APPRECIATE your input. .... Eric
> > > >
> > > > "pdennis964" <peterjdennis@m...> wrote:
> > > > > Practicing Dentist here, "specializing" in immediate
> dentures.
> > > > > Looking to become a better denture guy.  Hit me with your
> > > questions.

I went to mexico i had 20 teeth pulled and dentures all for 1100 bucks
and had the dentures in 1 day.
charlie

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Costs vary greatly.  Most Affordable Dentures are very good, thats
where I started.  Significantly lower than most gen dentists.  I
would be hesitant in going to any old gen dentist, most dentists
hate doing dentures-no one is ever satisfied with their dentures.
Implants-the only draw back to implants is their cost.  They make a
night and day difference.  If your dentures are newer, the bite is
correct, and you like the way they look, there is a good chance you
can attach you old dentures to implants.  But it never hurts to make
a new one to attach implants to.

--- In Denture_Dentures@yahoogroups.com, "Eric " <niteowl440@y...>
wrote:
> About all costs involved. IF implants can be used to hook the
> dentures to - so they can be worn longer and without shifting and
> looseness problems? Can used dentures be adapted to a new-
customer?
>
>
> "pdennis964" <peterjdennis@m...> wrote:
> > Which ones haven't been answered?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In Denture_Dentures@yahoogroups.com, "Eric "
<niteowl440@y...>
> > wrote:
> > > Well pd ..... you have a bunch that are on the message list
that
> > have
> > > not been addressed. Would APPRECIATE your input. .... Eric
> > >
> > > "pdennis964" <peterjdennis@m...> wrote:
> > > > Practicing Dentist here, "specializing" in immediate
dentures.
> > > > Looking to become a better denture guy.  Hit me with your
> > questions.

About all costs involved. IF implants can be used to hook the
dentures to - so they can be worn longer and without shifting and
looseness problems? Can used dentures be adapted to a new-customer?


"pdennis964" <peterjdennis@m...> wrote:
> Which ones haven't been answered?
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In Denture_Dentures@yahoogroups.com, "Eric " <niteowl440@y...>
> wrote:
> > Well pd ..... you have a bunch that are on the message list that
> have
> > not been addressed. Would APPRECIATE your input. .... Eric
> >
> > "pdennis964" <peterjdennis@m...> wrote:
> > > Practicing Dentist here, "specializing" in immediate dentures.
> > > Looking to become a better denture guy.  Hit me with your
> questions.

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Did you get your teeth extracted too? what kind of dentures? where at in mexico?
sandy in Az


HOTROD <webmaster@...> wrote:
well i went to mexico and got dentures $1,100 total and they fit great
but gagging spiting lol only been 5 days and so far good..





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well i went to mexico and got dentures $1,100 total and they fit great
but gagging spiting lol only been 5 days and so far good..

Which ones haven't been answered?





--- In Denture_Dentures@yahoogroups.com, "Eric " <niteowl440@y...>
wrote:
> Well pd ..... you have a bunch that are on the message list that
have
> not been addressed. Would APPRECIATE your input. .... Eric
>
> "pdennis964" <peterjdennis@m...> wrote:
> > Practicing Dentist here, "specializing" in immediate dentures.
> > Looking to become a better denture guy.  Hit me with your
questions.

Well pd ..... you have a bunch that are on the message list that have
not been addressed. Would APPRECIATE your input. .... Eric

"pdennis964" <peterjdennis@m...> wrote:
> Practicing Dentist here, "specializing" in immediate dentures.
> Looking to become a better denture guy.  Hit me with your questions.

Practicing Dentist here, "specializing" in immediate dentures.
Looking to become a better denture guy.  Hit me with your questions.

I would like to communicate with people who have had experiences with
the Affordable Dentures locations in Asheville, NC or other
locations.  I need 24 extractons several of which must be surgicle
extractions. Any help or suggestions anyone has for me would be
appreciated.  Thanks.

Ruby

If I were you .....I would RUN from this dentist ! ... it sounds like
to me that he is just stringing-you-along. From what I know -
implants are alot stronger than teeth that a capped and ESPECIALLY
teeth that have root canals done to them.

WHAT is with all these dentists WANTING to do root-canals ? ....
SEEMS to me that all this is just a HUGE money-maker to them.

OVER seven-thousand-dollars ??....!! .... is absolutely crazy !! ....
IMO. Again - from what I know of this(and I am learning more each
day) - GOOD uppers and lowers should be about 1000$ each. 15
eaxtractions should be about 80$ each......and SHOULD be less - done
in "bulk" ......

WHERE are the other costs coming from? ..... Eric




"SandysGrin@y..." wrote:
  I
> went for a consultation today and was given the option of keeping
to bottom teeth to use for anchoring full Partials -2 teeth...lol
> Ok this it the real question.

The 2 only good teeth left in my head
> that he wants to use are the only ones that have not had a Root
> canal (YET) but they will need to be crowned b4 use.
> One thing that bothers me is when I do take out the upper dentures
> and the lower partials I will be left with only 2 canines. I some
> how find disturbing ( In looks and maybe hurt when I sleep without
> the uppers in.
> Plus who said they would last? Maybe dump 2500.00 for 2 teeth just
> to loose them???
> I told him I wanted implants to hold lower dentures in at the
> beginning at our talks and he said lets wait and see how well you
do
> with the dentures then if I NEED the implants we can do that.
> So what is the difference in my own 2 teeth that are a risk and
> waiting to get the implant post at a later date?
> I'm confused and thought I would put this to you all who have been
> that and done that or wish you had.
> I feel really sick trying to figure this out on my own, and hope I
> don't want the lower dentures from the beginning- just because it
> would be cheaper. "Sigh"
> Sandy in AZ
> Plus the cost for 15 extractions and TOP OF THE LINE full upper
> denture and TOP OF THE LINE lower partial (plus flipper for 6
weeks)
> and 2 crowns with built up post.
> $7100.00  Good deal??

Sorry about the NO MALES PLEASE!!!!!!!  this was on for another reason and I
forgot to remove it. please disreguard.
Sandy
Sorry about the NO MALES PLEASE!!!!!!!  this was on for another reason and I
forgot to remove it. please disreguard.
SandyHI, I'm sandy and I am in the process of getting some dentures. I
went for a consultation today and was given the option of keeping to
bottom teeth to use for anchoring full Partials -2 teeth...lol
Ok this it the real question. The 2 only good teeth left in my head
that he wants to use are the only ones that have not had a Root
canal (YET) but they will need to be crowned b4 use.
One thing that bothers me is when I do take out the upper dentures
and the lower partials I will be left with only 2 canines. I some
how find disturbing ( In looks and maybe hurt when I sleep without
the uppers in.
Plus who said they would last? Maybe dump 2500.00 for 2 teeth just
to loose them???
I told him I wanted implants to hold lower dentures in at the
beginning at our talks and he said lets wait and see how well you do
with the dentures then if I NEED the implants we can do that.
So what is the difference in my own 2 teeth that are a risk and
waiting to get the implant post at a later date?
I'm confused and thought I would put this to you all who have been
that and done that or wish you had.
I feel really sick trying to figure this out on my own, and hope I
don't want the lower dentures from the beginning- just because it
would be cheaper. "Sigh"
Sandy in AZ
Plus the cost for 15 extractions and TOP OF THE LINE full upper
denture and TOP OF THE LINE lower partial (plus flipper for 6 weeks)
and 2 crowns with built up post.
$7100.00  Good deal??





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HI, I'm sandy and I am in the process of getting some dentures. I
went for a consultation today and was given the option of keeping to
bottom teeth to use for anchoring full Partials -2 teeth...lol
Ok this it the real question. The 2 only good teeth left in my head
that he wants to use are the only ones that have not had a Root
canal (YET) but they will need to be crowned b4 use.
One thing that bothers me is when I do take out the upper dentures
and the lower partials I will be left with only 2 canines. I some
how find disturbing ( In looks and maybe hurt when I sleep without
the uppers in.
Plus who said they would last? Maybe dump 2500.00 for 2 teeth just
to loose them???
I told him I wanted implants to hold lower dentures in at the
beginning at our talks and he said lets wait and see how well you do
with the dentures then if I NEED the implants we can do that.
So what is the difference in my own 2 teeth that are a risk and
waiting to get the implant post at a later date?
I'm confused and thought I would put this to you all who have been
that and done that or wish you had.
I feel really sick trying to figure this out on my own, and hope I
don't want the lower dentures from the beginning- just because it
would be cheaper. "Sigh"
Sandy in AZ
Plus the cost for 15 extractions and TOP OF THE LINE full upper
denture and TOP OF THE LINE lower partial (plus flipper for 6 weeks)
and 2 crowns with built up post.
$7100.00  Good deal??

BUT do implants work with dentures.....to keep them in and postioned
properly?


"Jay Sandler" <mint_gummybear@y...> wrote:
> well if you're considering dentures then by all means do it. tis
just a
> matter of fitting it correctly.in terms of maintenance, you can try
> differrent stuffs like in cleaning,i simply use denture cleaners
(i.e.
> polident and efferdent).
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In Denture_Dentures@yahoogroups.com, "Eric " <niteowl440@y...>
> wrote:
> > ....how do these work as far as "clicking" the dentures IN and
> wearing
> > them long-term?
> >
> > I am considering dentures myself. The cost involved in keeping
> > my "regular" teeth has become WAY out-of-hand. They want almost 5
> > grand to "fix" my mouth with NO guarantees that I will not be
doing
> > the SAME in another 10 years or so. OR I might have to go to
dentures
> > THEN...... LOL
> >
> > I say to myself......WHY not now ? ....... THX for any help or
> > insight. .... Eric

I would LIKE to have all my teeth but a dentist MESSEC me up when I
was a Kid. Npw I am paying for his DIShonesty.


"Jay Sandler" <mint_gummybear@y...> wrote:
>
> im not sure about the cost for a complete set but its pretty
expensive
> im sure. thats why if you wear one nowadays you have to take care of
it
> like yer real teeth. mine i use cleaners like polident and sparkle
dent.
>
>
> --- In Denture_Dentures@yahoogroups.com, "Eric " <niteowl440@y...>
> wrote:
> > anyone ?
> >
> > "Eric " <niteowl440@y...> wrote:
> > > for complete dentures ? ...... THX

The dentist used the wrong word .... the proper word is
UNprofitable ! .... so it is UNethical for him to follow the request
of the patient (his boss! - YOU ??..!!) ...... move QUICKLY away from
him - he is the UNethical and DIShonest one.


"Jay Sandler" <mint_gummybear@y...> wrote:
> >
> > I asked the dentist if I could have my teeth removed (I already
have
> > seven teeth missing and I would have to have at least four more
> > removed for the partials) and get full dentures because that
would be
> > more affordable. The dentist told me that it would be borderline
> > unethical for him to remove perfectly good teeth. I told
him...isn't
> > it unethical for me to walk around with no teeth, not able to eat
> > properly and embarrased to go out, speak in public etc.
>
>
>
> ==hey that has got to be the cheapest thing i heard about cost
> cutting....hahaha. Your dentist is right when he told you that it
would
> be unethical for him to remove good teeth.but i guess have the
right
> and the final say anyway so gudluck!

>
> I asked the dentist if I could have my teeth removed (I already have
> seven teeth missing and I would have to have at least four more
> removed for the partials) and get full dentures because that would be
> more affordable. The dentist told me that it would be borderline
> unethical for him to remove perfectly good teeth. I told him...isn't
> it unethical for me to walk around with no teeth, not able to eat
> properly and embarrased to go out, speak in public etc.



==hey that has got to be the cheapest thing i heard about cost
cutting....hahaha. Your dentist is right when he told you that it would
be unethical for him to remove good teeth.but i guess have the right
and the final say anyway so gudluck!