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Tooth Loss

She Uses Krazy Glue to Put Teeth Back in Their Sockets

I started using krazy glue last winter when my teeth started falling out. I regret it because of the fumes that make me sick, but I don’t know what else to do. I cannot afford a denture. I know the glue is messing up my gums. I feel stuck. Please help. – Thanks. KL

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Why Would Teeth Repeatedly Fall Out?

When a person has advanced gum disease or periodontitis, their teeth can repeatedly fall out without treatment. Gum disease destroys gums, teeth, and their supporting bone.

Can You Glue Teeth Back in Place?

Krazy Glue or any other high-strength glue would hold only temporarily before the teeth move again. Commercial glues are not meant for internal use and would further damage unhealthy oral tissue.

The woman who wrote about using Krazy Glue to put her teeth back felt hopeless. We included a photo on this page of a patient with advanced gum disease that is bad but not like the advanced stage that causes teeth to fall out.

In the photo below, the patient’s lower four incisor teeth are almost loose enough to fall out. Imagine tooth roots showing, teeth hanging by their ligaments, and the desperation of a person who cannot afford dentures.

Gum disease and recession

It has probably been years since this woman saw a dentist. Although she cannot afford dentures, she can seek assistance from a local dental school, a dental clinic, or social services. Her teeth are unsavable, and removable dentures would make her look and feel better, improving her quality of life.

Find a dentist, a university dental school, or a dental clinic if you experience tooth loss. Avoid self-treatment.

Plano, Texas, female dentist Dr. Miranda Lacy sponsors this post.

Affordable Dentistry

My Snap-On Denture Teeth Are Too Big

Fran,

We understand your disappointment with trying to stabilize your denture and getting results that detract from your smile. Your dentist is responsible for correcting the issue or giving you a refund. You can start with a list of what you do and do not like about your snap-on denture and approach your dentist another time with your request. Some patients succeed by reporting the issue to the state dental board or consulting with an attorney.

Why Causes Denture Teeth to Be Too Large?

Your denture teeth can be too large if your dentist does not take impressions correctly or makes mistakes with the try-in of a wax model of your denture. During the try-in, your dentist should check how the denture affects these aspects:

  • Your facial appearance
  • The fullness of your lips
  • Your bite
  • Your speech

Will You Need a New Denture to Replace the Teeth?

Whether you need a new denture to replace the teeth that are too large depends on the condition and quality of your denture. If your dentist’s cost is 40% less than other dentists, he may have sacrificed quality for the price. A skilled cosmetic dentist may be able to drill out the denture teeth of a quality denture and make the corrections. Otherwise, you may need a new denture. Either way, your denture will look and feel better, and you will feel more confident about your appearance and smile.

Even if you decide to keep your current dentist and give him another chance, consider getting a second opinion from an advanced cosmetic dentist. You can take the second opinion dentist’s documentation to your dentist to support your concerns and the corrections needed. Speak with the advanced cosmetic dentist about how to make treatment affordable if you need a new snap-on denture.

Best wishes for your dentist’s cooperation and a reasonable resolution.

Plano, Texas, dentist Dr. Miranda Lacy sponsors this post.