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To want all my teeth removed? (Trigger warning, suicide mentioned)

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CureTheToothPain · 19/01/2022 20:00

I’m early 30s. Get nagged by the dentist everytime I go because my teeth are rotting and crumbling. I have so many fillings and half teeth, but had none removed yet, a few have fallen out though.

I get pain daily in my cheeks and lower jaw and have done for some time.

I brush 3 times a day (after the dentist told me to) but still get the pain, I also floss and use mouthwash.

I get sinus issues- caused by hayfever and allergies in spring and summer and the cold in winter, so that’s likely why my top teeth have so many problems.

I’m also on inhalers for asthma which I’m told are terrible for teeth.

I have near daily paracetamol and I’ve ended up in hospital on morphine and tramadol before the pain is that bad.

Some days it hurts to eat so I don’t.

I’ve been looking at dentures, and I’m seriously considering having all of my teeth (or at least my top ones) removed and using a denture. It would save the 6 monthly nag from the dentist who doesn’t seem to get that I’m doing everything they’ve told me to do and I’m still likely to lose all my teeth before I’m 40, it would save me being kept awake from hunger because I’d be able to eat.

It would basically save my life because I am in so much pain sometimes I’d be better off dead.

Is this something that can be done? I’d obviously rather have my natural teeth but I’m in so much pain near enough daily that I think I’d be better without them.

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OfstedOffred · 19/01/2022 20:17

I've never heard of either asthma inhalers or sinusitis affecting teeth,my father in 70s is a lifelong inhaler user & never had a filling. Have you had duraphat toothpaste?

Could you possibly have enamel hypoplasia? You really really need to find a different dentist.

whenwilliwillibefamous · 19/01/2022 20:15

Yep. Keep a video diary so they can see you brushing and flossing, keep a food and drink diary, then show them all the data. There may be some detail being overlooked.
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pompei8309 · 19/01/2022 20:13

You should suggest it to your dentist, if he’s totally bad about it , maybe change the dentist. I know a lot of people in their 20’s that had it done and I am considering it myself. In my case I think it’s genetic, i have a bridge, implants etc but still not looking good, I put one in and take two out sort of thing. Good luck and seriously look at those they do fixed ones ( in couple of screws ) so you don’t need to take it out etc

ChampagneLassie · 19/01/2022 20:13

Or maybe speak to GP as this might be a broader health issue.

ChampagneLassie · 19/01/2022 20:13

My sis is a dentist... she says patients lie all the time. I suspect dentists aren't believing you...because what is happening is so unusual/doesn't make sense. I think you need to write down like you have here to your dentist and ask for them to investigate the cause.

RobertSmithsLipstick · 19/01/2022 20:12

A friend of mine had all of hers out in her 30s.
She had awful problems, and was never free of pain and infections.
She was relieved when it was done, although it was hard going for a couple of weeks after removal.

Idontbelieveit14 · 19/01/2022 20:11

Someone I know had all hers removed - she had to wait a few months for her gums to heal to get dentures which is worth bearing in mind - it was quite shocking seeing her without teeth.

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CureTheToothPain · 19/01/2022 20:10

@Kittykat93

Why are your teeth rotting and crumbling? Haven't heard of that happening because of inhalers or allergies.

Either way op it sounds absolutely miserable and if I were you I'd definitely be looking at the dentures option, I think you'd have a much better quality of life and be much happier.

@Kittykat93 the dentist blames me, says it's because I don't look after my teeth and because of the inhalers and sinus issues.

I actually have no idea why.

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CureTheToothPain · 19/01/2022 20:08

I've told every dentist I've ever seen that I'm doing everything they tell me to and they either say "You can't be or your teeth wouldn't be this bad" or tell me I'm not doing enough, I can't do anymore bar not eating or drinking or going out in the cold - none of which is practical (I'm a single parent).

I haven't suggested dentures yet to a dentist, not sure if it's even possible even privately.

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Kittykat93 · 19/01/2022 20:08

Why are your teeth rotting and crumbling? Haven't heard of that happening because of inhalers or allergies.

Either way op it sounds absolutely miserable and if I were you I'd definitely be looking at the dentures option, I think you'd have a much better quality of life and be much happier.

bassackwards · 19/01/2022 20:04

Have you discussed that route with your dentist? Is it something they suggested or recommend? Personally I could not live with that kind of chronic pain/deterioration and so would definitely get dentures (or better yet implants if you can afford them)

OnceuponaRainbow18 · 19/01/2022 20:02

Oh gosh I’m sorry, tooth pain is the worst.

I’m no expert but can’t see why it shouldn’t be an option- Dan you raise it with your dentist?

Maybe explain to the dentist that you are following all their advice and to speak to you kindly and as an adult

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