Partial denture - any positive stories?

[Bluebell66]

After a lot of problems with two of my top molars, I now think I have to resign myself to the fact that they've got to go. This will result in the need for a partial denture.

Does anyone have any success stories or are they a complete nightmare?

I should also point out that I have a severe phobia of the dentist.

TIA

Are they obvious? I am missing a couple at the back and haven't replaced them.. eat fine and no one can see! I lost them due to a dentist removing them unnecessarily before Trigeminal Neuralgia was diagnosed.

I also lost a tooth nearer the front..if I really grin like a cheshire cat it is visible so I am in the process of having a bridge made. I tried a denture but couldn't get on with it (gag factor with a plate!) but am having aMaryland bridge where the false tooth is anchored to nearby teeth. I believe you can have a couple together that way.

I am also dental phobic but the bridge mould was far less bothersome than all the previous treatment!

Hi Still, thank you for your reply. One of the Teeth is noticeable when I smile widely, one of them isn't, but the corresponding tooth at the bottom is already missing so I'm worried about how I will eat on that side if I just have a big gap.

Hi Bluebell66, I would like to get you know that implants are never a nightmare. I have done my lower partial implants 1 month ago. I haven't been facing any problems since then. I don't have a problem with eating or talking. When you replace missing teeth, eating may feel as a difficult task. Here are some things that can help:
*Begin by eating soft foods cut into small pieces.
*Chew on both sides of the mouth to keep the pressure even.
*Do not eat very sticky or hard foods, and do not chew gum.
The success rate is very high; with proper care, healthy life style and dental hygiene. All the best!

Thank you User, I'm not going to rush into a decision, I've got another appointment with the dentist at the end of January so should know more then.