I need some advice in terms of teeth replacement.  I'm 55 and have most
of my molars missing on the bottom.  I have all the front teeth between
the two canines, and one molar #18.  The molars were removed due to
cavities and not from gum problems.  I would like to replace the
missing teeth.

About 10-12 years ago I had a partial made for the bottom.  I believe
it was the "flipper" -- it was made out of hard acrylic and had metal
prongs that attached to my canine teeth.   I tried this partial for
several months and could not get use to it.  I hated the metal prongs
around my teeth.  I felt that the prongs were destroying my teeth and
the prongs would periodically make the gums bleed when I was trying to
remove them.  Plus, it seemed like I had a speech impediment when I
talked.

My current dentist has suggested the new flexible partials.  Don't know
anything about them.  I'm curious about what others think about them.

Thank you.
Shirley