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Shawn - 06 Nov 2007 00:14 GMT
I have a disease that is in my family (both sides Mother & father) & all members have lost their teeth by age 40. I'm 41
& just had another pair of incisors removed & I'm more than ever resembling a jack-o-latern than ever. I want the remaining
teeth removed & replaced with complete dentures (they will fail sooner or later). I brish, floss, gargle with mouthwash quite
often & still my teeth are "going away". Any ideas on how to convince my dentist to have my oral surgeon do the remaining
extractions so I can get my wish.
Steven Bornfeld - 06 Nov 2007 02:36 GMT
> I have a disease that is in my family (both sides Mother & father) & all members have lost their teeth by age 40. I'm 41
> & just had another pair of incisors removed & I'm more than ever resembling a jack-o-latern than ever. I want the remaining
> teeth removed & replaced with complete dentures (they will fail sooner or later). I brish, floss, gargle with mouthwash quite
> often & still my teeth are "going away". Any ideas on how to convince my dentist to have my oral surgeon do the remaining
> extractions so I can get my wish.

    If your teeth are that bad, why would your dentist need convincing?

Steve
Dartos - 06 Nov 2007 14:20 GMT
Even when fighting a losing battle, it is often wise to organize a
retreat rather than have a total panic.

It would be interesting to know what disease (other than perio) is
involved.  A history of the progression of tooth loss and the present
condition of the remaining teeth needs to be determined.

What other factors are involved?  (smoking, diet, etc.)

With this information, it is likely that some predictions and plans
can be made.

Most patients survive pretty well with an upper denture.  Most patients
have much more difficulty with lowers.

Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it.

D

> I have a disease that is in my family (both sides Mother & father) & all members have lost their teeth by age 40. I'm 41
> & just had another pair of incisors removed & I'm more than ever resembling a jack-o-latern than ever. I want the remaining
> teeth removed & replaced with complete dentures (they will fail sooner or later). I brish, floss, gargle with mouthwash quite
> often & still my teeth are "going away". Any ideas on how to convince my dentist to have my oral surgeon do the remaining
> extractions so I can get my wish.
Steven Bornfeld - 06 Nov 2007 17:00 GMT
> Even when fighting a losing battle, it is often wise to organize a
> retreat rather than have a total panic.
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>
> D

    Well put!

Steve

>> I have a disease that is in my family (both sides Mother & father) &
>> all members have lost their teeth by age 40. I'm 41
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>> my dentist to have my oral surgeon do the remaining
>> extractions so I can get my wish.
 
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