My now fiancé brought up me getting dentures when I had been trying to figure out how to bring up the fact that I’d been saving for that procedure. I didn’t realize how hard it was for him to watch me be in severe pain every time we ate at a restaurant we wanted to go to. I winced sometimes w/o even realizing it from biting on most foods. I was eating room temperature soup most of the time because it hurt to eat. It wasn’t any life to live. I got my dentures almost two years ago now and it was the best choice for me and we have enjoyed helping me find new favorite foods. We bonded and our relationship has flourished since I decided to just get the dentures and stop overthinking it. Thank you for this channel. It is wonderful hearing someone talk about this subject.

When I got my dentures I was so shocked to find out so many people…young people…were in the same position as me

I had a good cry today and asked my husband if he is still gonna love me without teeth. He laughed at me, gave me a kiss, and carried on like nothing was said.

I think dating/intimacy is so intimidating because when I hear guys asked about what they are looking for, so often they state something along the lines of “…good teeth”. Cuts thru me like a knife. 🙄

I hope you're fully aware of how many people you are helping with these videos. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge and being so compassionate. I'm impressed.

I had a date compliment my teeth and I blurted out they are fake. He said oh. I then explained how painful and awful my teeth were. It wasn’t a big deal. We ended up dating for 2.5 years but… I never took my teeth out in front of him,

Thanks everyone for watching this live with me! It was fun chatting with you all! Our friend, Captain, from England, is in a dark place about his teeth, as many of us were at one point. Please give him some encouragement by responding to this comment!

Came back to this video for advice because of a guy I like. I told him from the beginning I had dentures and he said that it didn't bother him at all. Come to think of it, no one I've dated seemed to care about the fact that I wear fake teeth. Like she said, if they have a problem with it then they aren't for you! I know it hurts in the beginning because you really liked them, but just be honest from the start. We got this guys, we deserve love too no matter if our teeth are real or fake.

My gf of nearing 3 years is with me for me. When I finally decided to full on go through my procedure (this past Thursday 8/3/23), she was excited and supportive. She’s happy for what it’s going to do for me. She even put up with me during the first couple days of recovery and did a few things around my house so I could chill and recover. It’s all about support! Also, the last bit had me cracking me up. 😂

Omg KRISTI. This is such a topic that everybody wants to know before getting dentures! But nobody wants to talk about it! Thank you so much for putting your fears aside and bringing light to the subject! 🦷 🪥🔩❤️

Love that more people are speaking about this!

I'm about to get dentures and have been really worried about it, you have given me much needed confidence. Thank you for being real!!!

These are such important and deeply personal issues. It is really great of you being brave enough to talk about teeth issues with such candor. My mother had her teeth removed in her 20s. While growing up I can’t remember a single instance of her telling me to brush my teeth. My teeth journey has been long and seldom fun. Here I am now with only two points in my mouth that have opposing teeth with which to chew. So I am trying to navigate what’s next - and of course I’m trying to determine what’s next and how to afford whatever that might be. Thank you so much for the great information. And thank you for your courage in talking about such personal things publicly!

You’re a trooper for talking about this, you honestly answered some questions I had and now I feel confident with my decision

I got dentures at 38 and 2 yrs out of a relationship ready to date but so nervous 🫦 thinking I could never tell anyone I dated etc but to my surprise EVERY guy that I told could CARE LESS there was one who said he wasn't bothered but obv he was but that's okay bc he was a no-go Mama's boy anyway. One guy I told and he was like ME TOO 😂😂😂

Oh my god. Thank you!!! I’m needing to get dentures and I’m freaked out!! I’m more scared of getting them taken out and having no face. The fact you have approached this subject means you’re pretty fine in discussing it all, and I appreciate your openness, bravery, and help! I can’t tell you how much that means! (I got tears happening over here!) 😎

Thank you for covering this!!! Not many people talk about. It's so important!!

When I was told in January 2021 that I was going to lose my front teeth, I was HORRIFIED. Just embarrassed, ashamed, defeated. I immediately looked for support online. You were the first person I saw on here. You made me feel so much better, and helped me accept and come to terms with what was going on. I could go on and ON about my whole process lol. I'm turning 27 on March 9th, and on the 18th (one month countdown!) I finally will have my extractions and get a partial denture. I'm terrified, but also SO READY to be able to eat better, be in no pain, and gain my confidence back. I've been blessed with a very amazing and understanding boyfriend, he's been with me for this whole ride. He's seen me and my broken teeth and he's like "you are beautiful. i love you with or without teeth" and I'm just like... I lucked out! I've always been very open about my struggles with him and he gives no judgment. However... he's also curious about how.. it... will feel lmao. Aaaanyway lol, I'm so happy that your uploading more videos again!! Shining light on the subject of dentures is SO important. There is such a stigma surrounding them (aka young people with dentures/partials/etc) More people being aware of this stuff, I feel and would hope, would bring on a more understanding and empathetic world.

I asked my husband what he thought about me getting dentures and he told me he doesn't care about my physical appearance like that because i will be healthier above all.

I have had dental problems, bridges, dentures from a young age. (38). 1 am now (48). I was scared as I always connected dentures with old people. But it was you that helped me through it. You gave me the confidence I needed. Watching you lead to other links and other young people with my problem. I was so relieved to see I was not alone. Your tutorials have been a god send, I love you (I mean that in an innocent manner, as light at the end of the tunnel). Thank you so much. ❤️

I just had my e-day yesterday and finding your page has truly helped me with things I've been stressing for almost a year now. Thank you!

JUST got my first set of partial dentures TWO days ago - and this was the first and foremost thing on my mind. NOT KIDDING! The Universe heard me and sent me your video. THANK YOU ! ! !

Thank you so much for taking tje time to talk to us about stuff. Keep having a blessed nite.😊

I'm so glad to have found your channel! I got my full upper denture about three months ago. I've been avoiding kissing my husband and other intimate oral activities.... because I'm afraid it will feel weird to him or even hurt him. After watching this I realize that I simply need to talk to him about it and it doesn't have to be a loss of that part of our intimacy. I feel a sense of confidence that I haven't had since getting dentures. Thank you so much!!!

Side Note: Kalin, it TRULY CRACKS me up how frustrated you get with those flies 😂🤣😂🤣! I know they are very tedious but your reaction to them is really so adorable 🥰🪰🪰🪰🪰🪰🪰🪰🪰🪰🪰🪰🪰

Very informative and helpful video. Thank you for speaking about this topic. People are afraid or embarrassed to tackle this subject.

You are right and wise KJ! If the person you are thinking of dating would reject you because of dentures- run from them like they are a rabid dog. Think about it, if a person is that hardline about dentures, then get ready to be involved with someone who isn’t really interested in you. And- you will wish that you paid attention to the red flag 🚩 much earlier. Run like hell and thank God your dentures saved you from bigger problems down the road.

Thank you soo much for this .... New denture wearer... I loved your light hearted advice and really helped me...

These are some really helpful tips thank you for sharing this with us! 👌🏻

I’m so glad I found you!!!! Seriously I’ve been binge watching your videos they are so helpful I go in 2 days to get all my top teeth pulled and all on 6 done plus bone graf and sinus argumentation and I’m so scared nervous but excited at the same time… and sex was a big question I had since I’m only 29 and thought omg my sex life is going to be over. Thank you for this!!!!

Getting all of mine taken out today, and your videos have been absolutely awesome and so helpful and encouraging. Will have temporaries for 8 months, then will probably get implants. Thank you Ms K for all open approach to this often self conscious matter. xxx from New Zealand.

Severe dental phobia kept me romantic going to the dentist for years. Even though I'm 51, I feel so embarrassed when I had a partial. My dating g life just stalled because I was so self conscious. Now I'm on to full dentures after having all my teeth extracted today. I'm so glad I found your content. It is very helpful.

Sooooo needed to here this right now. Just got my first upper set fitted today…. Not a happy camper! Lol. AND I’m single, and worried about dating, love your attitude ,you rock

Thanks so much for this! As a young denture wear this has been on my mind heavy. Hopefully I'll find someone who love me fake teeth and all 🥰🥰🥰

I have no idea how I came upon your videos. I don't have dentures. But I couldn't help but watch. I just want to tell you that what you're doing to help and empower people is amazing!

Kristi, what would we do without you? Thank you so much for this, and all your other videos. Frank, helpful, funny, unapologetic: You're an inspiration!

Great advice! Beautiful execution!!!!

Sooo helpful 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Been really nervous about these things.

You're awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience and your knowledge on this hard to talk about topic.

Great video! Way to tackle a “taboo” subject! I think it is very helpful especially for those that are not in long term relationships when going thru the denture or implant process.

Thank you. I am new on this journey and this is a very important part. Thank you.

Thank you again. Great tips, always so thorough, 👌. You are an Angel and have helped me so much. 😁❤

Gotta say.... I ALWAYS wondered about the DSL dip😂 ( on the man ), & could they tell ?... 😮 Your honesty and the WAY you said what you said made it food for thought ... in a good way ❤ You're refreshing for young viewers being in these shoes. Thanks. Truly !!

Excellent! Thank you for posting this 'priceless' info. So much help. =)

Great video. Busted out laughing a couple of times. I’m a dentist. I think you’re doing a great service with your videos. It’s also nice to be reminded that for some people what we provide can really enhance their quality of life.

Thanks Kristi again for the tips.😉

I just found your channel #kalinjax and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you putting these videos out there. I’m not a denture wearer yet, BUT I know I will be unfortunately. I lost pretty much ALL of my upper teeth to Breastfeeding and I’m so scared of accepting and taking that plunge to accept my dentists suggestion and recommendation to get dentures. It’s a big step for me personally idk why I’m so attached to these basically rotting teeth despite my best efforts. But coming across your channel I feel less alone. I’m young like you, I’m only 32 which I feel so embarrassed that this is really my only option as implants are just way out of my price range here in CA. I’m not making enough to afford that price tag like I’m sure many others are. Anyways I just wanted to say thank you, I know these can be personal insights to your experience but as I said it’s nice not to feel alone in this. Im heart broken at what price I paid but like I said it was to feed my baby girl, I stopped breastfeeding around her turning 3. Thank you again for sharing your journey and tips.

I have digital dentures they are 100 %..Thank you for you're input on real life situations..you are a smart and well spoken young lady..and without sounding creepy..you are very wise and beautiful inside and out..wish you and your family all the best..DD.

You and your videos are awesome! I had all on 4 surgery a couple of months ago and your guidance has been hugely helpful to me. Thank you!!

Thank You so much for your warm and informative videos. Great information. 🙏

You answered a lot of questions for me and I really appreciate that so much! Thank You!! And you’re very funny!! Have a blessed day

I have partials now at 60, had beautiful teeth when I was younger.... but, as long as you take care of yourself is the most important thing.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! You have addressed every concern I have had since considering and getting dentures. I have never subscribed to a channel until now. After reading other comments on your videos, I know that I'm not the exception. Did I remember to say THANK YOU? ❤

You have helped me tremendously through my endeavor!!! Your husband is a lucky man! Ànd your viewers are lucky to grab on to your knowledge! Thanks for sending your message! All very helpful.

Thanks for been so out spoken, good message

The dating thing is always been such an insecurity for me you have been so much help I really enjoy your content and your approach and self-confidence, thanks so much

I’m turning 26 this month and my Eday is on March 2nd. Im getting traditional dentures for now. I really liked watching this video because I’m trying to consume as much info, tips, and tricks for dentures in general. I followed aswell! I look forward to more videos like this.💕

Best video ever. As a guy who is newly divorced and single, Im freaking out and worried about dating, like, EVER again. My teeth have never been great, but Ive always been told I was attractive and never had a problem getting a date. Still. In 5 days I go for my initial appointment. Im scared. I absolutely need full extractions and dentures. Kissing, intimacy and sex with dentures has definitely been on my mind....Thank you for your content. It helps. At least has for me. Wish me luck!

I am in process now of getting dentures. I'm excited about it and the fact it will give me no pain and a beautiful smile. It's all good.

Hey girls, the vast majority of us men do not mind it at all if you have dentures or implants. At the end of the day, natural teeth can never be truly perfect but when you have dentures or implants you do approach that category. Look at Kristi, her teeth are stunning and she is smiling a lot thanks to it. This gives her more confidence and makes her even more attractive than if she was hiding her smile. Honestly, if I met a girl and she had dentures, it would not diminish her attractiveness in my eyes at all. In fact, I would be curious and find it really cool because her new set of teeth allow her to feel better about herself. Kristi is absolutely correct when she says that you should not date someone who thinks less of you for wearing dentures because that person is just not right for you.

I just subscribed to your channel and I absolutely Love you. You just gave me my confidence back as far as not letting people control my situation but the other way around. I getting my teeth done soon. You are a Great Motivational Speaker and I will be checking in on your channel because you keep my spirits up. Thank you ❤

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, you have calmed me down an awful lot. And you look beautiful x

Your lipstick is so Pretty I can’t hear a word you’re saying lol 😂❤ Thank you for inspiring me to go through with the Procedure 😊

Heyyyyy! Can't wait for this one!

I greatly appreciate your video this has been something ive been curious about

💯❤ thanks so much for the info....helps a lot with my many concerns.

Thank you. I appreciate your being very direct.

Thank you for this video!!! I’m about to get full mouth extractions and I was self conscious about dentures and how they affect intimacy. I had a bit of anxiety about umm, the oral act after extractions and dentures. You made me feel better about having a conversation with my husband about it.

Omg I love your videos!!!

Thanks for this video - almost a month with top denture and still feel super insecure 😟 But will come back to this video once I find the one to date 🥰

What a fantastic video !

Hey, Thankyou so much for your great videos, at the ripe age of 47 I had all my teeth out last Friday 04/28/23 and going through the "OMG" stage of "what have I done!" I stumbled across a couple of your posts last night and watching a few more today to get my head round things. My issues are diabetes related and an inherited problem with bone loss in my jaw, its not like I have done this to myself on purpos and getting over the shame of it has taken a bit of time.People have a strange reaction to it and I dont know why, like youre less of a human for having mouth issues and I always get the impression that there is an element of you being slovenly or idle for not brushing or something. CI got my new set of gnashers on Tuesday due to holidays here in the UK so there was a 4 day gap between having the removal and getting my new nibblers so currenty, I'm going through fitting issues but after going again this morning, things are getting better but I'm not out f the woods yet. I have had them in, on and off, for a max of about 4 hours at a time and it's slowly getting better and longer but its not a great transition so I just wanted to say thankyou for restoring my drive and my self esteem through your awesome talks that you give on your channel..........THANKYOU! You're right though it does feel like a couple of hockey pucks in your mouth, a great discription: I referred to it as feeling like Ive got somebody elses teeth in as they feel so weird. I know things will get better and the end result wil be so much easier to live with it just takes time and thats really easy to forget when youre really low and sick of it al going on. Well done and HUGE thankyou again from across the pond, here in the UK. Oh, and just so you know, your yeeth look unbelievable,absolutely gorgeous, well done you. Bestest regards and keep up the inspiring words of wisdom, you dont know just how much you help, but you do..........enormously Big love😊💗

Gorgeous and inspirational!

Ha! Was gonna be my first question! Thanks

Wowww !! Thanks for posting a video as such. Just came across your page and this is literally so inspiring ! I don’t think there are many if not any videos like this. THANK YOU ! #newsubscriber

I'm getting closer and closer to needing dentures so doing my research now. My heart sank when you talked about spicy foods 😓. I have an appointment tomorrow for yet another broken tooth and pain. have had 4-5 extractions now luckily all in the back but the last xray I had was a 5 or so years ago and the teeth are thinning in the gums so fixing them would be a waste for both me and the dentist honestly since they won't hold long. I'm def nervous and a fellow person with treated anxiety.

Done with extractions and soon to learn the truths here, I'm quite sure. Kalinjax keeping it real as always. Thx.

I realise these videos are 2 years old... but youre helping me so much. I dont have money for ceramic implants at this stage, but Im still going through more than 25 years of dental pain... I have very few left... and Im using a partial upper denture that was supposed to last 5 years back in 2013. Im only just now about to be able to get a full upper denture and a partial bridge down below... and Im looking forward to not being in pain. Some day, I will hopefully be able to afford implants... its just so f&&&&in expensive. Thankyou for your videos. I love you and I hope my journey some how ends up where yours has

OMG😂 that was so cute and funny. I died laughing 😂. Thank you so much for your honesty. I was wondering that about him feeling it lol. Thank you so much for this video. It really helped me a lot ❤

New to the denture world, your video was great and insightful, first it’s only been a few days since I have this process started and I am finding it tough to adapt especially talking and eating I hope this gets better in the future, how long would you say it was until your speech was unnoticeable that you are wearing dentures?

Thanks for this video I'm a new denture wearer I'm finding it so hard specially the bottom on but your video gives me hope. X

lol! love the vid! I think your hilarious!😄

Thanks, i needed this.

Sex, what’s that?

Thanks for your attention , I hope you can help me. I had all on 4 on the top and bottom jaws . I'm due to go back to Turkey in 2 months time to have the temporaries removed and have a porcelain fused to metal prosthetics fitted, Can I ask please what do I expect, will I need injections is it a big thing and painful ? Any help to my question will be very much appreciated.

HELL FREAKING YEAH, RIGHT ON CHICA YOU ROCK!!!!🤘

I appreciate you so much. Thank you!!

Omg I learned something new. Thank you

Is it only me, i see TWO same videos posted. Thank you for your content ❤

Nobody has ever seen me without mine in except my dentist, not even my wife. I went out with a girl who lost her teeth in an accident and an eye, it didn't bother me one bit, I couldn't tell until she told me because she felt self conscious. It ended not because of that, it ended because she was married to a crazy cop and finally told me🤣🤣🤣🤣

I was 32 (16 years ago!) when I got dentures. I had a couple of years of dating left in me and YES it horrified me! The worst was when I was serious with someone and we took a weekend vacay. I refused to tell this man I had dentures so I slept in them for 3 nights lol I would go to the bathroom to get ready for bed and take them out, clean them and my mouth and put them right back in with fresh adhesive! When I got up, I'd do the same...Personally, I never had a date figure out I had dentures and I dont think most people will. I mean, its not something they are going to be expecting so unless you want to spill the beans, they are gonna be none the wiser!

I recently got new dentures and the teeth are too big and too long which wasn't decided by me is there anything I can do to help me like them I'm going in for my third adjustment. When I smile 😁 I see teeth and not me and it depresses me

TMI of course, but I’ve been married for 20 years and I recently got all my teeth out and he did say “it” feels different, but not in a bad way. I think what you talked about regarding your “friends” sex life improving because “they” have more confidence is absolutely true 😂❤️

Omg, you are so funny!!!!! I needed this. I'm getting my front teeth removed.

Amazing! Thank you! ❤

Ty ty ty for posting this

I'm 37. I have a partial for my bottom teeth and.... well, we haven't done the top set yet, but there's maybe going to be 2 or 3 teeth left tops, if they even bother. So... this was definitely on my mind. I'll absolutely be checking out more of your channel for tips because I'm so very new to this and it's just... a bit overwhelming. Honestly, I just want the pain to stop. I use far too much ibuprofen and anbesol. But seriously, thank you. So much.

I just tell people I had my teeth busted out saving puppies on a fast moving train . It ran me over twice and while climbing on top the train to save the puppies a tree branch got me . But still saved the puppies .

I wanted to get implants called 3 in 6, 3 pcs with 6 screws, but I’m afraid of the pain. Can you talk about that?

Great info