My girlfriend didn’t bat an eye when I told her I needed dentures. She told me to get top of the line, 3D printed dentures, no matter the cost and that we would figure it out. She is a blessing. I am one year into my denture journey and she has had my back the entire way. I am healthier and happier than ever. I don’t hide my smile and I eat everything. A good support network is crucial. Thank you for your channel. Keep up the good work. 😁

I've never made any bones about it and have never had any problem. I was single when I got them, and I simply don't care if some guy I really like has a fake leg or is maimed in some way. Why would anyone care about my little common prosthetic? I even go with out my dentures at home sometimes. These are things - _bad things_ - that happen to us at times. I'm not going to feel bad about it. Anyone who has anything bad to say about it will not see me again. We are all more than the things that have happened to us in life. ❤

Well said, as always!! My husband has been very supportive - I still don't let him see me without my denture and he is respectful of that. I'm thankful!

I was terrified that my boyfriend would get skeezed out and bail when I told him that I, his girlfriend of a mere two years at the time, was getting all her teeth pulled and would be wearing dentures at age 45. I'm happy to say that I had no need to be. Of course, everyone's gonna have his or her own reaction, but I can say that this regular human guy--a dear and sweet regular human guy--was to all appearances completely unfazed by the news. He showed compassion and empathy for the fact that I had to go through it all, and he was caring and supportive at the time of the procedure and afterward. All of that made me feel so safe, and so relieved. But what was best of all, I think, was that he didn't make a big deal about it. He treated the whole situation as a just one of those medical conditions that we all deal with at some point or another--not a source of shame, not worthy of stigma, not a flaw or defect. That allowed me to be open and direct with him about what I was going through--any aches I may've been having, any minor complications. And when you get down to it, open directness is a prerequisite to a healthy relationship, ya know? So I'm incredibly grateful to him for reminding me that I'm still me even--even with fake teeth--and for being happy with that. His support has made me stronger, and that's what ALL of us deserve when we're facing tooth loss. I wish all y'all the same! 🤗

You and your husband are salt of the earth actually. So supportive for those of us newly dentured and just lost and in pain. What a gift and blessing. I hope you see this!

Omg this made me cry so much!! I wish I had someone as kind and loving as ur partner. I feel like I have no one. It’s the worst kind of scary. 💔🙏🏽

My husband just didn’t believe I needed them even though he was there for every root canal and then extraction that was done. My teeth looked fine, he watched me care for them but still felt I was too young. He had to hear it from the dentist himself. He was always supportive. He just felt so bad for me! My best friend flew in for the actual surgery and that was the best thing I could have done. Having the two people I trust the most be there. Besides, at first I didn’t want him to see me without my teeth in. Just as a warning to those of you out there. Sometimes the dentures do not fit when you get immediate dentures. I had to leave the oral surgeons with no teeth! Thank God for masks. So be prepared for whatever outcome lays ahead.

After a decade of bulimia, two years into recovery, I go Monday to get my full mouth extractions and temporary dentures. Needless to say, I'm terrified 😬 Thanks for your videos. They help.

Wow, brave. My teeth have been breaking out and chipping in my early 30s. Tooth aches, absesses, teeth shifting so now I have a huge gap in my front teeth. I've been told my bone density is very low and brittle. I cant smile, I cover my mouth when I talk. Im 60 now, I just want to smile again. I'm so tired of the shame of my teeth. And I feel another tooth ready to disintegrate

i just got my immediate dentures today so far so good glad i found your channel ❤

I so needed to hear this. I know I would love and care for my sweetheart no matter what. So I'm praying he will feel the same when I get the courage to tell him I will have to have dentures.

So incredibly happy for you to have so many truly supportive & loving relationships in your life 😊 You're an inspiration in for many reasons!! Much love & abundance to and yours🕊️💜

Thank you for all the help!

Another stellar video, Kristi!

Thank you so much for what you do here. I'm able to relate to you through similar situations which brought me to the point of dentures. I have my E-Day tomorrow. I'm nervous, but execpting thr situation and feeling a lot better about it because of your videos. Again, thank you ❤️

Thank you for your videos, they have been really helpful to me. The thought of having to have all our teeth removed is daunting no matter the age we are (I'm 60)and it is frightening to me to know I will soon be undergoing this procedure so your videos have really helped me to understand and prepare myself mentally for what will possibly happen. I knew a girl when in high school back in the '70s who had to have hers all removed when she was only thirteen which would have been devastating for anyone at that age.

What an important post! I have my first visit to discuss snap on dentures this Friday. Like you did l will show my husband my awful teeth before l have the extractions. I know he will support me, just as he did through my weight loss surgery then loose skin removal. He was amazing. I hope your wonderful husbands foot is going ok now. Take care and thank you x

Hello, i just discovered your youtube videos. They are great helping me understand that i am not alone. Everything you are saying i am experiencing, like you are speaking for me. This video about how to tell you spouse is a good one. You really are making my anxiety start to calm. This is just a so scary subject. Not sure where to start but you have surely provided me some very good thoughts and guidance. Thank you for that.

Hey I'd just like to thank you for your devotion to creating youtube videos to help others. It is a selfless act and I appreciate it so much. I'm going in for my all on 6 procedure top and bottom tomorrow morning. I told my dentist about you and how you inspired me to make this happen. Thank you kalinjax

I am so glad I found your story. Everything you have said is exactly what I’m feeling I just couldn’t put it into words. The part where you say “ not deserving of love” is what I’m struggling with currently. Also feeling less of a Person 😢

Perfect video! I agree with you, it does make a huge difference when your husband, or someone is there to go thru this with you and support you. Don't be afraid to say, "I really need you" to whomever and you will feel much better about taking this huge step. As Kristi has many videos, this is an emotional and physical ride, you need someone you love and trust to say "it is going to be ok". Thanks again Kristi...another great video and hoping Kevin feels better soon.😘

I have dentures on top, and JUST got all my bottom teeth out, bone grafting done, and implants put in on June 2nd! I cannot WAIT to get my implants in 8 months 😩long process but I know it'll be worth it! I've been watching you for like 5 years and love that you talk about dentures and your implants 💙Hopefully in a few years I can afford to get the top done. $15,000 I paid just for the bottom 😒🥴

Your videos are very reassuring and encouraging. Dental problems are so hard. Theres so much stigma. The financial aspect is a nightmare too. Getting treatment on state insurance is frustrating and disappointing. I had to visit my dentist 5 times since january ( its may) for them to admit i needed a cavity filled. I kept returning in pain and they kept overlooking and dismissing it until i demanded treatment. They are known to overlook most problems and only focus on emergencies. At this rate- im doing my research early to see what my options are. It breaks my heart to think of what lies ahead of me as far as fighting to lose my teeth. And I mean fighting the system for proper diagnosis, timely treatments incl referrals for extractions. I have to travel 3 hours twice ( 1st appt consult) to see an oral surgeon who accepts my insurance and removes less than 4 teeth at a time. Hes taking monthes to get into and the insurance authorization is a long wait too. Nitrus is $150, bone graphs are $750 per extraction sight. I watched my mom lose all hers at one time. It was a terrible journey for her. Losing them slowly is its own Hell. Your authenticity is remarkable and i always end the videos feeling like this really might be ok.

Your are such a great moral support for all of us who are petrified of prospect of wearing dentures. My teeth, after many dental procedures and countless visits to various dentests ( some of dental intervention contributed to the destruction of my theeth, like drilling healthy teeth to create space to do work on the other tooth and so on!) are in very bade state. Both esthetically and functionally. It is high time for big damage control to be done!!! I can't afford implants so.... Until I started watching your chanel I was total mess : indecisive, scared, skeptical. I still feel sorry for myself and I continuously postpone beginning of the process.....Seeing you being realistick , brave, smart, sensible and mature at your age, I have changed perspective on dentures drastically. You are inspiration for one person of 57 years age!!! Thank you!!!!

I'm personally thankful for your testimony and transparency about this. I'm over 60yrs old and facing the same prospect regarding my teeth and 'smile' .... but, as a musician, I can't help but be curious about the guitar case in the corner of this vid and what's in it....🤠

Your husband & children are awesome! Thanks for the great video!

I'm having my E-day on June 8... I don't have a partner and will be getting dentures on that day. My family knows and they are very supportive of my decision. I showed them my teeth and they said they were glad I was getting it taken care of. I miss smiling and looking forward to smiling again. Thanks for sharing and I agree absolutely with what you shared. Stay blessed 🙌

I got my permanent dentures yesterday . I had to take a picture to see what they looked like. I cried because I've never had such a beautiful smile or such white teeth. He said he thought my smile was always beautiful. All my teeth before my extractions were fillings. The front ones were white fillings. I tried adhesive and my teeth kept popping out. I also tried adhesive strips and they still kept popping out. I'm going to try again later today with a different adhesive. I'm crossing my fingers that I can wear the dentures. Their is a high chance that I won't be able to wear them. I have a small palate and barely any bone on the bottom. I knew this before getting my extractions. Yes I definitely want them to work. I'm ok if I can't wear them. My husband can't wear the immediate ones he got years ago. He gave me tips to help me. He can eat more food without his dentures than I could before I had my extractions. I would love to get implants their is no way I can afford $50, 000 for them.

Thanks for the video & hope its nothing serious with your husband's foot. Hope you two have a great week.

I was so ashamed to tell my husband but when he finally understand how few teeth I had left he was so amazing it was a bonding moment for us .

That's the scary part i don't have a husband or spouse now i have to tell him i have dentures..my biggest fear🤷🤦u are blessed❤

Speedy recovery for your husband. You've been very helpful.

My wife she's been right to die with me and v I totally understand your point completely so thank you for sharing I love your channel God bless you and Family

Hey Kristi, you’re always such a wonderful inspiration and happy cleaning… Yes it’s wonderful to have a support mechanism when you really need one and I found out the hard way I don’t have any support from my family when I told him about my heart attack I think I got one phone call because they had no the choice but to call me I was an emergency having a heart attack so the last thing I’m gonna tell them about like dentures as a one sibling knows about it and that’s it and a partial. It’s a strange family I can come from I don’t feel sorry for me ♥️ Kristi your website is down for maintenance how do I don’t have privilege, giggles

I was the same way I feared going to the dentist or if anyone would talk about anything to do with teeth I was out of there because I needed major work done on my teeth knew I couldn’t afford it and my husband was very understanding of it all so I applied for care credit and got approved for 4000.00 so I made the appointments and my husband took me to all my appointments I’m 3wks out from all my upper teeth extracted have my immediate denture in been a lot of pain but you just have to push through the pain and do it,thanks for the encouragement….

My husband is being amazing. I am a sahm and we aren't rich, but he didn't bat an eye and he is making it happen. I have known what was coming for years.

Hubby and I have been through a lot in 43 years. He has been there for me at my absolute worst. Changing bloody/gory stomach dressings from gastric intestinal surgery, cleaned me up when the surgery caused some gastric intestinal messes when I couldn't clean myself and much less move easily. Other surgeries as well... I've been there for him when he almost died after a car accident and had other surgeries. Changing his dressings and dressing him because he couldn't manage it on his own. We've been through a LOT of good times, a lot of bad times and our love is as strong as the day we fell in love. I had all my teeth removed 20 years ago from medication problems. His lowers have been removed and now he has got to have his uppers. I like not wearing my dentures at home. I can clean them and my gums. I like not relying on a dentist for dental visits. My husband wants non removable ones. I don't think I'm a good candidate, I don't want anymore pain and I'm 60 and eat very little so all I wear dentures for is show and I only eat with them when we go out to eat. That isn't often but he is an over the road trucker so he is full time out in public. I'm in public maybe once a week. lol

You are incredible!

You are a beautiful couple ❤️

I became a single dad with 4 kids when I was 41. I think I had all my teeth at the time. I never had the money to take care of my own teeth and by my late 40's they were in bad shape. I didn't date because of my teeth and I avoided longtime friends because of my teeth. I only went to work because I had to pay bills so I just tried keeping my mouth closed when I smiled, tried not to open my mouth more than I had to to speak and when possible looked in another direction. My dentist tried for all that time to get me to get dentures because she knew I wasn't living any kind of life because my teeth were bad. Now at 64 I was pretty much forced to get it done bc they hurt too much to not do it. I wish I hadn't waited until it's basically too late to have a life. I wasted about 15 years by not doing it sooner

This too has been the hardest, aside from accepting the fact that I'll be loosing all my teeth that I fought & suffered to save 😭😭😭😭 My 1st thought was not wanting my husband to know, but of course it was impossible to keep it from him- now just not wanting him to see afterwards is what I'm suffering with 🥺💔 He has been with me thru all of it n has no hesitations of being by my side tomorrow & the days moving forward 😢

I am much older and teeth have been my fight for years and I have been disabled by a brain surgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia three years ago and my teeth are just falling out and breaking off. I am not sure if it is my guilt because of the money because we have plenty. I am worried that it will set my pain off my worse I am on a serious pain control regime. I am scared, he is there for me but I don't think he know what all to do. I do know we have the money for it and you can't take it to the grave. Hmmm if any one could figure that out it would be him. No he is a love, stuck with taking care of my mom with dementia and me with the brain failure and rotting teeth. Thank you your channel is getting me through this.

My boyfriend and i started dating around the time i found out I was going to need dentures..i have health problems and medication ruined my teeth.. not to mention i always had sensitivity issues my whole life. he made a joke when we first started dating about how his cousins teeth fell out and it really discouraged me from being truthful with him about it.. he knew they weren't good but not to the extent they were. it took me years to come to grips that before 30 my whole top set of teeth would have to be removed..i finally told him when i started getting really bad abscesses and swelling due to the broken teeth.. and he saw how miserable I was. Ive had temporaries for about 3 weeks now.. absolutely hate them.. it's extremely hard to eat and im not planning on getting a more permanent set. luckily my father did research about bone loss and decided to fund implants for me.. which i will be getting in a few weeks. I am super excited and can't wait to document my progress!

Hi!! I was recently told i need an upper denture- i have already spent so much money on my teeth! i am terrified. I think i want traditional dentures, but I definitely want ivoclar phonares 2 - i feel so ashamed that i am 52 and need dentures! I saw a video a while ago that you did with a lady named Amy, who got the same dentures you have but the traditional ones. Is there anyway that you could put me in touch with her (with her permission) i need to talk to someone who has them. I am getting married next year, and am scared to death! Please, please let me know! I cannot thank you enough for your videos!! I look forward to hearing from you. If not Amy, do you know anyone else who has the removable ivoclar phonares like yours?? please let me know!

You have an awesome Husband. So great! I am happily married 18yrs , we have 5 beautiful children/all girls. I have always had a anti dentist bent for the last 28 yrs. 28yrs ago the dentist tried to pull two more teeth. I was under the gas , whatever that is. I felt like I was dying. It was horrible. After that my mother talked to my doctor, she put me on anti anxiety meds aftert that before the next appointment to finally pull those teeth. That experience was still traumatic for me. After 18 yrs of marriage and 5 girls later I have put Dental health behind me. Honestly, even if I have a man cold nowadays. I just do not even bother telling my wife. I get the 100th degree. I just do not even bother anymore. I am so embarrassed to tell you this. I am in pain. I only care about my wife and our 5 girls.

When I got my upper arch extracted my EX was amazing. She was supportive, understand, hell, my job made me go out the next day to fix I job I missed something on and she even accompanied me for it. I got thru it so much better with her.

Hello! Thank you for another helpful video. Does an All-on-4 prevent further bone loss, or can that continue to be an issue?

I was so close to asking him to move out. I am depressed. Im terrified. Im embarrassed. I have to have full uppers and partial lowers. June 12th 2023 is my lower extraction day. Very very very few ppl know whats going on. I want to so badly be excited to eat, feel pretty, be out of pain, all the good things but this is just so hard to accept.

My bf was really understanding - especially after years of abceses.

This is the situation I am in. I sleep at night with tea tree oil and anbesol for a few years now. I was hiding it as well, and 3 weeks ago I bit into a granola bar and my front teeth busted out. Im in Ocala and all my quotes have been 20-50,000. I can't afford financing, but I'm taking my chances with dental tourism. Im going to Cancun in July for All on 4. I hope that it will be a good solution. ❤

U are an inspiration

My girlfriend who is now my wife was very supportive. However I was so embarrassed I never let her see me without them. Never. I even blocked the bathroom door to keep her from coming in while cleaning. Now I’ve got printed as I upgraded to 6 on 5. Finals in January.

Hi I fill so much better seeing you two weeks had all my teeth upstracted my boyfriend keeps asking me when are we getting together I told him soon please help me, he's got upper dentures so the two of us on dentures he's 75 I'm 71 do I tell him I don't know what or how I don't want to loose him I'm impressed to tell him my gums are so swollen it's going to take time weeks I'm in the second week

Well well , just had implants today...in pain now a few hours after procedure...it is going to be fun...not!!!

There's a perception that dental disease is solely caused by poor dental care. I brush twice and floss daily, regular cleanings, 2 gum surgeries....I know dentures are in my future. I can relate to the shame. I'm 54 and I have beautiful teeth. But my gums are just disappearing and I will lose all my teeth.

After hearing you i"m going to tell him thank

I just told my husband and he already knew. Can’t imagine being married to a person that I feel scared to tell him anything. I can tell my husband to come in and look at my weird poo and not worry about it. We are truly best friends. Wouldn’t want it any other way .

Coast dental here in PC told me yesterday all my teeth need to be pulled and i need dentures. But because it's so complex, impacted bottom wisdom teeth fucked up top teeth facials decay and breakage into the gum line, i was referred out. Local anesthetics don't work so the only way they can pull them is with proper sedation

New sub. Thank you!

I can relate to that

Hi - I’ve just had all my top teeth out ( Monday 6th June 22) and 6 from the bottom. All I have left are 6 at the bottom (front) I’ve decided to wait a number of weeks before going to have impressions made to creat the top denture. My issue is I have a massive overbite. My lower jaw protrudes out. I‘m worried when I get the top denture fitted, I won’t be able chew, as my gums don’t come together? Maybe the dentist will make a lower partial denture? Anyway, it’s day 5 for me. There’s no bleeding or significant pain issues. I‘m taking Ibuprofen every 4 hours and constantly swilling my mouth out with Corsodyl. Does anyone have any other tips and tricks I can use ?

I’m totally in this situation. I cant\ don’t want to get together with anyone in fear that I’d have to let them know. 😢

Aman 🙏 life can bring on many thgs, and it could be worse so people shouldn't just someone Abt something that they couldn't help having to do, life is hard enough for people they need to be happy for anyone that can at least have dentures. And like them with are with out people really need to understand others health problems they may have and had to do this no one wonts to loose anything but sometimes it happens not just due to teeth it could be anything of your body somthin could be taken away so people just need to be understanding and kind to all 🙏😞

Currently pregnant with my third and dealing with an infection in 2 teeth that have already had a root canal. I have had non stop problems and I'm only 25 hoping to get some permanent solutions as I no longer can deal with no being able to smile and the pain 😢😢

My husband and I are going through this at the same time literally. He had his out first end of February and I had mine out three weeks later in March. It has been an experience. What happened with Tiffany is she still researching or did she get her teeth out and have dentures? That was so brave it made me cry it was like seeing myself!

If anyone abandons you because of your dentures then they are very shallow and tho it hurts for a minute you are better off. They say "that rejection is God's protection!"

My wife says “see that new truck? It could have been yours for what your teeth cost”. Oh well, she will get over it.

My partner is helping me figure out how to pay for it.Through a combination of personal loan of of $10,000 to start everything and in the end over the next few years approximately $30,000.Thinking this journey is going be at the least 4 years

Wow he sounds like my bf except mine doesn’t listen. He just tells me I’m over reacting and that the dentist will be able to save them. He doesn’t understand how much that costs, and that the dentists won’t just go ahead and do it

What’s you’re story? How come u lost your teeth? I’d love to learn more

How did you afford them??

If your my gf, i dont care if you got dentures. Nothing last forever, our body is just a piece of suit to be used for experience. You still look fire and qt.

😭❤️

How long did it take for you to be able to talk and eat with your dentures It’s been a week for me and I still can’t eat or talk with them

My wife left me after 25 years after I raised 2 of her kids from her previous marriage and raise my own Because I lost my teeth I knew it was because of that I've never been so hurt in my life

Are you in Jacksonville Florida?

If you were a male i would definitely say you missed your call as a Pastor, your a true Christian wife and woman of God well said heaven is smiling ❤❤❤❤❤❤ thank you for sharing

Sometimes I just feel li ke would not get someone to love me. Everyone wants nice things but it's ok if I can't afford an implant god is good. Just 26 and feel ashamed of myself.😢

Honestly,that’s unnecessary to let everyone knows about your teeth were being removed ,nor let them know you had dentures or implants etc,teeth are teeth and I understand the self esteem part,but that is way overboard about it and I understand that was base on your self security reasons. If ppl know then let them know ,if they ask then tell the truth,it’s just a dental procedure,we don’t need to address the whole village about it and it will only make it worse .thanks for your sharing xoxo

My man said "enough is enough", gave me his credit card, and told me to go get my shit together and not worry about money because I wasn't paying it anyway. Bless him! Our finances are separate and I do well but I have a child and I would just never let me drop that money on me because 725148394651839 what ifs that go through a Mom's mind. Like you said, he is my partner. He wants me happy and healthy and was just tired of me being tired.