What goes wrong with snap in dentures.
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Күн бұрынDr. Rich common maintenance issues with snap in dentures, also known as overdentures. He talks about how to clean your snap in overdenture and implants. Also discussed is replacing snap in dentures snaps, relining an overdenture, and replacing a tooth on a snap in denture.
0:00 Intro
0:34 At home maintenance
1:44 cleaning the implants at home
2:35 plastic snap replacement
3:35 snap in denture reline
4:48 other snap in denture issues
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@ericwofford1896 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate how clear and to the point you are in your videos. You don't sugar coat things and clearly lay out all the pros & cons.
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@larrystradeski8261 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video.I work at a denture clinic in Canada.We do alot of snap in dentures and you are100% correct about proper maintenance of snap on dentures.Thank you for your accurate and easy to understand video.
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!
@susanneabernathy9904 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your video! I’ve learned more from watching you than from any other source.
@VeryNiceSmileDental 11 ай бұрын
Great to hear! Thank you very much for watching!
@billybluesrock 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the helpful videos Dr. Rich!!....you're an excellent dentist!!!
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Billy !!
@dr.briegibbs4646 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I am getting my snaps very soon. This video answered many of my questions
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful.
@nicolemaxwell6354 9 ай бұрын
How are your snap-ins working out? I'm getting mine next month and I'm nervous
@nicolemaxwell6354 9 ай бұрын
Can you share your experience and pros and cons? Thank you
@dr.briegibbs4646 9 ай бұрын
I will say this: it is the best investment I have made. I can breathe; feeling the air on my upper pallet again is wonderful. @@nicolemaxwell6354
@littlepacificstudios 2 жыл бұрын
What a nice man that was very informative. Thank you for taking time out of your day to help all of us we really appreciate this for sure.... :) I will be getting the regular size implants with 6 on top and two on the bottom here in Washington state. I will be having my remaining teeth removed at the same time. I will then have to heal for the next 4 months with the implants buried in my gums while wearing temporary dentures. I will then replace my temporary dentures with the new implant arches overdentures. I am having ten teeth removed as I have been wearing partial dentures for about 3 years. I am 55 years old and will be having all of this done starting in about 10 days. I am nervous and feeling old but understand it truly is for the best. I have endured a lot of Dental pain over the last 37 years and its ok. Also my dentist said I could change up into FIXED dentures pretty easy using the same implants and changing out the abutments so that was pretty cool. Cannot afford those right now for many years and very blessed from Father God to be getting snap on overdentures forsure...:) Do you with all your experience feel that when a person lets the implants heal for many months that they are less likely to fail? also some people say you have to take snap on dentures out every night and others say they never take them out and are doing fine. What is your thoughts on this as well? Thank you! :)
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, upper implants usually need about 4 months to heal and lower implants need about 3 months to heal. For overdentures, I usually let them heal while buried below the gums. Snap in dentures are designed to be removed for cleaning them and the implant posts. They are not designed to be left in the mouth all the time. I recommend that patients remove the snap in dentures at night and soak them in denture cleaning solution. That way your mouth has a chance to rest over night and it decreases the chances of getting a fungal infection in your mouth. Thank you very much for watching!
@georgeedward602 3 ай бұрын
Changing to fixed is less pain because the implants are there but the cost will be 20k or more
@littlepacificstudios 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I have had my snap in and out over dentures for almost a year now and I really like them. I like being able to clean them and under the bars really well. I do not like not having any teeth at night. But…. I am very thankful for not feeling any pain anymore. And for this I am very grateful. Thank you. 😊
@shannonestelaguerrero5163 Жыл бұрын
I just got my bottom snap denture,I went to a dental school,it cost me around 10 grand for only two implants, and regular denture for the top, it's good so far
@sun3143 10 ай бұрын
What school Did you go too
@ceceluvelam794 8 ай бұрын
Dang that's expensive. I went to a dental school also but it was less than two grand.
@janiedixon9722 6 күн бұрын
I went to a dental school. Mine will not stay snapped in when I eat.
@haroldgray5811 11 ай бұрын
The metal housing for one of my snaps came loose. How can I glue it back in?
@mareeneschannel7091 2 жыл бұрын
I called into a local dentist (Australia) who does snap in dentures. She said they are very difficult to remove. Im still researching.
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, the snaps come in different strengths and they can be changed out to give you the correct amount of retention (strong enough so it doesn't come out when you are eating, but weak enough that you can remove the denture with your fingers). I made a video that talks about the different snaps in more detail. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ppioqsSUr8Cpm40.html
@bipinchudasama1567 7 ай бұрын
Thank you
@VeryNiceSmileDental 7 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@caroledavis3741 2 жыл бұрын
I have learned more about my over denture from your video then my dentist ever told me. I paid a lot of money for it and I don’t think it has metal in it. When I eat, I sometimes get food under it, is this common? Thank you
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 жыл бұрын
Thank for the kind words. How old is your denture?
@caroledavis3741 2 жыл бұрын
Very Nice Smile Dental my denture is about a year and a half. It was made before my teeth were removed by an oral surgeon. I paid cash as my insurance would not cover an over denture. I ended up kind of stuck.
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 жыл бұрын
It sounds like you need a reline of your denture. I'm currently working a similar case, I'm making an immediate denture that will be a snap in denture. Once the patient heals after the extractions (in 6 months or so) I'll make a new overdenture with a metal framework as a "final overdenture". Your dentist should have explained the details of the procedure to you.
@caroledavis3741 2 жыл бұрын
Very Nice Smile Dental my immediate, was my permanent without the snap on part put in. After surgery, my surgeon went to put it on and said it was to big. My implants stayed covered for several months. When the implants were finally exposed and I was healed the detention used the same denture and put the...I don’t know the technical name but where they snap in holes in , but didn’t remake the entire denture. I only have two posts. I hope that made sense. What state is your practice in?
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 жыл бұрын
I understand what you're saying. I practice in NY.
@demonofelru3214 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I had it done last year and finished in May of last year. So far so good though they gave me black inserts and only 2 blue on the bottom. 4 implants on top and 4 on the bottom. The top are relatively secure though I would like maybe the next step up just for better retention. The bottom do come loose sometimes if i am drinking water or chewing something a bit tough. I am considering asking for medium strength on the bottom. Currently only have 2 blue and 2 black.
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. On the bottom I might go with 4 blue first after checking your bite and the edges of the denture. On top maybe have them replace a couple of black with blue. Thank you very much for watching. Let me know what your dentist ends up doing for your situation.
@demonofelru3214 Жыл бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thanks I will, I was planning on an April or early May appointment since it will be a year since I had the overdentures put in. When I had them fitting (had them done at Rutgers dental school) He put I think green o-rings on the top but then we both could not get them out. He had to bang them out with the dental version of a slide hammer. So thats why I get nervous about changing this o-rings.
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Depending on if they are the same brand that I use, green is medium strength. I like to change the snaps one at a time to make sure they aren't too tight. Also make sure you can remove the overdenture while you're still there in case you can't remove it. I had a patient once on whom I placed stronger snaps. I was able to remove the overdenture but when the patient got home they couldn't. I had to place weaker snaps the next day.
@demonofelru3214 Жыл бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I can mix and match the snaps? For top say 2 blue and 2 green?
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Yes you should be able to do that. You already had blue and black mixed. Blue is low retention, black is zero retention.
@joannmcdonald3697 2 жыл бұрын
I have bottom snap in dentures since 2008 and I am very glad I had the work done. They usually snap in place and I had no problems at all. I go to the dentist every six months for a cleaning and they sometimes change the rings in the part on the denture. Lately the denture pops out when I am eating something dry and food gets stuck at the end of the denture and under the denture. This is unusual. Do you think my bottom jaw has changed and I need a new fitting and denture? I was also wondering can you change the snap in dentures be changed to the screw in type?
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 жыл бұрын
If the snaps are new but your snap in denture keeps coming loose, it may need a reline. Talk to your dentist about why it pops loose. As to changing over to the screw in type, it depends on how many implants you have and where they are placed in your jaw. Sometimes it can be done easily, sometimes it takes a lot of work. Thank you very much for watching.
@joannmcdonald3697 2 жыл бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thank you very much for your answer. My next visit is with a prosthodontist I am hoping he will solve all my problems.
@nicolemaxwell6354 9 ай бұрын
Did you find a solution about your snap-ins issues? I'm getting my snap-ins next month and I am in need of advice.
@luisHernandez-vl8gx 8 ай бұрын
I been looking into doing full mouth inplants but thats so expensive now im looking into this kinda dentures wich can be better but not sure
@VeryNiceSmileDental 8 ай бұрын
Hi, there are pros and cons to both options. I made a video that talks about some points to think about, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nJ2EiZx02KyylXk.html
@lewisyork1780 Жыл бұрын
What if I bit down really hard the day after my mini-implant procedure it looks like i moved the bone graft in where my front was do i need to go c the doc again to make sure I didn't mess anything up b4 it heals not in much pain but its only been 3 days i should feel a little pain after all the swelling goes down right or wrong
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Let your dentist know what happened as soon as you can, hopefully nothing bad happened. Have them check just to make sure. Thank you very much for watching.
@hollypaternostro6321 2 жыл бұрын
I have a top snap in and I have pinkish bands and I was told I can’t get any stronger bands, yet these easily come out ? I also get food under my snap in denture .
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, if your snap in denture is coming loose even with the strongest snaps and food is getting underneath your denture, you may need to get it relined. Also have your dentist check the posts that the snaps "snap" onto to see if they are worn. Worn posts won't hold the snap tightly and need to be replaced. Thank you very much for watching!
@littlepacificstudios 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dr Rich, I have a question and hopefully you can answer this pretty quick? :) When a person gets a full extraction for like remaining teeth and has a few bone grafts and has implants placed upper and lower... When do they start softly brushing gums after surgery and they have disolvable stitches they are dealing with. I know I will be using dentures at this time but how can I brush? When does a person start softly brushing gums? I would think they would need to just be rinsing with salt water and medical rinse for days? I dont know how all this works with gums all sore and full of stitches and trying to place flipper dentures in and out and dont want to get infections?
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Don't brush your gums until they are healed up. The dissolvable stiches usually fall out in a week or two, depending on what material was used. Wait a few weeks unless your dentist tells you otherwise. Don't put a lot of pressure on the areas where you had bone grafts placed. Thank you very much for watching.
@littlepacificstudios 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr Rich, That is what I thought. I have been taking my antibiotics, rinsing with salt water 4 to 5 times a day and two rinses with antibiotic mouth wash. I am not doing any swishing and am eating very soft foods. I kept my temporary dentures out after day one as they told me to keep in but yesterday, I just kept them out and was very gentle on myself giving air to heal. I use my tongue to push the food down my throte and use the top of my mouth away from implants to eat. Today I have my dentures in and am going to start wearing them a lot. I have an excellent Dentist and and Excellent Oral surgeon who is also a full- blown doctor. I just forgot to ask or don't remember asking about when to brush and its the weekend. I do have instructions, but they are more for a person getting one or two implants. I have had 10 teeth removed and 6 implants placed. I am very sore but i am also very thankful to God. My teeth were pretty much over and there was nothing I could do except be in more pain and spend thousands only to lose them anyway. So now it's about wearing these dentures until I can get my over dentures in 4 to 6 months and learning with not being embarrassed. I cannot not eat with these dentures in my mouth because they hurt, and the bottom just slides all over. I cannot use any adhesive because I have to wait a long time for that. I believe its several weeks but will ask my Doctors. This is a pretty intense thing to go thru and having to work and provide for my family makes it even harder. I thank you for helping me DR Rich that sets my mind at ease.... Thank you
@user-ub5yt9ey6p 5 ай бұрын
I had a lower permanent implant with overdenture over 20 years ago. Do you know roughly the cost of replacing just that lower overdenture? The implants are good and the overdenture has a metal frame. Would it be less expensive to have the new one built over the original metal? If so how long does that take to make? In other words how long would I have to hide in my house without teeth? Thank you!
@VeryNiceSmileDental 5 ай бұрын
Hi, costs will vary from office to office. I made a video about overdenture costs that you might find interesting, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtSTepty1eDHfZ8.html Do you still have your lower overdenture? You may be able to keep using it while a new overdenture is being made. If it's 20 years old, I'd recommend a new overdenture rather than an overhaul of your existing overdenture. Also, the posts on your implants may need to be replaced due to wear and tear. Do you know what type of snaps you have? I've had a couple of patients over the years who had snaps by companies that no longer exist and replacement parts weren't available.
@dannyp1326 Жыл бұрын
The small caps that fit over the implant have came loose can i cement them back in?
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Hi see your dentist. The snap housings need to be embedded into the acrylic of the overdenture.
@X33- 2 ай бұрын
So should the place who does the implants, make the denture too? Do dentures have to be made differently if they’re going to be for snap ons?
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 ай бұрын
Hi, who's placing the implants? If it's a general dentist, they will make the denture too. If it's an oral surgeon or a periodontist, they will send you back to your general dentist or to a prosthodontist to make the denture.
@TeresaMom1 Жыл бұрын
I have 2 bottom snaps cemented into 2 teeth roots instead of implanted into my jawbone and after almost 2 years one of my bottom snaps won't even line up together any longer so won't snap in easily. It's almost like one of them have now moved. Then once in awhile I can get it snapped in but then it makes my teeth roots sore because it feels like each one are pulling against each other. Very frustrating.
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Hi, have your dentist take a look to see what is going on. Sometimes the snap posts that are cemented into roots can come loose. They will also check the tooth roots. Let me know how it goes.
@BrendaMarchant-nc9qh 4 ай бұрын
I had four implants in the top. The right side were placed incorrectly, one was in the front left other further back and crooked. The front, as it was the only one snapped out eating grilled cheese. The other was constantly infected and had to be drilled out. This all caused divets and bone loss which i was trying to prevent. The two on the right are almost on top of each other and all i have left. The dentist just put healing cap back on and my tissue has not grown over. Now when i eat my denture constand slided arount on the metal. I am afraid to use them to snap in as there are none on other side. Im afraid when i eat since it would only be anchored on the one side it would cause issues and or cause them to fail because there isnt anything on the other side to prevent movement. I am heart broken and this is causing further bone loss because they move so much even after relign. I lost my teeth due to health issues. This has caused physical and mental/emotional issues. I used to be beautiful, (not trying to brag) but i am loosing more and more bone and all this has literally drained my funds. Is there any specialist out there that ever takes on a probono case. I have trouble eating and chewing, the movement causes pain and more bone loss. Emotionally i am just drained.
@user-wl9eg9yx2o 9 ай бұрын
Can I do an MRI with implants and an overdenture? Thanks!
@VeryNiceSmileDental 9 ай бұрын
Yes you should be safe with anything done here in the USA. Consult with your dentist just to be safe.
@cathyblodgett383 Жыл бұрын
Hi! I've had my snap ons (top and bottom) about 5 years, and just recently had them realigned and new (stronger) bands put in. I am able to take my bottom denture out, but have yet to succeed with the top. I know it took some time when this was all new, to learn how to do I. But I don't remember NOT being able to remove them. Is there something I can do to help manage this problem? My fingers are getting raw trying to remove the stubborn top denture! Thanks for any help!
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Hi, were you able to remove them at the dentists office when they replaced the inserts? When removing them, push up on the denture in the areas where the snaps are located.
@gordonbrandstadt2593 Жыл бұрын
An easy way I accidently discovered to get the top denture loose is to blow inside your mouth with the lips slightly apart. My denture right away came (& comes) loose. The denturist didn't tell me how to remove it. It was a Friday when I first inserted it in his office, so I couldn't contact him to find out how to remove it.
@diannethatcher340 4 ай бұрын
I have a full mouth snap in denture implants. However, I have a front tooth that breaks off from the implant. What is a good solution.
@VeryNiceSmileDental 4 ай бұрын
Hi, did a tooth break off your snap in denture? It should be any easy fix to have it replaced with a new tooth if it's made out of pink acrylic and denture teeth.
@sdkiana 3 ай бұрын
Hi, I have had my new bottom snap one for 3 months, and the metal is starting to come thru the gum and my teeth look like they are already ground down , my inserts look like they already need replacing, I’m having a hard time biting into food, plus my gums and under my chin are really sore. I know I need to go back to the dentist, but I’m tired of complaining to them it took 8 times to get my dentures right that was just for the fittings. I’m really kinda bummed, but tired of dealing with it. My teeth are acrylic, should I have maybe asked for something better? Thanks.
@VeryNiceSmileDental 3 ай бұрын
Hi, definitely go back for some adjustments and tell your dentist your concerns with the metal and the look of the teeth. Sometimes the metal framework is made in such a way that it is at the surface of the overdenture rather than embedded into the acrylic. Make sure you are inserting the denture properly. Sometimes that can wear the snaps prematurely. Let me know how it goes.
@Caribbeanfrenchie Ай бұрын
Can you go from snap in denture to the roles Royce implant denture all on four zirconium with time or does it make it impossible to upgrade?
@VeryNiceSmileDental Ай бұрын
Hi, usually all on 4 teeth need more room than a snap in denture. What that means is if you have a snap in denture, there may not be enough space to convert to an all on 4. If that's the case, the implants would need to be removed, the bone cut down, and new implants placed for an all on 4.
@patriciaoviedo1952 Жыл бұрын
Hello, l have snap dentures. They never worked for me since the beginning. When l eat a salad de denture comes out. If l eat a sandwich, it will come out too. If l am chewing all of a sudden, it comes out. If am chewing starts going dide way. I am having problems with my stomach for not chewing right. Also, pain where the implants are.
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Hi, see the dentist that made the snap in dentures so that they can check your implants and adjust your dentures.
@dryan11414 5 ай бұрын
My O-rings aren’t staying in my bottom snap and denture at all and they are the right size. It seems like whatever they snap into something is wrong with that.
@VeryNiceSmileDental 5 ай бұрын
Hi, do you know what brand they are? Are they Locators? Have your dentist check them to see what's going on. If they are Locators, the metal housings may need to be reseated into the denture acrylic.
@sounddoctorin Жыл бұрын
the only one you didn't cover...i'm good at that...lol... the metal socket came out of a repaired denture. it had previously broken and repair guy put metal support in it
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Hi, are you talking about the metal cup that holds the Locator inserts?
@sounddoctorin Жыл бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental yes the o-ring holders
@sounddoctorin Жыл бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental i assume there is a super glue?
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
No, the housings are locked in mechanically with self cure acrylic. Some brands of the snaps don't use metal housings.
@kathleenmorris9309 Жыл бұрын
I have top snap ins.. The gums are thick and I slur when I speak.. So dissapointed..
@NerdDiva Жыл бұрын
I have had my snap in since august and haven’t worn it for more than a few min at a time because it hurts ALOT! I’ve gone in multiple times to have it adjusted and nothing seems to help. Once in it feels like there is a tight pinch on one of the implants, and like something is rubbing my gums on both sides. Also noticed some of the metal looks exposed. Could this be the rubbing I feel? What can I do for relief? I really want to wear these but they are just too painful!
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your situation. It shouldn't hurt when you wear it. It sounds like it needs to be adjusted properly.
@NerdDiva Жыл бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental have been watching several of your videos and one that has stuck out is putting them in. I was shown by the dental assistant to snap one side then the other. You are doing it straight on! Gonna try that and see if it helps at all.
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
It will depend on the angle of the implant posts. Give it a shot and let me know how it goes.
@larrystradeski8261 Жыл бұрын
@@NerdDiva Ideally the implants should be placed as vertical and parallel to each other.Sometimes this does not occur making it necessary to snap one side in first then the other.
@bechaydapechay9601 Жыл бұрын
I have my temporary snap in denture ad i an waiting for the final one. Just want to know why the temporary denture is not sharp and hard to bite the food.
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Did your dentist have to adjust the bite a lot?
@bechaydapechay9601 Жыл бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Hi I am on my final stage of impressions for my final snap on denture, what I have right now is the temporary that I have on for 6 months and its does not cut the food when i chew and i was told that, this is just the temporary but the permanent snap kn denture would not be like this, it will be sharp as like real teeth. Is the temporary denture really made just for the sake of having teeth and not for eating? I had paid 1800 canadian dollars for this and it’s ridiculous I can’t even eat with it!!
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Hi Bechay, it depends on how your temporary denture was made. Denture teeth come in different styles, from anatomic (looks like a real tooth on the biting surface) to flat plane (the biting surface is flat) and some in between. They also come is different qualities. You're dentist may have used flat plane teeth to make it easier to adjust (for both you and your dentist).
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Also bear in mind, your chewing efficiency with regular dentures is going to be only about 10% of your chewing efficiency with your natural teeth. Snap in dentures (once they are secured with implants) have a much higher chewing efficiency.
@bechaydapechay9601 Жыл бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental thank ypu so much for your time answering my queries, that is probably the reason because my temporary is not secured with my implants, adhesive is what i am using for now to keep the denture from moving. They put a tiny holes on the denture when they exposed my implants . I really do appreciate your tine!! I love watching your videos as I am learning from it a lot!! My dentist don’t give me this kind of information. So i watch in you tube for further learning on how to deal and take care of implants. More power to you and your channel.
@user-wl9eg9yx2o 9 ай бұрын
I am miserable with my overdenture. I started this process in 2021 thinking I was going to have permanent teeth via dental implants. 2/4 implants failed even with bone graphs. I was fitted with a temporary traditional denture. My dentist told me since there was nowhere to place another implant, I'd have to go with an overdenture which I was fitted with today. He was able to snap it in and remove it. I couldn't do it myself and he said I'd have to practice taking it out and putting it back in at home. Hès ordering a tool that he said would make it easier to take them out. I tried eating a sub sandwich and it was very uncomfortable. I could feel them slip up and down and cannot get them to snap in place securely. The bite is not right. Finally, after trying to eat something soft, I finally was able to pry the over denture out and replaced it with my temporary denture so I could eat. I can't imagine having to live like this the rest of my life. I should have never believed those stupid TV commercials about dental implants.
@VeryNiceSmileDental 9 ай бұрын
Hi, sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like your overdenture needs some adjustment. As to how to remove it, I'm currently making a video about an easy way to remove overdentures. It should be ready in a few days.
@user-wl9eg9yx2o 9 ай бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thanks. I'll look for it.
@VeryNiceSmileDental 9 ай бұрын
I'll send you a link when it's ready.
@VeryNiceSmileDental 9 ай бұрын
@user-wl9eg9yx2o Here's short I just posted, long form video will follow in a few days. kzfaq.infoeFhVNNcPxug
@ginpalmbch Жыл бұрын
Can a bite be adjusted?
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Usually, yes it can.
@dcsr2457 2 жыл бұрын
Mine are hard to get out..
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 жыл бұрын
Do you know what strength snaps you have in your overdenture?
@johnrichards2241 5 ай бұрын
I have 4 implants with a bar - the denture has 6 clips that snap over the bar - how long should they last?
@VeryNiceSmileDental 5 ай бұрын
Hi, what type of clips are they on the bar? Round locator clips like are shown in the video or are they Hader bar clips?
@johnrichards2241 4 ай бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental they are Hader clips 4 yellow and 2 red
@od545 2 жыл бұрын
How long would they usually last i want this bcuz i want to clean better
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 жыл бұрын
The overdenture lasts 7-10 years on average. The snaps need to be replaced every few years but that varies from person to person.
@od545 2 жыл бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental i mean the implants
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 жыл бұрын
Implants may last the rest of your life. The snap in posts on the implants may need to be replaced from time to time if they start to wear.
@scottbowman4629 2 жыл бұрын
I got dentures several years ago. My dentist lost his license at sold his practice taking all files with him. Now my posts are worn out and I can't get them change with dentist saying they don't know what brand parts my initial dentist used.
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have x-rays of your implants and posts that you can send me? I have a couple of resources that may be able to figure out what brand of implants and posts you have in your mouth.
@bechaydapechay9601 Жыл бұрын
How long the snap in dentures before it needs to be replace by a new one!! Thanks
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Hi, it depends on the person and if the snap in denture is opposing another snap in denture or natural teeth. The plastic teeth on the snap in denture will wear more when biting against natural teeth. I currently have a patient who I still see regularly who has upper and lower snap in dentures that I made 12 years ago. I've replaced some of the snaps over the years. Thank you very much for watching.
@bechaydapechay9601 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking time answering my question!! More power to you and looking forward to see more helpful videos for newbies like me!!
@crystalmckinney460 2 жыл бұрын
I've had my snap in dentures and ultratooth implants for less than a year. I got a reline done on the bottom and it's been problems ever since. I have ear pain, headaches, pressure in my jaw when wearing them and now it hurts around my implants on the right side when i eat. Do you have any suggestions on what could be going on?
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Crystal. How does your bite feel? Any sore spots under the snap in denture? Are the implants ok?
@crystalmckinney460 2 жыл бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental everytime I go in he checks my implants does the bang test is what I like to call it. X rays show my implants are great. It's the teeth always giving me problems.
@crystalmckinney460 2 жыл бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental my bite feels ok from what I can tell. But I'm not a professional so I'm not quite sure. I just know something is terribly wrong. Im not even wearing them because I can't handle the pain.
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 жыл бұрын
Was the lower comfortable before the reline?
@crystalmckinney460 2 жыл бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental yes 😊 I had issues with it previously like a hairline crack in the middle but they took care of it asap and even added a metal type bar in it. I was able to wear them and sometimes forget they were in my mouth. Now it's constant pain and anguish especially when I have to chew food.
@daxleathers 5 ай бұрын
My snap in are stuck. While fitting them the very first time the snaps would not release! I had to leave with them stuck. Now my gums are hurting and still unable to take them out. Its been 4 days. I have an appointment today for him to try again. How can I losin them!? help
@VeryNiceSmileDental 5 ай бұрын
Hi, sorry to hear about your situation. Have you tried using a piece of dental floss under the denture? I made a video about how to remove snap in dentures. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j6yJbKt71q61gXU.html
@daxleathers 5 ай бұрын
@VeryNiceSmileDental yes, wouldn't budget. Went in today and after 45 mins of excruciating pain, he finally had to cut the denture in the area of the pins and got it off.
@VeryNiceSmileDental 5 ай бұрын
Ooof. That sucks. Sounds like the acrylic was too tight around the implant posts. Hopefully your dentist can remedy the situation. Let me know how it goes.
@barbaracarmony5009 Жыл бұрын
What is the price of dentures like this?
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Hi, cost will depend on your situation. I made a video that will give you an idea as to what costs are involved. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtSTepty1eDHfZ8.html
@lindabarnett3066 Жыл бұрын
I have implants, but not converted yet. Feeling very Leary of snap ons now as they just seem to have so many problems. Is any one sorry they did snap on dentures?
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Hi Linda, how many implants do you have?
@lindabarnett3066 Жыл бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I have 2 on the bottom, four on top.
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
You should be fine with the 4 on top as long as they are parallel to each other. Only 2 on the lower can be a little bit more finicky, but they should work well for you.
@gordonbrandstadt2593 Жыл бұрын
I had 2 implants inserted in my lower jaw 6 years ago & had to wait 5 or 6 months before going to a denturist to have the denture made. It fits fine & I've had no problems, other than a bit of food (like a piece of apple peal or a bit of a nut) occasionally gets under & I have to remove & rinse off the denture & also rinse out my mouth,
@kathleenmorris9309 Жыл бұрын
I have snap in dentures.. The gums are big and I can't talk properly... I am so dissapointed..
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your situation. Talk to your dentist, they should be able to a adjust the size of the gums fairly easily.
@sportakiss888 2 жыл бұрын
Just got top snap in dentures. They are so bucked tooth looking. They look too long as well but I was told I was wrong. When I close my mouth I bite my cheek. I'm so frustrated and I feel like I look so bad like I'm wearing Halloween teeth. $20,000 later I should love them, not have them sitting on my dresser. 😔
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your situation. Did your dentist not try in your dentures before they completed them?
@sportakiss888 2 жыл бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental 3 try ins.. been back twice since. Never see the actual dentist. I'm thinking I need to find someone else
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 жыл бұрын
Did they look ok at the last try in visit?
@michelleboyes1873 Жыл бұрын
How much are the snap in upper dental cost?
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Cost will vary from office to office. I made a video that discusses the cost of a lower overdenture. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtSTepty1eDHfZ8.html An upper overdenture will require 4 implants and posts if you don't want the roof of your mouth to be covered.
@michelleboyes1873 Жыл бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thank you so much.
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@Beckie.B.LeeCountySWFL 3 ай бұрын
I got my snap in upper over dentures exactly 2 weeks ago today. And the caps have came out twice already is this normal? First time the 2 activated caps came out then last night one activated and one non activated caps came out ? Is this normal in the beginning? Pls help
@VeryNiceSmileDental 3 ай бұрын
Hi, sometimes it takes a couple of attempts to figure out the correct strength to use. The snaps should stay inside the overdenture. What type do you have? All plastic or the ones with a metal cup in the overdenture that holds the plastic snap?
@Beckie.B.LeeCountySWFL 3 ай бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I have the one with metal cups/snaps and the blue and black colored inserts . And the whole cups with the colored inserts keep coming completely out of the over denture. My dentist office opened at 8 am est time. So I called to ask what do I do again? And I can’t be seen today bc the dentist is out of the office today. I have my grandsons 4 year old bday party to go to tomorrow at the beach in public . lol I have to go toothless all weekend . Plus work like this and I don’t know how I’m going to eat. All weekend. They said they will send it back to the lab to reseat or embed new cups and do more impressions so I just didn’t know if it was normal. And wanted to seek advice elsewhere. So i appreciate you taking the time to help me with my questions your a great help. I more than likely won’t attend the party bc I’m starting to feel very insecure about going into a public place with no teeth just hold rods in my mouth. And I think I’ll have to call off work. I don’t think I should go out in public like this the more I think about it . 🫣🥺
@Beckie.B.LeeCountySWFL 3 ай бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I wish I could figure out to put the picture here . I have a picture of my over denture
@VeryNiceSmileDental 3 ай бұрын
Hi, if the metal cups were placed at the lab they could be a little off which could be the cause of your issue. I like to embed the snaps one at a time in the persons mouth. It should be a simple fix once you see your dentist.
@VeryNiceSmileDental 3 ай бұрын
Hi, you can email me the photo at teeth@verynicesmile.com
@carmenurrutia3547 Жыл бұрын
My snap dentures doesn’t snap what cause that
@VeryNiceSmileDental Жыл бұрын
Could be a few issues. How old are the snaps? Are they worn out?
@TeresaMom1 Жыл бұрын
I have 2 bottom snaps and one of them act like it's not lined up anymore which causes it to not snap in unless I move it around which sometimes takes me hours. Then when/if I get it to snap both feel like they are pulling against each other which then makes them sore.
@mellieflores8291 11 ай бұрын
What is the cost of Snap in Dentures? Also the cost of new Dentures, should I need them?
@VeryNiceSmileDental 11 ай бұрын
Costs will vary from office to office. I made a couple of videos discussing costs at my office. Overdentures kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtSTepty1eDHfZ8.html Immediate denture kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hdx3eNZhmq3Hn3U.html
@Grumpette 4 ай бұрын
Why do some snap ons have a roof and some do not?
@VeryNiceSmileDental 4 ай бұрын
Hi, sometimes the roof of the mouth needs to be covered to give the snap in denture more support. If the person can get 4 implants in the upper jaw, usually I can make a snap in denture that doesn't cover the roof of the mouth and it will stay in place well. If the person can only get 2 implants in the upper jaw, I'll recommend covering the roof of the mouth. This will help secure the snap in denture better.
@Grumpette 4 ай бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I received 4 implants in the upper and the dentist said, I will have a roof, but I don't want one
@Grumpette 4 ай бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental thank you for your response
@VeryNiceSmileDental 4 ай бұрын
You need to discuss with your dentist why they feel they need to cover the roof of your mouth. It might be due to your particular situation (such as your bite or the shape of your jaw or the position of the implants).
@Joseph1701-A 10 ай бұрын
Oral cancer? Are the implants carcinogenic?
@VeryNiceSmileDental 10 ай бұрын
No the implants are not carcinogenic.
@mjc5852 11 ай бұрын
The dentists charge a couple hundred dollars to replace those plastic caps. It gets expensive.
@VeryNiceSmileDental 11 ай бұрын
Hi, depending on what needs to be done, yes it can get expensive. If the overdenture has been worn for a bit of time, the snap may need to be re-embedded in the denture acrylic rather than just replaced. Always discuss future maintenance costs with your dentist.
@janiedixon9722 6 күн бұрын
My snap in denture will not stay in when I eat. I only have 2 implants
@VeryNiceSmileDental 6 күн бұрын
Hi, how old are the snaps? They may need to be replaced. How old is the denture? It may need a reline. Have your dentist take a look at it.
@janiedixon9722 5 күн бұрын
@@VeryNiceSmileDental NEW
@VeryNiceSmileDental 4 күн бұрын
Let your dentist know what's going on. You may need stronger snaps.
@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator 6 ай бұрын
I love this Doc! I'm documenting my experiences & more at my 2nd channel, The False Teeth Guy. Come on by, we'll have some fun.. I'm willing to share my story & help anyone along their journey, no matter what it is. I'm 53 & about to get my 16 teeth out into dentures. This is the man right here for great dental Info! My hats off to you sir, you inspired me. ❤
@VeryNiceSmileDental 6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the kind words ! Good luck on your journey ! I'll check out your channel.
@victorkoot2193 5 ай бұрын
Use a bar!
@VeryNiceSmileDental 5 ай бұрын
Bar overdentures are an option.
@lindafriesz955 7 ай бұрын
Why does not your dentist tell you before you get your teeth removed and you agree to have implants put in Snap and dentures that your bone will still deteriorate. Nobody told me that and then my dentist because my Snap and dentures aren't fitting right, I only had them in my mouth for a couple of months he asked me if I slept in them. I told him no, he said. Do you soak them in water, I said yes, every night you tell me I'm not allowed to put them in water overnight. What's in the hail? Am I supposed to do with them then? I have no idea nobody's talking to me or telling me anything. I am not happy with these dentures at all. Food gets underneath them. I have 2 implants in the front part of my mouth. My front part of my mouth, my lips go numb. I am not happy. This is b******* because you dentists. Do not tell the full story behind denture'snap and densers when somebody asks about them or when you guys push them on people. That's my problem. You push them on people and they have no clue that they don't fit right and if they have long going problems and cost with these things
@VeryNiceSmileDental 7 ай бұрын
Hi, sorry to hear about your situation. What's going on with your snap in dentures? How long have you had them?
@donkeyballs3307 2 жыл бұрын
If your dentures break when u drop them in the sink,u got ripped off & got poorly made dentures cause they are to fragile & made from junk material
@VeryNiceSmileDental 2 жыл бұрын
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