Dentures or Implants?: Dentures or... - ITP Support Assoc...

ITP Support Association

4,126 members2,101 posts

Dentures or Implants?

ghostthemovie profile image
1 Reply

Dentures or implants with ITP? Since my mouth bleeds especially when irritated from either brushing too harshly or when I can feel my platelet count is low what can I do to get my smile back? I have extreme dental issues and lost my front tooth. The dentist wants me to get surgery (extraction) and then a flipper. I have to wait until my count is up. But, when I ordered the snap-on smiles for temporary use, I occasionally start to bleed while they're in it seems to irritate my gums. How will I ever have a smile again if I'm bleeding in my mouth?

Written by
ghostthemovie profile image
ghostthemovie
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
1 Reply
Sweetchix profile image
Sweetchix

HiI have uppers and lower implant dentures (well started off) for 7yrs. At 34, I had all removed due to health issues, crumbling one by one. I think once u have the right fit, they mold the ‘gum’ part of your mouth, itll fit more comfortably and u shouldnt bleed. If it ever starts irritating, let ur dentist know and theyd have to realign the ‘gum’ part, even if its a little off, it still irritates so sometimes they need to file down an area.

I started off with implants w my dentures so didnt want to deal with the glue, but over time my implants got loose and top ones fell out. Now my top is just used as normal dentures and is totally fine.

As far as actual individual implants, I read they’re very pricey so I opted for the next best thing, denture implants. If you will have multiple teeth that needs to go soon, dentures are best in long run. But if only need 1 or 2 and can afford, then go for it.

You will have an awesome smile back! Don’t worry! Good luck!

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Dental procedures - implants / dentures

I have been diagnosed with ITP for at least 21 years. I raised three kids who the youngest is now...

Extreme fatigue!

I've hated the bruises the size of saucers that take months to go away, the blood blisters in my...

Feeling confused and overwhelmed......or should I say 'sorry for my self'

So I was diagnosed with ITP in May this year as part of a blood test in another hospital dept. My...
QT200QT600 profile image

ITP since May this year. Currently on Revolade

I was diagnosed (in Sweden) after the usual doctors visit, I had bruising, mouth blood blisters,...
JasonJ profile image

Avatrombopag or should I try living with a low count? Does anybody have experience of either please?

Hi everyone I am a woman in her early 60s. I was diagnosed with ITP 12 years ago and have had no...
janran profile image

Moderation team

AnthonyHeard profile image
AnthonyHeardAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.