i'm sorry you're going through this. dental issues can be very stressful. the decision to get dentures or not is entirely up to you. dentists focus on saving a person's natural teeth for as long as possible in the belief our natural teeth provide us with the best chewing ability. dentures often can fit poorly and cause pain which can lead to poor chewing which in turn can lead to reduced absorption of nutrients. however we all know that millions of people live just fine with full sets of dentures. if you believe dentures are inevitable for you then you certainly can choose to direct your dentist to begin the work necessary to prepare your mouth for dentures. i'd suggest you have a discussion with your dentist regarding your current treatment plan. your dentist is in the best position to advise you whether or not you're on the path to needing a full set of dentures. you can consider your dentist's professional judgement before making your own decision regarding your teeth. good luck with this!
my roots are completely exposed top & bottom and my teeth/fillings have been breaking. when do u just get dentures? . i have a family history of gum disease/gingivitis. my family had to get dentures early in life bc of our hx. i need dental work (route canal and a bridge) but what is point of doing those if the inevitable outcome is dentures. my smile was my best asset! i worry about this way too much! also recently old fillings have been falling out and my teeth have been breaking. thank you for your time and attention. you are appreciated! thank you so much!