After I had all of my teeth extracted on January 6th, 2013, I then had to face the process of getting my dentures.  I chose to go to my own, regular dentist to have this done.  For my dentist there were 4 steps:  1) Impressions done  2) From the impression, a model was made to check bite and make sure things line up.  3)  Wax Try In  4) Delivery - Actually getting my dentures. 


Appointment #1 - Impressions.   
  *This appointment was the shortest out of the 3.  All that was done was my dentist taking an impression of my gums. The "goop" as I called it was put into the plastic things and he did my upper and lower gums separate.  For each, I had to hold it there, pressed against my gum for I believe 5 minutes or so.  And, that was really it for this appointment. =) 

Appointment #2 - Checking bite/alignment and picking out my teeth.
  *At this appointment, my dentist first used the model of what looked like to me just the "gum" part of dentures to make sure my bite was correct.  He placed it in my mouth and I had to close my mouth naturally.  At first, it was too big, but with one quick adjustment, it fit great.  After that was settled, my dentist then had me pick out what color/shade I wanted my teeth in my dentures to be.  I did not go with the very whitest shade, but the next step down, as I felt it looked more natural.  After that was done, I was off. 

Appointment #3 - Wax Try In
  *This was a very exciting appointment.  At this stage, a set of dentures, with the teeth set in wax is put into my mouth so my dentist could make sure everything lined up good, and that I was happy with how everything looked.  If I wanted any changes made, this was the time to say so.  But, I was happy with my teeth anyway.  They look absolutely perfect!  Here is a picture of me on this day.  I look very uncomfortable, and it is because when you wear dentures for the first time, they feel just so big in your mouth, and it is an uncomfortable feeling.  Also, I immediately noticed an increase in saliva.  This continued for awhile after I got my actual dentures, but does go away with time.     

Appointment #4 - Delivery - Getting My Dentures!
  *This was the day I had anticipated for weeks.  I was finally getting my dentures.  Despite the initial awkwardness, I was so happy!  I could finally smile again, and within just hours, my confidence was back.