Dentures are often pitched as the “next best thing” when your teeth are falling apart. That’s what I thought too. I was dealing with constant infections, broken teeth, bad breath, and a mouth that felt like a war zone.
So when I finally got all my bad teeth pulled and received dentures, I thought I was on my way to freedom.
Unfortunately, freedom from my missing teeth didn’t come from dentures. Though it did in another way...
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Why I Chose Dentures in the First Place
Before getting dentures, every day was a struggle. I was in pain all the time. I’d wake up and my jaw would ache. I couldn’t eat half the foods I loved.
Every now and then I’d even struggle with an abscess. My body felt run down. And honestly? I was embarrassed. I’d catch myself covering my mouth in photos or avoiding conversation altogether.
When the dentist told me my natural teeth weren’t salvageable, dentures seemed like the obvious next step. Afterall, when weighing the pros and cons of dentures, they seemed like the most affordable option that could get the job done at first.
In the beginning, it did feel like a step in the right direction. But I quickly found it wasn’t.
Pros and Cons of Dentures
The Pros
To be completely honest, dentures did offer a couple benefits that I won’t ignore.
- I had some “teeth” in my mouth.
Even if it was temporary, it gave me some of my confidence back. Being able to sit across from someone and not worry they were staring at the gaps in my mouth — that was a relief.
- I felt healthier — at first.
Once the broken, infected teeth were gone, my body started to bounce back. I didn’t feel like I was constantly sick anymore. I had more energy. That alone made the denture route feel like a win in the beginning.
But like anything, there were both pros and cons of dentures.
The Cons of Dentures — Where It All Fell Apart
What nobody tells you is that dentures come with their own set of problems. They’re not a one-and-done fix. For me they felt like a full-time job.
- The gag reflex nearly ended it for me.
The first time I put them in, I gagged so hard I had to rip them out of my mouth. I thought something was seriously wrong with me. Turns out, it’s a common problem — but that didn’t make it any easier. One time, the suction held so tight to the roof of my mouth, I yanked it out in a panic and tore my gums in the process. That pain made me think twice about putting them back in again.
- I couldn’t enjoy the things I loved.
I’m an outdoorsman. Every spring I hunt turkey with a mouth reed — a simple thing, but a huge part of my life. The first time I tried to use one with my dentures in, it was a disaster. Couldn’t get the call to work. Couldn’t get a sound out. To most folks that’s no big deal, but to me, it was more than just frustrating.
And that’s the thing about dentures — they don’t just change how you chew or talk. They mess with how you live.
- The constant maintenance wore me down.
If you’ve had dentures, you know what I’m talking about. Taking them out at night. Cleaning them. Re-gluing them when they slip. Adjusting the fit when your gums shrink or swell. Realigning after just a few weeks. It seems never-ending.
You think it’ll become second nature — that you’ll get used to it. But it didn’t for me. It just became something I tolerated.
The Turning Point: Seeing an Ad That Changed Everything
I was scrolling through Facebook one night when I saw something that gave me hope for a better smile:
“Permanent Teeth in 24 Hours.”
It sounded too good to be true. But the more I looked into it, the more I realized this wasn’t some gimmick. Nuvia had a system that delivered permanent, zirconia teeth just one day after implant surgery. No temporary dentures. No waiting months for final teeth.
I took the 60-second quiz and had my consultation where I was given a clear, all-in-one price. No hidden fees. They walked me through every step of the process. And before I knew it, I was sitting in the chair — getting my procedure and heading back the next day for my brand new smile.
Life After Dentures: What It’s Like Now
It’s night and day. I don’t take anything out at night. I don’t glue anything down. I don’t avoid tough foods. I don’t dread eating in front of people.
But most importantly? I feel like myself again.
I smile without thinking about it. I eat what I want. I talk, laugh, and yes — I can even turkey hunt with a reed again.
These aren’t “just teeth.” They’re a return to living on my own terms.
Final Thoughts: What Should You Do?
If you’re thinking about a solution to missing teeth, here’s what I’ll say about the pros and cons of dentures:
They’re better than rotting teeth. They might get you by for a while. But they’re not a long-term solution.
Dental implants — especially permanent teeth in 24 hours like I got from Nuvia — are in a different league entirely.
If you’re ready to stop managing your mouth like it’s a second job, click below to take the 60-second quiz and see if you might be a candidate.
Or, if you’re just curious about cost, grab the same free Dental Implant Cost Guide that helped me understand what I was getting into.
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