Gary wrote:

> cshenk wrote:
> > Smile, not a bad pick just now for something he can eat. I was
> > scratch making something very like it for Don when he healed as the
> > final teeth came out before he was ready for full dentures.
>
> Full dentures. What a nightmare, imo.
>
> I've always wondered though...as teeth might need to be pulled one at
> a time, at what point does someone decide to get them all pulled and
> go for full dentures?

When there are 4 uppers top side (3 on one side, 1 on another)
3 lowers, not matched to top side remaining ones


> WTH? (other than a gum disease).


Not everyone has strong teeth to start with. Don's issues started as a
kid but the virtual pumice stone dust toothpaste in Vietnam did a lot
of damage to the enamel so weakened then further.


>
> I'd rather deal with a few missing than to pull all the rest out and
> install a full set of fake teeth. arrggh!

Thats what you do. By the time you are down to 7, you can't eat. They
have to go so you get dentures. Nutrition by then is seriously an
issue that affects the rest of your body.