Should i request a new upper and lower denture from my dentist or is there a way he can fix these issues? 5 weeks ago i had all teeth removed and dentures placed. since then, my dentist has not been able to make them fit. when i first got them, i couldn't

Dr : Dr zweig, a specialist in this type of work, has given you very sound advice. Thanks for clearly explaining your problem. Even from not being able to see you, the dentures are too big for your mouth. If your back teeth are hitting first, preventing your front teeth from hitting or dislodging your dentures, he may have to grind most of the back teeth away just to get your bite somewhat normal. Another set made now will allow you to view the teeth before they are processed so that you may be comfortable with the appearance and the fit. Hope this helps.

Unfortunately, : Unfortunately, it sounds as if your bite is overopened. This means that the new denture was made at an increased vertical dimension than what your mouth can acccomodate.Sometimes if the case is not planned accordingly, after extracting the teeth, too much bone may remain to place a denture and an over opened bite may occur. If you cannot obtain a lip seal this may very well be the case. If your dentist does not recognize this or cannot fix it, it may be prudent to get a second opinion.

It : It sounds as if there are problems with both your bite and the vertical dimension- that is the amount of space there is between your jaws when you close. These will be difficult things to correct without taking the dentures from you and working on them in the lab. It may be better for your dentist to just start over with a new set. Immediate dentures are difficult. You had teeth 5 weeks ago, and now have none. Your gums are still healing and changing shape. It may not be a good idea to take new impressions for new dentures at this point. This is a hard call.

2nd opinion: If you are not having any luck with your dentist, then see a prosthodontist. They specialize in dentures, and may be able to help you work with what you have. The tissues shrink and we add soft material to help the fit as this changes. No need to live with it like it is.

See a prosthodontist: If you are new denture troubles that your dentist has been unable to correct in a reasonable amount of time, see a prosthodontist--one who specializes in denture care for an evaluation.