Holly, dear…I’ve never been economical with words so it’s a rare day when I’m rendered at a loss for what to say! My husband would say that’s impossible! 😂 I’m really moved by your kind and supportive recognition of my efforts to help you and that you’re printing out my replies! I feel like a new version of Heloise! Remember her? Joking aside, it’s so rewarding to know I’ve been that much of a help to you! I sometimes fear I come across with all my replies as a little too “in your face” or bossy. But I’m old and I know stuff! 😂. So I share where I can help.
Just like so many of us in Connect, my involvement began when I was searching for information about my own health concerns. In a shameless plug, here are links to 2 articles that will let you in on my personal side. It was like ‘pulling teeth’ to get me to acquiesce to these interviews but I did…so here’s the other side of my dental knowledge with my bone marrow transplant story and one of the young women I mentored through her similar journey.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/about-connect/newsfeed-post/mayo-clinic-connect-brings-together-2-women-with-leukemia-46-years-apart/
And my personal bio. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/about-connect/newsfeed-post/ill-take-an-order-of-hope-with-a-side-of-mayo-please/

Ok, that’s enough of my 15 minutes of fame! LOL. Not sure there will be a book coming out any time soon but I am truly humbled by your kind words.

I’m so sorry your hip is bothering you now! I think it might be a good idea to go ahead with that X-ray to see what’s going on. At least you can put the dental woes behind you now…that was a huge weight on your shoulders for a couple of years!

One note, if your gum on the upper left is getting more tender, don’t let that go! It will only continue to get more tender if the denture isn’t adjusted. You’ll have a number of those little touchy spots here and there for a while. Your dentist expects that too so it’s not a bother for you to call and get in for a quick adjustment. We used to sneak those little appointments in between patients.

I’d suggest calling tomorrow so the denture is trimmed before the holiday. When you go for an adjustment, make sure the denture has been in for about 2 hours prior to the appointment so the dentist will be able to see the irritated area…it will appear a little more pinkish or red to him so he’ll know where to trim the denture for relief.

In the meantime, you could try a cushion of the dental adhesive to see if that helps when you wear the denture.
And it’s perfectly ok to keep the denture out for periods of time or all day if needed. Just keep it immersed in water when it’s out of your mouth.
Keep up with the salt water rinses too, they are soothing.

You’re doing everything right, Holly! Slowly you’ll get used to the denture and it’ll start feeling second nature to you. Have you tried any adhesive yet?