I have a new top full denture (porcelain I believe) and all but the front 8 teeth on the bottom are gone (11 teeth pulled by dentist and no denture because insurance won't cover it until 3/08 which dentist knew before pulling teeth). Here are my questions: How come my new teeth - gag me? (when just being in mouth); hurt to bite(can't bite meat, have to pull it apart it like dog);hurt my gums on roof of my mouth; food sticks to roof of mouth and chokes me; are so loose when I have no adhesive that I can't talk at all (adhesive doesn't help with eating too much). Please help very unhappy and hungry.

Dr. Slota: It sounds as though your denture is not fitting well.  Sometimes that can be as a result of not having your lower denture.  You need it (the lower denture) to stabilize the upper denture.  I am sorry that your insurance won't be available for another 9 months.  That being the case you may want to have a lower denture made and pay for it out of your pocket.  You will be happier and healthier.