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Community Conversation => Female to male transsexual talk (FTM) => Transsexual talk => Testosterone => Topic started by: Funshine Bear on January 01, 2017, 08:07:12 AM

Title: Dentures
Post by: Funshine Bear on January 01, 2017, 08:07:12 AM
Hello,

I was wondering if anybody knows anything dentures and taking testosterone.
I'm worried that my dentures might not fit anymore if taking testosterone changes the shape of my jaw.
If my jaw changes, will it continue to do so?
I also wonder how i will know that i'm ready for new dentures.

It be great to hear any insight about -or experiences with testosterone and dentures.
Title: Re: Dentures
Post by: Elis on January 01, 2017, 08:59:31 AM
Your bones fuse together at 18 for most people so it's impossible for there to be any more changes to bone growth. The changes to the jaw you see on a lot of trans men are due to fat redistribution.
Title: Re: Dentures
Post by: FTMax on January 01, 2017, 10:50:59 AM
Facial changes are not related to bone movement, but fat redistribution. So I think you'll be okay.
Title: Re: Dentures
Post by: Funshine Bear on January 02, 2017, 03:58:57 AM
Thanks for the info, that's good to hear.
Title: Re: Dentures
Post by: Dena on January 02, 2017, 09:27:33 AM
My roommate had dentures and I learned how critical a good fit was. Even minor changes in the jaw can cause fit issues so if you start developing sores, have the fit checked out. Weight changes or age will cause changes to the jaw so every few years you may need to get the dentures relined to correct for the changes that happen over time.
Title: Re: Dentures
Post by: Funshine Bear on January 05, 2017, 04:30:53 AM
Ah, that's good to know.

I guess i should have the fit checked out anyway then.
Title: Re: Dentures
Post by: Abbiem on January 05, 2017, 05:08:56 AM
Actually it depends, yes your jaw can change it depends on your bite , loss of teeth and movement of the maxilla. the maxilla is all the cheekbones, and near orbit area down.
If you read mike mew about the maxilla forward or backwards, the position of the tongue and loss of teeth.
Taking the male hormone will actually make your face flat, and estrogen with more apples cheeks.

claimingpower.com is a source where it reveals why teeth effects our jaws, cheeks, bites and breathing problems.