Honestly tell me about PAIN LEVEL in having ALL teeth extracted for Dentures?

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Seldom ask questions, tend to answer most often. But I need some help and reassurance. Please read whole story. 
About 23 yrs ago I had a terrible motorcycle accident while driving down a gravel road. The bike hit some loose gravel and skidded into a chain link fence post. Big problem was I was going about 35 mph. Hit a post with my face and handle bars of bike. Plastic face shield sliced my face like a surgical knife. It took over 250 sutures to sew my face together, my far-head, nose, lips and chin. I had to have multiple surgeries after this also.
At the time the also diagnosed that I had whiplash and afew other injuries. Obviously sewing my face together was the main focus at the time. Believe it or not you can hardly see the scars on my face. But since then I've had other accidents and have broken my neck at 3 levels and have a plate and screws in my neck.
OK teeth. Well starting afew years ago, my teeth started breaking, tiny corners, then splits down the front of them, then last year bottom two teeth just split off right above the gum line. Now understand  it is not a  cavity where a hole starts and then it gets bigger and breaks. Instead it's like I can see or feel a crack on a tooth and next thing you know it splits in half either horizontally or vertically. 
I try to be so careful to eat soft foods, nothing I have to bite down on or use much tearing motion of my teeth. My front tooth just now broke in half vertically from my gum all the way down. That was done while  I bit into a french fry, NOT crisp. Plus to all this is I lost 28 lbs to date. LOL
For the past 2 months I have been in non~stop pain. I am on pain medication as it for a variety of issues,pain in my neck, shoulder (torn rotator cuff), FM, Degenerative Disk Disease to name the main issues. NOW with the teeth breaking and splitting I can hardly stand the pain. I walk around spraying Chloraseptic in my mouth nonstop, alternating with Oraljel or Anbesol on a Q-tip on my tooth.
I am not able to go out of the house between the pain and the total humiliation of what other people are probably thinking. Not to mention I have retired and have no Dental Insurance and am having trouble figuring out how to afford this. BOTTOM LINE I AM TERRIFIED OF how much is this going to hurt to have the rest of my teeth extracted. Please someone older,REPLY, someone that has had all your teeth extracted to obtain dentures, please let me know what it was like. I have had Wisdom Teeth (4) removed at one time and have had 2 others extracted about 4yrs ago. BUT ALL THE REST...I am terrified.
Please no smart butt answers. I answer lots of questions and always try to do it in a caring and gentle way. Please help me with some honesty on this situation. Thanks in advance, I am afraid. My appointment  is not till Feb 20 and the waiting it nerve racking. 
VERY VERY sorry this was so long...

JoJo · Accepted Answer

Hi,  First let me tell you that I am the biggest CHICKEN when it comes to going to a dentist, i have had some bad experience's.  About 2 years ago my teeth were also just breaking and i had to have 6 pulled at one time.  I explained to the Dentist that I was scared and he was wonderful.  A little discomfort with the Novocaine and the pressure when he was pulling, but nothing i couldn't handle. When the numbness wore off, i was feeling sore, but nothing compared to the pain of the teeth breaking.  I also had the denture put right in, so it's a little awkward getting used to the plate, but the pain is no where near the pain of toothache's or breaking teeth,  The Power of Positive works wonders.  I try to look at everything in a positive manner,  it was gonna be much better after it was done, and it was.  I wish you the best and remember : Your going to have a wonderful smile and It's gonna be much better.

Anonymous · Answer

Of course, of course. I am so sorry for you, however the pain should not last for too long. When you have an extraction - the whole mouth may hurt, and it can even hurt on the opposite side of where the tooth was extracted from. Your cheek could also bruise but dont worry. Take medication ( anti inflamatories amd painkillers - prescribed by dentist of course) and you should be fine in about 1 week. Good luck- i am the " queen" of the teeth extractions ( and teeth implants)

Amber Marie · Answer

Well, I haven't personally had but 1 tooth pulled.
But, both my parents and other family had their teeth pulled and got dentures.

Honestly, The pulling isn't that bad. They numb you, and the most you will feel is pressure and tugging. (I'm sure you know, seeing as how you yourself have had extractions.)
If your teeth are causing you pain, it is totally worth it to get them taken care of and get yourself dentures.
It MAY be slightly painful/uncomfortable for awhile. But, they will give you a prescription for something to control the pain.
Having the rest of your teeth extracted, will hurt no worse than your previous ones.

Be strong and feel better soon, I understand how bad toothaches can be, I just had my tooth pulled recently after having an infected tooth causing me severe pain for months.
Good luck!! You'll be fine.

beechtree66 · Answer

There is pain involved but mostly what I would call discomfort. They give you good medication to help with the pain. For me it was more the anxiety of the procedure and the finality of it. The waiting can be the worst part also, it gives you lots of time to contemplate the what if's. My best advice to you is to learn all you can about the upcoming procedure and what to expect once you get your dentures. Do you know if immediate dentures are planned?

If you are well prepared both mentally and physically this should go well. Have realistic expectations and get a clear understanding of the procedures from the dentist.

Honestly tell me about PAIN LEVEL in having ALL teeth extracted for Dentures?

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