Want to be toothless

I a
72 and since I married my husband when we were both 26, I’ve had a desire to be toothless and a denture wearer as my husband was since he was 17
I’ve asked 2 dentists for a full dental clearance and both refused
I’ve recently had 3 molars removed prior to treatment for osteoporosis and have now only 11 upper teeth including only 1 molar and 13 lower
Teeth . My teeth are not in bad shape and unless I force the issue I fear I will never lose them
Any suggestions?

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Corsair · 80-89, M

Hello! I can understand your feelings, both about having your teeth removed and your frustration about dentists refusing to do it. Dentists don't like to extract healthy teeth, even though the patient wants to have it done. You still have a lot of teeth. There are others in this group who have expressed the same desire, so maybe one of them can give you some suggestions.

There may also be ways to force the issue by ruining your teeth, so that a dentist might be willing to remove them. It might be painful, but it might work for you.

Your husband can tell you about the good and bad parts of being toothless with or without dentures. I think that the sensations of empty gums are terrific. Dentures have their good and bad points, too. One of the best things about having dentures is that you can take them out when you want to.

If you would like to chat further about this, please contact me.