Your welcome, Steve! Yes, Ive been there. I have no teeth at all. Without teeth, eating is a major challenge. Some people are able to chew fairly well without teeth but my gums are super sensitive, I have to be extra cautious. With still having top teeth, it wont be so noticeable that your bottoms are missing. Speaking may be a bit of a challenge too. Especially if you take the top out and talk both with the top and without them. A speech pathologist can help with this.

What happened with my teeth was I lost them from radiation damage. After rads, they became crooked and loose. I had them removed in early 2009 hoping to get dentures down the road but instead I had my 3rd round of OC. Guess if the teeth hadnt been removed the OC wouldnt have been found when it was treatable.

Hang in there! I know things are difficult but in time you will be back on your feet loving life again. Even with daily challenges its still possible to make a decent enjoyable life. Sure it will not be how it was, but in time everything changes anyway.

Best wishes!