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Denture cases

caroln242 — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 14:46:37 GMT

Has anyone noticed how ugly denture cases are? As a new denture wearer myself, and being in the baby boomer age group, I recently went looking for a designer denture case and came up dry. Same old plastic cases, different colors but same ugly shape that screams "false teeth" in here! I wonder why this market been so ignored. There are approximately 65 million baby boomers and 41 million denture wearers. Many of us want pretty designer cases that complement our surroundings, not ugly plastic ones that need to be hid in a drawer. As far as untapped markets go, I think products for denture wearers has been seriously overlooked.

I wish someone would come up with ideas for a product like this. Or have I just not found the right website? I've tried Etsy, Amazon, etc., but no luck.

Re: Denture cases

bonappetit — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 14:48:10 GMT

Perhaps the universe is telling you something? Design one yourself & make $$$$$$$$.

Why does it matter?

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caroln242 — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 14:52:58 GMT

It matters because I don't want ugly things in my home.

Just never mind. Sorry I posted.

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 14:58:40 GMT

@caroln242

Don't be sorry you posted!

Sometimes snark is a way of life around here.

I also wear dentures and who wants those ugly containers sitting around on your pretty bathroom vanity among your nice things, while soaking to clean them?

I don't either.

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bonappetit — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:00:16 GMT

Don't you have cabinets, drawers in your bathroom? Don't get it. Yes, soaking is only for a small amount of time in the 24 hours we are given each day.

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Nonametoday — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:01:33 GMT

I don't have dentures but I have had flippers while getting implants and I have mouth pieces and they are plastic containers. They have holes in them for venting so the odor dissipates and no fungus, yeast or bacterial build-up in the container. Personally, I prefer that.

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:06:20 GMT

I certainly have drawers (full with tooth brushes, tweezers, nail files, polishes, makeup, etc) and cabinets (full with lotions, shampoos, conditioners, towels, washcloths, etc.)

And I soak mine overnight in a whitening cleaner to assure no stains, as well as clean them after 3 meals a day.

That doesn't add up to "a small amount of time in 24 hours".

Re: Denture cases

caroln242 — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:13:32 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
@caroln242

Don't be sorry you posted!

Sometimes snark is a way of life around here.

I also wear dentures and who wants those ugly containers sitting around on your pretty bathroom vanity among your nice things, while soaking to clean them?

I don't either.

Thank you for understanding!

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CelticCrafter — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:48:59 GMT

Buy a mug that matches your decor.

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silkyk — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:56:13 GMT

Here's a prettier one...hard to find. You are so right!

Sedroc Marble Mouthguard Case

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Suziepeach — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 16:08:53 GMT

@silkyk now that's pretty... @caroln242 Amazon has several plain ones but have some like sillkyk posted. My husband has dental implants and at first I thought the plain ones were horrible but I got used to seeing it in the bathroom and so did he.. now he does have several colors but it does the trick ...

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Still Raining — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 16:09:57 GMT

A vote for night guard and retainer cases here.

In some old alternative universe the grands and I ate in restaurants often and I had a supply of retainer cases in the car.

Why aren't there more colors and more dishwasher friendly?

I feel for you denture wearers. Why are they just nasty?

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Suziepeach — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 16:14:47 GMT

@Still Raining my husband's dental implants aren't nasty- he takes very good care of them and sees his dental docs regularly. I saw some custom dental cases when I did a search or one could just bedazzle one, like a cellphone case.

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chiclets — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 16:20:43 GMT

@caroln242

There are many people who wonder about the same thing concerning dentures holders.

There should be a larger selection and nicer selection for people to buy.

It was an interesting question and one that one can discuss freely among friends. Do not be sorry you asked your question.

I never saw such a colorful one as the one that was posted and had no idea they made ones looking like that. Wow!

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caroln242 — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 16:20:58 GMT

My mother and my grandmother both had dentures and I grew up looking at those ugly plastic denture cases. I hated them then and I hate them now. I see it on my bathroom vanity and I just think "I'm old" and I've turned into my grandmother. It's a psychological thing that I don't think anyone understands unless you have dentures. That's why it's important to me to have something pretty to store the dentures in, just so I don't have that soul crushing feeling every time I have to look at it.

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Suziepeach — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 16:35:15 GMT

@caroln242 alot more of us undertand than you think. I don't have dentures but my husband has implants due to his gums being done in by radiation therapy. It is a psychological thing but I hated looking at his but knew I had to accept it- it was better than letting his teeth and gums completely rot away.. and it didn't mean he was "old... Sorry but a case is just that, a case... get yourself several pretty marble ones or find someone that will customize it.

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Still Raining — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 16:35:58 GMT

@Suziepeach wrote:
@Still Raining my husband's dental implants aren't nasty- he takes very good care of them and sees his dental docs regularly. I saw some custom dental cases when I did a search or one could just bedazzle one, like a cellphone case.

Sorry I was not clear. Most of us do take good care and appreciate our appliances.

I meant the cases were not attractive. Perhaps nasty was a poor choice of word.

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Sage04 — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 16:51:29 GMT

@caroln242 , @Suziepeach made a suggestion. If possible get out your glue gun and decorate any way you like it to be. That would be me. I could turn a plain container into anything I desire.

Or you can use paint and either sponge on different colors or paint it different colors.

23 years ago my four ear old nephew found a rock, I gave him different color paint and he painted it. He calls it Dwayne and every year he celebrates Dwayne´s birthday. He´s been to different places with my nephew and all his friends have met him. There will never be another rock that looks like Dwayne.

Design a plain case the way you would like it.

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Suziepeach — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 16:41:52 GMT

@Still Raining wrote:
@Suziepeach wrote:
@Still Raining my husband's dental implants aren't nasty- he takes very good care of them and sees his dental docs regularly. I saw some custom dental cases when I did a search or one could just bedazzle one, like a cellphone case.

Sorry I was not clear. Most of us do take good care and appreciate our appliances.

I meant the cases were not attractive. Perhaps nasty was a poor choice of word.

Awhhhh @Still Raining that's okay, now I understand & thanks!

I think I'd get a hot glue gun and find an old brooch and fancy a case up or find something in retail that would hold dentures and use that, like a pretty jewelry pot or something (I'm so weird).. LOL

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Still Raining — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 16:51:36 GMT

@Suziepeach wrote:
@Still Raining wrote:
@Suziepeach wrote:
@Still Raining my husband's dental implants aren't nasty- he takes very good care of them and sees his dental docs regularly. I saw some custom dental cases when I did a search or one could just bedazzle one, like a cellphone case.

Sorry I was not clear. Most of us do take good care and appreciate our appliances.

I meant the cases were not attractive. Perhaps nasty was a poor choice of word.

Awhhhh @Still Raining that's okay, now I understand & thanks!
I think I'd get a hot glue gun and find an old brooch and fancy a case up or find something in retail that would hold dentures and use that, like a pretty jewelry pot or something (I'm so weird).. LOL

And I want stainless for the dishwasher. If this board had taught me anything, it is to love differences. You go with the glue!!! ❤️