rdwdretrt 0 #1 September 4, 2011 I want to get my skydiving license, but I recently got upper dentures. . .is this going to work for me? Any advice? Thanks Diana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #2 September 4, 2011 Polygrip. Or leave them on the ground. I know more than one jumper who has them. I'm guessing you have seen the "America's Funniest Videos" clip with the lady who loses hers during a tandem. Take reasonable precautions against losing them and you should be fine."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #3 September 4, 2011 Sheetmetal screws work too! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 3 #4 September 4, 2011 Try to avoid hard openings........ Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topdocker 0 #5 September 5, 2011 Okay, real advice from a dentist..... Lots of jumpers have dentures, so don't worry too much. Keep your mouth closed when spotting, in freefall, and on opening. Yes, they can be dislodged and lost during those times. Adhesives can help, but really only so much, mayber a full face helmet would really be the ticket. The most common thing I have seen with dentures in skydiving has been teeth broken on exit, very similar to those with natural teeth, but the denture teeth break/fracture out of the base a little easier. In general, keep them clean. Over time, bacteria can build up in the plastic and really stink. Smile! topJump more, post less! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
potatoman 0 #6 September 6, 2011 "In general, keep them clean. Over time, bacteria can build up in the plastic and really stink. " Excellent advise!!! (Just keep your mouth shut, hehe)You have the right to your opinion, and I have the right to tell you how Fu***** stupid it is. Davelepka - "This isn't an x-box, or a Chevy truck forum" Whatever you do, don't listen to ChrisD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VideoFly 0 #7 September 7, 2011 I've had a full set of upper dentures throughout my sydiving career. However, I've never jumped with them. Instead, I leave them in my car or gear bag when skydiving. I often jump with an open face helmet or with no helmet at all and I am almost sure that if I left the plane with my dentures in, I would not land with them. Also, when jumping with cameras, I found that bite switches were far less effective than a blow switch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geminijeannie 0 #8 July 12, 2018 Have you known others who kept theirs in successfully Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geminijeannie 0 #9 July 12, 2018 Well now I'm afraid to jump with uppers lol I'm getting mine relined and will wear a strong adhesive (secure) but I'm afraid I'll open my mouth screaming Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
