At age 72 I'm still able to do most of the things I did 30 years ago. I can still get on stage and perform for crowds of any size, have lots of fun singing to the ladies, and I really enjoy interacting with my audiences. Granted, I'm not as strong as I was 30 years ago, but I can still sail a 33-foot boat single-handed, still do loads of lawn and garden work around the house, but some of the body parts are just shot to hell.

After a couple heart attacks, two stents, and suffering the effects of Lyme Disease and Asbestosis of the lung, you come to the stark realization that all those body parts have a limited life span. About a decade ago, I had a nasty sinus infection that tried to turn into infectious meningitis. As a result, I lost all my molars, and the incisors became very brittle and began breaking off. I'm now to the point where dentures will soon be needed, probably in the next month or two, at least for the upper teeth. My greatest fear is this will effect my vocal ability, but I'm just not sure if this will indeed happen.

I know a few good singers on the forum have dentures, and I've talked with a couple on the telephone. I'm hoping to make the transition to dentures without problems, but this scares me more than the heart attacks.

Any input would be greatly appreciated, even if you decide not to post it. You can email me at travlin_easy@verizon.net

Thanks,

Gary