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🦷 IMPLANT SURGERY 🦷

cheriere — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:41:16 GMT

This Tuesday, I'm finally getting my dental implant surgery, well the first at least. I'm having six upper implants on the top for my uppers. I would've had the bottom work done at the same time, but I couldn't afford to do it all at once. The cost is obscene.

I'm really nervous and scared it's gonna be very painful.

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We rescue cats — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:45:38 GMT

Wishing you lots of luck, @cheriere !

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On It — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:46:48 GMT

@cheriere I am wishing you the best. I know you will be glad you had it done. Get lots of soft foods on hand whether you eat soups, mashed potatoes, yogurt, pudding, or whatever.

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on the bay — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:47:17 GMT

@cheriere,

I think you will be out the whole time? That is a lot at once.

I had 2 implants but with novacaine and I don't remember any pain at all.

I know everyone is different and its natural to be nervous about it all. I hope it goes all ok for you!

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drizzellla — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:49:02 GMT

When I had my implants done - it was not painful. The nerve to your tooth is no longer there. So that is why I had no pain. There was no nerve to be bothered.

Good luck. It was the best thing that I did. I should have bypassed the root canals and gone straight to the implants. Would have saved myself lots of time and money.

Hope it is an easy process for you too.

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cheriere — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:49:11 GMT

@We rescue cats

Thank you, I'm gonna need it lol.😃❤️

I think I'm gonna have a nervous breakdown beforehand though. I'm really anxious.😬

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SilleeMee — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:51:42 GMT

I have 8 implants each with an individual crown on top. I have one more implant to go but I'm waiting to get off of the bone density drugs before that...they interfere with the surgery.

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ECBG — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:51:53 GMT

So sorry. Be sure you get an antibiotic and have soft food.

Mac and cheese, eggs juice, buttered noodles with just red sauce, cottage cheese.

Best of luck!

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cheriere — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:52:04 GMT

@On It wrote:
@cheriere I am wishing you the best. I know you will be glad you had it done. Get lots of soft foods on hand whether you eat soups, mashed potatoes, yogurt, pudding, or whatever.

Thank you ❤️

Yes, I've stocked up on all sorts of things like that. I'm not sure how long it will be before I can eat regular food. I'm just happy not to be leaving with missing teeth. They'll be putting temporaries on I'll have to wear about six months.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:54:59 GMT

@cheriere

Are you getting implant-supported dentures or individual crowns?

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cheriere — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:55:08 GMT

@on the bay

Yes, thank goodness I'll be put to sleep. I had to pay $2500 for the anesthesiologist. The surgeon said there would be two other drs in there with her the whole time. One guy is there just to make sure the temporary teeth my regular dentist made fit right. She said he can adjust them if need be.

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cheriere — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:59:56 GMT

@drizzellla wrote:
When I had my implants done - it was not painful. The nerve to your tooth is no longer there. So that is why I had no pain. There was no nerve to be bothered.

Good luck. It was the best thing that I did. I should have bypassed the root canals and gone straight to the implants. Would have saved myself lots of time and money.

Hope it is an easy process for you too.

I know just how you feel. I've spent so much money on root canals and crowns and bridges that have failed.

I'm really happy to know the pain isn't too bad. That's something that's really been on my mind.

My rheumatologist gives me a mild pain medicine to be taken as needed. Because of this, the surgeon said I should ask her for additional medication. She said she normally prescribed some, but would feel more comfortable if I got it from my other dr. I've put off calling to ask because I really hate to put her in that position. Hopefully, I won't need anything.🙏❤️

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haddon9 — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:01:25 GMT

I'm sorry you have to deal with this and I can only magine your anxiety.....and the cost! Yikes! I know how much it costs for just one implant.

However in the long run things should be much better for you! Try to be positive!

I will be thinking of you and hoping for the best pain free outcome!

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cheriere — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:01:41 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I have 8 implants each with an individual crown on top. I have one more implant to go but I'm waiting to get off of the bone density drugs before that...they interfere with the surgery.

Yes, that's understandable. I was told to stop taking any steroids as well. I haven't taken any in months in preparation. I sure hope mine go as smoothly as yours did.❤️

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cheriere — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:03:20 GMT

@ECBG

Thank you.😃❤️

Mac and cheese is something I forgot to pick up too lol.

She called me in some antibiotics I'm supposed to start taking Monday.

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Icegoddess — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:03:34 GMT

They're doing the teeth at the same time? It was a 4-step process for me where they installed the implant which they covered with my gum. Then a few weeks later they uncovered the implant and I went to my regular dentist to do the 2-step crown procedure. My dentist doesn't make the crowns in his office.

I only have one implant, but I was out for it.

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ECBG — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:07:25 GMT

@cheriere

Be sure to take Acidophilues pills or you'll likely get a yeast infection from antibiotics.

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cheriere — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:07:35 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@cheriere
Are you getting implant-supported dentures or individual crowns?

lol, he called them the "Cadillac" of implants. They're six implants that will support my entire upper smile. No upper gums and they never come out.😃

The only thing I hate is losing the good virgin teeth I have on top. She said this was the best option though since in the future I could likely develop problems with these teeth.

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cheriere — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:11:54 GMT

@haddon9

Thank you. I really appreciate your kind words.❤️

I think the cost hurt worse than getting the surgery will. It's a shame the way dental work is priced. People deserve to have teeth and it be somewhat affordable.

That's why I can only afford to do the upper work first. The surgeon is one BIG price and then the regular dentist who makes the teeth gets as much if not a little more!😔

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cheriere — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:13:30 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
They're doing the teeth at the same time? It was a 4-step process for me where they installed the implant which they covered with my gum. Then a few weeks later they uncovered the implant and I went to my regular dentist to do the 2-step crown procedure. My dentist doesn't make the crowns in his office.

I only have one implant, but I was out for it.

Yes, they're doing them all at once. I just hope and pray the temporary he's made looks and feels good.