Tuesday at 9 AM I finally get my new teeth

[demtenjeep]

I go in to get the remaining 6 out (molars came out in Sept to give the gums time to heal for a good fit)


My disease has taken a massive toll on my body and especially my teeth. I am ashamed at the way they look because I was fortunate that my parents provided me with braces as a child (old technology during the 70's) Those braces and the technology they used probably took some of the enamel off around the gum lines. But, I was so happy to have the braces because my teeth were horribly crooked. The braces made them straight and beautiful. My parents sacrificed a lot to be able to afford braces for me and I took very good care of them. I brushed three times a day, flossed and had them cleaned every six months. Over the years, however, this shitty disease has caused them to rapidly deteroriate to the point that they just crumble.

After a great year of no hospital stays, we have finally come to the point that I can get new teeth. I have had several "fitting" appointments and picked out the color. SO tomorrow at 9 AM I am getting the last 6 teeth out and an immediate denture put in place.

I am terrified. I wish I could just be put to sleep and wake up when it is all over, but that is not the case. I will be given Nitrious Oxide and am taking my IPOD so I can drown out the noise.

Please send your prayers and good thoughts my way, I am scared as shit!!! Probably need a tranqulizer or something...I know I will be shaking when I get there. Thank God it is 9 am so that I won't have time to really freak out about it.

[demtenjeep]

1. did I mention? I am scared to death

there is no going back!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. My dear demtenjeep...

You will be fine!

I think the IPOD is a great idea...

They want to help you, and they will. You're not the first patient who's had this done, I'm sure...

Hang in there, sweetie!

[blaze]

3. If you already have your molars out

this part will be a piece of cake!!!

You'll heal faster!

You'll have teeth in you mouth!

And you'll have a gorgeous smile!!!!

Been there and done that.

I'm very excited for you.

[demtenjeep]

4. yea molars were out in Sept

just the 6 front teeth.


I can't wait till its done...I am just scared

[blaze]

6. The remaining teeth

will be much less traumatic than the molars!

If you made it through that, which you obviously did, this will be a walk in the park!

I got my dentures when I was pretty young... early 40s. But I was so tired of cavities and root canals and never ending problems... I SO welcomed getting them!

I'll be thinking calming and smiley thoughts for you tomorrow!!!

[graywarrior]

5. Best of luck, demtenjeep

Beethoven's 9th is awesome during teeth extractions! PLAY IT LOUD!

[demtenjeep]

10. Thats a great idea.

I would love to have this done at an oral surgeon but our insurance said it wasn't necessary so to stay within our allowed coverage, I am just having them pulled. I should have done this a couple years ago. With all the extractions AND the plate, it is costing us out of pocket less than $1000.00 and insurance picks up the rest.


If I had gone to the Oral surgeon, it would have added another 2 grand our cost to the bill.

My dentist is pretty great and other than the mental anxiety, he is very gentle and the removal is relatively painless. I am just a HUGE big baby when it comes to stuff like this.


I should take a before and after hehe

[graywarrior]

12. Benadryl knocks me out

Make sure someone drives you there and back.

PS Two friends of mine recently had oral surgeons yank out their teeth and they were butchered. Regular dentists are better.

[demtenjeep]

13. The Best Hubs in the world is taking me

and will be there holding my hand the entire time.

Doc said it would take less than an hour total.

[graywarrior]

14. It just seems bad coz they work so close to your brain and ears, so you hear everything

Thus...Beethoven. Or American Idiot, LOUD!

[fizzgig]

7. you'll do just fine

congrats on the new smile!

[demtenjeep]

8. thanks all

just ready for it to be done

[RebelOne]

9. Sending good vibes to you. I will be facing the same thing in the near future. n/t

[demtenjeep]

11. I really should have done this sooner

don't wait, it really isn't that bad...I am just a huge baby when it comes to stuff like this

[pacalo]

15. Good for you, demtenjeep!!!

The most excellent vibes coming your way! You're going to have a fresh start with your new smile, so I'm very happy for you. Please let us know how the visit went!

[demtenjeep]

16. I will probably come home and sleep for a while

but will tell you all about it when I can

[Dystopian]

17. I understand and live your fear....

I'm happy that you'll have a new smile....
I also have a horrific fear of the dentist .....I have to be sedated just to get a filling ...
Sedated .... IV or oral sedation.
But the Nitrious Oxide should alleviate the fear....good stuff

Your husband holding your hand will also calm your fears ....
Smile inside for now ....smile for the world coming soon...

You'll be fine...
I'll be thinking of you...



peace~

[blaze]

18. Any word?

Been thinking about you all day today.

Hope all went well!

[demtenjeep]

19. Thank you. It went well

Pretty sore now and the denture plate feels HUGE in my mouth.

The entire visit was about an hour. 6 teeth out and stitches and the plate in.

The teeth look good, really good but I guess it will take a while to get used to it.

[blaze]

23. Interesting... I had forgotten that

but now that you mention it, I remember them feeling huge in my mouth as well.

I'm sure you know that that will pass...

Congrats on your new smile!

[Justice wanted]

20. Congrats

[demtenjeep]

21. thanks

day two is better. Last night I dreamed that I had gum in my mouth ( I hate gum) and kept having to take it out. Strange...I don't chew gum and would never put it anywhere. Must be due to the new feel of the teeth.



Went back this morning for a check up to see how the plate fit and other than one tiny spot, it fit beautifully and the extraction sites look very well on their way to healing!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. That's great news!

And every day you will feel better!

[abq e streeter]

24. Oops, should have scrolled down first...But,here's my original reply: Best wishes to you

And I bet you'll get through it just fine.

And on edit: And apparently you did. I'm so glad.

[trueblue2007]

25. picture of how you look now with new teeth????

[demtenjeep]

26. soon

still a little swollen

[demtenjeep]

32. thank you!

I feel much better

[CaliforniaPeggy]

27. Here's a picture of her beautiful new smile!

[demtenjeep]

28. Thank you Ms. Peggy

you are awesome

[CaliforniaPeggy]

29. Glad I could help...

[Tsiyu]

38. They look beautiful!

Not like dentures at all. What a nice smile!

[demtenjeep]

39. aww thanks

the rest of my face was pretty swollen around my nose and under my eyes.


Doing better every day tho!

[a kennedy]

30. A W E S O M E!!!!!!!!!

and you bet you're gonna be sore.....but, keep them in, do what you can do for the pain, but KEEP THEM IN. Many people take them out because they hurt, and then when they try to put them back in, they can't because they DON'T FIT. Gums change, the whole mouth changes, and if you don't keep them in now, they won't fit later. Sorry for the sermon.....I used to work for dentists and know of what I speak. Good luck and d*mn they look great.

[demtenjeep]

31. Thanks a Kennedy

Yea, I have been keeping them in almost constantly. I take them out to rinse my mouth with salt water to help the extraction sites. I also rinse the teeth at that time so nothing irritates the stitches.

Other than that, they are always in. I don't want people to see me with out them!

[RebelOne]

33. Since I am going to have to go through the procedure of extractions and then dentures,

would you mind me asking the cost.

[demtenjeep]

35. with our insurance

I would love to have this done at an oral surgeon but our insurance said it wasn't necessary so to stay within our allowed coverage, I am just having them pulled. I should have done this a couple years ago. With all the extractions AND the plate, it is costing us out of pocket less than $1000.00 and insurance picks up the rest.


If I had gone to the Oral surgeon, it would have added another 2 grand our cost to the bill.

[zanana1]

34. I'm so happy for you!

No more toothaches; no more fillings or root canals!

[badhair77]

36. They look terrific.

I wish you the best in healing and hope you get used to them quickly. Good for you!

[demtenjeep]

37. thank you

each day gets better and better!

[demtenjeep]

40. I have one spot that still is rubbing

trying to smooth it down but may have to go back to the dentist. I think it is a piece of bone.