THANK YOU Ann.......I have always liked this song.......thanks for thing of me :)
Ann A. said:
Thank you....I hope this is a "once in a lifetime" deal too !!! :)
purplebutterfly said:
I am so glad the tooth is gone and I hope you never have to go thru this again. Anna A love the song.
Smoky Mtn Snowflake, I am glad your extraction went so well and you are recovering smoothly. Sorry I never responded to your previous reply to me - I ended up having five teeth pulled, and had kind of a rough recovery (4 of the 5 had been abscessed, and I had to get bone graft work done on all of them for future implants.)
The surgery triggered both my TMJ and my trigeminal neuralgia, so that didn't help matters, and the surgeon said I did seem to be slower healing than most people were. It's been two weeks this Monday, and I am just now starting to be able to eat food with some actual "chewing" involved! (Man, am I sick of soft food!) I have this enormous temporary thing... I guess it's a bridge?- covering the surgery sites (which were all my top front teeth) and half of the roof of my mouth, and it looks like it's never going to be much good for actually biting - no pizza or steak until I get my permanent stuff, unless it's cut into tiny bits, I guess. But having this gigantic thing in my mouth will definitely make me appreciate the permanent thing when I get it, that's for sure (it will clip to the implants and only the dentist will be able to take it out - sort of a compromise between regular dentures and a full mouth of implants, which is prohibitively expensive for me. This can be done with only 4 or 5 implants, and my insurance covers some of it.) At any rate, I'll be glad in 8-12 months when the whole thing is over with - and I'm glad the worst of this stage is over with, too. And on the plus side, I lost at least five pounds the first week or so, which I very much needed to do!
I hope this is the end for you of your serious dental issues--- just keep an eye on the dry mouth, that's what gets most of us in trouble!! Take care, and thanks for your kind wishes!
BLESS YOUR HEART !!!!! You have really been through it haven't you !!!
You have been in my thoughts and prayers since you told me that you were having several teeth pulled....I have been waiting to hear an update from you....and I am so glad to hear that you are o.k. and maybe the worst is over for you.
I can relate to the trigeminal pain and the being tired of soft foods too ( especially yogurt ) !
Thank you for your well wishes and kind words too.......you take care and hang in there....."this too shall pass" :)
BLESSINGS and HUGS :)
helliongoddess said:
Smoky Mtn Snowflake, I am glad your extraction went so well and you are recovering smoothly. Sorry I never responded to your previous reply to me - I ended up having five teeth pulled, and had kind of a rough recovery (4 of the 5 had been abscessed, and I had to get bone graft work done on all of them for future implants.)
The surgery triggered both my TMJ and my trigeminal neuralgia, so that didn't help matters, and the surgeon said I did seem to be slower healing than most people were. It's been two weeks this Monday, and I am just now starting to be able to eat food with some actual "chewing" involved! (Man, am I sick of soft food!) I have this enormous temporary thing... I guess it's a bridge?- covering the surgery sites (which were all my top front teeth) and half of the roof of my mouth, and it looks like it's never going to be much good for actually biting - no pizza or steak until I get my permanent stuff, unless it's cut into tiny bits, I guess. But having this gigantic thing in my mouth will definitely make me appreciate the permanent thing when I get it, that's for sure (it will clip to the implants and only the dentist will be able to take it out - sort of a compromise between regular dentures and a full mouth of implants, which is prohibitively expensive for me. This can be done with only 4 or 5 implants, and my insurance covers some of it.) At any rate, I'll be glad in 8-12 months when the whole thing is over with - and I'm glad the worst of this stage is over with, too. And on the plus side, I lost at least five pounds the first week or so, which I very much needed to do!
I hope this is the end for you of your serious dental issues--- just keep an eye on the dry mouth, that's what gets most of us in trouble!! Take care, and thanks for your kind wishes!
I am a dental hygienist and can tell you that tooth pain is no joke!! I am very cavity-prone as it is. There are several factors that affect your susceptibility to decay (and if not treated early- abscesses) including the natural strength of your enamel, saliva mineral components and flow rate, diet frequency and carbohydrate consumption, DRY MOUTH from meds (this is a big one that affects a lot of us including myself). Here are a few tips to help prevent tooth problems (we have enough other problems as it is):
1- Get your teeth cleaned every 6 months and let them take x-rays (it's not that much radiation and can detect small cavities between your teeth before they get big enough to see in the mouth).
2- Ask your dentist about an RX toothpaste that has extra fluoride (like Prevident). There is also an RX toothpaste for dry mouth AND cavity-prevention called Prevident for dry mouth. It has boosted levels of fluoride AND no sodium lauryl sulfate (which is a drying surfactant).
3- Ask your dentist or hygienist about getting an in-office fluoride treatment if you are cavity-prone. They are about $20-$25 and have been proven to reduce cavities if administered every 6 months. They are usually given in the form of a varnish which is the most effective.
4- Brush twice a day (morning and night) and floss daily. Most people hate to floss. The little flossers help make it easier and you can even set them in your living room and do it while you watch T.V. Make sure to slide the floss beneath the gum-line. If it bleeds keep doing it anyway, if the bleeding doesn't stop after 2 weeks of daily flossing, schedule an appointment with your dentist.
5- For dry mouth, there is an excellent line of OTC products called Biotene. They have toothpastes, rinses, sprays, mints, and little patches that you can stick to your cheek that administer moisture throughout the day. Dry mouth is a big cause of cavities.
6- Try not to "sip" sugary drinks throughout the day. This includes juices, milk, soda, sweet tea, or anything with carbohydrates. These things are best consumed "at once" like with a meal.
Hope these tips help. Glad those of you with problems have had them resolved and hope those of you with problems are able to have them addressed soon ( I know it's hard without dental insurance). There is something called CareCredit that a lot of dental offices accept and offers 18 months interest-free financing on dental procedures if you are approved. Worth looking into if you are in need of treatment.
Thank you so much Alex, you have really shared a lot of useful information ! These tips will help me and many others on here I am sure. Thanks again.....BLESSINGS :)
Alex said:
I am a dental hygienist and can tell you that tooth pain is no joke!! I am very cavity-prone as it is. There are several factors that affect your susceptibility to decay (and if not treated early- abscesses) including the natural strength of your enamel, saliva mineral components and flow rate, diet frequency and carbohydrate consumption, DRY MOUTH from meds (this is a big one that affects a lot of us including myself). Here are a few tips to help prevent tooth problems (we have enough other problems as it is):
1- Get your teeth cleaned every 6 months and let them take x-rays (it's not that much radiation and can detect small cavities between your teeth before they get big enough to see in the mouth).
2- Ask your dentist about an RX toothpaste that has extra fluoride (like Prevident). There is also an RX toothpaste for dry mouth AND cavity-prevention called Prevident for dry mouth. It has boosted levels of fluoride AND no sodium lauryl sulfate (which is a drying surfactant).
3- Ask your dentist or hygienist about getting an in-office fluoride treatment if you are cavity-prone. They are about $20-$25 and have been proven to reduce cavities if administered every 6 months. They are usually given in the form of a varnish which is the most effective.
4- Brush twice a day (morning and night) and floss daily. Most people hate to floss. The little flossers help make it easier and you can even set them in your living room and do it while you watch T.V. Make sure to slide the floss beneath the gum-line. If it bleeds keep doing it anyway, if the bleeding doesn't stop after 2 weeks of daily flossing, schedule an appointment with your dentist.
5- For dry mouth, there is an excellent line of OTC products called Biotene. They have toothpastes, rinses, sprays, mints, and little patches that you can stick to your cheek that administer moisture throughout the day. Dry mouth is a big cause of cavities.
6- Try not to "sip" sugary drinks throughout the day. This includes juices, milk, soda, sweet tea, or anything with carbohydrates. These things are best consumed "at once" like with a meal.
Hope these tips help. Glad those of you with problems have had them resolved and hope those of you with problems are able to have them addressed soon ( I know it's hard without dental insurance). There is something called CareCredit that a lot of dental offices accept and offers 18 months interest-free financing on dental procedures if you are approved. Worth looking into if you are in need of treatment.