Hello colleen , I too am in the process but can you tell me if you had a lot of pressure when they pulled the back molars?. I am suppose to go get those done...
No I haven't gotten them yet. I am scared about the 3 back ones lol, the 3 front ones I know what hurt that bad. I am not married either but Nobody will know...
It is important to talk with the dentist and take photos of how your teeth used to look when they were nice. You should also ask the dentist to introduce you...
Hi Again, I have now been 4 wks with out my back teeth, Everything is going well. I will be going to the dentist tomorrow for my impressions for dentures. What...
Alice, take a few photos of yourself when your teeth looked better. This will give the dentist some ideas as to the shape nature intended for you. They have...
Hi There, I met with my Dentist today and did the impressions... All went well. He explained to me alot of stuff, and took his time to explain each procedure....
Hi everyone, I have gone thru years of living with the pain and suffering of having teeth that should be pulled. It's come to my needing an upper denture and...
Elise, I can sympathise with your fear. When my dentist told me (in August) that I should get an upper denture instead of trying to fix my real teeth, I cried...
In response to Elise, Don't worry about pulling teeth. I, too, worried so much that I refused to have two crowned teeth in the lower jaw pulled. I worried so...
Elise, Hi I'm Alice, I too have a very big fear of the pain in the dentist chair.... I also have had 9 teeth removed 4 weeks ago. I do understand the pain.. I...
In a message dated 11/15/2004 9:24:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, colleensmail@... writes: i am kind of going through the same thing i just cant seem to...
I too am in the process of getting the uppers pulled I have canceled once because of fear but I know I have to go and get it done. I really don't want...
Alice, thank you so much for your reply to my call for help! What's motivating me right now is the upper molar that's hurting and I know I just have to get...
Just got home from the Dentist. Had another fitting. Do you know how tempting it is to just forgo the rest of the extractions and just have a bridge!!!!!! ...
Elise, If you are consulting an oral surgeon for your extractions and he has been trained in anesthesia or uses an anesthesiologist you may want to have all of...
I went for my consult with the oral surgeon today..I found out he won't put me to sleep due to my size, but intends on using intravenous sedation. Funny, one...
For all the medical professionals out here....Is there a way to get your veins in better shape so they won't colapse as easily, or make it so difficult to...
Hi Again, As you know I'm a Nurse.... I'm the one, they call when they can't get a vein....There are many veins in both your arms... And 2 great ones in your...
Also what you might as about is maybe something prior to the surgery, Ativan or Valium.....an hr or 2 before the procedure. You would take it at home before...
Hi Elise, I'm new here, so I'm sure I've missed something, but is using novacaine (sp?) a viable option for you? I used it when all but 2 of my teeth were...
First I want to thank everyone who responded to my last post. It means alot to me to have understanding, compassionate people in my corner. I went to my...
I had the same problem with my oral surgeon. He stated that because I have myasthenia gravis, there was no way he would give me anything strong. He did the...
Hello Elise, if it helps you are not alone. I HATE dentists and I mean HATE. Not them as a person just the what they do hi hi. I did not go to one until I was...
Hello Colleen, I am also a waitress, though fortunately I was able to take time off work. I did have a problem talking immediately after I got my top denture...
Colleen, The first evening, about 4 or 5 hours after I had finished the procedure, they wanted to fall out. I think that had to do with the swelling, though;...
I guess I wanted to join this group just to feel not so alone in this 'denture adventure.' A little bit of history. I've had problems with my gums most of my...
Just a little comment on your letter... I took quite a difficult walk in the country about 5 days after I had my upper teeth pulled, and immediates put in, and...
Hi Cat! My name is Alice. Welcome to the group. We are all here for lots of reasons, The main one being Fear.... So we all have one or 2 things in common....
Welcome Cat, As you can see by some of the responses you have gotten already, you are not making this journey alone! It will prove to be one of the most...
Hi Cat, Welcome to the group! :-) I'm Angel from Cary, NC and I had all but 2 of my teeth extracted back in March. I opted not to have temps put in (I work...
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