Getting Dentures
Ok. I go to the dentist Wednesday at 1100 for my initial visit/consultation. I don't really know what to expect, and honestly I'm a little anxious about it.:eek:
I bet it's gonna be a bitch getting all my teeth pulled at once. I'm told I'll get a set of "immediate" or "temporaries" and go back in 4-6 weeks to get my permanent 'teeth'.:eyebrow:
Do you have dentures? What was your experience like? I'll keep you posted on my case and meanwhile I could use some input. Thank you in advance.
Do you know for sure you need to get a full set of dentures? It's the thing I dread most, you have my complete sympathy.
My grandad had this done and declared that it was the best thing - he wished he'd done it years ago.
Hope it all goes smoothly.
(juju - kissing someone without their "wallies" is a whole new experience!)
"wallies"? Never heard that one before.....
"wallies"? Never heard that one before.....
From the
online Scots dictionary
"wallie ['wale, 'wɔle]
adj. Fine, excellent, pleasant, beautiful. Of people and animals: big and strong, plump, buxom, thriving, sturdy. Of things: large, ample, considerable, substantial, heavy, strong, imposing. Of Objects: decorative, fancy, ornamental often made of porcelain, china or glazed.
adv. Finely, excellently, splendidly, well.
n. An ornament, trinket, knick-knack, a toy. Porcelain, china, glazed earthenware or tiling. The common daisy.
pl.
wallies Broken pieces of china, earthenware marbles,
a set of false teeth."
I remember wally being used to mean eejit when i were a lass :lol:
You mean "wally" - pronounced to rhyme with brolly.
I mean "wally" - pronounced to rhyme with Sally.
Do you know for sure you need to get a full set of dentures? It's the thing I dread most, you have my complete sympathy.
I really don't need top teeth, as they are fairly healthy. But they are a little crooked and yellowed from years of coffee and nicotine use and I just want to get a brand new, pearly white smile. Also I don't want to have to worry about cavities and toothaches any more. I have receding gums and some evidence of gum disease, also. Might as well make a clean sweep and get a fresh start, methinks.:D
I hear people that have them like them very much and you will be asleep and awake before you even notice.
That's what my mam tells me anyway.
It's mighty aggravating and sore (not painful, just sore) for a week or two. But then they settle in, and it'll take a little getting used to, but it's a quick learning curve. Your eating habits will change drastically, being extra careful and all, but slowly get back to close to what they were.
VERY IMPORTANT: You hear "soft foods" and you'll immediately think of bread, right? Bread is the hardest thing to chew in the entire fucking spectrum of human edibles. I shit you not, steak is easier to chew than bread.
OMFG I'm almost suicidal when I need a crown. I can't imagine volunteering to have all my teeth pulled to get dentures. You're way braver than me, cap'n.
A root canal & crown? Had eight of them and nothing but trouble, now if a tooth bothers me, I can leave it at the dentist's office and pick it up later. I don't care how much he hurt it while I was gone. :haha:
hehe. no root canals yet for me....
You're very fortunate... it sucks.
yup I live in fear of that too. I brush so well I alone could keep the toothbrush industry in business. My hygenist gets pissed off because there's nothing for her to do....
Yikes, that terrifies me. My teeth aren't great, but I think I'll keep on patching them for a while. I inherited my mom's teeth (haha, not literally, just the tooth *quality* or lack thereof :)) and she had dentures at age 35. At least I've got her beat by a few years.
I do need some work done though. And a new dentist. The one I'm going to wasn't keen on replacing a couple of crowns that I know need it done - one front tooth is actually chipped. But he says "oh, they're fine . . . not worth the trouble." Fine, but he doesn't have to bloody live with them, does he?
Good luck, Capn.
Oh, and remember this for fun. Mom used to have this "trick" to make little ones giggle (or freak them out); she'd poke her tongue out from underneath her bottom teeth. Ew. LOL!
And my [other] Grandad used to turn his teeth upside down and then smile at us for fun.
[SIZE="1"][COLOR="Silver"](but I bet none of this is really helpful, is it, Cap'n?)[/COLOR][/SIZE]
Actually, yes Limey! I am less and less anxious about it. I've learned that usually things aren't nearly as bad as we think they will be.
I asked the nurse during my phone interview if I would be awake during the procedure. I think she thought I was afraid to be put to sleep so she said they could give me an "awake" sedation. I told her I wanted to know NOTHING. She assured me that either way I wouldn't give a shit what the hell was going on.
On the positive: Should anything go wrong, god forbid, they can just call 911.... she'll probably be standing right next to me.
Someone on the board I used to frequet got implants and they look fantastic. She wasn't too happy during the pulling and healing process but reckons it was worth it. My ceramics teacher swears by his implant too. He reckons he's going to get the next one with a sharp edge for cutting fishing line.
(juju - kissing someone without their "wallies" is a whole new experience!)
OMG! if it gets any better kissing Capn I don't know if I can stand it!! It's great now! :thumb:
But I am looking forward to being able to cook his favorite foods without watching him try to eat in agony! It hurts me to just watch him suffer but bless his heart, he never tries to complain!
So.... When was the last time you saw the dentist, Cap'n? maybe you only need dentures at the bottom?
Good luck.
I've only gone to the dentist when I was in intolerable pain all my life. Now the tale is being told. Thanks to juju I have dental insurance now. So here we go!
right, so just may not be as bad as you think. good luck whatever happens
They'll knock you out, it won't hurt a bit.
I hope so. Today I may only get Xrays and scheduling.... dunno, but I leave in about 30 mins. Get back with y'all.
Thinking of you, dude. It'll be fine no matter what, but I doubt they'll do much more than exam. x-ray and scheduling today, either.
Just giving an update on Capn. We got to the dentist a few minutes early and Capn was very anxious but was handling it well. They got us in rapidly and of course got the paperwork out of the way. They took a mouthful of xrays and shuffled me out of the room to answer some more questions about the insurance. Anyway, in just a few minutes they determined he had 21 teeth that had to come out. They took out 9 of them today after doping him up on a handful of pills that should have put down a small elephant and then gassed him with gas. He did very well and never even closed his eyes during the procedure.
They packed his mouth with packing after putting some stitches in and sent him home with 2 prescriptions. 1 for pain meds and the other for something to keep down infection. He is now laying on the couch sleeping up a storm but for once in weeks, he doesn't seem to be in pain.
He still has several more weeks to go before they will remove the other 12 teeth and make his dentures but the ball is rolling for his recovery.
Thanks everyone for your love and support for the capn!
We're all "rooting" :o for him!
Wow! Hang in there, Capn.
Glad to hear he made it through okay!
hang in there Cap'n. You're on your way.
I guess the tooth fairy's gonna be broke -don't forget to put them under your pillow!
Hello! I'm here. Wasn't bad at all. The team at the dentists office were above and beyond. I don't remember coming home. I have absolutely no pain right no and no bleeding. Kudos to juju for being there with me and being the best friend I ever had. I'm planning on going back to work in AM.... we'll see.
FTR: Dimerol works. Add a glass of Jim Beam on the rocks and I'm not only ok... I'm FINE!
Thanks guys! I love y'all. Next round coming up soon. I am not at all afraid now. Piece of cake. OOH RAH!
I guess the tooth fairy's gonna be broke -don't forget to put them under your pillow!
They asked me if I wanted to save my teeth. I told them hell no. I
I've been trying to lose those bitches for years. Damn... I forgot about the tooth fairy.:D
Ah, well, you never know... she still came when Thor swallowed one. Write her a nice note.
Excellent capn, you're on your way to a much happier mouth, and a better sex life. ;)
Excellent capn, you're on your way to a much happier mouth, and a better sex life. ;)
LOL... If the sex life gets much better I'll be looking for a chiropractor! :blush:
Just think how nice it will be with the only pain coming from the whips and paddles, instead of your teeth. :haha:
Just think how nice it will be with the only pain coming from the whips and paddles, instead of your teeth. :haha:
HaHa! 'sticks and stones may break my bones, but whips and chains excite me!' :spank::whip: Just teasing. I don't need pain, capn does a WONDERUL job with the pleasure! :eaty::doit:
Aww juju... your just saying that 'cause it's true!
I'm having a great day and I'm back at work. I am virtually pain free except a little soreness and the demoral seems to be doing the trick. I'm hungry tho.. this soup and mashed
tater diet is getting old already.
I'm glad you're feeling good cap'n.
Sore is better than pain though, ain't it? You're on your way to a much better lifestyle, with your blushing bride. :thumb:
Yep. The old jawbone IS sore. Hurts worse today than yesterday. But Jimmy Beam and demoral are my friends. I actually ate some chinese today at lunch. Lost a suture in the process but I HAD TO FUCKING EAT SOMETHING!
Just out of curiosity, cap'n, why didn't they do them all at one? too much trauma for the gums? Whoch 9 did they pull?
For several reasons, monster. 1 yes was because of too much trauma all at once and the 2 reason was because it breaks the financial responsiblities down in several parts. Not that it would have mattered, we were going to get capn's teeth fixed even if I had to sell my big toe to accomplish it! Thank goodness for insurance. Another reason was because they want to be able to make the impressions for his dentures and only pull the last of the teeth when the dentures come in so that he won't have a 'toothless day'. They pulled all the back teeth on top and bottom and left all his front teeth until the next pulling session.
They pulled all the molars (jaw teeth) first. I will have a week to ten days for that to heal. When I go back next week to have the sutures removed they will make an impression of my gums with which to make my temporary dentures. When the temps are made, I will then have the remaining teeth pulled and walk (or be carried) out with dentures in my mouth. I will wear these until my mouth is completely healed and my gums have shrunken. Then I will return for new impressions and have my permanent dentures made. Sheesh! A long process and a painful one. Also about 4000 bucks out of me and juju's pocket aside from what our dental plan covers. Guess I'll have to switch from McAllans scotch to the Glen Livet for a while.... good thing we both have good jobs.;)
Sorry if that post was redundant. I didn't realize juju was responding. Carry on.......
Sorry if that post was redundant. I didn't realize juju was responding. Carry on.......
sorry babe, you know we finish each other's sentences anyway!!
STFU.
You're making me horny.
Don't start, Capn! You know our cellar friends don't want to witness our 'mushie cushie' !!
thanks guys ...on both counts ;)
I go tomorrow to have impressions made. Thirteen more extractions and I'm done.
Sounds like you're trooping through fantastically, Capn!
Yep. I'm just so ready for the final trip.
Hope they're making a good impression on you. ;)
One thing I applaud my dentist for is the fact that he is not at all niggardly with the drugs and the gas. During the surgeries I'm not actually asleep, but trust me... I do NOT give a shit. And it makes for a really dreamy trip home. I don't even notice Juju's driving. Imagine that!
I don't even notice Juju's driving. Imagine that!
You trying to save time/money by having juju knock the rest of those teeth out? :thepain:
You trying to save time/money by having juju knock the rest of those teeth out? :thepain:
That's not funny!! I did try to knock out a few Saturday night when I drunkenly elbowed him in the mouth!! I really felt bad about it.
Yabbut.... I'd have some 'splainin to do to Hobson.(my cherry conversion van) I'll take the dental bill.
The clock is ticking. It has been a long road, but this morning at 1000 hrs., I go for my final surgery. This evening I will be wearing my new "immediate" dentures. I will wear those for six months and then go back for more impressions to have my "permanent" set made. Then I will use the first set as spares, like when I feel like whooping somebody's ass or something.
Keep your fingers crossed for me AND our checkbook, please. Will try to post this evening if I'm not still too fucked up. (Like I've never posted fucked up before)....
Good luck! Hope you get the good drugs!
Capnhowdy did real good yesterday during his surgery. He did come home with some real pretty white teeth but for several hours he looked liked a vampire after a real tasty eating episode. He would try to talk or open his mouth and blood would just pour out both sides of his mouth and he was still numb from the drugs and couldn't even feel it. But thankfully he didn't bleed to death, it finally slowed stopped and he ended up getting a fairly good sleep.
We go back this morning for his first alignment.
Oh, and bless his heart, he ate peach ice cream last night for the first time in several years and said it sure was good!!
Glad to hear he soldiered through. I can remember driving myself home from the hospital with a mouth full of stitches, new teeth, cotton and blood. I stopped at the drug store to get two prescriptions filled and the woman behind the counter wanted all kinds of information. Trying to answer her questions without leaking all over the counter was impossible. :haha:
I'm sure he looks GrrrrrrrEAT!
Sheldon.... You always make me laugh. No matter what. Thnx!
How are you feeling this morning, Cap'n?
Better now, since my meds have kicked in. I made my first wrong decision last night in that I decided to sleep wothout the teeth. I slept like a bear except for the occasional cottonmouth attack, which I quickly treated with the recommended hot water/salt/vinegar rinse. But what happened was my gums swelled up some and when I put my teeth in this morning it was a near tear experience. I won't do that again.
And of course, as with all surgeries, the soreness doesn't hit you till a day or two later. I am thankful for four things mainly this morning:
1) hydrocodone
2) alloted sick days
3) Jim Beam
and last but not least....MY PEARLY WHITES!
Thanks for checking, Monnie. Hope you are well this morning.:)
The whitest teeth I've ever cum across. :p:
Better now, since my meds have kicked in. I made my first wrong decision last night in that I decided to sleep wothout the teeth. I slept like a bear except for the occasional cottonmouth attack, which I quickly treated with the recommended hot water/salt/vinegar rinse. But what happened was my gums swelled up some and when I put my teeth in this morning it was a near tear experience. I won't do that again.
And of course, as with all surgeries, the soreness doesn't hit you till a day or two later. I am thankful for four things mainly this morning:
1) hydrocodone
2) alloted sick days
3) Jim Beam
and last but not least....MY PEARLY WHITES!
And #5......My beautiful nurse JuJu!!
Cut that out, cheater. :lol2:
Hope you are well this morning.:)
Well, I was well yesterday morning, and I think I'm OK this morning, but I did spend most of the evening ejecting my bodily contents, thanks for asking (I bet you wish you hadn't, huh? :lol:)
I hope everything came out ok, Monster.
And capn, once you are healed up, we need pictures of you with a big toothy grin.
I hope everything came out ok, Monster.
And capn, once you are healed up, we need pictures of you with a big tEEthy grin.
Fixed it. Cuz hopefully, there's more than just one. :D
I hope everything came out ok, Monster.
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Well, it certainly came out! I feel fine now. Trying to decide if it's a bug or food poisoning.
Seems like every other person I know is suffering with some sort of stomach bug right now. Hope you feel better soon, monster.
Seems like every other person I know is suffering with some sort of stomach bug right now. Hope you feel better soon, monster.
Hmmmm...if every other person you know is sick and you're not, what does that tell us? :D
"every other person" --> you're sick, you're not, you're sick, you're not...
Roughly 1/2 of people. :)
Either that, or they're all sick of me.
Getting a little easier now. I am going to try to check in at work tomorrow. I finally feel like I'm gonna make it. Damn.... my mouth is sore. But not as sore as it has been. I'll try to put a pic up today sometime.
...Damn.... my mouth is sore. But not as sore as it has been. ..
Anyone ELSE wanna take this one? Like shootin' fish in a barrel for me. :D
Seems like every other person I know is suffering with some sort of stomach bug right now. Hope you feel better soon, monster.
thanks, I feel great. Just went to the gym for two hours with a friend :D
Are you sick from not eating well?
Why, you wanna sell me something to help with that?
I go this afternoon to have my sutures removed. whoohoo....
good luck. How are you getting on with the temporary dentures?
Having to do intervals. Just so goddam sore its hard to even put water in my mouth. The dentist found bone fragments working their way out of my gums today. Said they'll prolly work on out in a few days... if not, guess what. Yep. open it up and remove and suture. Hell of a ride. But I'm tough and riding. Hard. That's right!
Hell... I aint even afraid of dentists any more. Fuck 'em! Bring it on!
That's the spirit, it's just a matter of attitude. :D
And tequila. :drunk:
Best wishes! I had tooth fragments coming up for months after my wisdom teeth were taken out... :yeldead:
Tequila will make me wanna remove teeth from others. That is a bad thing. But I will have some bourbon. In large quantities.
The best part of Capn not always wearing his dentures....No teeth marks the morning after!!:ggw:
I have healed enough now that I can bear to wear the dentures all day. And I am learning to eat. And talk.
Yesterday I ate potato chips, pork rinds, ice cream, and roasted chicken. Yay me!
Awesome news Cap'n!
oh and . . .
Pics or it never happened!
I have healed enough now that I can bear to wear the dentures all day. And I am learning to eat. And talk.
Yesterday I ate potato chips, pork rinds, ice cream, and roasted chicken. Yay me!
Careful. That kind of food can rot your tee...er...never mind.
:D
taken with Juju's phone.....
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Choppers even Jesse James would be proud of! :-)
Looks great Cap!
Fantastic. Those teeth look great!