I’m new to the group so here’s my story. I got veneers 2 years ago from what I no learned a brand new dentist. Top 8 and bottom 8. Well, I guess I wasn’t thinking and I didn’t hear him say but food was getting through at the top of my veneered where they meet the gums. I went to the dentist, where this newer dentist left, and saw the main dentist and he did X-rays and pictures and told me my bottom actual nubs of teeth were all rotting. I started bawling and was so upset. I paid 20k for these veneers and I didn’t even make it 2 years. Well, this wonderful dentist had me come back for a consult and felt compassionate and told me he will pay for the top and bottom implants (I was shocked). We’ve decided that it would be better for me to get removable implant dentures. Because I have severe Gerd and almost constant heartburn with occasional vomiting from all the acid that it would make more sense to get implants but ones were I can remove them to clean everyday. I’m getting my bottom 8 teeth removed end of June. I’ve never had a tooth removed s I’m very nervous about that. Can anyone give me advice on the teeth pulling and if anyone has the removable kind how did it heal. After the teeth removable can I go back to work the next day? Sorry so long. Thank you for listening.
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Don’t be scared about the extractions. Dentists do thousands of those. But the removables are probably what you should ask more about. It sounds like the best option for you. And wow what a nice dentists to do the replacements for you.
Terrie B. I told him to knock me out 😂 but he said no. Darn!
Dentists and ant drs theat deal with the mouth are thrives!
Thieves*
Same exact thing happened to me.
When I got my veneers the dentist didn’t tell me a thing. Apparently bacteria sets in the space between the veneer and the tooth that is left and ends up getting decayed — I now have implants.
Catherine G. yes! I should of done some of my own homework on them before getting them. If I had known, I would of went a different route.
I’ve had several extractions over the years and never found them to be painful. They came out quick and easy over before I knew it.
I will be getting snap ins this month.on top
Welcome to trying to make the best choice for your teeth… I am having 23 teeth removed and a full mouth restoration done in two weeks.
I am on the fence about being a sleep or not.
Part of me says , they do this all day , so it must not be that terrible.
As far as Gerd goes , Acid reflux is the worst for ruining your teeth , I have it since the age of 17 now I am a senior.. not only did it destroy my teeth, it lead to the removal of my stomach the hole thing is gone.
Good luck with your choices . Let us know how it works out.
And your dentist, he sounds fantastic, if I were you I would listen to him.
Carol S. thank you and good luck to you!
Paying 20k for veneers and not making it past 2 year’s is a crying shame i am very happy to hear the dentist is trying to make thing’s right by doing your implants for free.
I would listen to him but also make sure to ask questions on thing’s you’ll need to know too.
I have G.E.R.D.S as well only difference is i don’t puke thank goodness!!
My teeth rotted from the inside out from a new med i was put on. I’ve been disabled since 2009 from a motorcycle accident and suffer from a long list of crap now!
Snap ins are what your going to get.
They’re also known as
Over denture.
These we be the best for you and you’ll see you’ll love them when your fully healed and done with both your upper & lower.
Noramlly this is how is works
(1) Implant surgery
(2) Then 4-6 months heal
(3) Uncovery surgery uncover the implants
Then impressions to make your new denture and adjustments to snap ins.
Every doctor and person is diff so ask what’s the game plan so you can make sure you take enough time off from work when needed.
April C. I was devastated, I started bawling in the dentist chair. It was such a waste of $20k. My dentist knows all about my severe heartburn and Gerd so that’s why he decided I shouldn’t do permanents, that way I can take them off to rinse of any acid I may have.
3 weeks ago today was my e-day I chose full moth implants. I have severe GERD as well, I wake up many nights choking on acid, which is the worst thing ever. I have to eat especially if I take Advil or antibiotics or the reflux is really bad. I was so worried about this journey because of my reflux and not being able to eat solid especially with antibiotics, steroids and Advil as part of the process.
I’m here to tell you that this process has greatly improved my reflux. My dr. Says A-) the bacteria alone from my crappy teeth is gone and B.) this soft diet has changed my eating habits for the better which has also played a role in the improvement as well.
I would go for implants over snap ins since you have go through the same process basically and they are more natural, especially if he is paying for it!
Tammy Jo G. acid reflux to me has been terrible. I’m on the strongest meds available and I still get it. It has eroded all of my teeth. What kind of soft diet are you on? Is it for the acid reflux or from your tooth procedure?
Megan B. me too, I am on the highest doses of stomach meds and still struggle with it. I thought for sure my teeth problems were from acid and I’m sure that was probably a big factor. I was so worried about going under for the surgery that I might choke on acid especially on empty stomach. I was fine ♥️
Soft diet is for my teeth, but it has sure made a difference in my reflux. Dr says a lot has to do with the crazy amount of bacteria housed in my bad teeth that are no longer there. The other part is the soft diet I’m not eating things that are hard to digest so acid production is less naturally. I have struggle with severe reflux for 10 plus years and it has never been this minimal. I hope it stays this way. I’m 3 weeks post op and everyday eating a little better so we shall see where this goes.