How does one deal with initial shock after seeing the area of the extractions without teeth there on surgery day…Any tips to get you through the shock and thru seeing the area often since flipper goes in and out…I’m only 28 and it’s my top 4 front teeth… please share some words of advice as it’s going to be a long road
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I’ve literally been wondering the same.
I just kind of accepted the grief which is what it was. I knew it would be a process and my feelings would change though as with any grief it was impossible to imagine. All good now though I don’t yet have my permanents and probably won’t wear my dentures much. I’ve forgotten what my natural teeth felt like.
I must say that the grief was combined with relief at having actually bitten the bullet!
Lindsay H. thanks seems humps and hurdles to get thru one step at a time
I was in tears it was awful! My 2 bottom front teeth ughhh I am used to it now though.
Melissa V. glad you are used to it
Melissa V. better then the top 2!
Dot F. is yours the top 2. Mines the top 4 and yes it’s scary but trying to think positive
Melissa V. did the dentist give you an ice pack or should I buy some?
Dot F. buy some ice packs to have
Jordan A. ok thanks! What did you buy to eat? I bought Vit water drinks, yogurt and bananas and choc protein drink boxes. I thought I’d just make smoothies.
Think positive! It’s a means to an end.its not going to be for long
Lee M. thanks so much!
Lee M. I keep telling my self that. But now covid over and we not much mask wearing. I’m going to just wear a mask often
I’ll let you know after Wed! Wow what happened to your teeth? Mine was an accident 40 years ago and 2 root canals. Very scared!
Dot F. good luck wed! root issues as well
Jordan A. you are so sweet. Thanks. My roof of my mouth keeps getting infected. My root canal failed for the 2nd time
Jordan A. when is yours? I hate pain 😢
Dot F. which teeth for you
Jordan A. just one, but it’s still terrifying
This was my fear going in I would have no teeth for 24 hours after surgery. Nothing but implants and stitches. It wasn’t as bad as I thought I really was focused on recovery and getting the temps placed.
Tammy Jo G. how did you adjust to the temps
Jordan A. it’s hard mine are too small for my mouth and I have had a hard time learning to chew. I can’t get new ones for 8 weeks at least or jeopardize the healing. My teeth sit in my tongue. They have made adjustments to make them better. If it wasn’t for that issue no big deal getting use to it.
Was my main fear, sadly my implants failed so had to get a new set, I’ve been using a flipper for 2 years, tbh you get over it. Thankfully I’m getting my teeth this Tuesday. 😩
Tamara R. which teeth were on the flipper
Tamara R. wow 2 years! So sorry.
Think that there will be an end for it and it won’t be forever.
Monta S. very true
I keep reminding myself that I would rather missing teeth than infected teeth draining me. It isn’t forever I’ll figure out permanent replacements soon. It’s ok you are still beautiful!
Diana D. thx so much!!
Jordan A. yes you are beautiful! Aren’t they giving you temps? They will look good
Dot F. a flipper
Dot F. and appreciate it! I always liked my smile. It’s just the root and infection issue
Jordan A. I feel for you. You are so young!
Agree as above there’s no easy way to answer that,I had a female do my first op+the stitches were really neat unlike my 2nd+3rd.
Tabby S. yep i hear you
It will be ok. You are the same person. It takes a while to feel better about it. I have a Denture and waiting for my upper temp teeth to be completed, my implants are in.
Helena V. nice almost there for you! yep same person