I had a root canal and Apico now am looking forward (ha) to a dental implant. The original Apico was done by an endodontist, and he did originally did tell me it might fail, after getting infected and being on antibiotics, but has been fine for several years. Recently my regular periodontist told me that the tooth did not look good, and said I might need a bridge or implant, neither of which he does. So he sent me to my dentist and he discussed it with me, and since a bridge is not a good idea -it is a close to front tooth and the bridge would mean ruining 2 good teeth-- he advised me on the implant. The dentist does not do it either but recommended me to his periodontist, who is at his office once a week. My original periodontist, was recommended by him several years ago, guess before he had one on staff. I asked about going back to the original endodontist, and he said that is up to me that they (this perio, and the endo) both could do it , it is up to me. Which do I choose?
Dental implant, who should do it?
I would go to whoever was most qualified to do the job correctly the first time around. You may wabt to expand your search and look for others who specialize in this type of dentistry. Just research it very well as not all dentists who do this sort of thing are good at it.
Reply:I have never heard of endodontists doing implants. But I definitely have heard of periodontists doing them. Periodontists are usually very careful with soft tissues (gums), so I would recommend the periodontist, especially if it is in an esthetic area.
Reply:do you want this done
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Anyone with a MISSING "I" tooth?
I'm 16 and I have one missing "I" tooth. A couple of years ago my orthodontist said all he would have to do is reshape it, but he had to wait a couple years to let my teeth develop. He also said that I would not need braces. So, I went back months ago, and he found that I have a cross bite, so that would require me getting braces on my bottom teeth, and also that I would need to have an implant for my missing "I" tooth.
So, what I don't understand is why is it that before he
I needed to reshape that area, but now I need an implant?
Also, is an implant the best way to go? HAS ANYONE been in a similar situation!!!!
Anyone with a MISSING "I" tooth?
It is hard to give you a good answer without all the information (actually seeing your teeth, models, x-rays, etc.). Generally speaking, I would think that either choice would be a reasonable treatment plan for someone missing one canine ("I" tooth). Like I said, without the specific information it's hard to say which way I would recommend for you. I think you might want to go get a second opinion and talk to them about the two ways your orthodontist has told you about. Often, when getting a second opinion the dentist will be more free to explain the options because they won't be the one performing the treatment--so be sure and tell them that you'll be having whichever treatment you choose done by the other orthodontist, otherwise they might spend all their time trying to convince you to come to him or her instead. You should tell the second opinion orthodontist exactly what your orthodontist said and have them explain the good and bad things about each option.
Reply:Which one is the "I" tooth?
I am missing the tooth next to my front tooth. never had it. Grew up feeling fine until I went to a dentist and they made me start this whole braces and implant thing.
I have been in this whole braces fiasco for 4-5 years. I was happier without my tooth. Now I have a huge gap, that they opened up for the implant, and I am forced to live with that until I am done with treatment.
SUCKS. If your okay with it... then let it be.
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So, what I don't understand is why is it that before he
I needed to reshape that area, but now I need an implant?
Also, is an implant the best way to go? HAS ANYONE been in a similar situation!!!!
Anyone with a MISSING "I" tooth?
It is hard to give you a good answer without all the information (actually seeing your teeth, models, x-rays, etc.). Generally speaking, I would think that either choice would be a reasonable treatment plan for someone missing one canine ("I" tooth). Like I said, without the specific information it's hard to say which way I would recommend for you. I think you might want to go get a second opinion and talk to them about the two ways your orthodontist has told you about. Often, when getting a second opinion the dentist will be more free to explain the options because they won't be the one performing the treatment--so be sure and tell them that you'll be having whichever treatment you choose done by the other orthodontist, otherwise they might spend all their time trying to convince you to come to him or her instead. You should tell the second opinion orthodontist exactly what your orthodontist said and have them explain the good and bad things about each option.
Reply:Which one is the "I" tooth?
I am missing the tooth next to my front tooth. never had it. Grew up feeling fine until I went to a dentist and they made me start this whole braces and implant thing.
I have been in this whole braces fiasco for 4-5 years. I was happier without my tooth. Now I have a huge gap, that they opened up for the implant, and I am forced to live with that until I am done with treatment.
SUCKS. If your okay with it... then let it be.
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I need a tooth pulled and desire an implant. is Mexico safe?
no way. you'll find yourself waking up in a tub of ice with an incision on your stomach and a kidney missing.
I need a tooth pulled and desire an implant. is Mexico safe?
hell no
Reply:Yeah, it's safe, just make sure you go with someone that has a good reputation, not anyone that just set up shop.
I don't have insurance so i said "what the hell, let's give Mexico a try", I went there to get my 4 wisdom teeth removed and I paid about half what the greedy dentists wanted here in the States, everything went fine.
I killed two birds with one stone, I had a vacation and the wisdom teeth removed!!
Anyways, having an implant sounds complicated, so I would search online for dentists in Mexico, and e-mail them or call them and ask them for more info, like how long you would need to stay in Mexico.
Reply:Heck no techno! I heard they aren't very sanitary you could end up with a disease or an infection!!!
Reply:Every place in the world is safe or dangerous. based on where you go and how you go about things.
Best thing to do is to do your research on the doctor you are going to visit.
Good Luck.
Reply:No.
Please, just spend more money and not worry as much about getting screwed up teeth.
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I need a tooth pulled and desire an implant. is Mexico safe?
hell no
Reply:Yeah, it's safe, just make sure you go with someone that has a good reputation, not anyone that just set up shop.
I don't have insurance so i said "what the hell, let's give Mexico a try", I went there to get my 4 wisdom teeth removed and I paid about half what the greedy dentists wanted here in the States, everything went fine.
I killed two birds with one stone, I had a vacation and the wisdom teeth removed!!
Anyways, having an implant sounds complicated, so I would search online for dentists in Mexico, and e-mail them or call them and ask them for more info, like how long you would need to stay in Mexico.
Reply:Heck no techno! I heard they aren't very sanitary you could end up with a disease or an infection!!!
Reply:Every place in the world is safe or dangerous. based on where you go and how you go about things.
Best thing to do is to do your research on the doctor you are going to visit.
Good Luck.
Reply:No.
Please, just spend more money and not worry as much about getting screwed up teeth.
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I need to get dental insurance. I am unemployed and I need a lot work and implant dental needs.?
I am suppossed to have surgery, implants and periodontal work on my teeth. Can someone tell me about a chepa insurance here in CA ?
I need to get dental insurance. I am unemployed and I need a lot work and implant dental needs.?
If you have health insurance, talk with them about adding a dental policy to your plan. It will usually takes up to six months to take effect on dental work, but automatically kicks in for cleanings.
Reply:The dental insurance plans I have looked at do not cover implants, if you find one please let me know. If I were you I would approach the dental school I know that some school offer free care for work by students who are under supervision of a dentist. You could aslo consider going south of the border since you are in California as you will still have to pay a load even with dental insurance.
Reply:Dental implant surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and Lasik surgery in India by a company called Indian Health Guru Consultants. The Price for dental and Lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.
Indian Health Guru Consultants is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, Lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.
They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.
http://www.indianhealthguru.com
Hope this helps.
Reply:hmm, thats a lot of moolah without insurance. so you need a good one.
some good info at
www.imflatbroke.com/dentalinsurance
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I need to get dental insurance. I am unemployed and I need a lot work and implant dental needs.?
If you have health insurance, talk with them about adding a dental policy to your plan. It will usually takes up to six months to take effect on dental work, but automatically kicks in for cleanings.
Reply:The dental insurance plans I have looked at do not cover implants, if you find one please let me know. If I were you I would approach the dental school I know that some school offer free care for work by students who are under supervision of a dentist. You could aslo consider going south of the border since you are in California as you will still have to pay a load even with dental insurance.
Reply:Dental implant surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and Lasik surgery in India by a company called Indian Health Guru Consultants. The Price for dental and Lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.
Indian Health Guru Consultants is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, Lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.
They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.
http://www.indianhealthguru.com
Hope this helps.
Reply:hmm, thats a lot of moolah without insurance. so you need a good one.
some good info at
www.imflatbroke.com/dentalinsurance
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Implant options and would you do it?
My crown recently broke and the tooth underneath was all decayed so there was nothing that could be done but to take it out. So I was wondering what my options are and if you think I should get an implant. The place where the tooth was is not visible when I smile because its in the back. I had an issue with my wisdom teeth when I had the lower ones out the top ones started growing out and hitting my gums I am concerned about this. Whats your input? thanks!
Implant options and would you do it?
Do it...you look like you are young and have plenty of life left in your teeth! The problem with a bridge is that you have to basically destroy the adjacent teeth to the one being fixed to attach the bridge. If you leave the space empty all the other teeth on the opposite arch as well as the teeth next to it will shift around to move in the empty space. This will mess up your bite! So, if you want the best thing, do the implant.
Reply:Implants are great (I have one), provided your body doesn't reject it. Patients have to qualify, or be a good candidate, for an implant. Bone structure and density are what the Docs look for to approve the treatment. To find out if you are a candidate, a panoramic xray will be taken... this is the kind that goes around your head/face area.
The tooth above (below? you didn't specify where the tooth that was extracted was located) the space where the tooth was will start to drift into to area, since there isn't anything to keep it from doing that.
Insurance companies will not cover the cost of an implant, so it's out-of-pocket expenses.. they will cover a portion of the bridge fee.
Best of luck!
:)
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Implant options and would you do it?
Do it...you look like you are young and have plenty of life left in your teeth! The problem with a bridge is that you have to basically destroy the adjacent teeth to the one being fixed to attach the bridge. If you leave the space empty all the other teeth on the opposite arch as well as the teeth next to it will shift around to move in the empty space. This will mess up your bite! So, if you want the best thing, do the implant.
Reply:Implants are great (I have one), provided your body doesn't reject it. Patients have to qualify, or be a good candidate, for an implant. Bone structure and density are what the Docs look for to approve the treatment. To find out if you are a candidate, a panoramic xray will be taken... this is the kind that goes around your head/face area.
The tooth above (below? you didn't specify where the tooth that was extracted was located) the space where the tooth was will start to drift into to area, since there isn't anything to keep it from doing that.
Insurance companies will not cover the cost of an implant, so it's out-of-pocket expenses.. they will cover a portion of the bridge fee.
Best of luck!
:)
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Tooth extraction again?
What if I leave 6 teeth bottom front and get a partial plate for the back with maybe 2 back implants for stability,then remove all top teeth and have a full denture.I am 50 years old and have looked after my teeth but when I was young a dentist filled all my teeth so fully and because I clench my teeth I have cracked them,I live dailly waiting for pain and I am too scared to eat anything harder than toast,I only eat chicken or soft meat,the reason I want my teeth out is because this is ruling my life at the moment.I would rather not get them out but the pain is like chewing on alfoil.
Tooth extraction again?
Seems like there are a lot of people our age who had bad dentistry when we were young. My dentist did the same to my teeth - it STILL annoys me even now and I'm nearly 50! Anyways, have you thought about mini implants? Apparently, they're a lot, lot cheaper than individual implants and they can be used to anchor a whole set of teeth and also they preserve the bone so you wont get that sunken look. Otherwise, you could get a couple of implants at the back on each side and then get a bridge fitted. I'd try and leave your front teeth there if possible. That's just me though - probably best to talk to a good dentist. Isn't it great these days that even if you have to have your teeth out, you can now get implants done!!
Reply:I feel so bad for you.. Ask your dentist what would be best for you. Sorry but anything "we" tell you on Yahoo Anwers probably wont be the best advice as we are not dentist and even if we were we would need to see you in person. Explain your story to your dentist and he'll know best.
Good luck, i hope you find a solution!!!
EDIT: Make sure you keep your front top teeth or else the denture will give you a Lishhhpp
Reply:Only have them pulled out if they cannot be fixed. Remember, once they're gone, that's it. you can't get them back or change your mind.
Taking the bottom ones (side ones) and replacing with half denture is a good idea. But I find people who wear top full denture generally distort their looks. If it is possible, leave the top front ones and have the side ones, the teeth you chew on, removed. It is possible to have partial denture, leaving the front one for aesthetic reasons.
You shouldn't live in pain. Obviously you won't enjoy eating your food, a basic human necessity.
Discuss the above with your dentist but remember, tooth implant is very very expensive and you don't need them to anker a partial denture.
It is a very big step but don't let it ruin your life. Go see a good dentist and am sure there are sometimes alternative to pulling the teeth.
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Tooth extraction again?
Seems like there are a lot of people our age who had bad dentistry when we were young. My dentist did the same to my teeth - it STILL annoys me even now and I'm nearly 50! Anyways, have you thought about mini implants? Apparently, they're a lot, lot cheaper than individual implants and they can be used to anchor a whole set of teeth and also they preserve the bone so you wont get that sunken look. Otherwise, you could get a couple of implants at the back on each side and then get a bridge fitted. I'd try and leave your front teeth there if possible. That's just me though - probably best to talk to a good dentist. Isn't it great these days that even if you have to have your teeth out, you can now get implants done!!
Reply:I feel so bad for you.. Ask your dentist what would be best for you. Sorry but anything "we" tell you on Yahoo Anwers probably wont be the best advice as we are not dentist and even if we were we would need to see you in person. Explain your story to your dentist and he'll know best.
Good luck, i hope you find a solution!!!
EDIT: Make sure you keep your front top teeth or else the denture will give you a Lishhhpp
Reply:Only have them pulled out if they cannot be fixed. Remember, once they're gone, that's it. you can't get them back or change your mind.
Taking the bottom ones (side ones) and replacing with half denture is a good idea. But I find people who wear top full denture generally distort their looks. If it is possible, leave the top front ones and have the side ones, the teeth you chew on, removed. It is possible to have partial denture, leaving the front one for aesthetic reasons.
You shouldn't live in pain. Obviously you won't enjoy eating your food, a basic human necessity.
Discuss the above with your dentist but remember, tooth implant is very very expensive and you don't need them to anker a partial denture.
It is a very big step but don't let it ruin your life. Go see a good dentist and am sure there are sometimes alternative to pulling the teeth.
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Implant or Bridge?
I broke my front tooth and the dentist suggested an implant or a bridge to replace it. My other front tooth is fine, and the tooth on the other side of the broken one already has a root-canal so I don't know which to choose. The bridge will be cheaper, but I'll have to sacrifice my good front tooth to replace the missing one.
My dentist recommended the implant because she said after the tooth is removed the bone will start to decay and the implant will prevent this. Has anyone else had a bridge on their front teeth? Did your gums start to sag over time or anything?
Implant or Bridge?
i suggest going for the implant like your dentist recommended. You don't want to damage a perfectly fine tooth, the one next to the broke one. and the one on the other side being alredy root-canal treated is a "dead" tooth and they can be quite brittle. so you have to remember it might risky.
The bone doesn't start to decay but it shrinks and may cause you're other teeth to move slightly.
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My dentist recommended the implant because she said after the tooth is removed the bone will start to decay and the implant will prevent this. Has anyone else had a bridge on their front teeth? Did your gums start to sag over time or anything?
Implant or Bridge?
i suggest going for the implant like your dentist recommended. You don't want to damage a perfectly fine tooth, the one next to the broke one. and the one on the other side being alredy root-canal treated is a "dead" tooth and they can be quite brittle. so you have to remember it might risky.
The bone doesn't start to decay but it shrinks and may cause you're other teeth to move slightly.
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Say if this girl i started to like rejects me when she finds out about me or sees a picture of me ?
recentley ive made contact with a pale, milk bottle white, cute chubby redhead from kansas usa.....i messaged her from myspace and we exchanged messages and seemed to hit it off....since then...ive added her to msn...and ive been emailing her for a couple of months.....but theres some things shes doesnt know about me....and she hasnt seen pictures of me..
heres the story and background:
im a bpd and ptsd sufferer, iam 30 years old and have had a very rough life.
i have never built up any relationships in life with either male or female because of the trauma and mental health problems i sustained.
growing up and throughout my life i have been bullied severley....ive suffered assaults, muggings...time in a psyche hospital...survived alot of horrible thangs..
ive never been employed, never had qualifications....and have been on welfare benifit the majority of my life.
i suffer with extreme low self worth but iam also very vain in my mind.
i have physical imperfections that get me down, ive aged prematurley...dark lines under my eyes....im bald....i have 2 missing teeth, front, bottom row...need implants, which are expensive.
i have physical worries im having investigated at the moment...aching joints, frequent urination.
for a while now ive been corresponding with this cute, chubby redhead from kansas via myspace then added on to msn through email..
Say if this girl i started to like rejects me when she finds out about me or sees a picture of me ?
I am sorry about all your problems. And hopefully you find someone that's right for you to help ease your pain.
I think you should tell her a little bit about your past, don't show any pictures. Just say what you've just said to us, and see her reaction... if she does not care then you can now calm down and know you guys were meant to be. However if she seems like she's going to reject you (don't decide for her, let her say it-if she says i'm not interested thn okay... don't put words in her mouth- eg: she probably rejected me because she hasn't talked to me yet) thn that's ok, you will probably find someone out there.
Don't lie about anything because she won't fall in love with YOU she'll fall in love with the FAKE YOU. I think you should tell her now before you start liking her even more and becoming attached.
Good Luck!!! :)
p.s- if she still seems interested, then i guess you can show her a picture...that's your decision.
Reply:oh boy. honesty isn't nice sometimes. I would say that if you continue liking her, you might get hurt.
i would tell her about your problems first before showing her the picture.
Reply:well it seems like you are associating yourself only with the problems you have. you need to see past the problems you have (everybody has problems) and i am sure there are great qualities. let those qualities shine and not the negative ones you worry too much about.
Reply:the saddest thing here, is that you have already made the whole relationship, thought for her, made up your mind of what she is going to think, etc....not much for her to do in this relationship really....it's sad, that you can't see, that you have to take a chance, and be yourself....you don't want to have someone fall in love with a fake persona you have created, just to try to please someone else...there is no doubt, many others who feel exactly like you do, but because they are hiding it too, they will never meet you...let HER make up her mind, and if she does she does, if she doesn't? MOVE ON...but you should stop describing her every appearance, etc..I find that a bit of a lack of concern for her feelings, and if she read that somehow, she would probably be highly insulted
Reply:hey. what you went through is really horrible. this is a pretty hard question to answer. usually i would say that if she really likes you, she won't care what you look like but nowadays, I'm not so sure. you could slowly tell her some stuff that's happened, just so you can get her informed. don't go stuffing it all into one e-mail, but tell her bit by bit, slowly and carefully. you can even ask her "would you care how i look if you ever saw a picture of me?" and see what her response is. if you two do meet than i guess you'll find out what she thinks then. but even if she doesn't feel the same way about you as you do her, remember that their is someone for everyone, you included.
Reply:hello. i understand how difficult this must be for you. spilling your most intimate fears online for all to see. i don't know if what i have to say will help or not, but i mean it with the utmost care and support. from the sounds of things, you have some major issues with your past and health that need to be delved into before you can be healthy enough to be healthy for this cute, chubby readhead, friend of yours. if she really cares for you, then she cares; but you need to sort out your own issues first so you can be healthy to have a successful relationship with her. it sounds like you have difficulty making emotional connections that will last with others and that is a very big component of relationships, all of them, regardless of gender. ptsd is serious. if you are suffering from it, you need to get help. perhaps from a counselor or clergy, since you don't have other relationships to fall back on. something that detailed and involved should be dealt with by a professional that can help you work through things that are currently obstacles, and put them in a place where you can continue on your road to happiness. roadblocks that big can not remain or the car will break down trying to pass them and then you will be stuck, on the road, in the middle of nowhere, with no way to get where you are going. pardon the metaphor, but it's true. i saw something when i was very little, and it has stuck with me; and i use it in my own life's difficulties, "life is hard, yard by yard. inch by inch, it's a cinch". i don't know who the author is, but it is true. one step at a time.
good luck to you, and think about what i said...it's not too late for you...you are just hitting your prime, you know, they say life begins at 40...you're just a babe yet!
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heres the story and background:
im a bpd and ptsd sufferer, iam 30 years old and have had a very rough life.
i have never built up any relationships in life with either male or female because of the trauma and mental health problems i sustained.
growing up and throughout my life i have been bullied severley....ive suffered assaults, muggings...time in a psyche hospital...survived alot of horrible thangs..
ive never been employed, never had qualifications....and have been on welfare benifit the majority of my life.
i suffer with extreme low self worth but iam also very vain in my mind.
i have physical imperfections that get me down, ive aged prematurley...dark lines under my eyes....im bald....i have 2 missing teeth, front, bottom row...need implants, which are expensive.
i have physical worries im having investigated at the moment...aching joints, frequent urination.
for a while now ive been corresponding with this cute, chubby redhead from kansas via myspace then added on to msn through email..
Say if this girl i started to like rejects me when she finds out about me or sees a picture of me ?
I am sorry about all your problems. And hopefully you find someone that's right for you to help ease your pain.
I think you should tell her a little bit about your past, don't show any pictures. Just say what you've just said to us, and see her reaction... if she does not care then you can now calm down and know you guys were meant to be. However if she seems like she's going to reject you (don't decide for her, let her say it-if she says i'm not interested thn okay... don't put words in her mouth- eg: she probably rejected me because she hasn't talked to me yet) thn that's ok, you will probably find someone out there.
Don't lie about anything because she won't fall in love with YOU she'll fall in love with the FAKE YOU. I think you should tell her now before you start liking her even more and becoming attached.
Good Luck!!! :)
p.s- if she still seems interested, then i guess you can show her a picture...that's your decision.
Reply:oh boy. honesty isn't nice sometimes. I would say that if you continue liking her, you might get hurt.
i would tell her about your problems first before showing her the picture.
Reply:well it seems like you are associating yourself only with the problems you have. you need to see past the problems you have (everybody has problems) and i am sure there are great qualities. let those qualities shine and not the negative ones you worry too much about.
Reply:the saddest thing here, is that you have already made the whole relationship, thought for her, made up your mind of what she is going to think, etc....not much for her to do in this relationship really....it's sad, that you can't see, that you have to take a chance, and be yourself....you don't want to have someone fall in love with a fake persona you have created, just to try to please someone else...there is no doubt, many others who feel exactly like you do, but because they are hiding it too, they will never meet you...let HER make up her mind, and if she does she does, if she doesn't? MOVE ON...but you should stop describing her every appearance, etc..I find that a bit of a lack of concern for her feelings, and if she read that somehow, she would probably be highly insulted
Reply:hey. what you went through is really horrible. this is a pretty hard question to answer. usually i would say that if she really likes you, she won't care what you look like but nowadays, I'm not so sure. you could slowly tell her some stuff that's happened, just so you can get her informed. don't go stuffing it all into one e-mail, but tell her bit by bit, slowly and carefully. you can even ask her "would you care how i look if you ever saw a picture of me?" and see what her response is. if you two do meet than i guess you'll find out what she thinks then. but even if she doesn't feel the same way about you as you do her, remember that their is someone for everyone, you included.
Reply:hello. i understand how difficult this must be for you. spilling your most intimate fears online for all to see. i don't know if what i have to say will help or not, but i mean it with the utmost care and support. from the sounds of things, you have some major issues with your past and health that need to be delved into before you can be healthy enough to be healthy for this cute, chubby readhead, friend of yours. if she really cares for you, then she cares; but you need to sort out your own issues first so you can be healthy to have a successful relationship with her. it sounds like you have difficulty making emotional connections that will last with others and that is a very big component of relationships, all of them, regardless of gender. ptsd is serious. if you are suffering from it, you need to get help. perhaps from a counselor or clergy, since you don't have other relationships to fall back on. something that detailed and involved should be dealt with by a professional that can help you work through things that are currently obstacles, and put them in a place where you can continue on your road to happiness. roadblocks that big can not remain or the car will break down trying to pass them and then you will be stuck, on the road, in the middle of nowhere, with no way to get where you are going. pardon the metaphor, but it's true. i saw something when i was very little, and it has stuck with me; and i use it in my own life's difficulties, "life is hard, yard by yard. inch by inch, it's a cinch". i don't know who the author is, but it is true. one step at a time.
good luck to you, and think about what i said...it's not too late for you...you are just hitting your prime, you know, they say life begins at 40...you're just a babe yet!
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Has anyone had a Maryland Bridge?
Im looking for real life experience on the functional ability as well as the aesthetic value. I am missing four teeth and have been considering implants but that also includes bone grafting for all four sites and I really just cannot afford it I am afraid. I have decided already to havea Maryland on the bottom but Im thinking now, "why not on the top as well?" Any help would be wonderful. Thanks :)
Has anyone had a Maryland Bridge?
Anyone that would make you a Maryland bridge to replace 4 teeth should be shot! That would be so below the standard of care of dentistry -borders on malpractice- it isn't funny. Maryland bridges consist of a wing attached to adjacent teeth ( on either side) of the missing tooth. To replace 4 teeth on Maryland Bridge would fail within a year, probably less. If finances are a concern and implants are not in your budget, consider a partial denture. You can always have implants down the road. Under no circumstance put a Maryland bridge in, it will not hold. Typically, a Maryland Bridge is meant for short term basis 4-5 years at best and under certain restrictions, and not as good as permanent fix like a bridge, denture or implant. Good luck with your decision
***There is no such thing as a temporary Maryland Bridge***
To replace four separate laterals is:
#1) costly- each maryland bridge will span 3 teeth
#2) hygienically okay, but it means a lot more fastidious cleaning for you, they will act like splints and if plaque and bacteria sit for long period (without being able to clean and floss well) you stand the chance of developing periodontal problems.
Implants really would be your best option- longest and best prognosis without having to touch the adjacent teeth
Reply:A Maryland bridge only has wings on either side of the false teeth that are getting replaced so if you are replacing 4 missing teeth, that would be an immense amount of strain on the wings of either side of the bridge. It is only usually used when one tooth is missing and a palate is not wearable for the patient. Is your gap 4 teeth wide and if so maybe a fixed bridge would be the better solution for you. This is where the dentist shapes down the teeth at either side and the puts a complete bridge over the teeth and the gap. Hope this helps ... but just advice on the Maryland ..don't touch if over 2 teeth gap. It wont hold.
Reply:This type of bridge don't have a good reputation because the retention is weaker than other types, u can consider having a partial denture done as a temporary measure as it is much cheaper than bridge, but implant is the best option to replace missing teeth.
X D
Reply:implants would be your best choice for long term function and it is also cost effective to do them now because more than likey a maryland bridge will need to be replaced multiple times in your life, if you are young. If implants are not an option at all then a maryland bridge is a very acceptable alternative, and it can be extremely esthetic as well. The final results are determined by your dentists ability, the labs ability and your oral health as well as your bone and gum structure. If you are seriously considering a maryland bridge then try a temorary on first, this will cost you more upfront but can save you more expense in the long run. your dentist can bond some denture teeth onto orthodontic wire and then bond this to your natural teeth. This is a good way for you to try this type of procedure out first and if you like it then you can go with a traditional Maryland Bridge. A temporary might not be possible it really depends on your bite but most people can have one. Remember the final one will always look better than the temporary and also remember that there will be a fee for having a temporary one as well. I would talk to you dds about it and see what they think. Best of Luck
Reply:i work in a dental lab and i would try a cantilever bridge, they look better and stronger i think
Reply:Go to
http://www.optiopublishing.com/order/?re...
Click on "view movies".
Under dentistry, scroll down to "missing tooth", and there is an animated video about the maryland bridge.
Reply:Maryland bridges are cheap but very unreliable. If you want to bite on the teeth they will last less than a year (on average) they are fantastic aesthetically but not very functional.
Implants are expensive and invasive but they are definately the better option of the two
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Has anyone had a Maryland Bridge?
Anyone that would make you a Maryland bridge to replace 4 teeth should be shot! That would be so below the standard of care of dentistry -borders on malpractice- it isn't funny. Maryland bridges consist of a wing attached to adjacent teeth ( on either side) of the missing tooth. To replace 4 teeth on Maryland Bridge would fail within a year, probably less. If finances are a concern and implants are not in your budget, consider a partial denture. You can always have implants down the road. Under no circumstance put a Maryland bridge in, it will not hold. Typically, a Maryland Bridge is meant for short term basis 4-5 years at best and under certain restrictions, and not as good as permanent fix like a bridge, denture or implant. Good luck with your decision
***There is no such thing as a temporary Maryland Bridge***
To replace four separate laterals is:
#1) costly- each maryland bridge will span 3 teeth
#2) hygienically okay, but it means a lot more fastidious cleaning for you, they will act like splints and if plaque and bacteria sit for long period (without being able to clean and floss well) you stand the chance of developing periodontal problems.
Implants really would be your best option- longest and best prognosis without having to touch the adjacent teeth
Reply:A Maryland bridge only has wings on either side of the false teeth that are getting replaced so if you are replacing 4 missing teeth, that would be an immense amount of strain on the wings of either side of the bridge. It is only usually used when one tooth is missing and a palate is not wearable for the patient. Is your gap 4 teeth wide and if so maybe a fixed bridge would be the better solution for you. This is where the dentist shapes down the teeth at either side and the puts a complete bridge over the teeth and the gap. Hope this helps ... but just advice on the Maryland ..don't touch if over 2 teeth gap. It wont hold.
Reply:This type of bridge don't have a good reputation because the retention is weaker than other types, u can consider having a partial denture done as a temporary measure as it is much cheaper than bridge, but implant is the best option to replace missing teeth.
X D
Reply:implants would be your best choice for long term function and it is also cost effective to do them now because more than likey a maryland bridge will need to be replaced multiple times in your life, if you are young. If implants are not an option at all then a maryland bridge is a very acceptable alternative, and it can be extremely esthetic as well. The final results are determined by your dentists ability, the labs ability and your oral health as well as your bone and gum structure. If you are seriously considering a maryland bridge then try a temorary on first, this will cost you more upfront but can save you more expense in the long run. your dentist can bond some denture teeth onto orthodontic wire and then bond this to your natural teeth. This is a good way for you to try this type of procedure out first and if you like it then you can go with a traditional Maryland Bridge. A temporary might not be possible it really depends on your bite but most people can have one. Remember the final one will always look better than the temporary and also remember that there will be a fee for having a temporary one as well. I would talk to you dds about it and see what they think. Best of Luck
Reply:i work in a dental lab and i would try a cantilever bridge, they look better and stronger i think
Reply:Go to
http://www.optiopublishing.com/order/?re...
Click on "view movies".
Under dentistry, scroll down to "missing tooth", and there is an animated video about the maryland bridge.
Reply:Maryland bridges are cheap but very unreliable. If you want to bite on the teeth they will last less than a year (on average) they are fantastic aesthetically but not very functional.
Implants are expensive and invasive but they are definately the better option of the two
acne scar
Full mouth dental work?
I ask this question now, as the last time this question seems to have been answered is a year ago, and a lot can happen in a year, price/procedure wise, as I know now that there are a variety of different options available that were not before, such as crowns in an hour, etc, whereas before it took months.
I am therefore asking, if I was looking to have all my teeth extracted, and replaced by implants, what is the cheapest I could be looking at for all that work? I would consider either USA or UK, depending on the price - I am a UK citizen, so yeah I am just trying to find out a price from a cheap place before I call around - I have only found 1 place here, and 2 in USA, and I can't really go to the USA ones easily in person...
Thank you guys.
As Always
And Merry Xmas
Full mouth dental work?
Full extraction with implants is a bit extreme. I can't speak about price, since I'm a US dentist. I'm sure this procedure would fall under the UK mandate of destroying the invasive bone drill, rather than sterilize it (since sterilization doesn't inactivate prions). That will increase the cost. Aside from that, the management of your bite (the point at which tthe teeth actually bite through food) is a difficult thing to manage and is one of the common complaints with people with dentures.
You don't say how many teeth you have but you can count on the cost of extractions, bone reconstruction where needed,sinus lift surgery where needed, healing time, placement of implants, temporary denture during healing, abutment placement, fabrication of dentures (if implant retained dentures.. fewer implants needed) or crowns (if individual teeth are made...more implants, more expense)
and finally, adjustments. You're looking at like a year's worth of work or more
Good luck
Reply:There are so many variables that an answer would be almost meaningless. Obviously your teeth must be in poor shape if you're considering this option. You must also think that implants are fool-proof (which they aren't) or that every patient can have all their teeth replaced with implants (which they can't). You may be able to do this, but perhaps need bone grafting, sinus lifts and other imponderables that will make the course of treatment more involved and expensive.
With these caveats I would say that for standard (not mini) implants about the lowest fees you're likely to find in the U.S. per tooth would be maybe $1500-$2K for the implant fixture, and maybe $1000 to $1500 per tooth for abutment and crown. So you're looking for $2500-$3500/tooth minimum (not counting the extractions)
Steve Bornfeld, DDS
Reply:Hi, if you are looking for good quality implant but at a lower cost, I suggest going to Thailand or Malaysia. As they do a lot of cases (high volume), they are able to offer the job at a shorter lead time too. The lower cost does not mean lower quality. It is mainly because of exchange rate and cheaper labour cost.
The cost for tooth extraction is only about $20-$30USD per tooth.
The cost for implant and crown is only approx $2000 USD per tooth.
All this can be done in 1 trip to either Bangkok or Phuket and you only need to stay there for 10-14 days.
You can make comparison with US and UK dentist. Check out www.sunshineescapade.com and then type in the url: /index_dentistry_thai.htm
Regards,
Sue R
www.sunshineescapade.com/index_dentist...
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I am therefore asking, if I was looking to have all my teeth extracted, and replaced by implants, what is the cheapest I could be looking at for all that work? I would consider either USA or UK, depending on the price - I am a UK citizen, so yeah I am just trying to find out a price from a cheap place before I call around - I have only found 1 place here, and 2 in USA, and I can't really go to the USA ones easily in person...
Thank you guys.
As Always
And Merry Xmas
Full mouth dental work?
Full extraction with implants is a bit extreme. I can't speak about price, since I'm a US dentist. I'm sure this procedure would fall under the UK mandate of destroying the invasive bone drill, rather than sterilize it (since sterilization doesn't inactivate prions). That will increase the cost. Aside from that, the management of your bite (the point at which tthe teeth actually bite through food) is a difficult thing to manage and is one of the common complaints with people with dentures.
You don't say how many teeth you have but you can count on the cost of extractions, bone reconstruction where needed,sinus lift surgery where needed, healing time, placement of implants, temporary denture during healing, abutment placement, fabrication of dentures (if implant retained dentures.. fewer implants needed) or crowns (if individual teeth are made...more implants, more expense)
and finally, adjustments. You're looking at like a year's worth of work or more
Good luck
Reply:There are so many variables that an answer would be almost meaningless. Obviously your teeth must be in poor shape if you're considering this option. You must also think that implants are fool-proof (which they aren't) or that every patient can have all their teeth replaced with implants (which they can't). You may be able to do this, but perhaps need bone grafting, sinus lifts and other imponderables that will make the course of treatment more involved and expensive.
With these caveats I would say that for standard (not mini) implants about the lowest fees you're likely to find in the U.S. per tooth would be maybe $1500-$2K for the implant fixture, and maybe $1000 to $1500 per tooth for abutment and crown. So you're looking for $2500-$3500/tooth minimum (not counting the extractions)
Steve Bornfeld, DDS
Reply:Hi, if you are looking for good quality implant but at a lower cost, I suggest going to Thailand or Malaysia. As they do a lot of cases (high volume), they are able to offer the job at a shorter lead time too. The lower cost does not mean lower quality. It is mainly because of exchange rate and cheaper labour cost.
The cost for tooth extraction is only about $20-$30USD per tooth.
The cost for implant and crown is only approx $2000 USD per tooth.
All this can be done in 1 trip to either Bangkok or Phuket and you only need to stay there for 10-14 days.
You can make comparison with US and UK dentist. Check out www.sunshineescapade.com and then type in the url: /index_dentistry_thai.htm
Regards,
Sue R
www.sunshineescapade.com/index_dentist...
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I'm frustrated, finding a girl?
I dont have any experiance with girls. I want to date but I have a lot of problems that I feel need to be sorted out first, but then again I dont want to be even more behind because im already 20 years old. Some of the problems that I have right now is: I have acne, I look about 16 and feel about that age as well, I have braces, I have a tooth missing (The one next to the front teeth/ I getting an implant after braces), Im shy and have low confidence when it comes to getting girls. Some good things about me is, Im very nice when you get to know me, I have a car, Im going to college and I have a job (banquet server). So my question is what should I do to get myself a girl (Sex isnt really that big of an issue with me, I just wanna have a girl to have some kinda of relationship with).
If it helps heres a pic to see what I look like. . .
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg125...
I'm frustrated, finding a girl?
It's not like you're bad looking, just talk to some girls. Be friends with them. The "problems" you stated aren't really problems. You also don't look 16, but just become friends with a bunch of girls and such.
Reply:when you have self confidence
you have the girl
girls do not want pity cases
and as you are you sound just like a pity case
when you stop complaining
and get on with your life
and live a full one at that
is when you attract the girl
and can you blame them?
a girl wants a confident guy with some sort of life plan
she does not want a fixer upper with little promise
and if you fret over dating at 20
don't
focus on education, career, life
then the women
who should be low on your priority list at the moment
Reply:don't worry about it. if you search youll find someone horrible but the second you say your done with this someone will show it happened to me and he's perfect. just live your life and she'll come to you. so dont search all the time just explore and she will be there and when you see her smile you will know. then just go up and talk to her.
Reply:These things tend to happen when your not looking. Which is hard to do. God lets us have things when we can handle them and or to learn from. Just a suggestion not that you looked that bad or anything but that proactive seems to work really well for acne and doesnt seem that expensive. I think you just need to start getting agressive and asking girls out or for what your interested in.
Reply:I think you're pretty good looking actually!
So I'm thinking the thing for you would be to just get confident.
I know that's easier said than done, but just like everything else...practice makes perfect.
Look at the positive things you listed about yourself. You sound like a great guy!
You just have to figure out ways to put yourself out there more. Go to places where you know there will be people, like the mall, beach, coffee shop, etc. and just make small talk!
Conversations can eventually lead to friendships %26amp; relationships if you let them. Just build your confidence and self-esteem and the ladies will come to you darling =)
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If it helps heres a pic to see what I look like. . .
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg125...
I'm frustrated, finding a girl?
It's not like you're bad looking, just talk to some girls. Be friends with them. The "problems" you stated aren't really problems. You also don't look 16, but just become friends with a bunch of girls and such.
Reply:when you have self confidence
you have the girl
girls do not want pity cases
and as you are you sound just like a pity case
when you stop complaining
and get on with your life
and live a full one at that
is when you attract the girl
and can you blame them?
a girl wants a confident guy with some sort of life plan
she does not want a fixer upper with little promise
and if you fret over dating at 20
don't
focus on education, career, life
then the women
who should be low on your priority list at the moment
Reply:don't worry about it. if you search youll find someone horrible but the second you say your done with this someone will show it happened to me and he's perfect. just live your life and she'll come to you. so dont search all the time just explore and she will be there and when you see her smile you will know. then just go up and talk to her.
Reply:These things tend to happen when your not looking. Which is hard to do. God lets us have things when we can handle them and or to learn from. Just a suggestion not that you looked that bad or anything but that proactive seems to work really well for acne and doesnt seem that expensive. I think you just need to start getting agressive and asking girls out or for what your interested in.
Reply:I think you're pretty good looking actually!
So I'm thinking the thing for you would be to just get confident.
I know that's easier said than done, but just like everything else...practice makes perfect.
Look at the positive things you listed about yourself. You sound like a great guy!
You just have to figure out ways to put yourself out there more. Go to places where you know there will be people, like the mall, beach, coffee shop, etc. and just make small talk!
Conversations can eventually lead to friendships %26amp; relationships if you let them. Just build your confidence and self-esteem and the ladies will come to you darling =)
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Iam lonely, isolated and have no direction in life, im at big disadvantages to - should i give up ?
im a bpd and ptsd sufferer, iam 30 years old and have had a very rough life.
i have never built up any relationships in life with either male or female because of the trauma and mental health problems i sustained.
growing up and throughout my life i have been bullied severley....ive suffered assaults, muggings...time in a psyche hospital...survived alot of horrible thangs..
ive never been employed, never had qualifications....and have been on welfare benifit the majority of my life.
i live in a small flat owning '' no '' possessions except an old computer....i have a criminal record......physical health worries and imperfections:
ive aged prematurley...dark lines under my eyes....im bald....i have 2 missing teeth, front, bottom row...need implants, which are expensive.
torn ankle ligaments, need surgery- my skin looks coarse, pasty...dark lines under my eyes, like deep dark pits. my skin has aged.
iam lonely, isolated %26amp; have no one there for me.
Iam lonely, isolated and have no direction in life, im at big disadvantages to - should i give up ?
hiya
a few years back, my confidence level was almost 0. i was bullied for quite a few years in school. in fact, from age 9, till i stopped school when i was 15. im disabled. i have 2 crooked legs and a crooked spine. i have treatment in hospital 3 times a week and will eventually need a kidney transplant.
what i HAVE found though is that there IS at least one friend out there for everyone. you may not find them immediately, in fact it may take you years to find them. but you WILL one day. life isnt all bad.
as for qualifications, check out open university. www.open.ac.uk correspondence courses, so you dont even need to leave your home. and theyre cheaper than normal colleges/universities.
as for physical looks? the people that matter wont worry about how you look. it took me YEARS to realise that, but it is true.
email me if you ever need to talk to me. even if i dont reply immediately, i will reply soon as i can.
take care, hugs
Reply:Dont give up!!! There is hope. There are facilities you may want to try to get into that will help you medically and emotionally and will give you independece as well as support. And it is okay to use the welfare system, that is why it was made to help people that are suffering. There is nothing that will take away what has happend to you in the past but you can grow from that and help other people in the future when you get better. Good luck!
Reply:Actually, I understand the UK is a pretty good place to be unemployed with health problems. :)
There are some drugs (ecstasy) which are rumored to be promising for PTSD, so maybe that can be solved soon, expecially if you volunteer for a trial.
You might try taking long walks in the sun. This could help physical *and* mental health.
Some philosophies have that no possessions are a good thing.
If you study, you may be able to become an expert on your problems, and help other people similarly afflicted.
Reply:dont give up.it p.sses me off when people go on about killing themselves when other people who want to live die of cancer and other illnesses
Reply:I read a few years back that yoga has been successful in helping people deal with PTSD. It may also help to relieve some of your physical pain by stimulating circulation gently. Most yoga studios have special classes for people with injuries, or verbally make suggestions on how to modify postures for people who are injured. Yoga classes tend to be nonjudgmental places that are open to everybody, regardless of your background or abilities, and many facilities will let you do small chores on site (like cleaning or folding towels) in exchange for classes, if you can not pay. You could call whatever yoga facilities are near you, and ask if arrangements could be made as such. You could visit the facility in advance, meet the instructor, and see what the place is like before you attend, so it's already a familiar environment, if you do wish to join them. You can also tell them precisely what you have shared here. They will most likely understand.
I suffered from PTSD and depression for years, and it took a serious toll on my health, leaving me completely bedridden and incapable of completing even the smallest tasks within my own home. I found that starting anything was an enormous hurdle that would send my heart racing and leave me terrified to even put my feet on the floor, so that the only option was to dive back under the covers. I genuinely found that joining a gym helped a great deal, both with the physical issues that had arisen from the lifestyle changes that depression had forced upon me, along with the side effects of antidepressants, and also with the emotional blockages I faced. Getting out the door was the hardest part, but I chose a 24-hour facility, so that if 3am was the only time I felt brave enough to do it, I could.
Also, I hope that you are still seeing a professional to help you deal with all of this.I know that sometimes when a person has been involved with in-patient treatment, it is common to feel fearful and mistrustful of mental health workers after. If this is the case with you, please reconsider. Talk to a therapist, and maybe try to find a support group. Perhaps in a support group, you will meet people who understand what you're going through, and will be able to understand your challenges enough to not run away from them. You may find friendship there, and a network of people who will pool resources with you, and help you get back on top.
Good luck, and best wishes.
Reply:I wish you the best dude. I was bullied when I was younger. Its a terrible thing. Theres people in worse scenarios though. Not saying that you dont have it rough. You gotta grab life by the horns and get Yours. Persistence man... Find Jesus, Find somthing that your passionate about, look for ways to Better yourself. Self improvement. get organized. Nobody said life was gonna be easy.
Hope things start to lighten up for you
God bless
Reply:no i am in a mess too if u give up it can never be better
Reply:I read some of your profile and would like to ask if you are multilingual? If so what languages do you speak. This could be a doorway to geting a job. Once you are working you will have entered the world of possibilities as you will have money. Money solves a lot of problems. When you have money you can see a therapist, fix yourself up, and go out on dates. So really all you need is a good paying job. You can get one if you have language skills, especially at schools and universities.
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i have never built up any relationships in life with either male or female because of the trauma and mental health problems i sustained.
growing up and throughout my life i have been bullied severley....ive suffered assaults, muggings...time in a psyche hospital...survived alot of horrible thangs..
ive never been employed, never had qualifications....and have been on welfare benifit the majority of my life.
i live in a small flat owning '' no '' possessions except an old computer....i have a criminal record......physical health worries and imperfections:
ive aged prematurley...dark lines under my eyes....im bald....i have 2 missing teeth, front, bottom row...need implants, which are expensive.
torn ankle ligaments, need surgery- my skin looks coarse, pasty...dark lines under my eyes, like deep dark pits. my skin has aged.
iam lonely, isolated %26amp; have no one there for me.
Iam lonely, isolated and have no direction in life, im at big disadvantages to - should i give up ?
hiya
a few years back, my confidence level was almost 0. i was bullied for quite a few years in school. in fact, from age 9, till i stopped school when i was 15. im disabled. i have 2 crooked legs and a crooked spine. i have treatment in hospital 3 times a week and will eventually need a kidney transplant.
what i HAVE found though is that there IS at least one friend out there for everyone. you may not find them immediately, in fact it may take you years to find them. but you WILL one day. life isnt all bad.
as for qualifications, check out open university. www.open.ac.uk correspondence courses, so you dont even need to leave your home. and theyre cheaper than normal colleges/universities.
as for physical looks? the people that matter wont worry about how you look. it took me YEARS to realise that, but it is true.
email me if you ever need to talk to me. even if i dont reply immediately, i will reply soon as i can.
take care, hugs
Reply:Dont give up!!! There is hope. There are facilities you may want to try to get into that will help you medically and emotionally and will give you independece as well as support. And it is okay to use the welfare system, that is why it was made to help people that are suffering. There is nothing that will take away what has happend to you in the past but you can grow from that and help other people in the future when you get better. Good luck!
Reply:Actually, I understand the UK is a pretty good place to be unemployed with health problems. :)
There are some drugs (ecstasy) which are rumored to be promising for PTSD, so maybe that can be solved soon, expecially if you volunteer for a trial.
You might try taking long walks in the sun. This could help physical *and* mental health.
Some philosophies have that no possessions are a good thing.
If you study, you may be able to become an expert on your problems, and help other people similarly afflicted.
Reply:dont give up.it p.sses me off when people go on about killing themselves when other people who want to live die of cancer and other illnesses
Reply:I read a few years back that yoga has been successful in helping people deal with PTSD. It may also help to relieve some of your physical pain by stimulating circulation gently. Most yoga studios have special classes for people with injuries, or verbally make suggestions on how to modify postures for people who are injured. Yoga classes tend to be nonjudgmental places that are open to everybody, regardless of your background or abilities, and many facilities will let you do small chores on site (like cleaning or folding towels) in exchange for classes, if you can not pay. You could call whatever yoga facilities are near you, and ask if arrangements could be made as such. You could visit the facility in advance, meet the instructor, and see what the place is like before you attend, so it's already a familiar environment, if you do wish to join them. You can also tell them precisely what you have shared here. They will most likely understand.
I suffered from PTSD and depression for years, and it took a serious toll on my health, leaving me completely bedridden and incapable of completing even the smallest tasks within my own home. I found that starting anything was an enormous hurdle that would send my heart racing and leave me terrified to even put my feet on the floor, so that the only option was to dive back under the covers. I genuinely found that joining a gym helped a great deal, both with the physical issues that had arisen from the lifestyle changes that depression had forced upon me, along with the side effects of antidepressants, and also with the emotional blockages I faced. Getting out the door was the hardest part, but I chose a 24-hour facility, so that if 3am was the only time I felt brave enough to do it, I could.
Also, I hope that you are still seeing a professional to help you deal with all of this.I know that sometimes when a person has been involved with in-patient treatment, it is common to feel fearful and mistrustful of mental health workers after. If this is the case with you, please reconsider. Talk to a therapist, and maybe try to find a support group. Perhaps in a support group, you will meet people who understand what you're going through, and will be able to understand your challenges enough to not run away from them. You may find friendship there, and a network of people who will pool resources with you, and help you get back on top.
Good luck, and best wishes.
Reply:I wish you the best dude. I was bullied when I was younger. Its a terrible thing. Theres people in worse scenarios though. Not saying that you dont have it rough. You gotta grab life by the horns and get Yours. Persistence man... Find Jesus, Find somthing that your passionate about, look for ways to Better yourself. Self improvement. get organized. Nobody said life was gonna be easy.
Hope things start to lighten up for you
God bless
Reply:no i am in a mess too if u give up it can never be better
Reply:I read some of your profile and would like to ask if you are multilingual? If so what languages do you speak. This could be a doorway to geting a job. Once you are working you will have entered the world of possibilities as you will have money. Money solves a lot of problems. When you have money you can see a therapist, fix yourself up, and go out on dates. So really all you need is a good paying job. You can get one if you have language skills, especially at schools and universities.
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How do you cope when you know somebody won't accept you and might reject you when they learn about you ?
im a bpd and ptsd sufferer, iam 30 years old and have had a very rough life.
i have never built up any relationships in life with either male or female because of the trauma and mental health problems i sustained.
growing up and throughout my life i have been bullied severley....ive suffered assaults, muggings...time in a psyche hospital...survived alot of horrible thangs..
ive never been employed, never had qualifications....and have been on welfare benifit the majority of my life.
i suffer with extreme low self worth but iam also very vain in my mind.
i have physical imperfections that get me down, ive aged prematurley...dark lines under my eyes....im bald....i have 2 missing teeth, front, bottom row...need implants, which are expensive.
i have physical worries im having investigated at the moment...aching joints, frequent urination.
for a while now ive been corresponding with this cute, chubby redhead from kansas via myspace then added on to msn through email..
How do you cope when you know somebody won't accept you and might reject you when they learn about you ?
what you fail to realize, that unrequited love, happens to the best of us, with NO problems to speak of, money success, all the material things that money can buy, and still we can be rejected...it's just the way of the world...but like my daddy used to sing to me, "Que Sera, Sera...What will be, will be..."
Reply:wow!! well one thing about you is your a great writer! and very able to put down your feelings, i have bipolar disorder, and suffered many similar feelings to you. after going through severe traumas in my life i am now engaged to a wonderfull man, my advice to you is, tell her slowly, dont make her feel like you have 'something wrong with you' let her know, this is a small but important part of you, a part which has made you as a person better,more sensitive to others and stronger and more caring. Be honest with her, dont tell her all at once, and most of all belive that if she does 'run a mile' once she knows of your history then maybe she isnt worth being with at all!!
wishing you loads of luck you deserve it!!
Reply:All you can do is be honest. Stop putting yourself down, every time you do it feeds the low self esteem you feel you have. Believe me everyone feels useless at some point in there lives. Some longer then others. I am afraid life is just like the jungle, survival of the fittest. The fact you have access to a computer and can read makes you better off then millions of others!, yea millions. Be honest and like yourself for what you can do and stop stressing about what u can't. Later!!
Reply:it sounds to me like you need to accept yourself first!
once you accept yourself others will accept you!
most of these traits are not in your control! nothing you can do about it! but your worth is more then what you give yourself credit for! Who cares what you look like!
I was picked on for stuff i could control and some i coulnd't not!
but soon as I accepted and loved myself for who i am people started "Liking me or accepting me" i grew up on welfar so i know!
my teeth well are not that great but it's a work in process! I'm lucky i do have a job and accepted myself earlier in life there for i got the balls to get the job i wanted...
you need to be honest with the red head and yourself! it's the only way! and sadly more rejections will come how you deal with them will make you stronger
Here is a web site that might help
www.coping.org
Reply:First and foremost you need to accept yourself with flaws and faults and all.....
You made the first step: identified your problems, now take it from there. You can learn a new skill one day at a time and then another one, and another one.... You can read books from the library (fiction and non-fiction alike) - it will help you heal the traumas of your life.
"but i am also very vain in my mind" - this is non-sense. You can't judge people by their looks. This woman from KS may not be a redhead or a woman to begin with. It could all a scam. Even if she is real she isn't perfect. None of us are.
Please focus on getting better one day at a time. It is foolish to expect others to make us happy. Our happiness is our own responsibility. Each and every one of us (adults)have had ups and downs - it is a learning opportunity for us to grow. It is called life.
Since you have access to the Internet, look into some metaphysical sites
Reply:maybe, you should to show her this post you wrote. give it a little more time and ,,prepare,, her.but, if it is a objective and good girl, who does not care about people looks and cares about what and who they really are, then you might have a winner there.you seem to me a very intelligent guy, well spoken and caring. she will appreciate that in you, i guarantee you that. good people are hard to come by at this time and age. lot f self-absorbed people around. listen, don´t get to some sort of undermining your self. you are worth far more that that and you have, i believe lot, to offer to your partner. i really wish you, from bottom of my heart, the best. feel free to write, if you get some doubts, bad feelings. my e-mail address is public, and i would really like to know, how it went with this girl and you. life IS beautiful, really, it is just sometimes hidden elsewhere and we must go after it. good luck to you both, OK? :)
Reply:the first thing you need to do is stop feeling like you have nothing to offer.If you don't feel good about yourself how do you expect any one else to feel.I do not know you but I do know that you have some thing to offer because GOD don't make no junk. I'm sure you have some good qualities you just have to realize them. what ever happened to you in the pass is over don't let it ruin your chance at a good future.You need to work on your self right now you will never be able to make any women happy until you are happy your self. and it is possible for you to be happy.If it is physically possible for you to get a job do that . that will be a good start you would be able to do things for your self then. Start setting goals for your self and work on them that will make you feel a lot better about your self. good luck!!
Reply:Hi Baron,
You are already so focused on her rejecting her, that you've set yourself up for rejection.
Accentuate the positive. You are articulate, good at expressing yourself with words, and you are a SURVIVOR. You are working on reclaiming your life.
You are still young! You can pursue your education and a job you love.
Work on one thing at a time, otherwise it will be too overwhelming. Don't set yourself up to fail. Start with something you can succeed with no matter how small.
The more success you have the more confidence you will build.
I have found that in general once you are happy with yourself, you will find someone.
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i have never built up any relationships in life with either male or female because of the trauma and mental health problems i sustained.
growing up and throughout my life i have been bullied severley....ive suffered assaults, muggings...time in a psyche hospital...survived alot of horrible thangs..
ive never been employed, never had qualifications....and have been on welfare benifit the majority of my life.
i suffer with extreme low self worth but iam also very vain in my mind.
i have physical imperfections that get me down, ive aged prematurley...dark lines under my eyes....im bald....i have 2 missing teeth, front, bottom row...need implants, which are expensive.
i have physical worries im having investigated at the moment...aching joints, frequent urination.
for a while now ive been corresponding with this cute, chubby redhead from kansas via myspace then added on to msn through email..
How do you cope when you know somebody won't accept you and might reject you when they learn about you ?
what you fail to realize, that unrequited love, happens to the best of us, with NO problems to speak of, money success, all the material things that money can buy, and still we can be rejected...it's just the way of the world...but like my daddy used to sing to me, "Que Sera, Sera...What will be, will be..."
Reply:wow!! well one thing about you is your a great writer! and very able to put down your feelings, i have bipolar disorder, and suffered many similar feelings to you. after going through severe traumas in my life i am now engaged to a wonderfull man, my advice to you is, tell her slowly, dont make her feel like you have 'something wrong with you' let her know, this is a small but important part of you, a part which has made you as a person better,more sensitive to others and stronger and more caring. Be honest with her, dont tell her all at once, and most of all belive that if she does 'run a mile' once she knows of your history then maybe she isnt worth being with at all!!
wishing you loads of luck you deserve it!!
Reply:All you can do is be honest. Stop putting yourself down, every time you do it feeds the low self esteem you feel you have. Believe me everyone feels useless at some point in there lives. Some longer then others. I am afraid life is just like the jungle, survival of the fittest. The fact you have access to a computer and can read makes you better off then millions of others!, yea millions. Be honest and like yourself for what you can do and stop stressing about what u can't. Later!!
Reply:it sounds to me like you need to accept yourself first!
once you accept yourself others will accept you!
most of these traits are not in your control! nothing you can do about it! but your worth is more then what you give yourself credit for! Who cares what you look like!
I was picked on for stuff i could control and some i coulnd't not!
but soon as I accepted and loved myself for who i am people started "Liking me or accepting me" i grew up on welfar so i know!
my teeth well are not that great but it's a work in process! I'm lucky i do have a job and accepted myself earlier in life there for i got the balls to get the job i wanted...
you need to be honest with the red head and yourself! it's the only way! and sadly more rejections will come how you deal with them will make you stronger
Here is a web site that might help
www.coping.org
Reply:First and foremost you need to accept yourself with flaws and faults and all.....
You made the first step: identified your problems, now take it from there. You can learn a new skill one day at a time and then another one, and another one.... You can read books from the library (fiction and non-fiction alike) - it will help you heal the traumas of your life.
"but i am also very vain in my mind" - this is non-sense. You can't judge people by their looks. This woman from KS may not be a redhead or a woman to begin with. It could all a scam. Even if she is real she isn't perfect. None of us are.
Please focus on getting better one day at a time. It is foolish to expect others to make us happy. Our happiness is our own responsibility. Each and every one of us (adults)have had ups and downs - it is a learning opportunity for us to grow. It is called life.
Since you have access to the Internet, look into some metaphysical sites
Reply:maybe, you should to show her this post you wrote. give it a little more time and ,,prepare,, her.but, if it is a objective and good girl, who does not care about people looks and cares about what and who they really are, then you might have a winner there.you seem to me a very intelligent guy, well spoken and caring. she will appreciate that in you, i guarantee you that. good people are hard to come by at this time and age. lot f self-absorbed people around. listen, don´t get to some sort of undermining your self. you are worth far more that that and you have, i believe lot, to offer to your partner. i really wish you, from bottom of my heart, the best. feel free to write, if you get some doubts, bad feelings. my e-mail address is public, and i would really like to know, how it went with this girl and you. life IS beautiful, really, it is just sometimes hidden elsewhere and we must go after it. good luck to you both, OK? :)
Reply:the first thing you need to do is stop feeling like you have nothing to offer.If you don't feel good about yourself how do you expect any one else to feel.I do not know you but I do know that you have some thing to offer because GOD don't make no junk. I'm sure you have some good qualities you just have to realize them. what ever happened to you in the pass is over don't let it ruin your chance at a good future.You need to work on your self right now you will never be able to make any women happy until you are happy your self. and it is possible for you to be happy.If it is physically possible for you to get a job do that . that will be a good start you would be able to do things for your self then. Start setting goals for your self and work on them that will make you feel a lot better about your self. good luck!!
Reply:Hi Baron,
You are already so focused on her rejecting her, that you've set yourself up for rejection.
Accentuate the positive. You are articulate, good at expressing yourself with words, and you are a SURVIVOR. You are working on reclaiming your life.
You are still young! You can pursue your education and a job you love.
Work on one thing at a time, otherwise it will be too overwhelming. Don't set yourself up to fail. Start with something you can succeed with no matter how small.
The more success you have the more confidence you will build.
I have found that in general once you are happy with yourself, you will find someone.
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How do you cope when you know somebody won't accept you ?
im a bpd and ptsd sufferer, iam 30 years old and have had a very rough life.
i have never built up any relationships in life with either male or female because of the trauma and mental health problems i sustained.
growing up and throughout my life i have been bullied severley....ive suffered assaults, muggings...time in a psyche hospital...survived alot of horrible thangs..
ive never been employed, never had qualifications....and have been on welfare benifit the majority of my life.
i suffer with extreme low self worth but iam also very vain in my mind.
i have physical imperfections that get me down, ive aged prematurley...dark lines under my eyes....im bald....i have 2 missing teeth, front, bottom row...need implants, which are expensive.
i have physical worries im having investigated at the moment...aching joints, frequent urination.
for a while now ive been corresponding with this cute, chubby redhead from kansas via myspace then added on to msn through email..
How do you cope when you know somebody won't accept you ?
I'm happy u find some one u like, don't worry about your look when u and her was sending each other message ,u fall in love with her because of her personality, she also fall in love with your personality too, don't let your problem effect u, if she happen to see your pic and she find it weird than that her problem, beauty is only skin deep.i 'm pretty sure that she will understand what's u going through, maybe she will be one of your hope to get your life better. remember , be patience and continue being who u are and things will fall in to the right places.
Reply:The only way for others to accept you is to be yourself , other than your related problems , there is a real self underneath .
If you are in love, that should be enough to bring out the amazing side of you .
Most of all , you have to be honest to yourself and the one you love. By pretending you are someone else would only be deceitful and will end up hurting those you love.
Ultimately ,it is up to the other party to accept you . If they can't accept you , they are not worthy of your time.
Reply:Don't let your insecurities make you think you have nothing to offer. You have love to offer! Its free and the most amazing thing someone can give another person! Physical appearances change, people change its life. Money comes and goes and so do possessions! Be true to yourself and her and if its meant to be it will!
You are a survivor from what you have written, so if one little chubby redhead girl in Kansas doesn't take to you, you are better off with out! There is someone else out there...just find confidence in yourself. Thats the key!
good luck!
myspace.com/pochichi
Reply:the amount of times you've called yourself "worthless" and "hopeless" is probably a symptom of your problems. Think about it this way; you want to get closer to this woman, right? And if she's a real friend she'll not judge you for your appearance or problems, correct? If she does, why give her a moment more of your time? Just do it, and see how things go; forget about your predictions of doom for a moment. Maybe she'll be more tolerant and accepting than you thought, and you'll both grow closer from the experience. good luck!
Reply:You should definitly let her see you via the internet before real life, it would be way less traumatizing to you I think, if she ended up being a jerk in real life. You should do that immediatley before your feelings get any deeper, because if she can't accept you, it's just going to tear you up, so do it quickly.
Try to go back to school and learn some valuable skill that will get you hired easily. Computers are a great fall back. Just do something that will enable you to learn a skill that other people don't have, so that you can build confidence in yourself.
Reply:Your question was to long, but to answer the top sentence, I just say their loss not mine. Screw them and the horse they rode in on. That philosophy has kept me out of the insane asylum for quite some time. ;-)
Reply:Quit living in the past. Sure you may have had a rough life but so have a lot of other people. The past is the past leave it there. Get over it.
Find some kind of job where they will train you. Get off of your butt and do something constructive.
If you work you can fix your physical imperfections..
Nobody is perfect.
You need to act in a way that you can respect yourself and like you.
Don't lie to the girl and let her think you are something you are not. Or that you feel something you don't feel.
Let her know that you have work to do on yourself and would like to be her friend. When you feel like it is time open up to her and maybe she can help you. She may have issues you can help her with.
Reply:first of all after you've built up a friendship you need to be honest with her about what's going on in your life. Before you do that you need to not sound whiney, merely state the facts. You want to visit another country but that's costly and you don't have the money to do that (you said), and, unless marriage were in the picture I don't think you could just go to another country without being able to support yourself and being a professional at what you do. So I think you are over dreaming this and you're going to get disappointed and depressed over it.
If you have been bullied, mugged, beat up or whatever then you need to get some form of employment (there are testing places run by your county or state to see what work you can do, and then they help you find work, even piecework) and you should move to a better neighborhood, even if you have to share an apartment for a while till you can make it on your own. Having decent income and a career are two things that attract females. Learning a skill or a new skill and supporting yourself does cure the self-esteem problem. If you feel uncomfortable with your looks you can later work from home or in an office wherein you don't have to meet clients. Here in the US there is paid education and assistance to find work thru the state and government for people with disabilities, check out to see where that is located in your country. Best of luck to you.
Reply:You can not make people like you. I have people who like me and people who don't, don't let the dust settle on your shoe keep on going. People like me for me and not for my looks, you have to be a friend to have a friend.
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i have never built up any relationships in life with either male or female because of the trauma and mental health problems i sustained.
growing up and throughout my life i have been bullied severley....ive suffered assaults, muggings...time in a psyche hospital...survived alot of horrible thangs..
ive never been employed, never had qualifications....and have been on welfare benifit the majority of my life.
i suffer with extreme low self worth but iam also very vain in my mind.
i have physical imperfections that get me down, ive aged prematurley...dark lines under my eyes....im bald....i have 2 missing teeth, front, bottom row...need implants, which are expensive.
i have physical worries im having investigated at the moment...aching joints, frequent urination.
for a while now ive been corresponding with this cute, chubby redhead from kansas via myspace then added on to msn through email..
How do you cope when you know somebody won't accept you ?
I'm happy u find some one u like, don't worry about your look when u and her was sending each other message ,u fall in love with her because of her personality, she also fall in love with your personality too, don't let your problem effect u, if she happen to see your pic and she find it weird than that her problem, beauty is only skin deep.i 'm pretty sure that she will understand what's u going through, maybe she will be one of your hope to get your life better. remember , be patience and continue being who u are and things will fall in to the right places.
Reply:The only way for others to accept you is to be yourself , other than your related problems , there is a real self underneath .
If you are in love, that should be enough to bring out the amazing side of you .
Most of all , you have to be honest to yourself and the one you love. By pretending you are someone else would only be deceitful and will end up hurting those you love.
Ultimately ,it is up to the other party to accept you . If they can't accept you , they are not worthy of your time.
Reply:Don't let your insecurities make you think you have nothing to offer. You have love to offer! Its free and the most amazing thing someone can give another person! Physical appearances change, people change its life. Money comes and goes and so do possessions! Be true to yourself and her and if its meant to be it will!
You are a survivor from what you have written, so if one little chubby redhead girl in Kansas doesn't take to you, you are better off with out! There is someone else out there...just find confidence in yourself. Thats the key!
good luck!
myspace.com/pochichi
Reply:the amount of times you've called yourself "worthless" and "hopeless" is probably a symptom of your problems. Think about it this way; you want to get closer to this woman, right? And if she's a real friend she'll not judge you for your appearance or problems, correct? If she does, why give her a moment more of your time? Just do it, and see how things go; forget about your predictions of doom for a moment. Maybe she'll be more tolerant and accepting than you thought, and you'll both grow closer from the experience. good luck!
Reply:You should definitly let her see you via the internet before real life, it would be way less traumatizing to you I think, if she ended up being a jerk in real life. You should do that immediatley before your feelings get any deeper, because if she can't accept you, it's just going to tear you up, so do it quickly.
Try to go back to school and learn some valuable skill that will get you hired easily. Computers are a great fall back. Just do something that will enable you to learn a skill that other people don't have, so that you can build confidence in yourself.
Reply:Your question was to long, but to answer the top sentence, I just say their loss not mine. Screw them and the horse they rode in on. That philosophy has kept me out of the insane asylum for quite some time. ;-)
Reply:Quit living in the past. Sure you may have had a rough life but so have a lot of other people. The past is the past leave it there. Get over it.
Find some kind of job where they will train you. Get off of your butt and do something constructive.
If you work you can fix your physical imperfections..
Nobody is perfect.
You need to act in a way that you can respect yourself and like you.
Don't lie to the girl and let her think you are something you are not. Or that you feel something you don't feel.
Let her know that you have work to do on yourself and would like to be her friend. When you feel like it is time open up to her and maybe she can help you. She may have issues you can help her with.
Reply:first of all after you've built up a friendship you need to be honest with her about what's going on in your life. Before you do that you need to not sound whiney, merely state the facts. You want to visit another country but that's costly and you don't have the money to do that (you said), and, unless marriage were in the picture I don't think you could just go to another country without being able to support yourself and being a professional at what you do. So I think you are over dreaming this and you're going to get disappointed and depressed over it.
If you have been bullied, mugged, beat up or whatever then you need to get some form of employment (there are testing places run by your county or state to see what work you can do, and then they help you find work, even piecework) and you should move to a better neighborhood, even if you have to share an apartment for a while till you can make it on your own. Having decent income and a career are two things that attract females. Learning a skill or a new skill and supporting yourself does cure the self-esteem problem. If you feel uncomfortable with your looks you can later work from home or in an office wherein you don't have to meet clients. Here in the US there is paid education and assistance to find work thru the state and government for people with disabilities, check out to see where that is located in your country. Best of luck to you.
Reply:You can not make people like you. I have people who like me and people who don't, don't let the dust settle on your shoe keep on going. People like me for me and not for my looks, you have to be a friend to have a friend.
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Closing Front Tooth Gap?
i damaged my front teeth agers ago, my teeth look okay on the eye, but don't feel good since the damage.
anyway i'm paying private once the new year is over with and possibly looking at 2 dental implants, or maybe 1 implant and a procera crown.
just wondering though, my teeth are pretty straight but i have a slight gap in my front tooth, could the dentist easy make the teeth bigger should i decide to get an implant (or crown) to cover the gap?
i don't want to bother with 'bonding' as you need to keep getting that done every few years, but i'm unsure whether to keep the gap or join them together.
its never caused me any trouble or bothered me before, but its kinda gutting paying possibley £3,000 for 2 implants - (all my savings i might add and i'm currently not working) :O
and i'm thinking to myself maybe i should get it done and i can say ive got something for my money.
whats your views? and is it possible?
Closing Front Tooth Gap?
Yes the gap can be made smaller or closed if I were you try to keep your teeth how they come through as it will affect your bite and will cause problems in the future it's a pity you couldn't have got an NHS dentist because it is a lot of money think if it were me I would just get the repairs done good luck there are good and bad dentists private and NHS whatever you decide ask to speak to the technician
Reply:if it bothers you that much you would ask on here I would say yes, have them done enough to close the gap. It will boost your self confidence no-end
Reply:I know people who have paid to have a gap put in their front teeth. A lot of people think its cool so why worry about it. Letterman doesn't and he can afford it. Some times not having perfect chicklet teeth adds a bit of character and looks really cool
Reply:I have two implants %26amp; it was a lengthy business having them done (nearly a year from start to finish) %26amp; not particularly pleasant (had to wear false teeth for months,had a bad reaction to the painkillers I had to take after the bone graft %26amp; insertion of the implant) so it is not something to be undertaken unnecessarily. If your teeth are in reasonable condition, a simple crown is probably all that is needed and only if you are really unhappy with your appearance. I also have a veneer %26amp; that has lasted well so far. A gap between your front teeth is meant to be sexy %26amp; slightly imperfect teeth look much more real than perfect ones. Will it make you happier to have your teeth fixed, or will you then find something else wrong? If you aren't working %26amp; having your teeth fixed won't make it any easier for you to find work, then I would suggest saving your money.
Reply:Ask your dentist about veneers to close up the gap.
Reply:It is a lengthy and expensive process. I have bonding/veneers on my front teeth (to close a gap too) and it has lasted over 7 years and still going strong. They now also make them so you can bleach them with the rest of your teeth if you like. I didn't like the idea of completely removing a tooth for a simple gap. Implants into the bone are painful, my sister is a dental hygenist and says people only choose them if they are missing teeth or have to have a lot pulled out. Be careful
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anyway i'm paying private once the new year is over with and possibly looking at 2 dental implants, or maybe 1 implant and a procera crown.
just wondering though, my teeth are pretty straight but i have a slight gap in my front tooth, could the dentist easy make the teeth bigger should i decide to get an implant (or crown) to cover the gap?
i don't want to bother with 'bonding' as you need to keep getting that done every few years, but i'm unsure whether to keep the gap or join them together.
its never caused me any trouble or bothered me before, but its kinda gutting paying possibley £3,000 for 2 implants - (all my savings i might add and i'm currently not working) :O
and i'm thinking to myself maybe i should get it done and i can say ive got something for my money.
whats your views? and is it possible?
Closing Front Tooth Gap?
Yes the gap can be made smaller or closed if I were you try to keep your teeth how they come through as it will affect your bite and will cause problems in the future it's a pity you couldn't have got an NHS dentist because it is a lot of money think if it were me I would just get the repairs done good luck there are good and bad dentists private and NHS whatever you decide ask to speak to the technician
Reply:if it bothers you that much you would ask on here I would say yes, have them done enough to close the gap. It will boost your self confidence no-end
Reply:I know people who have paid to have a gap put in their front teeth. A lot of people think its cool so why worry about it. Letterman doesn't and he can afford it. Some times not having perfect chicklet teeth adds a bit of character and looks really cool
Reply:I have two implants %26amp; it was a lengthy business having them done (nearly a year from start to finish) %26amp; not particularly pleasant (had to wear false teeth for months,had a bad reaction to the painkillers I had to take after the bone graft %26amp; insertion of the implant) so it is not something to be undertaken unnecessarily. If your teeth are in reasonable condition, a simple crown is probably all that is needed and only if you are really unhappy with your appearance. I also have a veneer %26amp; that has lasted well so far. A gap between your front teeth is meant to be sexy %26amp; slightly imperfect teeth look much more real than perfect ones. Will it make you happier to have your teeth fixed, or will you then find something else wrong? If you aren't working %26amp; having your teeth fixed won't make it any easier for you to find work, then I would suggest saving your money.
Reply:Ask your dentist about veneers to close up the gap.
Reply:It is a lengthy and expensive process. I have bonding/veneers on my front teeth (to close a gap too) and it has lasted over 7 years and still going strong. They now also make them so you can bleach them with the rest of your teeth if you like. I didn't like the idea of completely removing a tooth for a simple gap. Implants into the bone are painful, my sister is a dental hygenist and says people only choose them if they are missing teeth or have to have a lot pulled out. Be careful
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Can anyone help me?
can anyone tell me where i can get my teeth done cheap im on low budget i want my teeth taken out then implanted back in what would be the best my dentist wont do it
Can anyone help me?
This is a strange request, I would be interested to know why you want this procedure done. Not many Dentist's would even be able to carry this surgery out, unless they are specialists and you certainly won't get it done 'cheap', it would be something that a private Dentist may do, or a Dental Hospital may do it, but only for valid clinical reasons. If you can give me the reason for the request I may be able to give you a cheaper alternative, contact me via the yahoo answers site.
Reply:ou won't get it done cheap, sorry for the bad news. This treatment not available on NHS so will be private. BIG MONEY
Reply:Its too expensive and why have tham down on the cheap, pay for the real deal so you know they are profeesionally done.
Reply:find a local dental school in your area, they usually take indigent patients. However, pulling out all your teeth and replacing them with implants is not a good idea. Your natural teeth will last longer with fewer risks of complications (like an infection in your jaw bone).
Reply:Why?
If you have your teeth out and the nerve is damaged they will go dark and the nerve will die!?
If you feel your teeth need straightening braces are very effective and then there are caps and crowns. This sounds a much better and less painful ordeal. (I went to the dentist today ... aah)
Reply:a cheeper idai just get ure teeth witent then get braces
Reply:Why if you took them out, would you want them put back in? Go on line to firstchoicedental.com, or just google dentist and find other proffessionals. Then there is the question, why won't your dentist work with you as far as payments, does he have good reason not to trust you? If you have a good credit history, check with these other dentists, this should not be a big problem.
Reply:Sorry, but you dont have a hope in hell. Since Mr Blair came into power all NHS Dentist has disappeared.
Reply:Questions like this need a locality, at least a country. How can you answer the question without knowing where the person lives...
Reply:Unfortunately thats not something to be done on the cheap! If it were I would have already done it!
That kind of surgery is considered cosmetic so that is the avenue you should follow....
Reply:well im sure your dentist knows best but im sure there is a shodddy dentist around somewhere that will have a go for the right price but if i was you stick to what your own says they know your teeth well enough to know better
Reply:If you want your teeth done cheap you will end up losing them all.
Reply:You can treat your teeth by going out from the states.
Reply:you could go to Baja, Tijuana, Mexico.
Get an estimate first, and make sure the doctor is certified.
Reply:why are you going to take them out?? if you have that much decay, dentures might be an option, however if you are talking implants you are talking major money. they are very expensive.
give me some more information on why you want your teeth to be removed and i can give you some more advice, need to know what the situation is exactly to be of any help
family nanny
Can anyone help me?
This is a strange request, I would be interested to know why you want this procedure done. Not many Dentist's would even be able to carry this surgery out, unless they are specialists and you certainly won't get it done 'cheap', it would be something that a private Dentist may do, or a Dental Hospital may do it, but only for valid clinical reasons. If you can give me the reason for the request I may be able to give you a cheaper alternative, contact me via the yahoo answers site.
Reply:ou won't get it done cheap, sorry for the bad news. This treatment not available on NHS so will be private. BIG MONEY
Reply:Its too expensive and why have tham down on the cheap, pay for the real deal so you know they are profeesionally done.
Reply:find a local dental school in your area, they usually take indigent patients. However, pulling out all your teeth and replacing them with implants is not a good idea. Your natural teeth will last longer with fewer risks of complications (like an infection in your jaw bone).
Reply:Why?
If you have your teeth out and the nerve is damaged they will go dark and the nerve will die!?
If you feel your teeth need straightening braces are very effective and then there are caps and crowns. This sounds a much better and less painful ordeal. (I went to the dentist today ... aah)
Reply:a cheeper idai just get ure teeth witent then get braces
Reply:Why if you took them out, would you want them put back in? Go on line to firstchoicedental.com, or just google dentist and find other proffessionals. Then there is the question, why won't your dentist work with you as far as payments, does he have good reason not to trust you? If you have a good credit history, check with these other dentists, this should not be a big problem.
Reply:Sorry, but you dont have a hope in hell. Since Mr Blair came into power all NHS Dentist has disappeared.
Reply:Questions like this need a locality, at least a country. How can you answer the question without knowing where the person lives...
Reply:Unfortunately thats not something to be done on the cheap! If it were I would have already done it!
That kind of surgery is considered cosmetic so that is the avenue you should follow....
Reply:well im sure your dentist knows best but im sure there is a shodddy dentist around somewhere that will have a go for the right price but if i was you stick to what your own says they know your teeth well enough to know better
Reply:If you want your teeth done cheap you will end up losing them all.
Reply:You can treat your teeth by going out from the states.
Reply:you could go to Baja, Tijuana, Mexico.
Get an estimate first, and make sure the doctor is certified.
Reply:why are you going to take them out?? if you have that much decay, dentures might be an option, however if you are talking implants you are talking major money. they are very expensive.
give me some more information on why you want your teeth to be removed and i can give you some more advice, need to know what the situation is exactly to be of any help
family nanny
Options for filling tooth space (other than dental implant)?
I'm missing my front tooth and I'm just wondering the options/prices of what I could do about it.
Options for filling tooth space (other than dental implant)?
You can get a fixed bridge= around $2000--$3000
or a flipper partial which is somewhere around the $1000 area.
computers
Options for filling tooth space (other than dental implant)?
You can get a fixed bridge= around $2000--$3000
or a flipper partial which is somewhere around the $1000 area.
computers
When a tooth gets knocked out is there bone loss?
If you lose a tooth. is there bone loss in that area? or does it fill in with bone? i have little knowledge about this subject but i lost a tooth and need an implant but there is an issue with not having enough bone? please explain this to me
thanks
When a tooth gets knocked out is there bone loss?
Yes, you will lose bone in that area as long as there is nothing occluding with it, but having an implant will actually stimulate bone regeneration. Don't worry, you will have plenty of bone for the implant.
Reply:Depends on lot of thinks and is difficult for my english to explain but I ll try.
Tooth and bone are two different thinks. when we extract a tooth of course we dont extract bone. now the empty hole will fill with bone.
BUT
1.how deep is this hole ? if the tooth was extracted becase of periodontal desease and it was more or less loose then that "hole" is not deep and may not exist at all
2. how vital is the remaning bone ? if the tooth is lost after an extensive absses then the bone is not so vital to fill the "hole":
3. your age ! I m 50 and at least my bones were stronger when i was 20.
I think this is the way you should approach you question. I think many other reasons may affect how much bone will made in the socket and nobady can tell exactly.
In such cases I give the patent 4 to 6 moths after the extractin of the tooth so that the trauma heal and see the case again
Reply:THE AMOUNT OF BONE TO HOLD AN IMPLANT DEPENDS ON WHERE THE IMPLANT IS TO BE PLACED.
IF THE IMPLANT IS TO BE PLACED IN THE UPPER JAW, IT SOMETIMES CANNOT BE PLACED WHERE THE UPPER SINUSES ARE INVOLVED. THE AMOUNT OF BONE PRESENT IS IRRELEVANT. THE AREA WHERE A TOOTH HAS BEEN LOST WILL EVENTUALLY FILL WITH BONE BUT BECAUSE OF ANATOMIC RESTRICTIONS AN IMPLANT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE.
Reply:it is not really bone loss, per sey. the tooth is in a socket and there is bone around it. when it is pulled or falls out, the bone fills into that spot via osteoblasts, which are specialized cells that form bone. at least it that is the way it is supposed to work. unfortunately, non-biologic dentists do not know to pull out the periodontal ligament to allow the bone to form. that creates a cavitation. you should not get an implant. they are not a good thing.
CAVITATIONS
A cavitation is an unhealed hole in the jawbone caused by an extracted tooth [or a root canal or an injury to a tooth]. Since wisdom teeth are the most commonly extracted teeth, most cavitations are found in the wisdom tooth sites. Please see the graphic and photo below to get a glimpse of what may be in your mouth and the effects it is having. The photo and diagram demonstrate the destructive and pathologic consequence of a routine tooth extraction. Dentists are taught in dental school that once they pull a tooth, the patient's body heals the resulting hole in the jawbone. However, approximately 95% of all tooth extractions result in a pathologic defect called a cavitation. The tooth is attached to the jawbone by a periodontal ligament which is comprised of "jillions" of microscopic fibers. One end of each fiber is attached to the jawbone and the other end of the fiber is attached to the tooth root. When a tooth is extracted, the fibers break midway between the root and the bone. This leaves the socket (the area where the root was anchored in the bone) coated with periodontal ligament fibers.
There are specialized cells in the bone called osteoblasts. Osteoblasts make new bone. The word "osteoblast" means bone former. They are active during growth and maintenance. However, the periodontal ligament prevents the osteoblasts from filling in the tooth socket with bone since the periodontal ligament fibers lining the socket act as a barrier beyond which the osteoblasts cannot form bone. In other words, an osteoblast "sees" a tooth when it "sees" periodontal ligament fibers. Since there are billions of bacteria in the mouth, they easily get into the open tooth socket. Since the bone is unable to fill in the defect of the socket, the newly formed "cavitation" is now infected. Since there is no blood supply to the "cavitation" it is called "ischemic" or "avascular" (without a blood supply). This results in necrosis (tissue death). Hence we call a cavitation an unhealed, chronically infected, avascular, necrotic hole in the bone. The defect acts to an acupuncture meridian the same way a dead tooth (or root canal tooth) acts. It causes an interference field on the meridian which can impair the function and health of other tissues, organs and structures on the meridian. Significantly, the bacteria in the cavitation also produce the same deadly toxins that are produced by the bacteria in root canals (see Root Canals). These toxins are thio-ethers (most toxic organic substance known to man), thio-ethanols, and mercaptans. They have been found in the tumors in women with breast cancer.
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Implants:
A titanium dental implant is usually made out of an alloy of this metal along with several other metals blended together. The most common alloy used has a ratio of 90 parts titanium, 6 parts aluminum and 4 parts vanadium
titanium implants are putting metal and a high milliamperage close to the brain. i have seen a woman who measured nearly 400 milliamps positive charge, and 30 neg charge who had three in her mouth; she paid $9,000 for them. the dr said she could have ran a stereo off her teeth. we removed them. our body runs on electrical impulses, so this can disrupt them (and brain waves). also, dentists and drs will tell you that bone grows to titanium implants. well, it will grow around it. but, it is a foreign object and the body will build up antibodies to it. over time, it will pull away from the bone and can become loose. if you will notice, they say implants last about 15 years or so. they are working on an implant made of diamond, supposed to be available in 5 yrs. but, it will still be a foreign object and pull away from the bone.
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Risks of Removable Appliance / Denture Bone loss Periodontal problems (irritation of gum tissue) Wear and tear on natural teeth Possible speech problems Will need adjustments regularly Comfort tends to be an issue. Block Bone Graft of my bone from Chin, Jawbone, or Hip (High Risk) Chin This procedure requires cutting through the inside of the bottom lip (he cannot cut along my gum line) and removing the bone from your chin. I do not have enough tissue in my gum area to cover the surgical site. Tissue may be used from underneath the tongue to create the flap. The surgical site needs to be covered for at least four months. There will be a scar in front of my lower teeth and this should not bother me. If you lose sensation because of nerve damage, your muscle tone you should not be affected. You will have 1-2" along the inside of my lower jaw and chin. The area may tingle and burn, but apparently You can get used to this? Also, the surgical sites may open up and need to be addressed with antibiotics, drainage, etc. This block of bone would be held in place with small titanium screws. It will take approx. 6 months to 1 year for these grafts to heal and integrate into your jawbone and the surgical sites will be kept covered with my tissue Place 2 more implants and have all 3 implants functioning separately. It will take approx. 6 months to 1 year for the implants to integrate into my jawbone. Crown all 3 implants separately. Keep yourself strong and healthy and hope that it works for a very long time. Have frequent cleanings (every 3 months). I have decided to not use bone from my face or hip. I will attempt either cadaver or artificial bone grafting.
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2.7.6. Titanium
It is generally accepted that pure titanium is extremely well tolerated by local tissues and induces neither toxic nor inflammatory reactions (Branemark et al. 1969, Toth et al. 1985, Linder et al. 1988, Pfeiffer et al. 1994). The normal tissue concentration of titanium in humans is 0.2 ppm. Around the titanium implants no clinical tissue toxicity has been observed even at local concentrations higher than 2000 ppm (Hildebrand et al. 1998). In optimal situations, titanium is able to osseointegrate with bone, thus forming a direct contact with bone at the light microscopy level (Branemark et al. 1969). The good bone contact may be due to the ability of titanium to form a Ca-P rich layer on its surface (Hanawa 1991). Titanium is bacteriostatic (Elagli et al. 1992) and does not significantly activate or inhibit different enzyme systems specific to toxic reactions, e.g. β - glucuronidase, lactate dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and acid phosphatase (Elagli et al. 1995). The good biocompatibility and corrosion resistance are due to the naturally forming stable titanium oxide (TiO2) film on titanium surfaces (Zitter et al. 1987, Kasemo et al. 1991).
Particles from titanium arise from the passivation layer of the implant, but they are not titanium ions, but mostly insoluble titanium oxides or suboxides, which are recognized to be biologically inert. Indeed, the passivation layer is immediately reformed after abrasion because of the high oxidizability of titanium. This behavior protects the alloy and prevents the formation of chemical compounds other than oxides (Hildebrand et al. 1998). Tissue discoloration due to titanium oxide particles is sometimes seen around pure titanium implants, but this seems to have no clinical consequences (Onodera et al. 1993, Rosenberg et al. 1993). Experiments with laboratory animals and some limited analyses of human tissues have also revealed evidence of titanium release into distant tissues (Schliephake et al. 1993, Jorgenson et al. 1997).
Wear particles produced by abrasion appear especially in the vicinity of articular prostheses and implants with certain mobility, e.g. uncemented total hip replacements. These particles may induce multiple tissue reactions, including osteolysis, degradation of normal bone structure, severe macrophagic reactions, granuloma, fibrotic capsules and chronic inflammation, which may cause destabilization and loosening of prostheses and implants (Santavirta et al. 1991, Santavirta et al. 1993, Rubash et al. 1998). Particle size and composition are of essential importance in that process. Deleterious reactions have been reported with Ti-6Al-4V based prostheses (Nasser et al. 1990, Rubash et al. 1998), but not with pure titanium implants.
In vitro, pure titanium particles have also been shown to have some effects on cells. Low concentrations may stimulate fibroblast proliferation, while high concentrations may be toxic. At high particle concentrations, titanium caused a decrease in proteolytic and collagenolytic activity in the culture medium. Titanium also elevated the lysosomal enzyme marker, hexosaminidase, except at high concentrations (Maloney et al. 1993).
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2005 May ;87:628-31 15855362
Metal ion levels after metal-on-metal proximal femoral replacements: a 30-year follow-up.
[My paper] E Dunstan , A P Sanghrajka , S Tilley , P Unwin , G Blunn , S R Cannon , T W R Briggs
Metal-on-metal hip bearings are being implanted into younger patients. The consequence of elevated levels of potentially carcinogenic metal ions is therefore a cause for concern. We have determined the levels of cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), titanium (Ti) and vanadium (Va) in the urine and whole blood of patients who had had metal-on-metal and metal-on-polyethylene articulations in situ for more than 30 years. We compared these with each other and with the levels for a control group of subjects.We found significantly elevated levels of whole blood Ti, Va and urinary Cr in all arthroplasty groups. The whole blood and urine levels of Co were grossly elevated, by a factor of 50 and 300 times respectively in patients with loose metal-on-metal articulations when compared with the control group. Stable metal-on-metal articulations showed much lower levels. Elevated levels of whole blood or urinary Co may be useful in identifying metal-on-metal articulations which are loose.
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Zirconium dioxide implants are supposed to be the wave of the future. They are still putting a foreign body into the jaw and the immune system will launch an immune response, so they will still loosen over time (15 to 20 years) from that. Granted, it appears to be better than titanium and they are saying it is a substitute for metal implants, but with the immune response, it isn't worth it to me.
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Properties
The German chemist M. H. Klaproth discovered zirconium dioxide in 1789 although this "miracle material" with its outstanding properties has only been re-discovered in the last few decades. For instance, various types of zirconium dioxide have been introduced to dentistry as a substitute for metal. This material is attractive because of its extraordinary properties such as high flexural strength (in excess of 1,000 MPa), hardness (1,200 – 1,400 Vickers) and Weibull modulus (10-12). Yttrium partially stabilises zirconium oxide to provide these positive properties. Adding aluminium oxide boosts the flexural strength of the zirconium dioxide alloy once again. Zirconium dioxide is used for manufacturing kitchen knives, industrial cutting tools and components under great thermomechanic stress in the automobile and aircraft industry. However, it is not only very strong, it is also biocompatible so that zirconium dioxide is also used in medicine (hearing devices and artificial fingers and hips) and dentistry (pins, crowns, bridges and implants). The fact that zirconium dioxide has the same colour as teeth along with its biotechnical characteristics mean it is used for manufacturing biocompatible, high-quality and aesthetic tooth and implant reconstructions. There have only been animal experiments and laboratory examinations on applying dental zirconium oxide implants to date, meaning no long-term data exists on the clinical application of these implants.
Manufacturing Zirconium Dioxide
The mineral zirconium (ZrSiO4) is the main raw material for zirconium dioxide while melting it with coke and lime (reducing the SiO2) produces ZrO2 for industrial uses. Since extremely pure constituents have to be used for producing high-performance ceramics, special ways to synthesise it have been developed for high-purity ZrO2. This includes production with reactions in molten salts, reactions in the gaseous phase, hydrothermal powder synthesis and the sol-gel process. Gaseous phase and sol-gel process production provides powder at very small particle sizes ranging from 0.01 to 0.10 µm. This powder is then mixed with additives to create what are known as green bodies with film casting, slip casting or drying pressing. We distinguish additives such as sintering additives (that have a specific effect on the sintering behaviour and the properties of finished ceramics) and auxiliary materials that facilitate shaping. While the sintering additives stay in the ceramics, all residues of the auxiliary materials (mostly slightly volatile organic compounds along with water) are removed from the moulded component before the sintering process. The green body is passed into the raw product by sintering and ground or polished depending upon use. The sintering process can be carried out at atmospheric pressure and under high pressure and it is only with the sintering process that the moulded components receive their actual properties. The ceramic powder particles are compressed by lowering the specific surface with temperature-dependant diffusion processes with alternating components of surface, particle size grading and volume diffusion. If solid body diffusion is too slow, sintering can also be carried out with a liquid phase or under pressure, the latter being called hot pressing or hot isostatic pressing (the HIP process). The velocity of solid body diffusion can be boosted with the right selection of sintering additives. A great deal of research needs to be done here since the high sintering temperatures (in excess of 1,200° C) and manufacturing under pressure causes production costs for ceramic components to shoot up. Along with providing systematic clarification of the impact that additives have on the sintering process, there are also attempts to enhance power transmission onto ceramic components by coupling in microwaves for lowering sintering temperatures.
ZrO2 Ceramics
The properties of ZrO2 ceramics substantially pivot on the chemical composition of the material and the manufacturing process. We distinguish fully stabilised ZrO2 (FSZ „fully stabilized zirconia“) and partially stabilised ZrO2 (PSZ „partially stabilized zirconia“). It can be partially stabilised by adding 3-6% CaO, MgO or Y2O3 and depending upon the conditions of manufacturing this stabilises the cubic, tetragonal or monocline modification. Partially stabilised ZrO2 demonstrates high thermal fatigue resistance, meaning it fills the bill for use as high-temperature mechanoceramics. Adding 10-15% CaO, MgO or Y2O3 also allows cubic modification of the zirconium dioxide from absolute zero to the solidus (FSZ) and the ceramic material is thermally and mechanically stable to a temperature of 2,600°. However, its low caloric conductivity and higher thermal expansion factor as compared with partially stabilised ZrO2 mean that the thermal fatigue resistance of the fully stabilised zirconium dioxide is lower. The zirconium dioxide that is suited to use as an implant has the following composition: 95% ZrO2 + 5% Y2O3.
Reply:When we do an implant in our office, it is always best to place an implant the same day of the extraction.
If an implant is done at a later time, a patient should wait 3-6 months for complete healing, to see how much bone is present. At this time, you may need a bone graft. And again wait until the dentist determines when it would be good to proceed with implant surgery.
Everyone heals differently, smokers and diabetics are slow healers. So the amount of bone and the time to re-evaluate differs from patient to patient.
Good Luck! Dental Implants are wonderful!
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When a tooth gets knocked out is there bone loss?
Yes, you will lose bone in that area as long as there is nothing occluding with it, but having an implant will actually stimulate bone regeneration. Don't worry, you will have plenty of bone for the implant.
Reply:Depends on lot of thinks and is difficult for my english to explain but I ll try.
Tooth and bone are two different thinks. when we extract a tooth of course we dont extract bone. now the empty hole will fill with bone.
BUT
1.how deep is this hole ? if the tooth was extracted becase of periodontal desease and it was more or less loose then that "hole" is not deep and may not exist at all
2. how vital is the remaning bone ? if the tooth is lost after an extensive absses then the bone is not so vital to fill the "hole":
3. your age ! I m 50 and at least my bones were stronger when i was 20.
I think this is the way you should approach you question. I think many other reasons may affect how much bone will made in the socket and nobady can tell exactly.
In such cases I give the patent 4 to 6 moths after the extractin of the tooth so that the trauma heal and see the case again
Reply:THE AMOUNT OF BONE TO HOLD AN IMPLANT DEPENDS ON WHERE THE IMPLANT IS TO BE PLACED.
IF THE IMPLANT IS TO BE PLACED IN THE UPPER JAW, IT SOMETIMES CANNOT BE PLACED WHERE THE UPPER SINUSES ARE INVOLVED. THE AMOUNT OF BONE PRESENT IS IRRELEVANT. THE AREA WHERE A TOOTH HAS BEEN LOST WILL EVENTUALLY FILL WITH BONE BUT BECAUSE OF ANATOMIC RESTRICTIONS AN IMPLANT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE.
Reply:it is not really bone loss, per sey. the tooth is in a socket and there is bone around it. when it is pulled or falls out, the bone fills into that spot via osteoblasts, which are specialized cells that form bone. at least it that is the way it is supposed to work. unfortunately, non-biologic dentists do not know to pull out the periodontal ligament to allow the bone to form. that creates a cavitation. you should not get an implant. they are not a good thing.
CAVITATIONS
A cavitation is an unhealed hole in the jawbone caused by an extracted tooth [or a root canal or an injury to a tooth]. Since wisdom teeth are the most commonly extracted teeth, most cavitations are found in the wisdom tooth sites. Please see the graphic and photo below to get a glimpse of what may be in your mouth and the effects it is having. The photo and diagram demonstrate the destructive and pathologic consequence of a routine tooth extraction. Dentists are taught in dental school that once they pull a tooth, the patient's body heals the resulting hole in the jawbone. However, approximately 95% of all tooth extractions result in a pathologic defect called a cavitation. The tooth is attached to the jawbone by a periodontal ligament which is comprised of "jillions" of microscopic fibers. One end of each fiber is attached to the jawbone and the other end of the fiber is attached to the tooth root. When a tooth is extracted, the fibers break midway between the root and the bone. This leaves the socket (the area where the root was anchored in the bone) coated with periodontal ligament fibers.
There are specialized cells in the bone called osteoblasts. Osteoblasts make new bone. The word "osteoblast" means bone former. They are active during growth and maintenance. However, the periodontal ligament prevents the osteoblasts from filling in the tooth socket with bone since the periodontal ligament fibers lining the socket act as a barrier beyond which the osteoblasts cannot form bone. In other words, an osteoblast "sees" a tooth when it "sees" periodontal ligament fibers. Since there are billions of bacteria in the mouth, they easily get into the open tooth socket. Since the bone is unable to fill in the defect of the socket, the newly formed "cavitation" is now infected. Since there is no blood supply to the "cavitation" it is called "ischemic" or "avascular" (without a blood supply). This results in necrosis (tissue death). Hence we call a cavitation an unhealed, chronically infected, avascular, necrotic hole in the bone. The defect acts to an acupuncture meridian the same way a dead tooth (or root canal tooth) acts. It causes an interference field on the meridian which can impair the function and health of other tissues, organs and structures on the meridian. Significantly, the bacteria in the cavitation also produce the same deadly toxins that are produced by the bacteria in root canals (see Root Canals). These toxins are thio-ethers (most toxic organic substance known to man), thio-ethanols, and mercaptans. They have been found in the tumors in women with breast cancer.
_________________
Implants:
A titanium dental implant is usually made out of an alloy of this metal along with several other metals blended together. The most common alloy used has a ratio of 90 parts titanium, 6 parts aluminum and 4 parts vanadium
titanium implants are putting metal and a high milliamperage close to the brain. i have seen a woman who measured nearly 400 milliamps positive charge, and 30 neg charge who had three in her mouth; she paid $9,000 for them. the dr said she could have ran a stereo off her teeth. we removed them. our body runs on electrical impulses, so this can disrupt them (and brain waves). also, dentists and drs will tell you that bone grows to titanium implants. well, it will grow around it. but, it is a foreign object and the body will build up antibodies to it. over time, it will pull away from the bone and can become loose. if you will notice, they say implants last about 15 years or so. they are working on an implant made of diamond, supposed to be available in 5 yrs. but, it will still be a foreign object and pull away from the bone.
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Risks of Removable Appliance / Denture Bone loss Periodontal problems (irritation of gum tissue) Wear and tear on natural teeth Possible speech problems Will need adjustments regularly Comfort tends to be an issue. Block Bone Graft of my bone from Chin, Jawbone, or Hip (High Risk) Chin This procedure requires cutting through the inside of the bottom lip (he cannot cut along my gum line) and removing the bone from your chin. I do not have enough tissue in my gum area to cover the surgical site. Tissue may be used from underneath the tongue to create the flap. The surgical site needs to be covered for at least four months. There will be a scar in front of my lower teeth and this should not bother me. If you lose sensation because of nerve damage, your muscle tone you should not be affected. You will have 1-2" along the inside of my lower jaw and chin. The area may tingle and burn, but apparently You can get used to this? Also, the surgical sites may open up and need to be addressed with antibiotics, drainage, etc. This block of bone would be held in place with small titanium screws. It will take approx. 6 months to 1 year for these grafts to heal and integrate into your jawbone and the surgical sites will be kept covered with my tissue Place 2 more implants and have all 3 implants functioning separately. It will take approx. 6 months to 1 year for the implants to integrate into my jawbone. Crown all 3 implants separately. Keep yourself strong and healthy and hope that it works for a very long time. Have frequent cleanings (every 3 months). I have decided to not use bone from my face or hip. I will attempt either cadaver or artificial bone grafting.
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2.7.6. Titanium
It is generally accepted that pure titanium is extremely well tolerated by local tissues and induces neither toxic nor inflammatory reactions (Branemark et al. 1969, Toth et al. 1985, Linder et al. 1988, Pfeiffer et al. 1994). The normal tissue concentration of titanium in humans is 0.2 ppm. Around the titanium implants no clinical tissue toxicity has been observed even at local concentrations higher than 2000 ppm (Hildebrand et al. 1998). In optimal situations, titanium is able to osseointegrate with bone, thus forming a direct contact with bone at the light microscopy level (Branemark et al. 1969). The good bone contact may be due to the ability of titanium to form a Ca-P rich layer on its surface (Hanawa 1991). Titanium is bacteriostatic (Elagli et al. 1992) and does not significantly activate or inhibit different enzyme systems specific to toxic reactions, e.g. β - glucuronidase, lactate dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and acid phosphatase (Elagli et al. 1995). The good biocompatibility and corrosion resistance are due to the naturally forming stable titanium oxide (TiO2) film on titanium surfaces (Zitter et al. 1987, Kasemo et al. 1991).
Particles from titanium arise from the passivation layer of the implant, but they are not titanium ions, but mostly insoluble titanium oxides or suboxides, which are recognized to be biologically inert. Indeed, the passivation layer is immediately reformed after abrasion because of the high oxidizability of titanium. This behavior protects the alloy and prevents the formation of chemical compounds other than oxides (Hildebrand et al. 1998). Tissue discoloration due to titanium oxide particles is sometimes seen around pure titanium implants, but this seems to have no clinical consequences (Onodera et al. 1993, Rosenberg et al. 1993). Experiments with laboratory animals and some limited analyses of human tissues have also revealed evidence of titanium release into distant tissues (Schliephake et al. 1993, Jorgenson et al. 1997).
Wear particles produced by abrasion appear especially in the vicinity of articular prostheses and implants with certain mobility, e.g. uncemented total hip replacements. These particles may induce multiple tissue reactions, including osteolysis, degradation of normal bone structure, severe macrophagic reactions, granuloma, fibrotic capsules and chronic inflammation, which may cause destabilization and loosening of prostheses and implants (Santavirta et al. 1991, Santavirta et al. 1993, Rubash et al. 1998). Particle size and composition are of essential importance in that process. Deleterious reactions have been reported with Ti-6Al-4V based prostheses (Nasser et al. 1990, Rubash et al. 1998), but not with pure titanium implants.
In vitro, pure titanium particles have also been shown to have some effects on cells. Low concentrations may stimulate fibroblast proliferation, while high concentrations may be toxic. At high particle concentrations, titanium caused a decrease in proteolytic and collagenolytic activity in the culture medium. Titanium also elevated the lysosomal enzyme marker, hexosaminidase, except at high concentrations (Maloney et al. 1993).
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2005 May ;87:628-31 15855362
Metal ion levels after metal-on-metal proximal femoral replacements: a 30-year follow-up.
[My paper] E Dunstan , A P Sanghrajka , S Tilley , P Unwin , G Blunn , S R Cannon , T W R Briggs
Metal-on-metal hip bearings are being implanted into younger patients. The consequence of elevated levels of potentially carcinogenic metal ions is therefore a cause for concern. We have determined the levels of cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), titanium (Ti) and vanadium (Va) in the urine and whole blood of patients who had had metal-on-metal and metal-on-polyethylene articulations in situ for more than 30 years. We compared these with each other and with the levels for a control group of subjects.We found significantly elevated levels of whole blood Ti, Va and urinary Cr in all arthroplasty groups. The whole blood and urine levels of Co were grossly elevated, by a factor of 50 and 300 times respectively in patients with loose metal-on-metal articulations when compared with the control group. Stable metal-on-metal articulations showed much lower levels. Elevated levels of whole blood or urinary Co may be useful in identifying metal-on-metal articulations which are loose.
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Zirconium dioxide implants are supposed to be the wave of the future. They are still putting a foreign body into the jaw and the immune system will launch an immune response, so they will still loosen over time (15 to 20 years) from that. Granted, it appears to be better than titanium and they are saying it is a substitute for metal implants, but with the immune response, it isn't worth it to me.
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Properties
The German chemist M. H. Klaproth discovered zirconium dioxide in 1789 although this "miracle material" with its outstanding properties has only been re-discovered in the last few decades. For instance, various types of zirconium dioxide have been introduced to dentistry as a substitute for metal. This material is attractive because of its extraordinary properties such as high flexural strength (in excess of 1,000 MPa), hardness (1,200 – 1,400 Vickers) and Weibull modulus (10-12). Yttrium partially stabilises zirconium oxide to provide these positive properties. Adding aluminium oxide boosts the flexural strength of the zirconium dioxide alloy once again. Zirconium dioxide is used for manufacturing kitchen knives, industrial cutting tools and components under great thermomechanic stress in the automobile and aircraft industry. However, it is not only very strong, it is also biocompatible so that zirconium dioxide is also used in medicine (hearing devices and artificial fingers and hips) and dentistry (pins, crowns, bridges and implants). The fact that zirconium dioxide has the same colour as teeth along with its biotechnical characteristics mean it is used for manufacturing biocompatible, high-quality and aesthetic tooth and implant reconstructions. There have only been animal experiments and laboratory examinations on applying dental zirconium oxide implants to date, meaning no long-term data exists on the clinical application of these implants.
Manufacturing Zirconium Dioxide
The mineral zirconium (ZrSiO4) is the main raw material for zirconium dioxide while melting it with coke and lime (reducing the SiO2) produces ZrO2 for industrial uses. Since extremely pure constituents have to be used for producing high-performance ceramics, special ways to synthesise it have been developed for high-purity ZrO2. This includes production with reactions in molten salts, reactions in the gaseous phase, hydrothermal powder synthesis and the sol-gel process. Gaseous phase and sol-gel process production provides powder at very small particle sizes ranging from 0.01 to 0.10 µm. This powder is then mixed with additives to create what are known as green bodies with film casting, slip casting or drying pressing. We distinguish additives such as sintering additives (that have a specific effect on the sintering behaviour and the properties of finished ceramics) and auxiliary materials that facilitate shaping. While the sintering additives stay in the ceramics, all residues of the auxiliary materials (mostly slightly volatile organic compounds along with water) are removed from the moulded component before the sintering process. The green body is passed into the raw product by sintering and ground or polished depending upon use. The sintering process can be carried out at atmospheric pressure and under high pressure and it is only with the sintering process that the moulded components receive their actual properties. The ceramic powder particles are compressed by lowering the specific surface with temperature-dependant diffusion processes with alternating components of surface, particle size grading and volume diffusion. If solid body diffusion is too slow, sintering can also be carried out with a liquid phase or under pressure, the latter being called hot pressing or hot isostatic pressing (the HIP process). The velocity of solid body diffusion can be boosted with the right selection of sintering additives. A great deal of research needs to be done here since the high sintering temperatures (in excess of 1,200° C) and manufacturing under pressure causes production costs for ceramic components to shoot up. Along with providing systematic clarification of the impact that additives have on the sintering process, there are also attempts to enhance power transmission onto ceramic components by coupling in microwaves for lowering sintering temperatures.
ZrO2 Ceramics
The properties of ZrO2 ceramics substantially pivot on the chemical composition of the material and the manufacturing process. We distinguish fully stabilised ZrO2 (FSZ „fully stabilized zirconia“) and partially stabilised ZrO2 (PSZ „partially stabilized zirconia“). It can be partially stabilised by adding 3-6% CaO, MgO or Y2O3 and depending upon the conditions of manufacturing this stabilises the cubic, tetragonal or monocline modification. Partially stabilised ZrO2 demonstrates high thermal fatigue resistance, meaning it fills the bill for use as high-temperature mechanoceramics. Adding 10-15% CaO, MgO or Y2O3 also allows cubic modification of the zirconium dioxide from absolute zero to the solidus (FSZ) and the ceramic material is thermally and mechanically stable to a temperature of 2,600°. However, its low caloric conductivity and higher thermal expansion factor as compared with partially stabilised ZrO2 mean that the thermal fatigue resistance of the fully stabilised zirconium dioxide is lower. The zirconium dioxide that is suited to use as an implant has the following composition: 95% ZrO2 + 5% Y2O3.
Reply:When we do an implant in our office, it is always best to place an implant the same day of the extraction.
If an implant is done at a later time, a patient should wait 3-6 months for complete healing, to see how much bone is present. At this time, you may need a bone graft. And again wait until the dentist determines when it would be good to proceed with implant surgery.
Everyone heals differently, smokers and diabetics are slow healers. So the amount of bone and the time to re-evaluate differs from patient to patient.
Good Luck! Dental Implants are wonderful!
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Will I be able to fix my jaw?
Kinda a long story, but I had braces when i was younger and I was very stupid and didn't take care of my teeth. Needless to say, I had to have them taken off and had to get all my front teeth crowned and one implant. My question is: will they still be able to fix my bite and get me ready for orthognathic surgery? My jaw looks absolutely terrible (one side goes back farther than the other and I ahve an overbite). I know it's more complicated with crowns and an implant, but is it possible? I'm so unhappy with the way my jaw makes my face look .. I've even considered suicide (i know this isn't the section for that)... I just want re-assurance that this can be corrected.
Will I be able to fix my jaw?
Holy Cow!!! Yes, they can fix the problem. At the very most you may want your crowns redone if the alignment is not right after surgery, but I bet it will be fine with these crowns. Orthognathic surgery is very common these days. You'll be back in braces for a while afterwards, and you'll most likely lose some weight because of your jaw being wired together for a few weeks. NOTHING is worse than not being here.....surgery, crooked jaw or anything else. Hang in there and good luck.
Reply:HELLO,
A GOOD DENTAL TEAM APPROACH CAN WORK MIRACLES. LET THE TEAM DO THIS FOR YOU, PLEASE STICK AROUND AND DON'T CONSIDER THE ALTERNATIVE :-)
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Will I be able to fix my jaw?
Holy Cow!!! Yes, they can fix the problem. At the very most you may want your crowns redone if the alignment is not right after surgery, but I bet it will be fine with these crowns. Orthognathic surgery is very common these days. You'll be back in braces for a while afterwards, and you'll most likely lose some weight because of your jaw being wired together for a few weeks. NOTHING is worse than not being here.....surgery, crooked jaw or anything else. Hang in there and good luck.
Reply:HELLO,
A GOOD DENTAL TEAM APPROACH CAN WORK MIRACLES. LET THE TEAM DO THIS FOR YOU, PLEASE STICK AROUND AND DON'T CONSIDER THE ALTERNATIVE :-)
HORSE
HELP! I broke a crown over a dental implant!?
In one of my front teeth, I have a dental implant, which naturally has a crown over it. Now, being the idiot I am, I managed to crack it all the way across the back, and it broke. The whole bottom half and front piece (which I guess it connected to it) are wiggly and loose to the point where I fear if I eat or drink anything, it will fall off. I called my dentist, she's having me come in first thing tomorrow morning. In the meantime, what do I do? If it falls off, will it hurt me? I know I might cut my tongue on the edge of the top piece, but would anything else potentially harmful happen to me? The screw can't come out while I'm asleep or anything, right?
HELP! I broke a crown over a dental implant!?
I'm a dentist.
Without seeing what's going on, I cannot make a diagnosis.
Crowns, when they fail, fail catastrophically. This means that something breaks off completely. The fact that something is still attached to the implant and wiggling, however, suggests that the abutment screw is loose. The crown may certainly be damaged and in need of replacement, but my concern is the implant. Implants, just like tooth roots, can fracture (which would also cause the screw to be loose).
As for the whole thing coming off in your sleep, it's certainly possible. I would recommend sleeping with your head propped up.
Reply:sounds like the implant post screw has come adrift.
maybe the implant is placed at an acute angle which is causing undue stress to the post.
if the crown is not removable then it will need to be cut off and the post will need to be resecured.
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HELP! I broke a crown over a dental implant!?
I'm a dentist.
Without seeing what's going on, I cannot make a diagnosis.
Crowns, when they fail, fail catastrophically. This means that something breaks off completely. The fact that something is still attached to the implant and wiggling, however, suggests that the abutment screw is loose. The crown may certainly be damaged and in need of replacement, but my concern is the implant. Implants, just like tooth roots, can fracture (which would also cause the screw to be loose).
As for the whole thing coming off in your sleep, it's certainly possible. I would recommend sleeping with your head propped up.
Reply:sounds like the implant post screw has come adrift.
maybe the implant is placed at an acute angle which is causing undue stress to the post.
if the crown is not removable then it will need to be cut off and the post will need to be resecured.
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How much does a dental implant usually cost? 1 tooth.?
aproximately $1700-2100 Cnd.
Depending if there needs to be gum grafting and oseo implant. (adding new "bone" to the area for the implant to hold)
The one "Unfortunate" thing about dentistry is - cheap cost most likely will have cheap results.
I have been in the industry for 13 years and I have personal experience with it.I am also waiting for an implant after losing a tooth to a poorly done root canal by a "cheap" dentist.
I know better now!!!!!
AND- follow all the directions for recovery very carefully. Don't skimp on any of them, as the health of your entire body is in the balance...and you wouldn't want to waste $2100!
How much does a dental implant usually cost? 1 tooth.?
come to israel
we can implant your tooth for 1200 $
we use high tech implant systems and have been implanting since 1992.
Reply:dont worry call 1-800-929-8344 ref#246314
they will cover most of your implant.
Reply:HI
Dental implant prices vary any where from $2000 to $4500 - for a single restored tooth supported by a dental implant!! But the price can increase significantly in cases where additional procedures are needed (bone graft or sinus lift).
Even though prices are high you can still find a cheap dental implant by using these tips/ideas .- http://www.dental-implants-guide.com/che...
Good luck
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Depending if there needs to be gum grafting and oseo implant. (adding new "bone" to the area for the implant to hold)
The one "Unfortunate" thing about dentistry is - cheap cost most likely will have cheap results.
I have been in the industry for 13 years and I have personal experience with it.I am also waiting for an implant after losing a tooth to a poorly done root canal by a "cheap" dentist.
I know better now!!!!!
AND- follow all the directions for recovery very carefully. Don't skimp on any of them, as the health of your entire body is in the balance...and you wouldn't want to waste $2100!
How much does a dental implant usually cost? 1 tooth.?
come to israel
we can implant your tooth for 1200 $
we use high tech implant systems and have been implanting since 1992.
Reply:dont worry call 1-800-929-8344 ref#246314
they will cover most of your implant.
Reply:HI
Dental implant prices vary any where from $2000 to $4500 - for a single restored tooth supported by a dental implant!! But the price can increase significantly in cases where additional procedures are needed (bone graft or sinus lift).
Even though prices are high you can still find a cheap dental implant by using these tips/ideas .- http://www.dental-implants-guide.com/che...
Good luck
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Some answers about partial dentures?
i got my partial denture today (to fill the gap of the missing teeth, until i get the implants).
the denture is very tight, which the dentist said it would be so it doesn't fall out. but there abit of gum thats being squashed and its all red and i can taste abit of blood and theres pain in the tooth next to the fake teeth (i'm guessing because of the pressure to hold the denture), will this pain stop over time? and how to ease the pain?
is it also true that i have to remove the partial denture every night? (im worried that the pain will be more next day if i keep taking it out)
Some answers about partial dentures?
A partial denture can cause as much pain and discomfort as a full denture, dentures are like new shoes I'm afraid, they wont mould to your gums straight away and take some time to get used to.
What you need to do is wear the denture as much as possible so when you go back to the dentist for an EASE the dentist will be able to see exactly the places that are causing you the most discomfort and he/she will be able to file these areas.
The after care for partial dentures is the same as full dentures, you should keep them clean by scrubbing with soap and cold water, as they are partial dentures you have a higher risk of plaque retention forming, and you should remove them every evening and leave them to soak over night.
If you fail to keep them clean and stick to a good oral hygiene routine you could end up with a painful condition called
Denture Stomatitis, this is where the soft tissues covered by the denture become sore and inflammed.
Hope this has been of some help.
Reply:Yes, you have to remove it every night. its for the best! see how the next few days go with it, if its still hurting your gums you may have to go back to the dentist and get the denture eased, i.e get a part of it filed down a little. only takes a few minutes but you might have to go back a few times until it feels fine for you.
Reply:That is painful for most patients. At my office we rarley see anyone go with a partial that doesn't need a few adjustments. They are made to fit your mouth but they usually have a few spots that are rough, or tight on an area, they can be tight next to your other teeth that part is probably fine although they can be too tight but as long as you can get it out you are fine. I agree with your dentist on that oart. i would however visit them for a quick adjustment if your have a spot making your sore. Alos yor tissue will heal much better if you take it out at night. Way to go with the implants, you can't go wrong there. They are a little pricey but well worth it I have seen great sucess with them. Good Luck. (it could take a couple adjustments to make the partial fit comfortably)
Reply:My boyfriend recently had to get partials for 2 teeth he lost in a fight and he only made 2 dr. visits. The first to have his mouth measured and the second to pick them up, he never complained about pain and he said they fit really good. He doesnt even use any fixodent or any stuff like that cause he hates the taste and his teeth stay in good. He takes them out sometimes at night and sometimes he don't and he has no problems at all I guess it would just depend on you. His look like the real thing you can't even tell their partials he was going to get the implants but now he's thinking of just keeping the partials because he found out when you get the implants your gums turn black where you have no teeth. My friend got the implants and her gum area is black due to the dead nerves and it looks funky.
Reply:If the partial denture is pressing into your gums and causing sore spots, you need to go back to the dentist for adjustments.
Adjustments are almost always needed when a denture is delivered.. Some people are lucky and never needed adjustments, but those are more exception than the rule.
Yes, you need to take out the partial denture every night. People who don't take out their dentures at night tend to develop fungus/yeast infections and other such problems.
Hope this helps.
Reply:to be honest pain during the first few days is kind of normal because it is a new thing inside your mouth and your tongue and gum tissue should get used to it, but if the gum under it is impinged ( look white or light pink as a result of pressure) then you should go back to your dentist to relieve some part of it, you may get ulcer as well if the fit is not good, if you feel tightness because of the metallic clasps and if it doesn't go after a week or so also you need to make some changes.
about taking the partial denture out yes it is better to take it out and clean it it will give a rest to your gum teeth and bone as well as prevent any possible yeast infection as you can not clean it properly when it is inside your mouth specially underneath it.
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the denture is very tight, which the dentist said it would be so it doesn't fall out. but there abit of gum thats being squashed and its all red and i can taste abit of blood and theres pain in the tooth next to the fake teeth (i'm guessing because of the pressure to hold the denture), will this pain stop over time? and how to ease the pain?
is it also true that i have to remove the partial denture every night? (im worried that the pain will be more next day if i keep taking it out)
Some answers about partial dentures?
A partial denture can cause as much pain and discomfort as a full denture, dentures are like new shoes I'm afraid, they wont mould to your gums straight away and take some time to get used to.
What you need to do is wear the denture as much as possible so when you go back to the dentist for an EASE the dentist will be able to see exactly the places that are causing you the most discomfort and he/she will be able to file these areas.
The after care for partial dentures is the same as full dentures, you should keep them clean by scrubbing with soap and cold water, as they are partial dentures you have a higher risk of plaque retention forming, and you should remove them every evening and leave them to soak over night.
If you fail to keep them clean and stick to a good oral hygiene routine you could end up with a painful condition called
Denture Stomatitis, this is where the soft tissues covered by the denture become sore and inflammed.
Hope this has been of some help.
Reply:Yes, you have to remove it every night. its for the best! see how the next few days go with it, if its still hurting your gums you may have to go back to the dentist and get the denture eased, i.e get a part of it filed down a little. only takes a few minutes but you might have to go back a few times until it feels fine for you.
Reply:That is painful for most patients. At my office we rarley see anyone go with a partial that doesn't need a few adjustments. They are made to fit your mouth but they usually have a few spots that are rough, or tight on an area, they can be tight next to your other teeth that part is probably fine although they can be too tight but as long as you can get it out you are fine. I agree with your dentist on that oart. i would however visit them for a quick adjustment if your have a spot making your sore. Alos yor tissue will heal much better if you take it out at night. Way to go with the implants, you can't go wrong there. They are a little pricey but well worth it I have seen great sucess with them. Good Luck. (it could take a couple adjustments to make the partial fit comfortably)
Reply:My boyfriend recently had to get partials for 2 teeth he lost in a fight and he only made 2 dr. visits. The first to have his mouth measured and the second to pick them up, he never complained about pain and he said they fit really good. He doesnt even use any fixodent or any stuff like that cause he hates the taste and his teeth stay in good. He takes them out sometimes at night and sometimes he don't and he has no problems at all I guess it would just depend on you. His look like the real thing you can't even tell their partials he was going to get the implants but now he's thinking of just keeping the partials because he found out when you get the implants your gums turn black where you have no teeth. My friend got the implants and her gum area is black due to the dead nerves and it looks funky.
Reply:If the partial denture is pressing into your gums and causing sore spots, you need to go back to the dentist for adjustments.
Adjustments are almost always needed when a denture is delivered.. Some people are lucky and never needed adjustments, but those are more exception than the rule.
Yes, you need to take out the partial denture every night. People who don't take out their dentures at night tend to develop fungus/yeast infections and other such problems.
Hope this helps.
Reply:to be honest pain during the first few days is kind of normal because it is a new thing inside your mouth and your tongue and gum tissue should get used to it, but if the gum under it is impinged ( look white or light pink as a result of pressure) then you should go back to your dentist to relieve some part of it, you may get ulcer as well if the fit is not good, if you feel tightness because of the metallic clasps and if it doesn't go after a week or so also you need to make some changes.
about taking the partial denture out yes it is better to take it out and clean it it will give a rest to your gum teeth and bone as well as prevent any possible yeast infection as you can not clean it properly when it is inside your mouth specially underneath it.
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Whats the difference between and implant and a fake tooth? All dentists please answer!!!?
Well, an implant is a fake tooth too. I'm going to guess you mean a bridge.
Implant: Titanium post that fuses with the jaw bone and a crown is put on top of it. Brush it, floss it, eat with it like a regular tooth. Initial costs high, but long term costs low.
Bridge: carves down teeth on either side of a space and crowns each tooth with a fake tooth suspended between.
Brush it , chew with it, needs special flossing. get 10 or so years out of it and then do it again. Risks: Carved down teeth may need root canals, or worse (I've seen this alot), carved down teeth so damaged that they need to be pulled in the future, so now what? Initial costs less than an implant, but longterm costs higher due to replacements and possible root canals.
Whats the difference between and implant and a fake tooth? All dentists please answer!!!?
I'm not a dentist, however, an implant is actually attached permanently into the jawbone and probably costs around $2500. By fake, I guess you mean a crown...the dentist drills away part of your original tooth, leaving a "peg" to glue a crown or "fake" tooth to. That usually costs between 6-8 hundred, depending on where you live.
Reply:Technically, an implant IS a fake tooth. An implant is a porcelain crown glued to a titanium screw that has been surgically implanted in the bone. A bridge has a pontic (the fake tooth) and abutments (the crowns on the remaining teeth on either side of the missing tooth). A bridge is all one unit, everything hooked together, so you cannot floss in between it. You have to use a floss threader to go underneath it. An implant is like a separate tooth that you can floss. Hope that helps!
Reply:I'm not a dentist, but I know a lot about teeth and dentistry. An implant is actually attached permanently into the jawbone.A fake tooth , also known as a crown is where the dentist drills away part of your original tooth, leaving a peg to glue a crown or a so called "fake" tooth to it.
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Implant: Titanium post that fuses with the jaw bone and a crown is put on top of it. Brush it, floss it, eat with it like a regular tooth. Initial costs high, but long term costs low.
Bridge: carves down teeth on either side of a space and crowns each tooth with a fake tooth suspended between.
Brush it , chew with it, needs special flossing. get 10 or so years out of it and then do it again. Risks: Carved down teeth may need root canals, or worse (I've seen this alot), carved down teeth so damaged that they need to be pulled in the future, so now what? Initial costs less than an implant, but longterm costs higher due to replacements and possible root canals.
Whats the difference between and implant and a fake tooth? All dentists please answer!!!?
I'm not a dentist, however, an implant is actually attached permanently into the jawbone and probably costs around $2500. By fake, I guess you mean a crown...the dentist drills away part of your original tooth, leaving a "peg" to glue a crown or "fake" tooth to. That usually costs between 6-8 hundred, depending on where you live.
Reply:Technically, an implant IS a fake tooth. An implant is a porcelain crown glued to a titanium screw that has been surgically implanted in the bone. A bridge has a pontic (the fake tooth) and abutments (the crowns on the remaining teeth on either side of the missing tooth). A bridge is all one unit, everything hooked together, so you cannot floss in between it. You have to use a floss threader to go underneath it. An implant is like a separate tooth that you can floss. Hope that helps!
Reply:I'm not a dentist, but I know a lot about teeth and dentistry. An implant is actually attached permanently into the jawbone.A fake tooth , also known as a crown is where the dentist drills away part of your original tooth, leaving a peg to glue a crown or a so called "fake" tooth to it.
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Dentures at 46???
I'm only 46 years old, and two specialists have confirmed that all my teeth need to be removed. They are deeply decayed, and many are abcessing. This is because of a medication which causes dry mouth. I've poured a fortune into my teeth already.
I need advice. I'm in pain and scared to death. I don't want to wear old-people dentures, and I don't want to talk like an old person.
Has anyone young been through this? My self-esteem is hitting an all-time low, thinking of my reflection in the mirror with no teeth.
We can't afford implants all over. The best we can do ($30,000) is overdentures.
TX Mom
Dentures at 46???
look there are children born with gum dieases and will eventually have to have dentures by the time they are in their 20's. i know people who have had dentures since they were in their early 20's. you will be the only one who will know that you have them. you can get them custom made however you want them to look like. you can get them made to wear a front tooth has a little chip in them. "very natural looking". you won't look like some old person. dentures are not for just old people. trust me your self-esteem level will go through the roof when you get your pretty white dentures. you'll look sooooo much younger compared to the way that you look now. you won't be disappointed. would you rather wear dentures or walk around with no teeth or black rotten teeth. at least you care enough about yourself to where you want to look your best. i see alot of young people walking around with no teeth and black teeth. you need to give yourself some credit and get the beautiful smile that you deserve. good luck.
Reply:A good dentist should be able to make you a good set. Look into finding a dentist that does mini implants. These are smaller implants put in the bone to hold the dentures down. These are much cheaper than full mouth implants but this way you don't have to worry about your denture slipping around and you looking like an old person. Lower dentures are always hard to keep from slipping without mini implants and the mini implants will help you hold onto more of your jaw bone after the teeth are extracted so your dentures will fit better also. Mini implants for dentures is a specific type of implant that is small and cheaper than the implants bars or full size implants used for dentures. I would expect this whole process for implants and dentures top and bottom to be anywhere from $4,000-$6,000 depending on area. I do not know how many teeth you have to extract. They place the implants when they extract the teeth. Normally, you only need 3 mini implants top and 3 bottom.
Reply:You know what, don't worry. You know that you did the best you could to take care of your teeth and that is what matters. I know that it will probably be tough to adjust at first, but just think that at least you won't have to be in anymore pain from abcesses and stuff after this. Don't be scared, I am sure everything will be okay. Also if you get a good set, it is likely other people won't even notice. Maybe you could get implants over time...save up or something. Everything will be okay. What matters is that you are doing the best thing for your health right now. Hugs and hang in there! Everything will work out just fine. :-)
p.s. My mom is only slightly older than you and has had dentures since she was in her early 40's! Nobody can even tell, and she doesn't look old at all, nor does she talk like an older person. We forget that she has them unless she mentions them or something. She puts on her biggest smile and most of the time doesn't even think about dentures. :)
Reply:You know you have to eat and if dentures is the way to go then do it. I was 23 when I got my dentures and I don't talk funny or like an old person. If you want to keep your good health you will get the new teeth. And don't be ashamed of yourself for doing this for yourself. They make teeth look just like the teeth you had before they rotted out. I'm 55 yrs now and most people don't even know I have them unless I say something. they will put the new teeth right in after they get them. And reline them as needed.
Reply:Yeah - I think mini implants would be the way to go for you if you can afford them. They're a lot cheaper than individual implants and a lot less trouble than removable dentures. Try to think positive - once you've had it done, you wont have all the pain of abscesses and decay any more and with the implants, you wont be losing bone so you wont get that caved in look which results from bone loss. Good luck - I'm sure you'll be OK.
Reply:Have had to do dentures on a 16 yr old but because of gum desease, not by choice!! Hey good fitting dentures can look great %26amp; many function well but never like your natural teeth. Just be glad if you can afford them %26amp; make the best of a not so great situation. Have made many for patient less than 46,it ain't the end of the world, spose you had cancer!! DMD here
Reply:My mother was 32 when she lost hers.... She had jaw cancer in her teens and it ruined them.....
She wears dentures and they did a really good job on them... if you didnt know , you wouldnt notice. Proper fit is important.
You are a wonderful person with or without teeth.......... I know that this just adds to your low self esteme !!!! But you are a beautiful inside and out weather you see it or not. Trust me other do Deb. You have the warmest heart I have ever met....
But if they are that bad... they need to come out...... bad teeth can have very bad effects on your health... it " poisons" the body.... Good luck.... and remember u will feel so much better when its all over with.
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I need advice. I'm in pain and scared to death. I don't want to wear old-people dentures, and I don't want to talk like an old person.
Has anyone young been through this? My self-esteem is hitting an all-time low, thinking of my reflection in the mirror with no teeth.
We can't afford implants all over. The best we can do ($30,000) is overdentures.
TX Mom
Dentures at 46???
look there are children born with gum dieases and will eventually have to have dentures by the time they are in their 20's. i know people who have had dentures since they were in their early 20's. you will be the only one who will know that you have them. you can get them custom made however you want them to look like. you can get them made to wear a front tooth has a little chip in them. "very natural looking". you won't look like some old person. dentures are not for just old people. trust me your self-esteem level will go through the roof when you get your pretty white dentures. you'll look sooooo much younger compared to the way that you look now. you won't be disappointed. would you rather wear dentures or walk around with no teeth or black rotten teeth. at least you care enough about yourself to where you want to look your best. i see alot of young people walking around with no teeth and black teeth. you need to give yourself some credit and get the beautiful smile that you deserve. good luck.
Reply:A good dentist should be able to make you a good set. Look into finding a dentist that does mini implants. These are smaller implants put in the bone to hold the dentures down. These are much cheaper than full mouth implants but this way you don't have to worry about your denture slipping around and you looking like an old person. Lower dentures are always hard to keep from slipping without mini implants and the mini implants will help you hold onto more of your jaw bone after the teeth are extracted so your dentures will fit better also. Mini implants for dentures is a specific type of implant that is small and cheaper than the implants bars or full size implants used for dentures. I would expect this whole process for implants and dentures top and bottom to be anywhere from $4,000-$6,000 depending on area. I do not know how many teeth you have to extract. They place the implants when they extract the teeth. Normally, you only need 3 mini implants top and 3 bottom.
Reply:You know what, don't worry. You know that you did the best you could to take care of your teeth and that is what matters. I know that it will probably be tough to adjust at first, but just think that at least you won't have to be in anymore pain from abcesses and stuff after this. Don't be scared, I am sure everything will be okay. Also if you get a good set, it is likely other people won't even notice. Maybe you could get implants over time...save up or something. Everything will be okay. What matters is that you are doing the best thing for your health right now. Hugs and hang in there! Everything will work out just fine. :-)
p.s. My mom is only slightly older than you and has had dentures since she was in her early 40's! Nobody can even tell, and she doesn't look old at all, nor does she talk like an older person. We forget that she has them unless she mentions them or something. She puts on her biggest smile and most of the time doesn't even think about dentures. :)
Reply:You know you have to eat and if dentures is the way to go then do it. I was 23 when I got my dentures and I don't talk funny or like an old person. If you want to keep your good health you will get the new teeth. And don't be ashamed of yourself for doing this for yourself. They make teeth look just like the teeth you had before they rotted out. I'm 55 yrs now and most people don't even know I have them unless I say something. they will put the new teeth right in after they get them. And reline them as needed.
Reply:Yeah - I think mini implants would be the way to go for you if you can afford them. They're a lot cheaper than individual implants and a lot less trouble than removable dentures. Try to think positive - once you've had it done, you wont have all the pain of abscesses and decay any more and with the implants, you wont be losing bone so you wont get that caved in look which results from bone loss. Good luck - I'm sure you'll be OK.
Reply:Have had to do dentures on a 16 yr old but because of gum desease, not by choice!! Hey good fitting dentures can look great %26amp; many function well but never like your natural teeth. Just be glad if you can afford them %26amp; make the best of a not so great situation. Have made many for patient less than 46,it ain't the end of the world, spose you had cancer!! DMD here
Reply:My mother was 32 when she lost hers.... She had jaw cancer in her teens and it ruined them.....
She wears dentures and they did a really good job on them... if you didnt know , you wouldnt notice. Proper fit is important.
You are a wonderful person with or without teeth.......... I know that this just adds to your low self esteme !!!! But you are a beautiful inside and out weather you see it or not. Trust me other do Deb. You have the warmest heart I have ever met....
But if they are that bad... they need to come out...... bad teeth can have very bad effects on your health... it " poisons" the body.... Good luck.... and remember u will feel so much better when its all over with.
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