Getting Dentures
 

Ok. I go to the dentist Wednesday at 1100 for my initial visit/consultation. I don't really know what to expect, and honestly I'm a little anxious about it.:eek:

I bet it's gonna be a bitch getting all my teeth pulled at once. I'm told I'll get a set of "immediate" or "temporaries" and go back in 4-6 weeks to get my permanent 'teeth'.:eyebrow:

Do you have dentures? What was your experience like? I'll keep you posted on my case and meanwhile I could use some input. Thank you in advance.

Do you know for sure you need to get a full set of dentures? It's the thing I dread most, you have my complete sympathy.

My grandad had this done and declared that it was the best thing - he wished he'd done it years ago.
Hope it all goes smoothly.
(juju - kissing someone without their "wallies" is a whole new experience!)

"wallies"? Never heard that one before.....

From the online Scots dictionary
"wallie ['wale, 'wɔle]
adj. Fine, excellent, pleasant, beautiful. Of people and animals: big and strong, plump, buxom, thriving, sturdy. Of things: large, ample, considerable, substantial, heavy, strong, imposing. Of Objects: decorative, fancy, ornamental often made of porcelain, china or glazed.

adv. Finely, excellently, splendidly, well.

n. An ornament, trinket, knick-knack, a toy. Porcelain, china, glazed earthenware or tiling. The common daisy.
pl. wallies Broken pieces of china, earthenware marbles, a set of false teeth."

I remember wally being used to mean eejit when i were a lass :lol:

You mean "wally" - pronounced to rhyme with brolly.
I mean "wally" - pronounced to rhyme with Sally.

I really don't need top teeth, as they are fairly healthy. But they are a little crooked and yellowed from years of coffee and nicotine use and I just want to get a brand new, pearly white smile. Also I don't want to have to worry about cavities and toothaches any more. I have receding gums and some evidence of gum disease, also. Might as well make a clean sweep and get a fresh start, methinks.:D

I hear people that have them like them very much and you will be asleep and awake before you even notice.

That's what my mam tells me anyway.

It's mighty aggravating and sore (not painful, just sore) for a week or two. But then they settle in, and it'll take a little getting used to, but it's a quick learning curve. Your eating habits will change drastically, being extra careful and all, but slowly get back to close to what they were.

VERY IMPORTANT: You hear "soft foods" and you'll immediately think of bread, right? Bread is the hardest thing to chew in the entire fucking spectrum of human edibles. I shit you not, steak is easier to chew than bread.

OMFG I'm almost suicidal when I need a crown. I can't imagine volunteering to have all my teeth pulled to get dentures. You're way braver than me, cap'n.

A root canal & crown? Had eight of them and nothing but trouble, now if a tooth bothers me, I can leave it at the dentist's office and pick it up later. I don't care how much he hurt it while I was gone. :haha:

hehe. no root canals yet for me....

You're very fortunate... it sucks.

yup I live in fear of that too. I brush so well I alone could keep the toothbrush industry in business. My hygenist gets pissed off because there's nothing for her to do....

Yikes, that terrifies me. My teeth aren't great, but I think I'll keep on patching them for a while. I inherited my mom's teeth (haha, not literally, just the tooth *quality* or lack thereof :)) and she had dentures at age 35. At least I've got her beat by a few years.

I do need some work done though. And a new dentist. The one I'm going to wasn't keen on replacing a couple of crowns that I know need it done - one front tooth is actually chipped. But he says "oh, they're fine . . . not worth the trouble." Fine, but he doesn't have to bloody live with them, does he?

Good luck, Capn.

Oh, and remember this for fun. Mom used to have this "trick" to make little ones giggle (or freak them out); she'd poke her tongue out from underneath her bottom teeth. Ew. LOL!

And my [other] Grandad used to turn his teeth upside down and then smile at us for fun.
(but I bet none of this is really helpful, is it, Cap'n?)

Actually, yes Limey! I am less and less anxious about it. I've learned that usually things aren't nearly as bad as we think they will be.

I asked the nurse during my phone interview if I would be awake during the procedure. I think she thought I was afraid to be put to sleep so she said they could give me an "awake" sedation. I told her I wanted to know NOTHING. She assured me that either way I wouldn't give a shit what the hell was going on.

On the positive: Should anything go wrong, god forbid, they can just call 911.... she'll probably be standing right next to me.

Someone on the board I used to frequet got implants and they look fantastic. She wasn't too happy during the pulling and healing process but reckons it was worth it. My ceramics teacher swears by his implant too. He reckons he's going to get the next one with a sharp edge for cutting fishing line.

OMG! if it gets any better kissing Capn I don't know if I can stand it!! It's great now! :thumb:

But I am looking forward to being able to cook his favorite foods without watching him try to eat in agony! It hurts me to just watch him suffer but bless his heart, he never tries to complain!

So.... When was the last time you saw the dentist, Cap'n? maybe you only need dentures at the bottom?

Good luck.

I've only gone to the dentist when I was in intolerable pain all my life. Now the tale is being told. Thanks to juju I have dental insurance now. So here we go!

right, so just may not be as bad as you think. good luck whatever happens

They'll knock you out, it won't hurt a bit.

I hope so. Today I may only get Xrays and scheduling.... dunno, but I leave in about 30 mins. Get back with y'all.

Thinking of you, dude. It'll be fine no matter what, but I doubt they'll do much more than exam. x-ray and scheduling today, either.

Just giving an update on Capn. We got to the dentist a few minutes early and Capn was very anxious but was handling it well. They got us in rapidly and of course got the paperwork out of the way. They took a mouthful of xrays and shuffled me out of the room to answer some more questions about the insurance. Anyway, in just a few minutes they determined he had 21 teeth that had to come out. They took out 9 of them today after doping him up on a handful of pills that should have put down a small elephant and then gassed him with gas. He did very well and never even closed his eyes during the procedure.

They packed his mouth with packing after putting some stitches in and sent him home with 2 prescriptions. 1 for pain meds and the other for something to keep down infection. He is now laying on the couch sleeping up a storm but for once in weeks, he doesn't seem to be in pain.

He still has several more weeks to go before they will remove the other 12 teeth and make his dentures but the ball is rolling for his recovery.

Thanks everyone for your love and support for the capn!

We're all "rooting" :o for him!

Wow! Hang in there, Capn.

Glad to hear he made it through okay!

ouch.

hang in there Cap'n. You're on your way.

I guess the tooth fairy's gonna be broke -don't forget to put them under your pillow!

Hello! I'm here. Wasn't bad at all. The team at the dentists office were above and beyond. I don't remember coming home. I have absolutely no pain right no and no bleeding. Kudos to juju for being there with me and being the best friend I ever had. I'm planning on going back to work in AM.... we'll see.

FTR: Dimerol works. Add a glass of Jim Beam on the rocks and I'm not only ok... I'm FINE!

Thanks guys! I love y'all. Next round coming up soon. I am not at all afraid now. Piece of cake. OOH RAH!

They asked me if I wanted to save my teeth. I told them hell no. I
I've been trying to lose those bitches for years. Damn... I forgot about the tooth fairy.:D

Ah, well, you never know... she still came when Thor swallowed one. Write her a nice note.

Excellent capn, you're on your way to a much happier mouth, and a better sex life. ;)

LOL... If the sex life gets much better I'll be looking for a chiropractor! :blush:

Just think how nice it will be with the only pain coming from the whips and paddles, instead of your teeth. :haha:

HaHa! 'sticks and stones may break my bones, but whips and chains excite me!' :spank::whip: Just teasing. I don't need pain, capn does a WONDERUL job with the pleasure! :eaty::doit:

Aww juju... your just saying that 'cause it's true!

I'm having a great day and I'm back at work. I am virtually pain free except a little soreness and the demoral seems to be doing the trick. I'm hungry tho.. this soup and mashed
tater diet is getting old already.

I'm glad you're feeling good cap'n.

Thanks!

Sore is better than pain though, ain't it? You're on your way to a much better lifestyle, with your blushing bride. :thumb:

Yep. The old jawbone IS sore. Hurts worse today than yesterday. But Jimmy Beam and demoral are my friends. I actually ate some chinese today at lunch. Lost a suture in the process but I HAD TO FUCKING EAT SOMETHING!

Just out of curiosity, cap'n, why didn't they do them all at one? too much trauma for the gums? Whoch 9 did they pull?

For several reasons, monster. 1 yes was because of too much trauma all at once and the 2 reason was because it breaks the financial responsiblities down in several parts. Not that it would have mattered, we were going to get capn's teeth fixed even if I had to sell my big toe to accomplish it! Thank goodness for insurance. Another reason was because they want to be able to make the impressions for his dentures and only pull the last of the teeth when the dentures come in so that he won't have a 'toothless day'. They pulled all the back teeth on top and bottom and left all his front teeth until the next pulling session.

They pulled all the molars (jaw teeth) first. I will have a week to ten days for that to heal. When I go back next week to have the sutures removed they will make an impression of my gums with which to make my temporary dentures. When the temps are made, I will then have the remaining teeth pulled and walk (or be carried) out with dentures in my mouth. I will wear these until my mouth is completely healed and my gums have shrunken. Then I will return for new impressions and have my permanent dentures made. Sheesh! A long process and a painful one. Also about 4000 bucks out of me and juju's pocket aside from what our dental plan covers. Guess I'll have to switch from McAllans scotch to the Glen Livet for a while.... good thing we both have good jobs.;)

Sorry if that post was redundant. I didn't realize juju was responding. Carry on.......

sorry babe, you know we finish each other's sentences anyway!!

STFU.

You're making me horny.

Don't start, Capn! You know our cellar friends don't want to witness our 'mushie cushie' !!

Noted.

thanks guys ...on both counts ;)

I go tomorrow to have impressions made. Thirteen more extractions and I'm done.

Sounds like you're trooping through fantastically, Capn!

Yep. I'm just so ready for the final trip.

Hope they're making a good impression on you. ;)

One thing I applaud my dentist for is the fact that he is not at all niggardly with the drugs and the gas. During the surgeries I'm not actually asleep, but trust me... I do NOT give a shit. And it makes for a really dreamy trip home. I don't even notice Juju's driving. Imagine that!

You trying to save time/money by having juju knock the rest of those teeth out? :thepain: