Mary
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Well...about a week in a half ago I had my front teeth extracted then had an immidiate denture placed.
What a rid this has been.(not bad though)
I am suprised how quick I am getting used to my top denture.I had a pice of choclate yesterday and it was fantasticand I actually bit into it using my front teeth(which I haven't bitten into anything for years)
I still have alot of adjustments that need to be made.
Yesterday I went to the store and for the first time in years(about 10)I wasen't afraid to smile at people or laugh a big laugh when my daughter told one of her funny jokes.
it was all so worth it.The ending result is not only a positive change in apperance but it changes how you feel about yourself(for me it has)
I never realized how much energy and time I spent worrien about my teeth and how they looked and how much pain I was in.Now what a relif I don't have to do that anymore.
It feels so good to have those infected teeth out of my mouth.Just being able to chew is a gift.(B-4 dentures I pretty much had to swallow my food in fear that chewing would result in absolut pain)too not have to worry about that is such a freedom.
I am still terrified of anything that has to do with the dentist.
I will say that once you go and do what needs to be done you are so proud of yourself and relieved.Its an amazing feeling.
This forum is truly a gift.Without the support here and reading all the different posts...I never would have found the courage too go(I had canceled 100 times before)
All I can say is take your time...do some research to find a dentist that understands what a Phbic needs to feel comfortable...and go when you are ready.
I know from experience that that this forum can support you.The people on this site have the same thing in commen.Its nice to find people that feel the same way you do.
well I guess I am done for now.I woke up looked in the mirror and was feeling gratitude so I thought I should share that.(waking up looking in the mirror what a chande huh?
Thank you everyone for helping me find the courage and strength to do this.I am forever grateful
What a rid this has been.(not bad though)
I am suprised how quick I am getting used to my top denture.I had a pice of choclate yesterday and it was fantasticand I actually bit into it using my front teeth(which I haven't bitten into anything for years)
I still have alot of adjustments that need to be made.
Yesterday I went to the store and for the first time in years(about 10)I wasen't afraid to smile at people or laugh a big laugh when my daughter told one of her funny jokes.
it was all so worth it.The ending result is not only a positive change in apperance but it changes how you feel about yourself(for me it has)
I never realized how much energy and time I spent worrien about my teeth and how they looked and how much pain I was in.Now what a relif I don't have to do that anymore.
It feels so good to have those infected teeth out of my mouth.Just being able to chew is a gift.(B-4 dentures I pretty much had to swallow my food in fear that chewing would result in absolut pain)too not have to worry about that is such a freedom.
I am still terrified of anything that has to do with the dentist.
I will say that once you go and do what needs to be done you are so proud of yourself and relieved.Its an amazing feeling.
This forum is truly a gift.Without the support here and reading all the different posts...I never would have found the courage too go(I had canceled 100 times before)
All I can say is take your time...do some research to find a dentist that understands what a Phbic needs to feel comfortable...and go when you are ready.
I know from experience that that this forum can support you.The people on this site have the same thing in commen.Its nice to find people that feel the same way you do.
well I guess I am done for now.I woke up looked in the mirror and was feeling gratitude so I thought I should share that.(waking up looking in the mirror what a chande huh?
Thank you everyone for helping me find the courage and strength to do this.I am forever grateful