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Bastet
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The word of the day is vibration.
I had my implant appointment for tooth #30 today. I watched a YouTube video first so I knew what to expect, and I was expecting a lot of vibration. I wasn't really prepared for the intensity of it. It tickled my ears. I wanted to laugh. If I had been on nitrous oxide, I probably would have.
I was doing OK until about an hour before the appointment. Then I started panicking and thinking that I should just get another bridge and be done with it. I reminded myself why I wanted the implant and calmed down a bit. I bought some oatmeal and ate some so I wouldn't feel sick during the surgery. I figured I would eat the rest for lunch if able.
The surgery itself wasn't pleasant, but it wasn't too bad either. I had to have a bite block, and I don't like them because just as with the Isolite, it is too hard for me to swallow. I did OK though, I think because I wasn't laid back as far as I usually am with regular appointments. The hardest part of the appointment was keeping my mouth open so wide. He needed me to be open farther than the bite rest had me, and it kept falling forward as I opened. I actually think I would have done better if he had just taken it out.
After the appointment, I went back to work. I sit at a desk all day, so nothing strenuous. I was already hungry, so I carefully finished off my oatmeal. At lunch I was still hungry, so I carefully ate some pasta salad. We were allowed to leave work a little early today, and when I got home, I had some lentil soup. So much for my thought that I might lose a pound or two with this.
I took some Aleve as the numbness was starting to wear off. I just have a bit of soreness now. I have a prescription painkiller if I need it, but I tend to avoid those because of nausea.
The one thing that is freaking me out is the position of the healing cap. I expected the center of it to be at the center of where the tooth would be. Instead, it's way toward my tongue. I know he told me he had to use a certain implant because of the amount of room he had, so maybe that's part of it. I'll definitely ask about it at my follow up next week. Until then, I'm trying not to panic.
I had my implant appointment for tooth #30 today. I watched a YouTube video first so I knew what to expect, and I was expecting a lot of vibration. I wasn't really prepared for the intensity of it. It tickled my ears. I wanted to laugh. If I had been on nitrous oxide, I probably would have.
I want to add here that my biggest issue with dental work at this point in my process is the fear of gagging, choking, not being able to breathe, etc. Watching graphic videos of procedures doesn't tend to trigger any fears for me. Everyone's journey is different, and I'm thinking that videos would probably not be helpful for everyone. You all know what is best for yourselves. Also, if you are phobic or highly anxious, I wouldn't really recommend having this procedure without sedation until you have experienced success with some simpler procedures first. That's just my opinion. As I said, you all know what is best for yourselves.
I was doing OK until about an hour before the appointment. Then I started panicking and thinking that I should just get another bridge and be done with it. I reminded myself why I wanted the implant and calmed down a bit. I bought some oatmeal and ate some so I wouldn't feel sick during the surgery. I figured I would eat the rest for lunch if able.
The surgery itself wasn't pleasant, but it wasn't too bad either. I had to have a bite block, and I don't like them because just as with the Isolite, it is too hard for me to swallow. I did OK though, I think because I wasn't laid back as far as I usually am with regular appointments. The hardest part of the appointment was keeping my mouth open so wide. He needed me to be open farther than the bite rest had me, and it kept falling forward as I opened. I actually think I would have done better if he had just taken it out.
After the appointment, I went back to work. I sit at a desk all day, so nothing strenuous. I was already hungry, so I carefully finished off my oatmeal. At lunch I was still hungry, so I carefully ate some pasta salad. We were allowed to leave work a little early today, and when I got home, I had some lentil soup. So much for my thought that I might lose a pound or two with this.
I took some Aleve as the numbness was starting to wear off. I just have a bit of soreness now. I have a prescription painkiller if I need it, but I tend to avoid those because of nausea.
The one thing that is freaking me out is the position of the healing cap. I expected the center of it to be at the center of where the tooth would be. Instead, it's way toward my tongue. I know he told me he had to use a certain implant because of the amount of room he had, so maybe that's part of it. I'll definitely ask about it at my follow up next week. Until then, I'm trying not to panic.