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MissJoy
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- Feb 1, 2018
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I can use some support right now. I started by dental journey just over a month ago after not being to the dentist for some time. So far the experience has been going well. I'm focused on the future and it keeps me going. I've been taking my treatments day by day and they have not been hard to handle. Deep cleaning, filling replacements, crown placement. So the next and biggest step in my treatment plan is a dental implant to replace a molar that was extracted a few years ago. I've overcome my general anxiety with the dentist but I'm terrified of having an implant screwed into my jaw. It's ultimately my decision but getting an implant now will prevent me from having future problems in the future. At this point, I've had so much dental work this year because of my previous fear and neglect. I'm not making that mistake again.
I can use some reassuring stories to help me get through this. If you've had an implant I would love to hear about it. I have not had my consultation so I'm not sure if I will need a bone graft yet. My molar was extracted 3 years ago so there's a chance I will. I think what scares me most is going under the knife, the healing process, and the whole duration of this. It could be 6 months and more if grafting is needed.
I can use some reassuring stories to help me get through this. If you've had an implant I would love to hear about it. I have not had my consultation so I'm not sure if I will need a bone graft yet. My molar was extracted 3 years ago so there's a chance I will. I think what scares me most is going under the knife, the healing process, and the whole duration of this. It could be 6 months and more if grafting is needed.