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aprilbenson2
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Hello all! I could use some guidance and support.
3 years ago, I had the remaining upper teeth removed due to really bad oral health. I have extreme anxiety and worry when it comes to the dentist. After the removal, I had temporary dentures and finally got my permanent dentures. I worked extremely hard to save up and 2 months ago, I had 4 implants put in under IV sedation. My face was so swollen for about 3 weeks I couldn’t wear my dentures at all. I am a teacher so luckily, I could stay at home and didn’t have to face the public.
I went back 4 days ago and 1 of the implants had to be removed. While the dentist was removing it, he did a bone graph and the plan is to have the implant replaced in a few months after healing. Here is the problem… the side of my face was so swollen the last 3 days my eye was shut. The swelling has started to subside but I am scared to take my dentures out because i fear I can’t get them back in. School has started back and I am terrified to go without my teeth in public, especially around middle school kids. What do I do? Take out the dentures and pray the swelling will continue to go down and give my gums 2 days to recover or keep them in and pray I heal appropriately?
Also, please know you are beautiful!!
3 years ago, I had the remaining upper teeth removed due to really bad oral health. I have extreme anxiety and worry when it comes to the dentist. After the removal, I had temporary dentures and finally got my permanent dentures. I worked extremely hard to save up and 2 months ago, I had 4 implants put in under IV sedation. My face was so swollen for about 3 weeks I couldn’t wear my dentures at all. I am a teacher so luckily, I could stay at home and didn’t have to face the public.
I went back 4 days ago and 1 of the implants had to be removed. While the dentist was removing it, he did a bone graph and the plan is to have the implant replaced in a few months after healing. Here is the problem… the side of my face was so swollen the last 3 days my eye was shut. The swelling has started to subside but I am scared to take my dentures out because i fear I can’t get them back in. School has started back and I am terrified to go without my teeth in public, especially around middle school kids. What do I do? Take out the dentures and pray the swelling will continue to go down and give my gums 2 days to recover or keep them in and pray I heal appropriately?
Also, please know you are beautiful!!