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pjc524
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Hi all…
At 66 years of age, I have bone loss in my upper jaw, leading to problems including loose teeth. I’ve procrastinated a bit on treatment and even secured a second opinion. In the end I’m sticking with my dentist because he knows me, my anxiety, etc. and his price tag is high but manageable.
In 10 days, I will have an indirect/vertical sinus lift, two extractions and bone graft, two implants placed all under local plus Valium. I’d opt for IV sedation but my dentist does not offer it. I’m terrified.
You might say, go to someone who can sedate you, but the opinion I secured suggested a much more invasive sinus lift, a much longer treatment timeline, not to mention a much higher price tag ($10k more than what I’ll pay my dentist).
This is largely a mind over matter issue for me and the ‘devil I know’ is the much better choice in my mind. I will also bring my headphones and some music. Any positive experiences or words of support you can offer will go a long way to ease my fears.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Thank you.
At 66 years of age, I have bone loss in my upper jaw, leading to problems including loose teeth. I’ve procrastinated a bit on treatment and even secured a second opinion. In the end I’m sticking with my dentist because he knows me, my anxiety, etc. and his price tag is high but manageable.
In 10 days, I will have an indirect/vertical sinus lift, two extractions and bone graft, two implants placed all under local plus Valium. I’d opt for IV sedation but my dentist does not offer it. I’m terrified.
You might say, go to someone who can sedate you, but the opinion I secured suggested a much more invasive sinus lift, a much longer treatment timeline, not to mention a much higher price tag ($10k more than what I’ll pay my dentist).
This is largely a mind over matter issue for me and the ‘devil I know’ is the much better choice in my mind. I will also bring my headphones and some music. Any positive experiences or words of support you can offer will go a long way to ease my fears.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Thank you.
