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[CLKD]

Teeth need to be really healthy before crown is fitted otherwise infection can settle underneath.  I had root canal work done and 1 of those tooths is now an implant 

[honeybun]

It's a back tooth CLKD and all her other teeth are just fine.

She has had loads of dental work done over the years as her teeth were so muddled. It's amazing what they can do...pulling teeth into position and turning them around. She had the lot and now has lovely straight teeth.


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[CLKD]

There wasn't the technology when I was a lass  not even braces.  The trick then was to remove teeth to allow others to move into their spaces, which left me with lots of crooked teeth which are *so* hard to clean behind  .

I was offered braces at age 58 

[honeybun]

She spent over two years in braces. Even was sent for a CT scan to see if the teeth that needed moved could be.
I chose to send her to the maxio facial unit at hospital rather than letting our dentist do it.

It was the right decision as they did a great job.

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[CLKD]

OUCH ……… however, the work done now should help keep the gums healthy in the future! 

[rebelyell]

Thanks for the detail ladies!  CKLD - am not even considering the whole thing in one day.  DH has an implant and it took around 6 months for the whole procedure.  I have a consultation next week so will let you know the verdict.  A root canal might be an option to start with, but implants are probably the way to go long term.

Only advantage of this tooth business is it leaves no time for heart attack/stroke/bowel cancer worries!!

[CLKD]

Oh I had anxiety before the first set of treatments  - but my initial Surgeon was so good and instilled confidence, plus my Dentist was keen to learn.  There are adverts in the national Press which suggest having teeth removed and replaced with implants …….. but sometimes the teeth may not require removal 

Do let us know how you get on!  Do you go to the same Practice as your DH?

[rebelyell]

Am going to a different practice as DH had treatment about 8 years ago.  Am going to place recommended by my dentist, in whom I have great faith.  Don't have to proceed unless I want to.

Just hope the amoxycillin doesn't upset me too much over the next few days...  Am away on business this week and can't bear being poorly on my own in a hotel. 

[CLKD]

Perhaps a LIVE yoghurt once you've finished the Course, helps to reline the gut 

Are you staying far from home?

[rebelyell]

Too far to come home.  But coped last week with two stays away.

Used to stay away all the time.  Have become total wimp recently!

[CLKD]

Not a wimp, we become 'home birds'  .  I love days away, love coming home to my bath and bed 

[dahliagirl]

Over brushing doesn't cause gums to recede  … it's lack of jaw movement apparently.

So I need to talk more? 

[CLKD]

Yes please  ………. I talk in my sleep  apparently   

[dahliagirl]

That made me smile - hopefully smiling will help too 

[CLKD]

Yep - smiling uses lots more muscles than frowning apparently    Can anyone whistle by the way ……. I've forgotten how