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Several opinions-collapsed arch, jaw, bite. Osteoporosis Implants
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Mar 7, 2023 | Replies (38)Comment receiving replies
Thank you so much for helping me to see a clearer picture. I never had periodontal work. They wanted to send me to a specialist and I couldn't afford it. I was a single parent with two girls and two grandkids. Obviously hindsight is 20/20. I never missed a cleaning and checkup though.
This is a bizarre thought, but I went through the habit of eating two large cupfuls of dry cheerios for months. That's when I noticed my teeth looked different so I stopped.
I don't know what a 4-month recall is and my hygienist didn't do a root planning procedure. In fact, when my doc said it was from my inaction, I got angry and switched dentists because he was the one who said I could wait to get dentures. Two/three yrs. ago, I had eight teeth on my upper arch. On a positive note, my new hygienist cleaned my teeth better than they had ever been cleaned.
Bless you for helping to get a clearer picture. I think I am going to get implant-supported dentures with a palate. It will cost me a fortune and that alone scares me to death. I hear awful rumors about the dental school so that is on my mind as well. Thank you again. I know I am all over the place. I fear for my future.
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You’re welcome. I wish I could help you out more.
Having a professional dental cleaning regularly is incredibly important if you have periodontal disease. I’m glad you switched dentists and had a better hygienist!
In our practice, if we had patients with severe periodontal disease, they were seen for a cleaning every 4 months, for at least the first year to make sure the disease was being kept under control and bone support was increasing.
You just mentioned something that made my eyebrows raise…the comment regarding awful rumors from the dental school! Yikes. Do you know if they were actually proven to be inferior or questionable? Since I’m not from your state, I have no knowledge of what the negativity is.
But, if that is the case and this is not a reputable dental college, perhaps it’s better to stick with your current dentist who can do the implant secured denture for you. You can work out a payment schedule fee with him. Our office always worked with our patients reach a level of payment where they were comfortable.
Check with your dentist to see if there are any other options.
Losing your teeth and having replacements is a big deal. We take our teeth for granted and having them restored when they’re gone is expensive.
https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/family-finance/articles/2018-07-26/7-options-for-affordable-dental-care
I don’t want you to fear for your future. If you’re on Medicare there are some supplemental policies that have dental insurance. Have you considered that option?