Would you consider Botox etc.

whitewave it is not so much the concern about teeth but if extractions are necessary. For those with a heart condition, the fact they are on a daily dose of blood thinners whereby the blood doesn't clot naturally, it is important for the dentist to monitor the blood loss after an extraction.

This has been the case for many years, not just a recent thing.

I always have been as mine have always been quite crooked which I hate I did wear a brace as a child into teenage years but once I left it off they all moved back to their original position. It seems to follow in families as my daughter was the same and so are the grandchildren the difference being that technology moved on and they have or are in the process of having delightfully straight teeth

Sorry, whitewave, I think I'm a bit over-sensitive, teeth-wise!

Oh ana we do seem to be at crossed purposes! My second post was following on from my first not in answer to your post which happens to be in the middle of mine - sorry for the muddle.

It lasts about five months and the cost depends on how many syringes you have but I pay just over £300. You probably need more to start with and then you just have top ups. I think it's worth it, it's more of a gentle look than Botox and freshens your face up. I have it done on the lines from the sides of the nose down to the mouth and in the corners of the mouth. The product my dentist uses is called Juvederm and she always takes care not to overdo it.

How long does it last ? Expensive ? give us a clue

I haven't had Botox but I've had Restylane fillers which just plumps my face out a bit and gives a more youthful look. Funnily enough my lady dentist does it for me. Quite costly but worth it.

I love the way threads twist and turn, like Chinese whispers.

What a lot of useful information about teeth and joints, all thanks to pomp's question about botox.

Er...thanks for that, whitewave but the problem with my teeth wasn't caused by a lack of dental hygiene!

I would think with regard to teeth that it is as good a reason as any to keep on top of the cleaning and go regularly for a clean and polish.

Yes, I see.

The reason I asked was because I had a Zoledronic Acid infusion earlier this year due to osteopenia and they said to wait at least three months before any invasive dental treatment, but my dentist seemed to think I should wait even longer.

Teeth seem to be implicated in a lot of things now. When DH was in with a heart condition a couple of years ago everyone had their teeth sorted if necessary.

Ana, there is a thread some where dealing with it in more detail.

Apparently major dental work can cause infection that settles in replaced joints. because there is no blood supply to the joint, the infection does not get killed by the white blood cells as it normally would and for the same reason antibiotics are ineffective, potentially very serious for the joint.
If you have had replacement joints, your dentist must be made aware and may prescribe antibiotics from day one. My surgeon confirmed this, so I need to ensure my dentist is aware before he starts.

I am certainly not shouting at you pompa, , believe it or not !!

Does your surgeon do dentistry as well, pompa? What's the connection? (Serious question, as I'm in a bit of a quandary about dental work as well...)

I could certainly use some liposuction, but having seen films of it being done - no thanks. Due for some serious dental work, but wanted to speak to my surgeon regarding knee replacement and dentistry after seeing some concerns on GN.

Well, pompa I wouldn't like to have anything pumped in, but I might like to have some taken out from various bits! (liposuction, an eye lift - and teeth fixed)

Soontobe. We will not know, neither is there any reason why we should. I wonder whether the TV cameras/lights make it look more extreme than it is in real life. I will have to ask my BBC spy (DIL)

Perhaps it doesnt make them look better[never seen a person in rl who has had it done], but it does appear to keep their media career going for longer.

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I suppose we are are all assuming that SB did it for work reasons.
Maybe she did it purely because she wanted to?

Ana, yes, it seems as though once you start, you cannot stop.

I have to agree with suzied, I think some actors overdo it though, they lose the character in their faces. I think face lifts can end up with the person looking odd.

RoseQuartz, I'm afraid that whilst it may not just be pressure from the BBC, she has gone (IMO) too far. If it is on Iplayer, she introduced the APT tennis. As I said when she spoke or smiled, only her mouth moved. I always thought she was an attractive woman.