Dental implants

Thanks everybody for adding to the post. I’m not looking forward to it, but determined to go ahead. If I can give birth I’m sure I can bear the pain! ??. Roll on November!

I have four. Back teeth, thanks to mad dentist back in the day. Need more. They are blooming expensive, but so much better than a plate. According to my hygienist, you need to look after them better than natural teeth, as gum lets in plaque more. Floss and teepee!

Also. It doesn’t hurt any more than a filling. Actually find the hygienist more painful! Just a lot going on in your mouth for a while. Zen it.

My implant went ahead without a problem. After the fix the dentist advised me to rinse that side of my mouth with Corsodyl three times a day for a week.

Unfortunately, I am allergic to one of the chemicals used in Corsodyl, my face swelled up like a balloon and I developed a huge bruise along my jaw. One acquaintance made it clear she thought me a victim of domestic violence, despite my explanation . DH was pretty upset when I told him, he knew and liked the woman concerned .

The dentist said I was only the second patient he had had in 20 years with that problem. More to the point, Corsodyl can stain your teeth and I had to get extra cleaning on my next check-up to remove it (DD had same staining problem with Corsodyl, when her dentist told her to use it)

I have four, so far. First one done 12 years ago. Still there.
They’re fine and it’s not that invasive to have put in.
One thing, though. You need to be extra good at hygiene around them. Gum doesn’t fit as neatly around implant as it does a real tooth. But aside from hassle of that, the cost is only downside. I need three more. Six grand! Not quite there yet!

I’m a week into it and no problems yet but I am following the instructions to the letter.
As mine are the four front ones eating could be a little tricky but I’ve been so used to avoiding using those teeth to bite on it hasn’t been so bad. I am avoiding fruit and breads with seeds in.
I will have to go to the hygienist every 3 months for a year then every 6 after that. My NHS dentist said I didn’t need a hygienist so I haven’t been to one for years. I have a feeling it will be worse than the implants!

I've had mine for about 4 years now and it's the best thing I ever did after many years of root infections, loose bridges and finding it difficult to eat. I now eat most things apart from toffees but only eat on the side with the implants - the other side has several back teeth missing and a very large filling which I (and my brilliant dentist) know will go at some point. When it does I'll hopefully be able to afford to have an implant there too. One thing I do recommend is a water flosser as well as the TeePee brushes for using once a day. It clears out any debris from around the gum line and between the teeth which a brush doesn't always do.

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I have quite a few dental implants (about 8) I am a total Dental Phobe though, and was not awake for any of the treatment (drastic I know) But worth it in my opinion.

There is NO WAY I would have gone through with it, had the "knock out drops" not been an option!

Dental implants are life changing to be honest, completely natural in both look and feel. I would reiterate though, that you need to be extremely vigilant with your hygiene in the area where the gum meets the implant, it does not take much for a problem to develop there otherwise (a fast growing problem in the implant community according to my dentist)

I’m two weeks into mine and managing very well.
Still rinse 3 times a day with salt water, gently clean and corsodyl.
Hardly any discomfort.

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That is reassuring. I think I might be needing some in the future and I am really nervous.

ZOMBIE THREAD. Look at the date of the OP.

I'm glad to hear it's not as painful as it looks. My dentist has a video playing in the reception, where they show the screw like implant floating down delicately towards the gum like a dandelion seed.

I’ve had two, honestly nothing to be apprehensive about. (Except the bill!)

Ooh…yes have just noticed date of original OP. However dare I ask the cost of a full set of implants - dread to think! I’ve got gum disease and may have to have all my teeth removed. Also - I keep seeing adverts about “Implants in a day”. How is this possible? Finally, what are the dentures that can be worn over implants? I’m confused. Will probably end up with a full set of dentures. So disappointing when I clean my teeth carefully and use interdental brushes. Can anyone enlighten me?

I am in the middle of having one but had to have a bone graft so process is taking much longer. The implant is now in and I go to have the crown fitted in a couple of months to ensure all healed etc. I have found it a difficult process , perhaps the bone graft has caused that as have had a lot of stitches , a lot of pain and a lot of hassle! But hopefully the bone graft will stop me losing other teeth which was a big reason for me having it as part of the implant

I’m going to have a few done. I cracked a tooth eating something hard, just before lock down and it could not be saved. Once dentists opened, I was continuing my routine if hygienist and dentist appointment. I discovered I had a bad dentist but suddenly having a loose tooth within a month if my last appointment - due to pocket being infected. At that last appointment, I asked about impacts. Dentist 1 said he’d pull the tooth, then come back a two weeks for implant.

As this was such a shock to lose this tooth, I went for a second opinion. This dentist (dentist 2) showed me on X-rays that I had significant bone loss and suggested I see my gp. Turns out I have significant vitamin d deficiency and referred for bone scan with osteopenia. Dentist 2 told me due to bone loss, I have a number of pockets and referred me to a periodontist. After various treatment, including bone graft, I can now have implants. One was quite significant involving my sinus cavity as had dentist 1 just put in an implant not only would it had gone into my sinus cavity but also I’d be at risk of an infection associated with having implants.

This loss of bone would have been visible to the dentist 1 over a period of time and shown up on my X-rays yet he said nothing.

Please, please get second opinion before getting implants.

I would expect a full set to cost over £20000. I had two implants two years ago for front teeth. Cost £5000 which included bone grafts. I didn’t find it painful but it was a long process lasting many months. I would do it again without hesitation if I had the money.

Please take Yogamums advice. I think your gums/ bone have to be very, very dense before you can have an implant. I’m not a Dentist but that’s what I hear.

I had my implant inserted yesterday. Its not pleasant but it doesn’t hurt. I had plenty of injections to numb the gum. I was given anti biotics before the procedure. I was aware of the drilling but it definitely didn’t hurt and it hasn’t hurt since.

crazyH yes you are quite correct. I had to have an expensive and complex X-ray done first to check on bone density. My implant dentist is highly respected and a lecturer at dental university.

Best decision I made to have implants!

I’ve had implants and just to stress use a Waterpik.

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