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Too Soon to Tell - Spain, ES

  • posted 2 months ago
  • updated 2 months ago

2 days ago I had 4 on 1 placed, all teeth on the...

  • 10 Mar 2013

2 days ago I had 4 on 1 placed, all teeth on the top were removed 4 implants put in, I think the teeth look great,but as I am so swollen it's difficult to see them, I am also black and blue from my nose down to my chin,I'm sure it will all subside in time, I wish I had been told about all this before the operation was done.

5 days on the swelling has subsided (thank...

  • 13 Mar 2013
5 days on the swelling has subsided (thank heavens) all the bruising is coming out and I can actually see my teeth still sore but have stopped taking pain meds.I am pleased with my new teeth,anything has to be better than the old ones!!!Have just got to learn how to use them. If anyone can eat a steak after all this i would like to see them.It takes at least 4 months before the implants could handle it.

It's nearly 2 weeks since I had my 4 on 1 done and...

  • 20 Mar 2013
It's nearly 2 weeks since I had my 4 on 1 done and I am pleased to say things have really improved, the swelling has gone,the bruising is now yellow and I can smile at last,I had to have some stitches removed as they were causing painfull problems, just have to cross fingers that the implants take! All in all I am more optimistic now....
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tottcatering 22 Mar 2013
Just one other comment: After my surgery, It did finally sink in my brain of why they call it, major surgery!! which included bruising and swelling!! I know they told me what to expect but you really don't know until you actually go through it I guess, at least that was the way it was for me.
phillipa37 24 Mar 2013
I'm so glad it wasn't just me that had this experience, I wasn't told until just after the surgery that it would become inflamed and even then I was surprised to find just how much it all swelled. Having a tooth pulled is a piece of cake eh! and not having to take out the dentures to clean them is such a bonus.Can't wait to see what the final ones look like.I'm not a big steak eater so it doesn't really bother, would just like to eat some peanuts,havn't had them for years! and Thankyou for your comments!
tottcatering 24 Mar 2013
The peanut thing made me chuckle, as I to love peanuts and almonds. Hope it will be okay to have them once the perms come in, I should ask about that. Reason being when I called Clear Choice a few times when they weren't opened because I had a hemotoma, on their recording it said, "if you have a broken tooth" call some number. That message stuck in my mind because Clear Choice is not a regular dental office.
byugal 24 Mar 2013
Be sure and keep them clean. The first three weeks I rinsed my mouth with water, followed by a rinse provided by the dentist. When I went back for a check up, three weeks later, he gave me a water pik, and I use that every night, plus I lightly brush them and floss under them, as per his instructions. Sometimes during the day, food will get under them, and I rinse my mouth following meals too.
phillipa37 25 Mar 2013
I have read on one of these web-sites that you shouldn't eat boiled sweets or nuts or anything like that, but they were referring to single tooth implants as they could chip the tooth as they are made from porcelain... I don't really know about the 4 on 1, if I can't eat peanuts I'm afraid I will have to suck them first ha!ha!
LisaCalgary 27 Apr 2013
If you don't mind me asking, could you please tell me what was the cost of the procedure? I am currently thinking of having the 4 on 1 done. Thanks
tottcatering 27 Apr 2013
Hi Lisa, the price I paid $38,500.00 dollars. Had mine done at Clear Choice, San Diego, California. Price range "may" be different for each individual depending "I think" for however much needs to be done. And of course "everything" done in one day for the full procedure and leave the same day with a full set of teeth that are not removable, only by your doctor. Thanks for asking~
LisaCalgary 27 Apr 2013
Thanks for answering! I am currently wearing a denture and I hate it. My husband tells me to give it time because its only been a week. My mind was set on having implants but my dentist refused to do it because I am a smoker
tottcatering 27 Apr 2013
Lisa, I'm a smoker also!! Find another doctor sweetheart. About 2 years ago I started using electric cigs and I use them when I'm around a bunch of non smokers. And I love regular cigs too. You know that cigs get blamed for everything now-a-days and nobody has to look at an individual's personal world for problems because they have a new scapegoat they can blame instead. People always have to find blame for something, happened in the Garden of Eden; Adam blamed Eve, Eve blamed the serpent, nobody takes responsibility for very much!! God commanded Adam (not EVE) not to eat the fruit. And Eve was deceived by the serpent. For you, its you that has to live inside of your body, not your husband. Do what makes you feel more comfortable and happy because Hubby will benefit from your happiness!!!! Remember: doctors are in their own world so tell them what they want to hear. Does that make sense for you???? My thoughts and heart are with you.
byugal 27 Apr 2013
Lisa, I am going back to my dentist in a few days. He does nothing but implants. I will ask him if he refuses to do them on a smoker. I bet he doesn't. I am curious though, and I will ask him. I am sure he prefers that you not smoke, but whether he out and out refuses to do the procedure on a smoker, I don't know. I paid $50,000 for my all on four procedure. I know that is a lot of money but my husband got a settlement and I used some of the money to have the implants done. I believe Clear Choice is less expensive and there are several others....so check around.
tottcatering 28 Apr 2013
All dentist are against smoking, even CC. They are fearful that the implants won't take because of smoking and warn you that they don't want the responsibility or to invest their time or yours. I had one tooth implant some years ago and had no problems. Smoking causes vitamin deficiency, so what I am doing is eating right and taking supplements during my recovery, CC does only implants also, they just don't want to hear your smoking~
tottcatering 22 Mar 2013
Hi, I had mine done December 21, 2012 and so far I'm good! They gave me an appointment for late April to have the permanents put in, so we'll see what happens. Hey I did get to have a steak the other day, couldn't believe how tender it was, barely any chewing. Must have been marinated or something. I just wanted to say I was very surprised also with my own experiences and its true its different for everybody. I to wondered how come nobody said certain things that happened to me to. I had one experience that I blogged and did have one person (1) that had the same experience as me and he said nobody else has ever commented about it so it probably was just the two of us. It looks like there are stages of sort through out the healing process. What is normal, not sure, because we are individuals in the long run. Happy for you!!
byugal 22 Mar 2013
Sounds like you are happy with them (so am I), and that is what matters in the long run. BTW, my doctor told me I have to come back every 3 months from now until forever. Did your doctor tell you anything like that? I've been back for two check ups so far, but they haven't removed them. I guess they don't remove them until they put the permanent ones in.
phillipa37 24 Mar 2013
My doctor has said nothing about 3 month visits,I have to go back in 2 weeks and then I wont be seeing him until November as I have to go away, so I will be watching what I eat for the next 6 months. I suppose you are talking about the sutures at the end of your post. I was told that they dissolve on their own,I hope so as some are really annoying,I will ask the doctor when i return.By for now.
tottcatering 25 Mar 2013
Sorry just caught this message, I was told after permanents are placed, checkups once every six months
byugal 20 Mar 2013
Just want to wish you good luck and fast healing. I had top and bottom done in November and no problems so far. I can't eat steak...yet...but I can eat anything I can cut with a fork. I didn't experience any pain....a little discomfort getting used to them, but nothing I'd call pain. I had sutures but they were the kind that dissolved, so didn't have to have them removed.
Megan P (Community Manager) 12 Mar 2013

Oh, sorry to hear you didn't feel fully prepared for what would come after your operation. How are you doing now? Are you able to eat ok?

phillipa37 13 Mar 2013
Thank you so much for replying, I have just updated my review, I'm feeling alot better, I can eat, but only soft food.I have the feeling that dentists don't really want to tell you all that is going to happen in case one decides not to go ahead.I really can't complain about my dentist on any other count.Will have to put it down to my own ignorance!!! Once again thankyou..
Megan P (Community Manager) 13 Mar 2013

It could also have to do with how everyone's body responds differently to procedures. Regardless, I'm glad to hear you are doing better! Please keep updating us as you continue healing up.

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