Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Smiling....

Well yippee, I can smile again. I finally have my permanent tooth now. I had a tooth break at the gum line in August. That tooth had been sensitive for a very long time. The dentist could never find what was wrong, no matter how many x-rays and probings. Well the nerve had died making the tooth brittle.  So in September  I had an implant. That does take a while to heal into the bone. So I have been wearing what's called a flipper....this device is horrid and made my mouth sore ...so I would not wear it around the house. Gaaa, not a good look.
  Monday was my bi-annual cleaning and exam. The dentist says , "your tooth is in, let's try it" He did try to get it in on Monday, although Tuesday was the scheduled day. It wasn't working right, so he said to come back on Tuesday at my original time. I went in yesterday and it was a fit and everything looks great. I can't begin to tell you the stress I have had over this tooth and all the appointments that went with it. Not to mention the x-rays....not a fan of too many of those either. So today I am going to be smiling all day. It was one of the major six teeth in front. I always felt that everyone could see that flipper wasn't real.:):) Hope all of you are smiling today also. xo

15 comments:

  1. Yay! I'm glad it all went well for you and you are smiling!

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  2. Good for you, Susie! Now you will really be smiling! xoNellie

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  3. Yipee! I can imagine that you are glad that it's all behind you know. Post a photo of your new smile!!By the way, stop by my blog this week. I'm giving away a gorgeous scarf courtesy of Fresh Produce!

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  4. Dental problems are the worst and always do make one self conscious. So glad you are smiling today;-]

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  5. I had to wear a flipper for three months once. It was miserable. So happy you got your tooth in time for Christmas, my friend. xo Laura

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  6. Adding my smiles. I had a flipper for awhile, but it was hard to wear, and yes, I went toothless a lot. I've had my implant for years now and what a happy difference that has made. The things we come to appreciate as we grow up.

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  7. I'm so happy for you my friend! Get Ted to take a photo of you with your pretty smile and post it! Holiday hugs and smiles to you, too!

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  8. Hooray for a pretty smile! So glad everything is OK wih your teeth. I've had so much trouble with mine this year that I can fully appreciate your problems. Now how about posting a picture of your new smile.

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  9. FABulous honey! i am so happy to see this. sorry i am late getting here.

    hugs, bee
    xoxoxoxoxo

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  10. I am SO happy for you that it is over! I went through the same thing, only I had to have THREE implants and you are right! It is quite an ordeal. Thankfully mine were toward the back but still visible when I smiled. Like you, I was delighted when it was all behind me!
    Merry Christmas! :)
    Mona

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  11. Oh, isn't that the least fun! Not to mention expense. I'm so glad it's over and you're ready to smile again. And eat Christmas goodies!

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  12. Glad you are smiling again. Although having the dental bills would hinder my smiles, more like tears for me. I tend to shy away from dentist. Have a Merry Christmas.

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  13. Glad that the tooth fairy has visited your house, Susie! That flipper didn't sound like fun at all. I've seen those little girls wear them on the beauty pageant shows, ugh!!

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