Next Step: Dentures
@just4him (307773)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
January 21, 2016 6:03pm CST
It's been a busy day today. I didn't get much sleep getting to bed at 1:30 this morning and up at 8:30 so ended up taking a short nap when all was said and done.
I barely had enough time to eat and get out of the house this morning for my counseling appointment. That's going well. I got home and got my Bible Study done and posted and had to rush out the door for my dental appointment.
I'm so happy with the way dentists ply their trade today. I didn't feel a thing and the drill didn't bother me too much, only the sound. I had three teeth filled today and when all was said and done they handed me a slip of paper with the phone number to make an appointment to get my dentures. So that's the next step.
I'm so happy. It means I can look forward to eating normal again and I'll have a proper smile again. And this time it will be proper, no missing teeth, no crooked or cockeyed teeth. I'm looking forward to a picture with a nice smile on it. Now that would be great!
I also did my walking on the treadmill before I came back in here to interact with you all, so things are looking up. I will definitely be upping the time next week from 5 to 10 minutes.
So that was my day. How was yours?
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@just4him (307773)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jan 16
I hope it continues. I don't want any more problems, except the one I'm not looking forward to - Pip - for the rest of the year.
@just4him (307773)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jan 16
I'm glad you don't have any problems with your teeth. I inherited my mom's mouth. She had dentures early. I've had bone loss in my jaw causing my teeth to loosen. I've lost quite a few teeth in the past few years due to it. They took the last five uppers in October or early November, and a couple on the bottom, leaving me with a total of nine teeth. Now I need to make an appointment to get dentures, but that could take a while as one of their dentists is out due to injuries. They have short enrollments on the first Friday of February and March.
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
22 Jan 16
sounds like a nice day, despite the dentist
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
22 Jan 16
@just4him that's pretty nice, I often end up sore for days
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@just4him (307773)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jan 16
@Jessicalynnt No pain whatsoever. I think I did too in the past which is why I always hesitated about going to the dentist, but now it's painless.
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@just4him (307773)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jan 16
Delays ahead. I called for the appointment to be told they have a short open enrollment the first Friday of next month and in March as well due to the loss of one of their dentists who was injured. So it could be a while before I have them.
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@just4him (307773)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jan 16
@Marcyaz I saw the weather site and some areas are getting a foot of snow with the current storm and some places that rarely get snow are getting snow.
I called to make my appointment this morning but they aren't taking new patients. They have a short enrollment on the first Friday of the month, so I'll be calling then and hope I can get an appointment or it will be a long time before I get dentures. The receptionist said they are down a dentist because he was injured.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
22 Jan 16
myd ay was find bu t myI wishI co ud afford to get dentures as i have alot of teeth missing mostly upper ones that were crowns I have most of my lower teeth but I dare not smile big and that leads to people asking me are y ou okay? yes Im okay just missing teeth where it really shows. lol
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@just4him (307773)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jan 16
I'm sorry you have a lot of missing teeth and can't afford dentures. I can only afford them because I'm on state aid.
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
23 Jan 16
I'm glad you had a good day and you will have normal teeth again. I still have all mine i've only had 1 pulled before because it was a bad tooth but it's way in the back to where it's not noticeable. Other than that my teeth are in great shape.
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@just4him (307773)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jan 16
My teeth were in great shape too. It was only my jawbone that caused the teeth to loosen up so I lost them.
@just4him (307773)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jan 16
I'm on government aid so mine is covered. I just need to go to another city to get them.
@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
22 Jan 16
That is great you had a good procedure at the dentist! I had to get a crown last year and was so scared, but after the visit ~ I didn't feel anything.
I had to get a crown last year and was so scared, but after the visit ~ I didn't feel anything.1 person likes this
@just4him (307773)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jan 16
The only thing I'm feeling right now is a bit of soreness because of the way my mouth was opened so wide the whole time.
@just4him (307773)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jan 16
It's only been a short while since I started the treadmill so there isn't any real change except in how long I will be working it starting next week. I'm looking forward to the physical benefits.
@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
22 Jan 16
Sounds like you're on your way to a beautiful smile and happy eating!! what's the first thing you want to eat that you haven't been able to?
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@DeborahDiane (40070)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 Jan 16
It must be so nice to have your dentures in and be able to eat normal again. Good for you for walking on the treadmill.
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@just4him (307773)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jan 16
I don't have the dentures yet. That's the next step. I need to make a phone call to make the appointment, then arrange a ride to get there since I have to go to Milwaukee to get them and there's no way I will ever find the place on my own, but Medicaid will provide transportation.
I'm very pleased with my progress on the treadmill.
@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
22 Jan 16
I'm glad that some things are improving for you. I've missed seeing you around, but I understand you've been busy.
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@just4him (307773)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jan 16
I've been here. I guess we just missed each other. Today is the most I've been absent in a long time.
@just4him (307773)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jan 16
Yes it is. It's been month's since I enjoyed a good steak.
@Morleyhunt (21746)
• Canada
22 Jan 16
I have had dentures since I was 22 years old. My husband is just in the process of getting a partial denture.
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@just4him (307773)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jan 16
I hope you have some sun to help warm things up for you.
