Teeth are done...

[galaxygrrl]

Fortunately a coworker called in a favor. Im getting teeth pulled and implants for the cost of my $350.00 medical deductible. The dentist will charge my dental and medical insurance due to the medical issues that are going on. Whatever else will be written off...Alledgedly.. at least thats what the dentist told me.

That is great that insurance will cover it. Sorry you have had a hard time.

 

[KathrynK]

I have to have 4 teeth surgically removed thanks to malnutrition and excessive acid reflux. I was at a concert Tuesday chewing gum and an entire tooth came out in the gum root and all. Well 1 less tooth i have to have surgically removed.

Same here. One cracked while eating an almond. Having 4 implants next month. Half price at a dental school, with a professor doing the work and dental students watching. Takes much longer, but given the 16k quoted at a "real" dentist, it's worth it. It is eating enough red meat protein that is challenging now, with the missing back teeth. Anemia prevention. Once the implants heal and the crowns go on, I'll be back to steak, but there is only so much ground meat and sausage you can take. I don't blame the tooth loss on DS but on lack of fluoride as a child (well water) and bad dental work in the 1970s. But eventually, most people need to have teeth replaced, with or without bariatric surgery. If I could go back in time, I would have used the prescription fluoride toothpaste as an adult and gotten more than 2 cleanings a year. We eat so many meals a day with DS, I probably should have brushed more than twice a day.

 

[aaa]

I've had/have teeth issues, too. Guess it's the positive way to look at it (about the tooth falling out). I have a loose one that I'm waiting on...

Lucky you re: insurance. I don't have dental.

One question: do you take any meds. in the middle of the night?

 

[Charris]

I think u were talking to me. I take thyroid meds at 4. Aldo if acid reflux starts me vomiting out my mouth and nose i take protonix why do u ask?

 

[Charris]

Same here. One cracked while eating an almond. Having 4 implants next month. Half price at a dental school, with a professor doing the work and dental students watching. Takes much longer, but given the 16k quoted at a "real" dentist, it's worth it. It is eating enough red meat protein that is challenging now, with the missing back teeth. Anemia prevention. Once the implants heal and the crowns go on, I'll be back to steak, but there is only so much ground meat and sausage you can take. I don't blame the tooth loss on DS but on lack of fluoride as a child (well water) and bad dental work in the 1970s. But eventually, most people need to have teeth replaced, with or without bariatric surgery. If I could go back in time, I would have used the prescription fluoride toothpaste as an adult and gotten more than 2 cleanings a year. We eat so many meals a day with DS, I probably should have brushed more than twice a day.

I have had excellent dental care fron childhood till now. Every 6 nobtgs without fail. I also got fluoride treatments as a child. Im very embarrassed about the way my teeth look now. I don't even like to smile. But I have no extra energy to worry aboit something so trivial witg all the other life threatening crap that i have been dealing with. Ya know

 

[aaa]

I think u were talking to me. I take thyroid meds at 4. Aldo if acid reflux starts me vomiting out my mouth and nose i take protonix why do u ask?

I asked b/c my dentist questioned me concerning what I take and when. For instance, he said no iron in the middle of the night even tho it was the easiest time for me. He said that taking it and going back to bed caused it to wash back. This could lead to reflux issues/acid issues. He was seeing acid on my teeth. He still does (but less). So I stopped taking it in the middle of the night many years ago.

 

[writegirl]

I hope the dentist you found turns out to be the human equivalent of a magical tooth fairy and you have painless and inexpensive procedures. I'm sorry you've going through so much and now the teeth on top of it all. You have the right attitude--the teeth are secondary compared to the life-threatening issues. Hugs to you and healing thoughts!