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In reply to the discussion: Has anyone here had a tooth (molar) implant before? [View all]smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)20. Were you in pain the whole time?
I am just worried about the recovery process and not being able to live normally while I am going through it.
I suppose it's my own fault for neglecting my dental care, but I honestly think a lot of it was due to Trump stress induced teeth grinding and clenching. I have never had dental problems before. The bastard has really messed me up physically and mentally. I can tell things are already getting better, but the damage has been done.
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Someone else below mentioned going to a dental school, which didn't even occur to me, but
smirkymonkey
Feb 2021
#19
It's actually called the 3rd molar.....used to work in the dental business.....
a kennedy
Feb 2021
#37
Thank you! I didn't realize that it might be a bit of a longer, drawn out process.
smirkymonkey
Feb 2021
#9
Thanks! It seems to me like it is the best long term solution and I am not that old, so it makes
smirkymonkey
Feb 2021
#11
Actually, I am in Boston, so we have a lot of good dental schools in the area.
smirkymonkey
Feb 2021
#12
Yikes! I'm so sorry, my friend! I've been there, too, had an abscess 3x on the same molar
Rhiannon12866
Feb 2021
#25
Thanks for the advice, Rhiannon! I have heard of that before, but didn't know what it was.
smirkymonkey
Feb 2021
#29