Thank you for the link to that article Bryanna, I think we are going to try to use the GF/CF diet for awhile during the summer and see how it goes. I have heard of chelation of kids with autism before but this was a great article.

Thanks again for sharing it with me.

Your very welcome!

I wish you well and much success on your book writing ventures!! Please keep us posted ~'.'~

Bryanna

I will, most definitely I will. Thank you Bryanna!

i currently have a 10mm overbite, and i have been refereed to the orthodontist. i have been quoted at 1700 for a years treatment. The orthodontist said my case was complicated. i have thought about the idea of a having a bridge done. but i have to take out my two front teeth. i also have a nickel allergy. i am in two minds i do not know if i should get a bridge done or wear braces. could anybody who is a dentist help me with my decision please.


Thankyou

I am not a dentist. I am a dental assistant with 30 years of dental experience. It is always wise to seek a second and often a third orthodontic opinion prior to consenting to any treatment. There are many ways to correct your problem and every orthodontist specializes in what they are most comfortable doing. It is not realy possible for you to make an educated decision unless you are acquire some other options.

Sorry I cannot be of more help.

Bryanna

I don't know if my experience with this topic will help or not. But 2 years ago I was going to get 4. I had the money and was just asking around people who had them and what their experiences were with the whole process. Well, after a few months of serious consideration I decided NOT to get them. I will list my reasons:

1. 2 teeth had to be already OUT and gums healed.

2. Many people said the pain was excruciating and pain meds didn't help.

3. Many people said they got infections directly in the implant site which made the pain even worse.

4. The oral surgeon wouldn't give sufficient pain meds.

5. A couple people said they had them removed they caused them so much pain.

I probably talked to a couple dozen people about this before I decided NOT to have them.

Plus the fact I could use the money for other things I needed more. So I guess the $25,000. was an issue in the end too. It wasn't covered by my insurance so I had to pay the entire thing myself.

That is what I worry about, and having jaw bone deteroration of any kind. I might get partials made. Is that what you did? Thank you for posting that is what I was worried about, I don't know many people who might have them, only what I read about locally here which is few and far between. I don't think I would be able to afford them and will end up getting a partial made. It's probably about the best I can hope to get, I don't think I could get through the oral surgery involved, that pain is so intolerable.

Again Wiix, thank you for posting your point of reference about it as a consumer like me. Thinking about this procedure and wanting more information.

Hi Wiix,
Everyone's situation is different. But I must say that in all of my years in dentistry, I have not had any patient tell me they had excruciating pain after a dental implant was placed. Some patients don't even take any pain meds because all they experience is a slight discomfort. I have also never known any oral surgeon to hold back on prescribing adequate pain meds to their patients. I would encourage anyone who has had such an experience to inform their state dental board immediately as this is a violation of the bill of patient rights.

It is important to note that infection can happen anytime there is any dental work done. However, the infection rate for post operative placement of a dental implant is very, very rare.

Forgive me, but I'm finding it a tad hard to beleive that you actually spoke to a couple dozen people and that they all told you such horror stories. I also can't imagine what dentistry you were contemplating doing that involved only4 teeth at the cost of $25,000.

I hope that anyone reading your post will not base their decision on your personal fears and apprehensions regarding dental implants.

With respect,
Bryanna

I was wondering about the cost too, I didn't th ink it was that expensive, about $1-2000 a tooth would make it under ten grand to get four teeth done. I am still undecided about whether or not to get implants, mainly because I don't have the money yet, but when I do I might seek out an reputable oral surgeon and get the run down on what my chances for a successful implantation would be since I have minimal bone loss at this point it might be something I could get done and really benefit from.

Hi Pamster,
Dental implants can be placed by oral surgeons, periodontists, implantologists or general dentists who are specially trained in this type of surgery. The cost range per implant is about $1200 to $1800. If any additional surgery is needed, such as bone grafting, etc., then there would be additonal fees for that. Implant crowns are in the same range as the implant.

It is necessary to have adequate bone to hold the implant in place. Since you have lost alot of your jawbone (according to your post), perhaps you are a candidate for a removable partial denture?

Bryanna