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September 23rd
I just got back from getting more teeth pulled. A pretty big consequence of the heavy drinking and neglecting my health over time led to alot of rotting and broken teeth that now ive had to have removed. The day I finally went and had an exam done to see what would have to be done was devastating. I didn't have enough good teeth left to do veneers or root canals finished with cap. My only choice was removing all my teeth and doing dentures. I think Ive done atleast a half dozen appts now for the extractions. They basically are taking every thing they can a time and leaving the front top and bottom until the dentures are made. I refused to have all my teeth removed and wait 6 months for the dentures to be made, but thankfully they now have whats called immediates. So you keep the front row until the dentures are ready. Its a long process since after each set of extractions you have 4-6 wks to heal. Each time I leave with less teeth so eating has been a trick but it can only get better once its done cuz eating has been a task anyways with all the broken teeth. Im pretty damn lucky that my parents have been handling the financial part of this or I would be screwed. I got to a clinic that helps people without insurance but thats only a 50% discount so the cost goes from 20,000 to 10,000 and I have no income. My parents arent rich but when It comes to my health theres nothing they wont do. This has definitely taken a shot to my self esteem which isnt the greatest to begin with but I know once its done it will be worth it. Since Ive had my iteeth break in front i wont smile with my teeth showing anymore. The Doc said today hopefully I should be eating steak by Christmas. LOL Thankfully through all of this I have not taken anything for the pain but Ibuprofen. I like being able to put the prescription in the paper shredder. Its liberating. Thanks for letting me rant.
Love, Jen
