False choppers. Who has em?

[98tls]

Sick of tooth ache and dentists ive decided bugger this and started the ball rolling to rid myself of the bloody things,they where never any good anyway.Dentist tried to talk me out of it to ensure future mortgage payments i guess but nope i am done with the things,fairly hefty bill will follow but compared to the rest of my life paying dentists and the toothache that comes before them i figure its a sweet deal.So how hard is it getting used to these things,approx time before you can eat solid food etc.Have already discovered its way better to deal with a denture tech to make your dentures rather than get the dentist to get it done then charge you an extra $400 for simply putting them in your gob.

[Smifffy]

I thought this was going to be about Orange County lego sets ;)

[peasea]

I thought this was going to be about Orange County lego sets ;)

I was gonna say Peter Fonda.

[AllanB]

I thought this was going to be about Orange County lego sets ;)

I thought he was bashing Japanese cruisers.

[Toaster]

Just been recently myself for a check up.... $300 later for a check up, xray and clean and a small cap and they wanted another $400 if I went back for a drilling or three.

I should have done dentistry at Otago and not commerce.

Rip off.

[AllanB]

Get yourself some bling :yes:

[98tls]

Just been recently myself for a check up.... $300 later for a check up, xray and clean and a small cap and they wanted another $400 if I went back for a drilling or three.

I should have done dentistry at Otago and not commerce.

Rip off.
Paid $200 today just to sit down and have a few X-rays,as you say a total rip-off.Though i am happy to pay it i wonder how much it actually costs to produce a set of denturers compared to what you end up paying,anyways no matter i just want the things done.Funny really,i had no problem shelling out for a set of overpriced Carrozzeria rims but grumble about this...priorities eh.

[Toaster]

Funny really,i had no problem shelling out for a set of overpriced Carrozzeria rims but grumble about this...priorities eh.

Mate, that's us males.... big boys toys first, other stuff later, or not at all!!!

[hellokitty]

Sick of tooth ache and dentists ive decided bugger this and started the ball rolling to rid myself of the bloody things,they where never any good anyway.Dentist tried to talk me out of it to ensure future mortgage payments i guess but nope i am done with the things,fairly hefty bill will follow but compared to the rest of my life paying dentists and the toothache that comes before them i figure its a sweet deal.So how hard is it getting used to these things,approx time before you can eat solid food etc.Have already discovered its way better to deal with a denture tech to make your dentures rather than get the dentist to get it done then charge you an extra $400 for simply putting them in your gob.

I work in a dental surgery and people seem to cope ok with the top teeth being false, as you get a good "suction" action that holds them up, but the lower false teeth just float around on the mouth. Think really hard before you do it, cos once they are gone, they are gone.......

[98tls]

Mate, that's us males.... big boys toys first, other stuff later, or not at all!!!

I guess eh,oddly enough the money these teeth are going to cost is exactly what i paid for the rims/chain/sprocket.Annoying really,would rather spend it on more bling bits.

[98tls]

I work in a dental surgery and people seem to cope ok with the top teeth being false, as you get a good "suction" action that holds them up, but the lower false teeth just float around on the mouth. Think really hard before you do it, cos once they are gone, they are gone.......

Cheers Kitty,yea they said that about the bottoms,there is the option of paying $6000-8000 for some implanty do dac that hodls them in place.Thats a lotta $.

[Richard Mc F]

Cheers Kitty,yea they said that about the bottoms,there is the option of paying $6000-8000 for some implanty do dac that hodls them in place.Thats a lotta $.

I was quoted $4500 for wee ball joints to hold the lower denture, fuck it at worst it is a liquid diet........mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm beer

[Maha]

Watchout for the 'Whistle while you Talk' syndrome that comes with false teeth.

On a side note, I had 6 vineers put in a few years ago @ $600 per tooth.
More expensive granted and it took me a while to be able to eat proper food. I couldn't even bite through a banana at first.
The drugs were well worth the time and money.....:shifty:

I remember half way through the proceedure, I wanted to take a piss so they lead me to the toilet (a single toilet) and I couldn't find my out, I had locked the door and was pretty blaze' about the whole deal so they tell me....:yes:

[98tls]

I was quoted $4500 for wee ball joints to hold the lower denture, fuck it at worst it is a liquid diet........mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm beer

Probably the same thing,my dentists an Asian which would explain the extra $1000s

[98tls]

Watchout for the 'Whistle while you Talk' syndrome that comes with false teeth.

On a side note, I had 6 vineers put in a few years ago @ $600 per tooth.
More expensive granted and it took me a while to be able to eat proper food. I couldn't even bite through a banana at first.
The drugs were well worth the time and money.....:shifty:

I remember half way through the proceedure, I wanted to take a piss so they lead me to the toilet (a single toilet) and I couldn't find my out, I had locked the door and was pretty blaze' about the whole deal so they tell me....:yes:

He gave me a script for the chemist if i decide to take the easy way out,couple of pills and i dont feel a thing,sounds good to me.

[98tls]

Watchout for the 'Whistle while you Talk' syndrome that comes with false teeth.

:

Really,shit,does it go away?Bit worried that if i take these pills i might start ranting about Asians to be honest,might be best to man up and just get the needle.

[Mom]

I couldn't even bite through a banana at first.
The drugs were well worth the time and money.....:shifty:

Funny as a fight watching you try to bite a banana though. Mind you I am not so sure what was funnier, that, or when I picked you up and you were doing your best Ozzy impressions. I got you down to the car where you boldly said - "I will drive" Bless :love:

[98tls]

Funny as a fight watching you try to bite a banana though. Mind you I am not so sure what was funnier, that, or when I picked you up and you were doing your best Ozzy impressions. I got you down to the car where you boldly said - "I will drive" Bless :love: :Punk:Done then the drugs are a must.So i need to get someone to pick me up it seems.

[Edbear]

As Kitty says, once they're gone, you can't ask for them back. Think very hard and talk to people who have falsies, (teeth! you sex mad fiends, you! :shifty:).

Back in '85 I was given the choice, have 'em out or do 'em up! After discussing it with the dentist, I decided to keep them and $440.00 later I had a reasonable set of teeth.

I still have my own teeth and I won't get rid of them until I have no choice. Your originals are the best and false teeth are like having specs, a hassle every day. Something extra to look after.

All the money I have spent since, I feel has been worth it. My personal opinion of course but every time I talk about it with anyone who has dentures, (that's the word I was looking for...:innocent:) always wishes they had their own.

[Mom]

:Punk:Done then the drugs are a must.So i need to get someone to pick me up it seems.

:killingme

They wont let you out unless you have someone to look out for you. No point in being silly about it, the drugs will ensure you are silly enough if encouraged :devil2: Apart from that you are not going to be feeling up to much for a few days afterwards. You will need feeding etc.

Make sure you have someone trustworthy looking after you in the first few hours is VERY important.

Other than that, think carefully about having your teeth out mate. They provide much more than an ability to eat an apple. DO mucho thinking and talk to lotws of people that have taken more expensive but just as rewarding healthwise options.

[98tls]

As Kitty says, once they're gone, you can't ask for them back. Think very hard and talk to people who have falsies, (teeth! you sex mad fiends, you! :shifty:).

Back in '85 I was given the choice, have 'em out or do 'em up! After discussing it with the dentist, I decided to keep them and $440.00 later I had a reasonable set of teeth.

I still have my own teeth and I won't get rid of them until I have no choice. Your originals are the best and false teeth are like having specs, a hassle every day. Something extra to look after.

All the money I have spent since, I feel has been worth it. My personal opinion of course but every time I talk about it with anyone who has dentures, (that's the word I was looking for...:innocent:) always wishes they had their own.

I hear what your saying ED and believe me its not a decision ive taken lightly,thing is the bloody things have been bad from the get go and all these years $ later ive simply had enough,i was pretty crook for a long time when a kid and have been told that the drugs etc was to blame,ive no idea.Perservered long enough.I firmly believe that dentures may well be a hassle but nothing to what ive endured over the years with what ive got.

[98tls]

Thanks for the good advice Mom.What i wont be doing is getting any one of a few good mates to pick me up,bastards would probably wheel me through the main street or something equally as f%ucked up.(as i would do to them).

[Edbear]

I hear what your saying ED and believe me its not a decision ive taken lightly,thing is the bloody things have been bad from the get go and all these years $ later ive simply had enough,i was pretty crook for a long time when a kid and have been told that the drugs etc was to blame,ive no idea.Perservered long enough.I firmly believe that dentures may well be a hassle but nothing to what ive endured over the years with what ive got.

Yeah, I guess you know what you've been through and there are very good reasons why someone may choose to have them out.

It may well be the drugs, you can google them if you know what they were, of course. If you post pics we'll promise not to laugh at you, (much...).

Not a decision I'd envy you having to make, and wish you all the best.

I broke the corner of a molar a few weeks ago but as it's not causing any problem and I'm a bit broke, I've been putting off getting it seen to.

[JimO]

Paid $200 today just to sit down and have a few X-rays,as you say a total rip-off.Though i am happy to pay it i wonder how much it actually costs to produce a set of denturers compared to what you end up paying,anyways no matter i just want the things done.Funny really,i had no problem shelling out for a set of overpriced Carrozzeria rims but grumble about this...priorities eh.

i can knock u some up, i have some plaster o paris out in the shed

[98tls]

LOL,bullshit you wouldnt laugh,i would.Everyone ive seen after getting them in looks like Gomer Pyle until things settle down,am going to point out to my mates that the worst offenders will be noted and when i can talk properly are going to be duly repaid in every possible way and as they know i can do some well evil pranks,hopefully that will limit the paying out ive got coming.

[Edbear]

LOL,bullshit you wouldnt laugh,i would.Everyone ive seen after getting them in looks like Gomer Pyle until things settle down,am going to point out to my mates that the worst offenders will be noted and when i can talk properly are going to be duly repaid in every possible way and as they know i can do some well evil pranks,hopefully that will limit the paying out ive got coming.

Well, maybe a wee snigger...

[Motu]

Getting a set of top choppers allowed me to start my own business - you need to be able to smile at a customer without them losing their focus on what you are saying.I can't play the saxophone very well anymore,and with some of my lower teeth gone it's almost impossible....although the neighbours might be thankful.I've crashed many times off road and on the dirt track without embarrassing myself.I've been a bit mercenary with my teeth over the years - if they give trouble I go in and say take that one out,they protest and say they can save it for 4 times the cost of extraction,but I always take the cheaper option.

[hellokitty]

If you are going to have the teeth out, then have the drugs (the needle). They will be using a drug called Hypnovel (Midazolam) which is great as it alters your sense of time, so you think you have been there 5 minutes, not 2 hours, and you can't remember it either. Also another good thing about the drug is that there is an antidote which they will have on hand just in case.
You will be really out of it and can't be trusted for 6 hours afterwards - no driving or making important decisions.
If you can, try and keep the front teeth on the bottom, then you can have a partial denture on the bottom and it can anchor off these teeth. Not ideal but better than have a full lower denture.
Good luck - you will need it :blink: It is easy for me to say, as I am lucky enough to get free dental treatment as I work in a dental surgery.

[Pussy]

You gonna go for the Donny Osmond look, Mike? :whistle:

[Edbear]

If you are going to have the teeth out, then have the drugs (the needle). They will be using a drug called Hypnovel (Midazolam) which is great as it alters your sense of time, so you think you have been there 5 minutes, not 2 hours, and you can't remember it either. Also another good thing about the drug is that there is an antidote which they will have on hand just in case.
You will be really out of it and can't be trusted for 6 hours afterwards - no driving or making important decisions.
If you can, try and keep the front teeth on the bottom, then you can have a partial denture on the bottom and it can anchor off these teeth. Not ideal but better than have a full lower denture.
Good luck - you will need it :blink: It is easy for me to say, as I am lucky enough to get free dental treatment as I work in a dental surgery.

But isn't that his normal state..? :shifty:

[98tls]

If you are going to have the teeth out, then have the drugs (the needle). They will be using a drug called Hypnovel (Midazolam) which is great as it alters your sense of time, so you think you have been there 5 minutes, not 2 hours, and you can't remember it either. Also another good thing about the drug is that there is an antidote which they will have on hand just in case.
You will be really out of it and can't be trusted for 6 hours afterwards - no driving or making important decisions.
If you can, try and keep the front teeth on the bottom, then you can have a partial denture on the bottom and it can anchor off these teeth. Not ideal but better than have a full lower denture.
Good luck - you will need it :blink: It is easy for me to say, as I am lucky enough to get free dental treatment as I work in a dental surgery.
Kitty the drugs he offered as opposed to the needle is a script for a couple of pills from the chemist,are you saying just go with the needle?

[98tls]

But isn't that his normal state..? :shifty:

Not that bad mate,reminded me of a mate of mine had this lump thing dug out of his arse cheek,all good though a little tender,was a friday and that evening away off to the pub we went,made up a CD case size bit of paper put some sticky tape on it and managed to slap him on the back whilst having it in my palm,it simply said "kick me im getting married" took him about 10 kicks up the arse from strangers before he caught on,broke the silly buggers stitches as well.

[Edbear]

Not that bad mate,reminded me of a mate of mine had this lump thing dug out of his arse cheek,all good though a little tender,was a friday and that evening away off to the pub we went,made up a CD case size bit of paper put some sticky tape on it and managed to slap him on the back whilst having it in my palm,it simply said "kick me im getting married" took him about 10 kicks up the arse from strangers before he caught on,broke the silly buggers stitches as well.

ROFL!!!! I have to get a jab in the butt every three weeks, bit tender for a few days afterwards. Remind me not to be anywhere around you when I get it.... :mellow:

[98tls]

ROFL!!!! I have to get a jab in the butt every three weeks, bit tender for a few days afterwards. Remind me not to be anywhere around you when I get it.... :mellow:

"in the butt every 3 weeks" jeez Ed i would never have guessed,still live and let live eh.

[wingnutt]

Sick of tooth ache and dentists ive decided bugger this and started the ball rolling to rid myself of the bloody things,they where never any good anyway.Dentist tried to talk me out of it to ensure future mortgage payments i guess but nope i am done with the things,fairly hefty bill will follow but compared to the rest of my life paying dentists and the toothache that comes before them i figure its a sweet deal.So how hard is it getting used to these things,approx time before you can eat solid food etc.Have already discovered its way better to deal with a denture tech to make your dentures rather than get the dentist to get it done then charge you an extra $400 for simply putting them in your gob.

yeh I ahve them top and bottom, the top are ok, bottoms are a bloody nuisanse, wont sit properly at all, and irritate the gums. be prepared to renew dentures after a
few years as yoiur gums shrink with age. all in all, I wish I had looked after my original teeth. mind you I know folks who ahve them and can eat anything.

[98tls]

yeh I ahve them top and bottom, the top are ok, bottoms are a bloody nuisanse, wont sit properly at all, and irritate the gums. be prepared to renew dentures after a
few years as yoiur gums shrink with age. all in all, I wish I had looked after my original teeth. mind you I know folks who ahve them and can eat anything.

Cheers mate,never really had a chance with my oem ones so am committed to doing it.Thanks for your comments.

[Maha]

You gonna go for the Donny Osmond look, Mike? :whistle:

He'll have a smile like an Ice-Creme sandwich....:yes:

Just dont go sky-diving Mike.

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[Edbear]

"in the butt every 3 weeks" jeez Ed i would never have guessed,still live and let live eh.

Not that kind of jab... :sick:

I am on very good terms with the local Nurses though.. :yes:

[rainman]

I firmly believe that dentures may well be a hassle but nothing to what ive endured over the years with what ive got.

I hear ya buddy, my teeth are crap too. When I've had money I have to go visit a dentist multiple times a year to get a filling replaced, or deal with another broken tooth. Seriously expensive in the long run. Unless there are huge medical problems having dentures it is definitely the rational economic answer for me to rip the busted crap teeth out and replace them with nice plastic ones. I asked a dentist about this recently and the best he could come up with is "dentures are really uncomfortable". But my mom had dentures from before she was 20 and she lived to nearly 80. And she was born in the 20's, technology wasn't as flash as today. If she could do it, I'm sure I can.

Hellokitty, your advice is great, thanks. I would have just removed the lot but keeping the bottom ones might be easier. Most of my 6 broken teeth are on the top anyway.

My wife and I went to a dentist recently to get quotes for the work to be done. Mainly patch-ups, not fancy crowns etc (other than where deemed necessary) - so, the cheapest treatment options available. And the dentist is known as a reasonably priced dude. Quote: about $7000. Might last 2 years. Bwahahahahahaha! Like that's gonna happen.

I believe it costs $100k for a dentist to get qualified. So even at budget rates above, I reckon they can pay back their study costs in about two months. (If they play lots of golf and take their time about it). OK, maybe they have some premises and technology loan costs, and they have to pay a nurse and a receptionist, and royalties on that fucking irritating music they play all the time, another $100k per year. Hell, make it $200k, that means they're only making out like robbers (just like the rest of the medical fraternity) for half of the year.

[98tls]

Cheers Rainman,you raise a valid point,until the other day when i decided bugger this and went about setting the ball rolling i had no idea that my old mom had false teeth,turns out shes had them for bloody decades and coped well,as she said "with the tech avaliable today compared to what dis-comfort i had with mine you have nothing to fear im sure".

[98tls]

:killingme
He'll have a smile like an Ice-Creme sandwich....:yes:



F#rk thats the best yet,:drinkup:Run outta bling mate,legend.One to remember for sure.

[Edbear]

Sokay, I blinged him for ya!

[98tls]

Sokay, I blinged him for ya!

Cheers Ed,bloody brillant that was.So good in fact i may way start a verbal with myself when ive got them just to use it.

[hellokitty]

Kitty the drugs he offered as opposed to the needle is a script for a couple of pills from the chemist,are you saying just go with the needle?


Probably the same drugs in pill form but you have less control with the pills - with the needle you can go deeper faster - with the pills you could be waiting and waiting for them to take effect.
We do a lot of sedations at my work with these drugs - you do whatever makes it easier for you - we had a guy the other night that had all his top teeth out while he was awake - don't know if he was brave or crazy

[hellokitty]

Rainman - you are right about the huge costs of dentists training, there is also a huge cost in running a surgery with staff and very expensive quipment and supplies.

My boss always says that denture are a good alternative to having no teeth - not a good alternative to your own teeth. From what I have been told, the younger you have your teeth out (like your Mum at 20) the easier it is to cope and learn to eat with dentures. The worse thing is seeing old people in their 80s getting dentures and they can't cope with them.

[98tls]

Rainman - you are right about the huge costs of dentists training, there is also a huge cost in running a surgery with staff and very expensive quipment and supplies.

My boss always says that denture are a good alternative to having no teeth - not a good alternative to your own teeth. From what I have been told, the younger you have your teeth out (like your Mum at 20) the easier it is to cope and learn to eat with dentures. The worse thing is seeing old people in their 80s getting dentures and they can't cope with them.

Bugger,im old.Still least i will be able to do a good impression of Steptoe senior.Cheers for your comments K,ive run outta bling but will send you some when i can.Thanks.

[Pussy]

Bugger,im old.Still least i will be able to do a good impression of Steptoe senior.
You'll be able to make a nice pattern around the edge of the pie pastry with your new pearlies too, Mike! :)

[Wannabiker]

PM Sent. (I am a dental technician!!) Not touting for business as I work for Defence force, but happy to give un-biased opinion / advice.

[98tls]

PM Sent. (I am a dental technician!!) Not touting for business as I work for Defence force, but happy to give un-biased opinion / advice.

Cheers mate,pm replied though have to hit the hay as up at 4.30.

[Woodman]

i just had one of my front teeth replaced. They drill a hole in your jawbone and put a stud in and then screw a tooth onto the stud. No plate so thats good. Cost $7k ish.

[rustic101]

I do my own dentistry with my trusty gerber multitool.

The last one I snapped off at the gum line so after trying to pry it out with a flat head screw driver I reluctantly went to the dentist... After updating his computer to reflect the seven I have taken out he ripped the rest of the snapped one out.

He said to take the rest out he would charge me $120 for the first and $20 for every one out after that. Going to try and negotiate as might be able to save a few dollars on jabs, if its a no goer I'll stick with ripping them out myself and when they are all gone I'll go get dentures.

[rustic101]

PM Sent. (I am a dental technician!!) Not touting for business as I work for Defence force, but happy to give un-biased opinion / advice.

I still have a temp filling done at Linton 15 years ago and its the only tooth that's actually lasted. Was done by a UK Army Dentist on 'long look'.

[pete376403]

Have you considered having the dentistry done in Asia? I've read that you can get the work done to a very high standard, plus a bit of an overseas holiday, for a lot less than you'd pay for the same work here.

[Pixie]

I work in a dental surgery and people seem to cope ok with the top teeth being false, as you get a good "suction" action that holds them up, but the lower false teeth just float around on the mouth. Think really hard before you do it, cos once they are gone, they are gone.......

Once you decide that dentures are no good and that you wished you kept your teeth,you can always go for implant$$$$$$$

[Pixie]

yeh I ahve them top and bottom, the top are ok, bottoms are a bloody nuisanse, wont sit properly at all, and irritate the gums. be prepared to renew dentures after a
few years as yoiur gums shrink with age. all in all, I wish I had looked after my original teeth. mind you I know folks who ahve them and can eat anything.

The dentures are affecting your speech (and spelling)

[Pixie]

I believe it costs $100k for a dentist to get qualified. So even at budget rates above, I reckon they can pay back their study costs in about two months. (If they play lots of golf and take their time about it). OK, maybe they have some premises and technology loan costs, and they have to pay a nurse and a receptionist, and royalties on that fucking irritating music they play all the time, another $100k per year. Hell, make it $200k, that means they're only making out like robbers (just like the rest of the medical fraternity) for half of the year.
Yeah,and you can buy the equipment on tardme.

[Pixie]

I do my own dentistry with my trusty gerber multitool.

The last one I snapped off at the gum line so after trying to pry it out with a flat head screw driver I reluctantly went to the dentist... After updating his computer to reflect the seven I have taken out he ripped the rest of the snapped one out.

He said to take the rest out he would charge me $120 for the first and $20 for every one out after that. Going to try and negotiate as might be able to save a few dollars on jabs, if its a no goer I'll stick with ripping them out myself and when they are all gone I'll go get dentures.

You don't do hip replacements do you?

[rainman]

Rainman - you are right about the huge costs of dentists training, there is also a huge cost in running a surgery with staff and very expensive quipment and supplies.

I expect that stuff has a long lifespan, so can be financed/depreciated over a suitable term. Besides. lots of businesses need expensive plant, most of them don't rob us to quite the same degree as dentists and other medicos though.

A former dentist had pictures of his yacht on the walls, with charts showing his trips through various nice destinations. At least he was being honest and I knew what I was paying for.


My boss always says that denture are a good alternative to having no teeth - not a good alternative to your own teeth.

Well, he would, wouldn't he? :)

I've never met a dentist who could have a reasonable discussion with me about false teeth (implants don't count).

[Goblin]

I was in the same boat a couple of years ago. After I broke a front tooth the decision was made to go false. I had the option of going bumpy gums for 3 months or an immediate denture. Got the denture sorted then had 12 top teeth removed and the denture fitted. Wasn't allowed to take it out for a week. Lots of blood and salty mouth washes. The denture cost about $800 but the extractions were $1200. All paid off now!

The up-side is I can smile again without embarrassment. The down-side, I cant spit cherry pips anymore. The denture looks nothing like my own teeth. I have heard of a technician in Tauranga who can make a set to look more like my original teeth. I have lost my bite...cant bite an apple. When riding I always worry if I crash my teeth will fly out and get broken but I did have a bin on the track a couple of weeks ago and my teeth stayed in!

For me it was worth it. I'm glad I still have my lower teeth but still have the cost of maintaining them.

[kiwifruit]

i just had one of my front teeth replaced. They drill a hole in your jawbone and put a stud in and then screw a tooth onto the stud. No plate so thats good. Cost $7k ish.

Are you happy with it? I'd like to get this done one day

[Woodman]

Are you happy with it? I'd like to get this done one day

Very happy, been about 3 weeks now and the pain has gone and just feels like a normal tooth. It takes a while after they rmove the tooth to let your gums settle etc but they made a temporary plate so it looked like I had a tooth but I never wore it. The dentist actually pushed it through acc cos the original tooth was broken when I was 8.

[doc]

i just had one of my front teeth replaced. They drill a hole in your jawbone and put a stud in and then screw a tooth onto the stud. No plate so thats good. Cost $7k ish.



$7000 for a tooth ????

[Conquiztador]

There is also this to consider... (but if you have your teeth pulled you probably won't remember reading this anyhow..."

"Scientists in Sweden have shown a connection between the loss of teeth and the loss of memory. Japanese researchers had previously shown this connection in mice and monkeys. In those experiments, mice first learned to find food within a complex labyrinth. Once their teeth were extracted they no longer were able to find their way through the maze. (Of course, scientists admit they have no means of testing whether the toothless mice simply decided, "What's the point?")<?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O /><O:P></O:P>
The Swedish scientists expanded the research and conducted the first large scale tests involving humans. The study, which began in 1988, followed nearly 2,000 individuals between the ages of 35 and 90. The results indicate that people with a full set of natural teeth have better memories than those who had lost their teeth and were using dentures.<O:P></O:P>
The manner of loss also appears to be significant, with tooth extraction being most detrimental to memory. Cranial nerves directly connect each tooth to the brain. So, when a tooth is extracted it also pulls out the connecting nerve - ouch! Could this be the cause of the memory loss? A little bit of memory yanked out, rinsed away with a hint of mint at the dentist's office? It's possible.<O:P></O:P>
Researchers have yet to determine the exact reason for the correlation between tooth loss and loss of memory. It is known that mastication, the simple act of chewing one's food, does more than prepare the food for swallowing and digestion. The act also serves as a form of oral aerobics, causing oxygen-rich blood to flow to the head and brain. It's also known that people chew with greater vigor when they have their own teeth.<O:P></O:P>
What's the bottom line? Well, for one, be careful when your dentist debates whether to pull your wisdom tooth or put on a crown. Look her square in the eyes and say, "That one? Wow - that's connected to my third grade summer vacation... my first real crush. " Then, a dreamy look crossing your eyes, sit back and sigh, "I think I'll go with the crown."

[Woodman]

$7000 for a tooth ????

Apparently so, I only had to contribute about $800. I reckon that I spent no more than 8 hrs total in the chair.

[roadracingoldfart]

I have a rare condition where my body rejects Calcium and almost all me teeth broke and crumbled.
I mucked around for so long and finally 4 years ago i went and got the lot out and had a false set installed top and bottom.
Best thing i have ever done (after choosing Dianne) and i finally can eat food without a sharp broken tooth cutting my inner cheek or whatever , luxury. Tops stay put , lowers move a bit but managable. I hate apples anyhow lol.

the best part about my condition is i have had some massive crashes and all my bones are soft so i dont break lol .
(mind you i will take 3 times longer to heal if i do get a break ) .

Paul.

[hellokitty]

Goblin - most dental technicians can make false teeth that look similar to your natural teeth - of course you need to take photos or have photos of your teeth, but you can replicate what you had easily.
Rainman - My boss buys vintage motorbikes.......

[hellokitty]

I have a rare condition where my body rejects Calcium and almost all me teeth broke and crumbled.
I mucked around for so long and finally 4 years ago i went and got the lot out and had a false set installed top and bottom.
Best thing i have ever done (after choosing Dianne) and i finally can eat food without a sharp broken tooth cutting my inner cheek or whatever , luxury. Tops stay put , lowers move a bit but managable. I hate apples anyhow lol.

the best part about my condition is i have had some massive crashes and all my bones are soft so i dont break lol .
(mind you i will take 3 times longer to heal if i do get a break ) .

Paul.

That sounds rough! Great that you are happy with the dentures - broken teeth suck! and hurt!!

[roadracingoldfart]

broken teeth suck! and hurt!!

And they also force biggotted people to be judgmental of you .

[Dak]

Sick of tooth ache and dentists ive decided bugger this and started the ball rolling to rid myself of the bloody things,they where never any good

Best thing I ever did, if your teeth are had it go for it, you WON'T regret it. I had my doctor refer me to the local hospitals dentist. Cost me $400 to get them all ripped out under general anesthetic. Was on a liquid diet for a week or so which wasn't to bad, lotsa KFC potato and gravy and yoghurts etc. I then waited around a month to get new dentures made. Took bugger all to get used to and now I can eat anthing I like.

[pete376403]

Depending on how well my investments perform (powerball) I'd like to get the full set of implants but I've heard it's around $50K. (and thats probably a low ball figure).
I've got really bad teeth, a quick check with the tip of my tongue shows about 6 top 8 bottom ones intact, 6 or more broken and the rest have been extracted.
It is very inhibiting, both working and socially, when you have to try and converse while opening your mouth as little as possible.

[98tls]

All done and dusted,10.30 this morning got them all out,only a couple gave me any pain so he gave me another couple of shots and yanked em.Arrived home at 12 oclock and promptly fell asleep on the couch for an hour.Woke up hungry so tried a feed of scrambled eggs which was so succesful i then fried up some spud and had that and Spaghetti,piece of piss and ive no idea what all the fuss was about.Should have done it years ago and can honestly say its the best $3000 ive ever spent.(besides the Carrozzeria rims):innocent:

[Mental Trousers]

It was the best thing I ever did. Since I had mine done (aged 25 for medical reasons) I've been so much happier. I've had maybe 5 migraines in the many years that have passed since, whereas I was getting up to 10 migraines a month for periods of 4 months or so beforehand.

[98tls]

It was the best thing I ever did. Since I had mine done (aged 25) for medical reasons I've been so much happier. I've had maybe 5 migraines in the many years that have passed since, whereas I was getting up to 10 migraines a month for periods of 4 months or so beforehand.

Yea id heard that bad teeth can result in all sorts of crap happening.Only a few hours later mate i to can say its the best thing ive ever done.Why i put up with crap teeth/toothache for the last 20 years ive no idea.