Reply #17: I don't know how much you're wanting to spend, but you might [View All]

[Stevepol]

consider getting implants. I was going to do that except the teeth I lost were molars (a wisdom tooth and the next one to it) and it would have been very problematical to implant those teeth. If the teeth you're going to lose are easily replaced with implants, I think it's a good option.

Of course, you've probably discussed that already with the dentist. I'm so grateful that I'm still able to chew w/o dentures at the moment. On the other side, I have a Maryland bridge holding a false tooth in between two others that actually rides above the gums and is held there by a metal bridge from the two teeth on either side (and it works great, feels like a real tooth).

I'm trying to keep the gums alive and vibrant by brushing every evening with Edgar Cayce's recommendation, Ipsab powder (had a dream recommending this BTW). It is a simple combination of baking soda and salt, along with a couple other things, and so far (several years now) it's kept my gums and teeth in very good shape. I think maybe the baking soda provides a kd of environment that is very negative to decay-causing bacteria. Cayce also came up with a liquid called Ipsab that he recommended be rubbed into the gums with the finger. I've tried that some too and can't say how much it helps. I hasn't hurt evidently.

Good luck. I had to have two teeth pulled out recently, an impacted wisdom tooth and a broken and carious tooth next door neighbor. I spent almost the whole summer brooding about it and when I had the operation the dentist got them both out in about 4 minutes, one after the other. I hardly felt a thing.

Good luck. You'll come thru just fine I'm sure.