You are absolutely adorable…. I’m 73 and I hope I look like you when I grow up.. you are so down to earth and so sweet.. no wonder you got flirted with.. love your videos.. please keep them coming..
Hi Patti, I'm a Patty too, 73. You are brave to show us just what you look like without any adornment. I haven't worn makeup in years, I work from home and don't have a boyfriend. I have knee arthritis in both knees so figure who would want to straggle along with me? Anyway I appreciate you wanting to be your best and I have seen your incredible transformations when you do your makeup. Lately I am going online for meetings with my coworkers who are all 20 and 30 something females. I look horrible on camera and don't even wash my hair that much. so I am going to try and help myself to look a little better on camera. But staying at home since Covid, I stopped driving and living a life. I will look to you for inspiration and keeping up my beauty however I can. Thanks so much for all you share with us! You are a beauty!
Patti you are a blessing, you just cheer me up to no end. A constant inspiration to me, to accept the aging process and embrace it as best as I can. Your videos are my motivation to keep going. Best wishes and good health to you, Jim and family.. Thank you. 🙏🙏❤️
@@debrahouston2884 Oh, I put Patti up on my 50" TV hahahaaa. I have chromecast I send my chromebook to the television. That way I can walk around and listen. :)
I have a bridge and had a partial. The partial is not bad.the tooth has a little plate around it but you don’t have to worry about it. The. bridge is hooked to the side tooth. I love my bridge too. I don’t know about the implant tooth looks okay but they are very costly.my step daughter has problems with her four implants. They don’t match her real,teeth. My Beiderbecke is perfect so I would recommend the bridge.you many want to check with someone who has the implant. I might add my step daughter is not satisfied with he implants. Therefore I recommend the plate or bridge. I hope this helps you in some way. There it takes about a year to complete the implant.it’s a lot of work to,get it done.or work out the process. It’s not as simple as you may think to get the implant. The bridge is there for good and not difficult to make and put in. I truly appreciate your kindness and fun that you bring to us. Take care and and God Bless! I,wish you the best. I am sure you will make the right one. I am sending you my love and prayers.
Hi Patti, I have both crowns & bridges. This summer a 5 part bridge broke and it had made my teeth shift. At this point my only option was to get 3 implants for another more secure 4 part bridge & a new crown. I was getting my teeth straightened when two of those teeth in the bridge broke while using Invisaligns because the liners were very hard to remove. They broke with the repeated pulling on the liners. They are definitely not as easy to wear as shown on TV I've had the bone grafts and temporary little caps to keep my gums open for the implants put in. Last week, 4 months after first starting the process, they finally did the impressions for my new teeth. I'm 59yo and want to be able to smile without being embarrassed so I'm all for whatever my dentist & his associates can do for me. I am very grateful I have a PPO plan because nothing has been cheap. I don't think I could afford it all without insurance. They were able to do the bone grafts & posts w/o anesthesia so I didn't need a driver & it saved me some money. I recommend that everyone take the best care of their teeth always. You might have to put a large buy or trip on the back burner because your health is much more important. Most dentist will also offer zero interest payments for 6 mo or a year if you can't pay for everything right away. I know I'll feel so much better about myself with all my teeth back in my mouth.
Patti.. I have had an implant for over 3 years now. Best thing I ever did! I have crowns too but decided where my tooth was missing that I wanted an implant there. You will not think about that tooth again once you have one. Super duper easy to have done. Hope this helps you in your decision making! Love your videos!!💖Janet 💞
Patti, I've had a bridge for 28 years and never looked back. Occasionally food gets stuck underneath but they will give you a floss threader and it works like a charm. Good luck! ❤
Patti, I went thru a surgery that lasted for hours and the apparatus used for breathing caused my teeth to loosen. At 71 years of age and 3 bridges (2 upper one each side and 1 frontal bridge on my lower teeth) I did not want at my age implants. I have no regrets. At our age, bridges will carry us over the balance of our lives. #livewellbekind
Hi, you look beautiful, as always! I had a similar dental experience - I will spare you the horrible details - went on for years, and thousands of dollars and lots of pain later, the tooth broke off and had to be extracted. I wanted an implant but was not a good candidate because of weak bones. The implant doctor said another option is to do nothing . . . and that is what I did. I do NOT want to goof up two teeth to provide an anchor for another. My dentist agreed that I don’t have to do anything, but recommended that I have a retainer at night to keep my other teeth from moving around the empty space. I wish I could have had an implant, but I am happy with doing nothing. I would suggest an implant if you are a good candidate, which it sounds like you are! You are a trooper and I know you will find the best solution for you! You are the most amazing story teller - I would be mesmerized listening to you read a menu! Love you and your videos! Enjoy your cruise - you both deserve the time together. Blessings to you, your family, and precious Biscuit! xoxo
Hi Patti. I'm sending a big hug from Rio de Janeiro. I love listening your chats. you are so sincere, it delights me. Now that I'm 60 years old I'm always looking for tips and suggestions and you've been very generous in sharing your life experience with us. Thank you so much.
Oh dear Patti - how I emphasize with you! I am 75 and have suffered with dental issues since I was a teen. I have had just about every dental procedure know to man , in several different states and in England - I joke that I have a ‘Bentley’ in my mouth! Here’s my hard-earned advice: Root canals can and do fail. You pay all that money 💰 for the pleasure of the misery.😓 When a tooth is cracked it has got to go! What then? A removable bridge will cause stress on the two teeth that anchor it. Not good on already compromised teeth. A fixed bridge will require you to file down (yet again) 2 other teeth, new crowns on them, and will cost quite a lot - and flossing will become more difficult. If you can afford it - an IMPLANT is your best option hands down! Done properly it takes lots of time, appointments, follow-ups and lots of $$$. I am in Ohio, and a premier dentist will quote you @$4,000.00. But it is worth it! I have 6 implants done in the 1990’s. They last. Go for it Patti! 👍🙋♀️🥰👏🤗
Agreed..I spent $3000 trying to save a tooth, fillings then root canal with porcelain cap, then redone when it broke down, eventually I said, just pull it out. After pulling it out, he decided he could have saved the good half of the tooth and rebuilt it, which I had done on another tooth, so I was really pissed that he decided that After he pulled it out!!!😮😡
Hi Patty. My name is Josie. I'm new to your videos found you by accident. I'm your age and have looked at several other videos and keep coming back to yours. I guess younger women with makep tutorial I just cannot relate. I always try t look nice every day but I just never had a carload of foundations eyeshadows lipsticks etc, Now I've been experimenting more but than usual but I still dont want a huge collection of stuff. I've watched so makep vids I had to stopm, honestly. I simply dont want 10 foundations. I enjoy your varied topics on aging. Thanks for tips, keeping it simple, and all the encouragement to enjoy our older years. I'll be watching more.!!!! Onto the holidays, be happy!!!
Based on my daughter’s recent experience with tooth loss similar to yours, I recommend a dental implant, as it is well worth the expense. The pros outweigh the cons. Hope this helps! Love your “chats” and your GRWM makeup!
I've had it all... Including a one tooth partial. Each story drama galore. The implant turned out to be placed incorrectly and 10 yrs after the implant cannot be removed sooo it has been cut actually ground off to gum level. So much for implants. The one tooth will stay pot until you purposely, intentionally remove it. When you put it back each time it snaps in!!!. Not even eating a Carmel or chewing gum will pull it out.
I have a partial that has lasted for 20 years. It has never been a problem. Sometimes if I’m eating something like nuts, a piece will get stuck under the partial. I simply remove it get rid of the piece & pop the partial back in.
Hi Patti: I've had a partial on my lower teeth for years, but it's 5 teeth so I'm not sure about a partial for one tooth. However, the cost of a partial is so much less than the other two options so that's a consideration. A partial fits very securely so doubt you would swallow it and it has an apparatus attached to the tooth so no problem. Good luck with your dental situation. It was great to see you today! It was a great surprise as you usually are here on Saturdays! Blessings! Love the flirting story!!!
Hi Patti. I have a lower partial. It fits snugly. I take it out usually after dinner. I do not sleep in it. I also have a couple of bridges. A permanent situation is best and less to bother with. I think you would be glad you did the permanent tooth. Blessings and 💘 sue
Patti, as I was listening to you I realized you were describing my recent dental experience. Last summer 2 adjoining crowns fell out. Both had had root canals years ago. My dentist said my options were a partial or implants. He said a partial can give you problems in the future so discouraged me from doing that. He sent me to an oral surgeon who assured me that once the implants are in that is it - they're done! In August the surgeon did my 2 extractions and 2 implants in about an hour and a half. Pain was minimal. I may have taken pain meds a couple of days. There was soreness for a few weeks but now they feel great and I go back to my dentist in January for the crowns. I highly recommend the implants to you. I am 77 and expect many years of the solid feeling they give me instead of the stress of the partial. My peace of mind is worth the extra expense. Good luck, Patti! I admire you and enjoy your videos so much.
Yesssss!!!!♡ I just discovered your channel yesterday & I am just addicted to it Patti!!! Hook, line & sinker! You are so wonderful & beautiful & I just know that God sent me directly to your channel. You have no idea how you have blessed me & how happy you have made me in the last 24 hours!♡ So grateful I ran across this channel! 🙌🥲
I just love my implant, Patty. The process was not a problem and I’m so glad I chose this option. I don’t really know which tooth it is now.! Shop around for price and expertise. I’m up in PA and a friend of my husband is a specialist and charged us $2000. If possible, choose this option. Love you!!!
Patti, I have 2 permanent bridges one on each side lower. Have had them for over 30 years. No problems ever. I would highly recommend them. Easy and you never have to worry about them other than flossing regularly under them. Good luck!
I've had one bridge for over 35 years too and it has never given me problem. At my age no way will I vtake a chance on bone graft or implants. Only saying what I'd do not giving advice. Wish you best whatever you decide.
Love hearing about all! My sister has had 2 implants. My husband has had two partials and has lost them both! He couldn’t eat with them so he would take them out and ended up throwing them out in the napkin he cover them in at the table where we were eating. I have a mouth full of crowns too a few caps! I don’t know what I would do! If in the front I would do an implant. I had a tooth pull a few years ago rather than crown since it was a wisdom tooth. Getting ready th have the corresponding upper wisdom taken out too! At this age do we really need wisdom teeth? I have had the same bump on my gum for two months. No pain it just burst every couple day’s.. Sure it has something to do with the capped tooth it sits by. Just rebooked my cruise from Feb till the fall as my Dr. isn’t keen on me cruising yet! I have my vaccinations and booster but with asthma he thinks it’s too soon. So here’s to next year. We are hoping to head to Florida for a month in January or February if all stays the same. MIL got Covid-19 and got an infusion and is doing well. She’s 93. We will be celebrating our 54 anniversary in a week! Where has the time gone! Guess I’m still in love! I use the same shampoo. Also Nanny from Nanny and the Moose said she uses Caster Oil as a face moisturizer and I’m noticing my eyebrows are filling in with lots of hair. After research I see it’s also used to increase eye lash volume. Will try that soon! Have a great Thanksgiving!! Keep posting! We young old girls love hearing all your thoughts, ideas and shenanigans! 👩🏻🦳💕💕 Janie from Chicagoland!
I want to thank you for just sharing your day with us. I am 73 and my husband and I retired to Japan 5 years ago, my husband is Japanese. I speak very little Japanese, so needless to say, you have become my very good friend that I get to visit with. I am not very good at being social, so when I get to visit with rxstar mom it gives my day a boost. You have a wonderful and natural way of telling a story and/or giving a tutorial. You have encouraged me to even start wearing makeup again. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your next video. Thank you, GBaba of Japan
Retired dental hygienist here. I am super impressed at both your providers and your care. The epinephrine/ marcaine is definitely a great anesthetic. I was thinking vertical fracture while you were talking about your endo visit and I applaud your dental providers for coordinating your extraction. Keep those providers, they sound like they are top notch. If you have enough bone, or can have bone grafting, implants are the way to go and fortunately you won’t have to worry about the anatomy of your previous tooth making another crown ill fitting. It will be all brand new. Best of luck.
Patti, love that you are letting your ‘natural’ silver grow out it’s so very attractive and certainly blends in with your blonde highlights. You are truly a delight to watch, to learn from and see that we can all ‘mature’ with grace,dignity and kindness! Thank you from an Orlando friend!
Patti, I love your videos! I am giving you some asked for advice. I worked as a dental assistant for thirty years and I loved it! My advice, based on personal experience, is to NOT do the one tooth partial! You would probably end up losing that little thing! I am 73 years old and I don't want anything I have to keep up with, so to speak! You can afford the implant or the bridge. I think either is fine. Once it's done it's over!! Just like your real teeth and no worry about swallowing it. Which, by the way, isn't just a crazy thought! I've heard many stories over the years of pts swallowing everything from temporary crowns, gold crowns and having to cough up an almost swallowed partial! Besides, who wants to have to take out a tooth or teeth when we " get old" and for one reason or another have to have surgery! Girl, you have taken very good care of yourself, so continue on with your teeth! I can not, tell you enough times to NOT get the partial! True story, a few years ago I gave my best friend this same advice and what did she do? Yep! She went the economical route and got the one tooth partial! She could not stand it¡ I hated to tell her that I told her so, but I did! 😂😂😂 Long story short, she now has a permanent bridge!! Patti, you are so special. I love listening to you. It's music to my soul. I have depression and I fight it like wild fire! You don't know the times you have lifted me up. I consider you one of my girlfriends and I keep my friends for life! I'm very blessed to have some precious friends. My very best friend and I started first grade together. We are so blessed. My next best friend I have had since we were twelve years old. So, when I make friends, I truly make friends. Won't you be my friend? God bless you and I look forward to your next video. I have missed some of them. I just accidentally came across your page and I was hooked! I'm catching up! ❤️ Don't get the partial! 😘
Hi Patti I had a bridge for many years (four teeth, front, top) but the two teeth on either side of it suffered and I was advised to go for implants. I did, and honestly, it was the best thing I ever did. It was a long process as I needed five implants, but I’ve never looked back. Since then, I’ve also had implants in the bottom and bone grafts as I have Osteoporosis which has impacted my jaw. It’s expensive and I will probably be paying for them for evermore but I’m 73 now, and hopefully, they will see me out. I so enjoy your videos, thank you.
I've been a dental hygienist for 25+ years. From what I could tell it's a premolar (single rooted tooth) and so easy to have an implant. Since you had problems with the crown fitting, could your bite be off or tooth out of alignment? An implant is actually stronger then a regular tooth so if you have good bone support it should work the best. If you go with a bridge, the teeth on either end will need to have crowns which will hold the "fake tooth". If you already have crowns on either of the teeth, they will need to be removed and new ones made. If you have teeth without crowns, you will have to have them crowned. Some people aren't happy having to have that done. The bridge will have all three teeth which is cemented and is considered a permanent fixture. You will need to use a bridge threader to glide the floss under the "fake tooth" when flossing your teeth. A removable bridge {partial) is snapped into your mouth by prongs which hold it in place. Even though you are missing one tooth, the partial will need to go behind your bottom teeth and be secured onto teeth on the other side for support and hold it in place. Many people don't care for them as food gets caught under the metal band. Sometimes the pressure of holding the partial in can cause stress or damage to the teeth holding it in. I hope this helps you in making your decision. I've been following you for a long time and love how sweet and upbeat you are. They way you present your blog it's almost like you are telling us a story. We also are starting to cruise again. Already have 3 booked and we already got our booster so can't wait. Cruise #39 here we come... Wishing you and your family a blessed holiday season. (Merry Christmas).
Thank you Donna..I'm having such varried comments on this tooth thing...one person says one thing and gives me all the reasons and someone else says another and another and now I'm really confused LOL...but....I know that I'm not alone in this. Thank you for your input - being a dental hygienist for over 25 years I value your advice. xoxo p
You have provided excellent information on her options. I have worn my side bridge, which was cemented permanently during the latter part past 1979. I relocated from N.Y. in 1981. It is now Nov 2021, (30 yrs+), and I have had no problems.
Donna, this is an excellent explanation. It is what I was saying in layman's terms. I had to have my teeth removed because almost all were broken due to severe dry mouth. My intent from the beginning was to have denture implants. The mold was made prior to teeth extraction. This was September 2020. I am now on my second set of dentures and they still don't fit. I can't eat without pain and blood. Even lots with of adhesive they still pot out. I don't want them implanted till they fit because I don't want food stuck under them. I have already decided that instead of getting the permanently fixed ones that I am getting the snap kind so I can take them out and clean them when needed. I think part of the problem is that the dentures are a full set of teeth and I only had 26 teeth. They are too big for my mouth. I told the dentist up front about the tooth shortage from birth and have repeated it several times and he just says he can adjust them. Well he hasn't and I am getting sick of this. It will soon be 15 months. I miss eating salads and so many foods. Even more, I miss going out to dinner with friends. I missed my 55th high school reunion and other important events.
@@pattishumateanderson4633 You may want to go to a Prosthodontist that specialize in dentures. Some general dentists don't make many dentures so they aren't that great in getting the fit correct. One of the main things about having dentures fit correctly is the bone support that is left in your mouth once the teeth have been removed. If you had periodontal disease (that is the destruction of bone), so there many not be much left to support the denture. The upper denture always fits better than the bottom because of the natural suction and usually has more bone. The bottom only may have a slight ridge or, unfortunately, no ridge so the denture floats around. Your tongue trains itself to help try to keep the denture in place. The law of physics comes into place...when you bite into something the pressure of the fronts of the denture biting causes the backs of the denture to pop off. Not only is it difficult to eat and chew but it allows food to get under it. You also have to allow your gums and bones to heal after extractions. The immediate denture they make for you to wear right after the extractions is almost a temporary denture as your mouth will change once it's healed and it will no longer fit. They will then "reline" your denture to fit how our mouth is now that it's healed. Depending on what kind of reline they use it may have to replaced down the road. Some people who tolerate their upper denture and have problems with the lower will get the bar implant so they snap the lower denture into place. The lower jaw has the strongest bone for that compared to the upper arch (bone is softer due to your sinuses). Hope this helps and good luck with your dental health and finding the right appliance that will work for you. Happy Thanksgiving...
My 1st root canal was 52 years ago and it’s never stopped. Probably have had 10 total and 3 have eventually become implants. Have another implant where they wanted to do a root canal, but skipped that and went straight to the implant. Yes, they are expensive and there are drawl backs to them. Years ago, the crowns were made from some metal covered in a porcelain type material. They seemed to last forever. The newer ones are acrylic and, if you do any teeth grinding, you can destroy them. I’ve destroyed 2. Also, the glue can let go. I’m having that problem now. Have no experience with partials as my dentists always talked me out of them. You won’t swallow them because they hook to your teeth on either side. Because my teeth are cavity prone, the hooks become a source of a cavity. However, we have moved and once I get with my new dentist, I’m going to discuss converting any new dental problems to partials. I need to watch the expenses and root canals and implants are only minimally covered by many insurances. As for the bridge, I’ve have 2 implants next to each other. The crown covered both teeth so there was no space in between. Drove me crazy! Felt like I had something caught between my teeth that I couldn’t dislodge. That may have lead to the teeth grinding that eventually destroyed that double crown. I would think that by the time you’re in your seventies, we wouldn’t be having these problems with teeth. Like I wrote above, from here on out I’m going to be as fiscally conservative as possible. It used to be that if, in the future, you needed more teeth extracted, they could possibly be added to the existing plate. Don’t know if that still holds. If you go the bridge route, how is that held in place? You need more info. Google. I will not get any new root canal/crowns, as that also runs around $4000 total. Same goes for implants/crowns. That’s more than our combined SS/mo. You have to look at where the tooth in question is located. Is it in your budget? What is the condition of the other dental work, including the age and if there are any chips or cracks in them? I think you may want to have a consultation and extended visit for a full assessment before making a final decision. If you need to talk, I’m available. Don’t go out much. Husband with dementia who really doesn’t like being away from home and his dogs, so I’m here if you need me. BTW, never had any luck with micellar water for makeup removal. I use Good Minerals cleansing balm followed by Cerave moisturizing cleanser.
Hi Patti, I too had my tooth pulled 2 weeks ago due to a cracked root and just like you I had a root canal twice on it. I’m getting an implant. This will be my second tooth implant. Do find out if you are a candidate for one. Not everyone has enough bone. The specialist would determine this. Sometimes they also have to do a bone graft but if you can, an implant, if done successfully (and if you are a candidate) is most durable. There won’t be anything to rot. Keep in mind, even bridges can fail over time but with an implant, if you are flossing, brushing, and water picking, it should last you a lifetime.
Just love chatting with you. Currently on my second root canal replacement, as I am told they last only about 20-30 years. Chose to have the first incident in the early 2000’s having tooth extracted and an implant. While more expensive than a bridge, I preferred that to a bridge which requires grinding down both teeth on either side for crowns that anchor the bridge artificial tooth. Have been thoroughly satisfied with that implant. Just need to be diligent with flossing it. Now dealing with a second root canal that started providing pain and opted to do the implant route again. Tooth was extracted and bone build-up installed by a magnificent maxillo-oral surgeon to which dentist had referred me. That will heal over my snowbird winter down your way. Upon return home in early May, implant process will begin so as to heal and be complete by summer’s end. The is a program called Care Credit that offers no-interest loans for dental, medical, vision, etc services. My dentist introduced me to the program. I highly recommend it! Good luck with your journey!
Hi Patti, this is my first time watching your video, I like it so much. I was amazed to know that we still can look beautiful in later years. Am 53 this year.. May you be healthy always and thanks for sharing such inspiring video ..🤗
Today I discovered Senior Citizen Makeup UA-cam and I am in love. You remind me so much of my grandma who passed away four years ago, one-day-shy-of-92 - I really needed to find your channel. Have an amazing day, and I hope your holiday week is all you could ever ask for and more.
Yes I’ve had plenty of experience, I’ve had it all Patty. Go for the implant. If you do the bridge they shave down the teeth next to the missing tooth and that trauma often leads to them needing a root canal and down the road pulled. . The removal thing, was awful for me too, it would come loose and the quality of eating was just not great. I’d get the implant and be done with it for good. I love my implant, if I had known what I know now, I would have done it every time I needed a root canal. Good luck with everything!💋
Patti, I’ve have just gone through your same experience with my teeth a few months ago. I was ready to get the implant. My gum where the tooth had been pulled, had healed and I was ready to get the implant started. The Dentist had to do another peripheral X-ray. So that being done., he came back in and told me that in order to do the implant that I would have to have a bone graft that nay or nay not take. So I opted for the partial which was 1400 dollars. It fits great and is so lightweight . The new partials are great. They aren’t like they were in the old days. Those were awful. You will do great. I’m 71 for 3 more months. I forget my tooth is a partial.
Got all my own teeth (knock wood!), but my boyfriend had a partial for decades since the Army pulled some of his teeth. He finally got implants, and LOVES THEM. When we first started dating, he felt he needed to show my what he looked like with his partial out, and he was so embarrassed. The implants were expensive, but they are like real teeth in every way, and he can completely forget about them. He swears they are one of the best purchases he's ever made. Thanks for the "visit"!
Patti, my doctor has prescribed a nasal spray, mometasone furoate nasal spray. Use it every morning for a month or two, then use it nice r twice per week. When it starts getting drippy again I up to everyday again. Not sure if you like meds but what a relief not to have a constantly runny nose.
I love your UA-cam! You are fabulous. I’m 68 & just went thru a move also. I found your sight when you asked about moving. I thought God led me to you & your comments section. It gave me courage to go thru our move. God Bless You!
Hi Patti, for me, the Dental Implant was the preferred choice. Recovery is a little longer, however the advantage Implants have is that they preserve bone and prevent deterioration of your facial structure. They also prevent the surrounding teeth from shifting around.
Hi Patti...I have very old caps on my teeth...and gums are receiving...so would eventually need new ones....one tooth in particular was bad and needed removal...so I had an implant...it's been fine...At first you get a temp while the implant heals...(as it has a cap...) and after that the final permanent cap snaps on the implant part... it's amazing...If I had enough $...I would get every tooth done!!! As long as your bones are ok. In the jaw...you are good to go! You can also get a whole mouth done based on 4-6 implants...the others can be permanently attached to those implants!!! As gums can shrink over time...the teeth (caps) need to be longer for that reason. It's great to share...GO Girl!!! Love Ena...😍
Thank you Patti for a lovely chat with you. What a nice way to end the day for me. I hope you know how much you mean to your subscribers. Blessings to you and your family. Good luck with your dental decision...I have nothing to offer on that front! Stay safe and well.
I have one implant, no problems, and in the process of another one. No regrets, worth the money. The bridge is a little less expensive. But you are right, you have to crown both teeth surrounding the one, if they aren't crowned yet, you know they have to take away some of both teeth to crown them. With the implant it just involves the implant and doesn't affect the surrounding teeth. I used to be a dental assistant in the past, least problems with implants. With crowns there is still the chance of cavities happening, with the implant no chance of that. My opinion only, it's worth it to me. Good luck my sweet friend !!
Hi Patty!! I am 74, and had an implant and am very glad I did. I had an old bridge that was a problem, so I had an implant and two crowns done (the two that were anchor's to the bridge, on either side of the implant). Yes. It was expensive, $5000 here in California, but I will never have to worry about that tooth ever again!! haha. Here is the thing about bridges. They are great, and mine lasted a long time, however, if you ever have a problem with one or both of the teeth that are crowned on either side that anchor the bridge, then you have to replace the whole thing....two crowns and the bridge!! I would never consider a partial....too many memories of my mom's partial soaking in a glass in the bathroom!!! With an implant, it is very very rare to have anything go wrong with the implant. And if you have a problem with the crowns on either side, then you just deal with the one tooth that is a problem. I'll tell you Patty, if I ever need a second root canal on a tooth, I think I will just tell them to pull it and put in an implant! Good luck!!! You will do what is best for you. :)
Pattie, u r a blessing to all of us ladies that r in our golden years they call it! Lol, as for the dentist problems u said u were hving not know which way to go , I had this problem as well, no implants for me I saw what my husband went thur for a full mouth of implants ( no thx u) I chose the partial way and I’m completely happy with it , I take them out at night as well and pop back in in morning no problems and I’m 81 had the partial for several years now ! Hope this helps somewhat and saved me money as welll🤗 I think sometimes I hv the same thoughts and life style u hv, I’ve lived in Arkansas and from Memphis as well daughters from previous marriage etc! I enjoy watching your UA-cam , hv a blessed day🙏
Hi Miss Patti! I just want to let you know I bought the Garnier eye make up remover… blue top! I could only find a small bottle, but decided to buy after your success…. It’s wonderful! Thank you! - Belinda🌺🌺🌺
I have a bridge - very happy with it and would do it again. I would not do a partial. Good lucK Patti! You are a great story teller! Your make-up looks great and you look beautiful!
Hi Patti Im 65 had this type of tooth hisory on a upper right molar. A long history of root canal, crown, eventually extraction then implant 10 yrs ago on this tooth. This implant now giving me a problem with bone loss and had small infection. Implants are great I have another on upper left molar so far so good but this tooth implant is needing more work. I feel that since it had to much work done in that area before implant the gum and bone just weaker as I age. Implants need to be looked after with with daily cleaning and 2 cleanings a yr, xray they are not set it and forget it:) Make sure you select best Dr to do implant.
You always look so pretty! Have you ever tried using a color corrector to correct your discoloration and then you would not have to use much concealer and it makes a huge difference on more mature eyes. I know I am much younger than you at 60 but even I can tell a huge difference. I really can’t wear a lot of concealer because it just settles in my lines and so once I started using a color corrector, I have not had to use concealer. I might use a little bit of the Catrice eye brightener, which is luminous pink brightening shade and it’s sheer and moisturizing and what a difference. I use one by Seint and that’s the only product I used by them and I don’t sell it but I’m going to try the Bobby Brown one next. I use a pink shade for brown hyperpigmentation or brown circles under my eyes because pink cancels out brown. Most people think peach does, but peach is for blue undertones, and yellow is for purple undertones and pink is for brown so I really think that you would like it if you tried it. There are several companies that make them, but most of them only make them in peach, which I don’t understand.
Oh, my. I had the exact issue with one of my teeth. It started in 1995 and a new dentist I went to last year finally figured out that my tooth and root was cracked. I was in pain from that tooth, had root canals and many crowns that wouldn’t stay on. I hated losing the tooth but was so happy to end the pain and all the treatments I’d had over the years. I’m happy that you got yours taken care of. What a relief!
I enjoyed every minute of your chatty chat. I hate dentistry...over the course of my 66 years I have had many fillings,one root canal, 9 extractions ,4 of those were wisdom teeth...oh the pain I have had in my mouth,but it is important to care for them so off we go. I don't have any replacement teeth ,maybe I'll have them all out one day and wear dentures. My Mom had top dentures for years and a partial with 2 teeth on the bottom, never lost, broke or swallowed, they were fitted well...she wore them till she passed. The dentist you are seeing is your best adviser...there are so many different experiences. I would say myself if the implant can be paid for, go for it. Then go on your cruise and enjoy!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Hello Patti, I had an implant about 20 years ago. It took more visits to the dentist compared to having a bridge but so worth it. It is just like my own tooth. I have had absolutely no problems with it. I highly recommended it. Best wishes.
I’m happy to see that you are doing well. Was worried about you. I got a bridge this year, I wish I would’ve gotten the implant. Reason is that the one implant that I have feels natural. The bridge doesn’t. I don’t have a partial so I can’t speak on that. My implant feels just like my crowns. But that is just my experience and it also may be where the implant is located. Good luck with your decision. Be blessed. So happy to see your video and what new.
Hi Patti, Glad I found your your tube channel, recommended by Kimberly, Pretty Over 50. Looks like you gotten a lot of advise about your dental situation. I had a similar experience, only without the root canals, but was in the process of having an implant done, only to find out that there wasn’t enough room between my teeth to instal the implant, so I chose to go the the bridge, and all worked out well, but I was really shook up when they told me the implant wasn’t possible. I didn’t even consider the partial, but the implant is the way to go, and especially with the price difference being close. I had two other very old crowns on top that needed replacing also, so went ahead and got those replaced, so my social six on top were all done. A big expense, but hopefully won’t need them done again, and felt good to have a nice smile again ! Good luck with what ever you decide to do. Just love your sweet personality, and I’ll be tuning in to keep up with your adventures in Florida ! ☺️☺️
My mom had a good experience with a partial. It fitted securely and she had it for many years. It was an adjustment kind of like a retainer. It is a commitment to get used to it. There can be some soreness while your mouth is getting used to the partial. However, I would get the implant over the bridge.
Thank You for being 'our' friend!!! So glad you are going on a cruise!!! My mom and I haven't missed a year taking our trips to Branson. Always look forward to your videos!!!
Hi love...I have been married to a dentist for 50 years ( met him while he was in dental school and I was flying for American Airlines)... I have had just about every kind of dental work imaginable! Was even a bit of a guinea pig for him and fellow students... I have had many crowns and bridges through the years, and did have an implant done by a friend a few years back...definitely go with the implant! No need for tooth on either side to become involved if possible, but would be the case with a bridge...implants are costly, but worth it! Hope that helps... Thank you for being so dear to all of us😘
Hi Patti:) Great to see you:). Ur hair looks so healthy:). I have always had very thick and curly hair-I have new hair growth exactly where you do but at the top of my crown area is thinning. Thanks for the shampoo tip👍 I have done a lot of research on implants but I have read about some people being allergic to them or their body rejected them. I can’t wear costume jewelry (get a terrible rash) and I was all for getting one implant until I read that they may say they are 100 % titanium but that’s not always the case. While in my oral surgeon’s office there was a young woman who had a bad reaction to an implant-had to have it removed at the hospital (she was so upset cuz her insurance wouldn’t cover the hospital charges) and then she got called in cuz it was her turn so I didn’t get the whole story. My niece in her 50’s had one implant but the doctor explained he never does one until the area has healed for 6 months after the “bad” tooth was extracted. She has had no problems since:) I believe a lot depends on the bone being strong or healthy enough to do an implant. I hope all goes well~Plz keep us posted as I’m still undecided as to what to do. I recently had to put a new crown on a tooth and the new dentist I went to designed my new crown right in front of me (after preparing the area first) on his computer and then sends the exact measurements to the Kiln right in his office! It took about 15 minutes and I left with my new crown that very day! The new technology they have is amazing:)👍😊💕🙏
I in a similar spot with a tooth that is bothering me and it should of been pulled. I will not do root canal. It has a crown on it now and tonight it's throbbing. I will feel fine once the nerve is gone. On side in back. Enjoying your talking!
I know I’m watching a 2 year old video of yours but I just can’t get enough watching you, I have learned so much and your so inspiring and helping me to get back to taking better care and learning how to do my make up right now. Do you still make videos? ❤
I have a bridge on my lower teeth for about 25 years & don’t even notice it. Easy to floss with a threader or other small flossing brushes made for bridges. I also have a tooth implant on a tooth far back on the end so a bridge was not a option. Both are good. Hope that helps.
My dear friend who passed in 2020 had a number of implants. She had trouble with a couple of them. One broke right off and another got badly chipped. As you mentioned the replacements are not cheap. I personally had a problem with a molar years ago. I had a route canal done three times and the pain was still there. They refused to pull it even though it was so damaged just a shard was visible. My friend sent me to her dentist and he yanked it. Since it was not in a visible spot l never replaced it. It did not cause any disfigurement or problems. That was about 40 years ago.
I have two implants. Just got the last one recently. Yes they are expensive, but are like a real tooth once you get through the process and get it in. I'm 73 years old.
I love watching you and listening to you - I've learned some tricks to help cover the redness and my scars from skin cancer surgeries and to even out my warped face! But OMG - it's exhausting watching all you go through to get ready!
Patti I am 69 years old and have had an implant on a lower molar since my early 40s. It feels like my normal tooth in every way. Never regretted my decision and feel it was money well spent. Wishing you well in whatever decision you make.
Hi Patti, I look forward to your videos so much. You have no idea how much you have inspired me on so many different areas in life. I recently turned 61 and you’ve given me so much to think about regarding the possibilities I could still have in my own future. Maybe I’ll even meet a “Jim” of my own someday. Lol. I’m so happy you’re going to be traveling again.
Miss Patti, I’m going thru this exact process. I had a root canal and crown 20-25 years ago. I’ve had the tooth removed and the bone graft has been inserted. I’m in the process of healing. I think it may be the same tooth that you are having trouble with. But I’m petrified of the dentist. They gave me Valium and gas. I was NO PROBLEM! lol. The implant should happen Feb or March. I went the implant route because of my age, I’m 55. Keep me updated on your findings. Hoping for a good outcome for you! Sending love from north Georgia
I've had a dental implant ( a molar) for about 15 years now. The molar removal, bone graft and implant were done by a periodontist and I've had no problems with any of that. However, the crown made and put on the implant by my regular dentist at the time never fit properly and allowed food to constantly catch between the implant and tooth next to it. Eventually, years later, I developed a cavity in the side of the adjacent tooth because of that gap, so had to have a filling put in that my new dentist was able to make in a way that keeps the two teeth from catching food between them. However.....as for implants, my son tried an implant for a missing front tooth, and for some reason got a bad infection in the gum that wouldn't go away, shortly after having the implant done. There was also a problem with the too small amount of bone in the front, where his implant was located, although I don't know if his dentist ever did a bone graft (I suspect he did not.) At any rate, the implant had to come out and my son now has a bridge. As his mom, this breaks my heart, because not only did it damage the two teeth used as an anchor on either side of the missing front tooth, but the three "new" front teeth (2 crowns for anchors on the sides) don't look anything like his originals! And the memories of all the years of him wearing braces as a kid and me paying for his orthodontist didn't exactly make me feel better, either, lol!) He just doesn't have the beautiful smile he used to have. However, my son is happy with his bridge, because he says he can finally smile again, and is out of pain, so that's good. Best of luck to you, Patty, it does seem as if implants are a better option if they work out for you.
I had an experience very similar to yours. Second root canal did not work. Had to have the tooth pulled. I did choose to go with an implant. This whole process started before Covid, but once Covid hit, my oral surgeon shut his office down for several months. So, what should have taken a few months ended up taking well over a year. I do not regret getting the implant. However, it is a long, expensive process. After you have the titanium post, finally, put in place, you still need to have a crown put on that post, which adds even more to the cost. I would say the total cost, including crown, was about $6,000 for the one tooth. Luckily, I have dental insurance (which I pay dearly for) which paid about half of that. I would recommend that you go for the implant. I have had no problem with mine. It is just like a real tooth and requires nothing more than brushing and flossing. Good luck with whatever you decide to do . PS - I just love your videos.
Hi Patti. It's so good to see you. I love watching you. You are so down to earth and so graceful with the aging process. Pray about your dental situation. God knows best. Great news about you and Jim going on cruises again. Have fun decorating. I'm going to do some of mine tomorrow. God bless you and your family. We love you Patti.
Once again, dear lady, I enjoyed your video…it’s like talking to a close friend! I have not had any experience with dental issues as you are, but I would definitely listen to someone who has traveled this road. Thanks, Patti, for taking the time to share your life with me…God bless!💞
I have a partial upper right…as a result of a cracked tooth, root canal and finally extraction…this partial is fine. You wont swallow it eating. I take it out to brush and to sleep. It’s locked in there tightly. I’m pleased with it. I also have a bridge that is not removable. Just letting you know. Good luck
I have a permanent five tooth bridge on the bottom lower right put in last year (at a cost of $7400) and have had no problems with it at all. I was given the option of implants but it was so expensive and given that I take medication for osteoporosis, which can inhibit healing of the gums, that factored into my decision of getting a bridge. Also, I just wanted the whole process to be over quickly and not have to wait months with the implant process. I have not regretted my decision. How wonderful that you are going cruising again. My husband and I are cruisers as well but I am not ready just yet to go but hopefully will be by the summer. Enjoy your cruise.
I had to have a tooth extracted that cracked as well. I feel your pain on that. I opted to go with an implant because I don't want a fixed bridge. A fixed bridge would destroy perfectly good teeth on either side of the fake tooth. I don't want a removable Bridge either for the same reason you said. I agree with you that it's extremely expensive and it will be about $4,000 when all is said and done. I had to have bone graft put in to mine as well because it had abscessed. I'm going back in August to begin the procedure for the implant. I think in the long run you would be much happier even though it will cost more on the front end, you will not have to worry about replacing the implant in the future, just the crown after about eight to 10 years depending on how much where it gets.
Patti, I have had a bridge and a partial. I have had a lower and upper partial for 50 years. I have never had a problem with them. The partial can be added on to and repaired if needed., I also have my bridge and have also had to have it replaced over the past 15 years. As far as the partial, I wouldn't worry about swallowing it. It has clasps that attachs to teeth on both sides of the tooth. I know somone who had an implant and after several years had to have it replaced. As we get older our gums shrink and teeth shift. The last tooth I had pulled under similiar circumstances as you, they built the gum area up for support. The whole process didn't cost more than $1,500. I think most dentists push for implants as they make more money off the procedure.
Hi Patti, Yes I have to have one of those actually I have many magnifing glasses all around me but when I look for one of them I can't seem to find the one I need or one of the many at all. ❤
Hi Patti, Oh my goodness teeth, teeth, teeth!!! I have two bridges one on each side of my upper mouth. I have no problem at all . One is ten+ years old the other is less than a year and they are great! No problems. If any part included front teeth I would probably get the implant if cost wasn’t an issue. But for teeth that are not in front, a bridge is perfect. Partials….I wouldn’t, couldn’t recommend. Great to see you. You look wonderful as always! ♥️Dee
While the implant takes much longer to install & more expensive I'd do it if it wouldn't kill the bank. Why? No additional risk of cavities or complex oral health problems later. The bridge requires, depends on the two other teeth and can be damaging to them. If it's about budget then I'd go for the partial. I'm excited to hear you'll are going on a cruise 😊
Hi Patti, I'm 63 now and was born without an adult tooth below one of my teeth. It's the bottom left tooth behind the incisor. When I was a child the dentist said the baby tooth might last 10 years but it hung on for decades and eventually fell apart when I was in my late 40s. I was scared about the prospect of having a bridge or implant and procrastinated doing something about it until 2013. I finally decided after consulting with my dentist to get the implant. I had an excellent oral surgeon and the experience was seamless, painless, really so much better than I ever expected. As I recall I had to wait some months after the 'screw' was implanted before the crown could be put on by my dentist. The cost was $2985 for the oral surgeon and $1935 to have the crown put on, for a total of $4382. I am so happy I did it! The tooth looks good, feels good, just like a real tooth. The cost was well worth it and I would definitely recommend an implant to someone considering the different options to replace a missing tooth.
Hi Patti nice to see you. It's been a minute. I'm not surprised that you are still being flirted with. You take care of yourself in every way and you are beautiful, healthy and I'm sure you still have a glow I'm flattered for you. You are a natural and most men like that.👌
I had a bridge put in and no problems ever since. No antibiotics, no pain & no extra time cleaning it. I had a tooth removed because of a crack (same as you) and I didn't want one of those, what I call (Frankenstein) implants. And I'm glad I didn't. I have a friend who has had to have 2 implants put in; she has had so much infection with those implants and pain; she has been on antibiotics & pain killers for 2 months. She is just wasting away, because she can't eat. No thank you, I'd take a bridge any day over an implant. Dentists are pushing people to go for the implants because they make big bucks w/them, but you have to think what is best for you, not the dentist. Bridges can last 10, 15, 20 years or for the rest of your lifetime. I'm glad I went w/the bridge. Melissa had 2 bridges put in too; I think she's been fine with them. I never believed in root canals either; no guarantees w/them & as you found out w/multiple root canals on the same tooth, they can never really get all the infection out. Good Luck, Patti! xx
I just took down my fall decor and moved around furniture to fit my Christmas tree. Lovely to see you again Patti. Missed your “getting ready with me” videos. Happy Thanksgiving from 🇨🇦
No worry about swallowing it. I never have an issue. I had a bridge also fir about 40. I was about 20 years old. It worked well for many years. Happy thanksgiving Patti!!
You are absolutely adorable…. I’m 73 and I hope I look like you when I grow up.. you are so down to earth and so sweet.. no wonder you got flirted with.. love your videos.. please keep them coming..
Hi Patti, I'm a Patty too, 73. You are brave to show us just what you look like without any adornment. I haven't worn makeup in years, I work from home and don't have a boyfriend. I have knee arthritis in both knees so figure who would want to straggle along with me? Anyway I appreciate you wanting to be your best and I have seen your incredible transformations when you do your makeup. Lately I am going online for meetings with my coworkers who are all 20 and 30 something females. I look horrible on camera and don't even wash my hair that much. so I am going to try and help myself to look a little better on camera. But staying at home since Covid, I stopped driving and living a life. I will look to you for inspiration and keeping up my beauty however I can. Thanks so much for all you share with us! You are a beauty!
Hang in there friend, it does make you feel better inside when you put a little effort into our outside.
Patti you are a blessing, you just cheer me up to no end. A constant inspiration to me, to accept the aging process and embrace it as best as I can. Your videos are my motivation to keep going. Best wishes and good health to you, Jim and family.. Thank you. 🙏🙏❤️
Hi Patti, I love your chatty videos. I listen while I tidy the house. Makes me feel as if a friend is hanging out with me. 🤗🤗🤗
Your hearing + phone must be better than mine! I listen while I'm "putting on my face" (as my mother used to say) or taking it off!...💞
@@debrahouston2884 Oh, I put Patti up on my 50" TV hahahaaa. I have chromecast I send my chromebook to the television. That way I can walk around and listen. :)
I just subscribed to your channel, this weekend. And I've enjoyed every one I've watched.. This chatty one,I listened to while I ate my lunch. 🙂
I have a bridge and had a partial. The partial is not bad.the tooth has a little plate around it but you don’t have to worry about it. The. bridge is hooked to the side tooth. I love my bridge too. I don’t know about the implant tooth looks okay but they are very costly.my step daughter has problems with her four implants. They don’t match her real,teeth. My Beiderbecke is perfect so I would recommend the bridge.you many want to check with someone who has the implant. I might add my step daughter is not satisfied with he implants. Therefore I recommend the plate or bridge.
I hope this helps you in some way. There it takes about a year to complete the implant.it’s a lot of work to,get it done.or work out the process. It’s not as simple as you may think to get the implant. The bridge is there for good and not difficult to make and put in.
I truly appreciate your kindness and fun that you bring to us. Take care and and God Bless!
I,wish you the best. I am sure you will make the right one. I am sending you my love and prayers.
I love just hanging out with you while you do your makeup & get ready. It’s like having a really cool southern aunt. 🤗💕💄
I love your channel. You are a wonderful person and so uplifting. You inspire me to be happy and put my best self.
Hi Patti, I have both crowns & bridges. This summer a 5 part bridge broke and it had made my teeth shift. At this point my only option was to get 3 implants for another more secure 4 part bridge & a new crown. I was getting my teeth straightened when two of those teeth in the bridge broke while using Invisaligns because the liners were very hard to remove. They broke with the repeated pulling on the liners. They are definitely not as easy to wear as shown on TV
I've had the bone grafts and temporary little caps to keep my gums open for the implants put in. Last week, 4 months after first starting the process, they finally did the impressions for my new teeth.
I'm 59yo and want to be able to smile without being embarrassed so I'm all for whatever my dentist & his associates can do for me. I am very grateful I have a PPO plan because nothing has been cheap. I don't think I could afford it all without insurance.
They were able to do the bone grafts & posts w/o anesthesia so I didn't need a driver & it saved me some money.
I recommend that everyone take the best care of their teeth always. You might have to put a large buy or trip on the back burner because your health is much more important. Most dentist will also offer zero interest payments for 6 mo or a year if you can't pay for everything right away.
I know I'll feel so much better about myself with all my teeth back in my mouth.
Patti.. I have had an implant for over 3 years now. Best thing I ever did! I have crowns too but decided where my tooth was missing that I wanted an implant there. You will not think about that tooth again once you have one. Super duper easy to have done. Hope this helps you in your decision making! Love your videos!!💖Janet 💞
Patti, I've had a bridge for 28 years and never looked back. Occasionally food gets stuck underneath but they will give you a floss threader and it works like a charm. Good luck! ❤
Patti, I went thru a surgery that lasted for hours and the apparatus used for breathing caused my teeth to loosen. At 71 years of age and 3 bridges (2 upper one each side and 1 frontal bridge on my lower teeth) I did not want at my age implants. I have no regrets. At our age, bridges will carry us over the balance of our lives. #livewellbekind
Hi, you look beautiful, as always! I had a similar dental experience - I will spare you the horrible details - went on for years, and thousands of dollars and lots of pain later, the tooth broke off and had to be extracted. I wanted an implant but was not a good candidate because of weak bones. The implant doctor said another option is to do nothing . . . and that is what I did. I do NOT want to goof up two teeth to provide an anchor for another. My dentist agreed that I don’t have to do anything, but recommended that I have a retainer at night to keep my other teeth from moving around the empty space. I wish I could have had an implant, but I am happy with doing nothing. I would suggest an implant if you are a good candidate, which it sounds like you are! You are a trooper and I know you will find the best solution for you! You are the most amazing story teller - I would be mesmerized listening to you read a menu! Love you and your videos! Enjoy your cruise - you both deserve the time together.
Blessings to you, your family, and precious Biscuit! xoxo
That’s crazy coverage super impressed
Hi Patti. I'm sending a big hug from Rio de Janeiro. I love listening your chats. you are so sincere, it delights me. Now that I'm 60 years old I'm always looking for tips and suggestions and you've been very generous in sharing your life experience with us. Thank you so much.
Oh dear Patti - how I emphasize with you! I am 75 and have suffered with dental issues since I was a teen. I have had just about every dental procedure know to man , in several different states and in England - I joke that I have a ‘Bentley’ in my mouth! Here’s my hard-earned advice: Root canals can and do fail. You pay all that money 💰 for the pleasure of the misery.😓 When a tooth is cracked it has got to go! What then? A removable bridge will cause stress on the two teeth that anchor it. Not good on already compromised teeth. A fixed bridge will require you to file down (yet again) 2 other teeth, new crowns on them, and will cost quite a lot - and flossing will become more difficult. If you can afford it - an IMPLANT is your best option hands down! Done properly it takes lots of time, appointments, follow-ups and lots of $$$. I am in Ohio, and a premier dentist will quote you @$4,000.00. But it is worth it! I have 6 implants done in the 1990’s. They last. Go for it Patti! 👍🙋♀️🥰👏🤗
Agreed..I spent $3000 trying to save a tooth, fillings then root canal with porcelain cap, then redone when it broke down, eventually I said, just pull it out. After pulling it out, he decided he could have saved the good half of the tooth and rebuilt it, which I had done on another tooth, so I was really pissed that he decided that After he pulled it out!!!😮😡
Hi Patty. My name is Josie. I'm new to your videos found you by accident. I'm your age and have looked at several other videos and keep coming back to yours. I guess younger women with makep tutorial I just cannot relate. I always try t look nice every day but I just never had a carload of foundations eyeshadows lipsticks etc, Now I've been experimenting more but than usual but I still dont want a huge collection of stuff. I've watched so makep vids I had to stopm, honestly. I simply dont want 10 foundations. I enjoy your varied topics on aging. Thanks for tips, keeping it simple, and all the encouragement to enjoy our older years. I'll be watching more.!!!! Onto the holidays, be happy!!!
Based on my daughter’s recent experience with tooth loss similar to yours, I recommend a dental implant, as it is well worth the expense. The pros outweigh the cons. Hope this helps!
Love your “chats” and your GRWM makeup!
I've had it all... Including a one tooth partial. Each story drama galore. The implant turned out to be placed incorrectly and 10 yrs after the implant cannot be removed sooo it has been cut actually ground off to gum level. So much for implants. The one tooth will stay pot until you purposely, intentionally remove it. When you put it back each time it snaps in!!!. Not even eating a Carmel or chewing gum will pull it out.
I have a partial that has lasted for 20 years. It has never been a problem. Sometimes if I’m eating something like nuts, a piece will get stuck under the partial. I simply remove it get rid of the piece & pop the partial back in.
Hi Patti: I've had a partial on my lower teeth for years, but it's 5 teeth so I'm not sure about a partial for one tooth. However, the cost of a partial is so much less than the other two options so that's a consideration. A partial fits very securely so doubt you would swallow it and it has an apparatus attached to the tooth so no problem. Good luck with your dental situation. It was great to see you today! It was a great surprise as you usually are here on Saturdays! Blessings! Love the flirting story!!!
Hi Patti. I have a lower partial. It fits snugly. I take it out usually after dinner. I do not sleep in it. I also have a couple of bridges. A permanent situation is best and less to bother with. I think you would be glad you did the permanent tooth.
Blessings and 💘 sue
Patti, as I was listening to you I realized you were describing my recent dental experience. Last summer 2 adjoining crowns fell out. Both had had root canals years ago. My dentist said my options were a partial or implants. He said a partial can give you problems in the future so discouraged me from doing that. He sent me to an oral surgeon who assured me that once the implants are in that is it - they're done! In August the surgeon did my 2 extractions and 2 implants in about an hour and a half. Pain was minimal. I may have taken pain meds a couple of days. There was soreness for a few weeks but now they feel great and I go back to my dentist in January for the crowns. I highly recommend the implants to you. I am 77 and expect many years of the solid feeling they give me instead of the stress of the partial. My peace of mind is worth the extra expense. Good luck, Patti! I admire you and enjoy your videos so much.
Patti you are such a lovely person! I feel like your videos are directed to me! Thank you for sharing your life and makeup with us!❤❤❤
You are just the sweetest person. You just feel like a close friend. Sending love and hugs.
Patti, thanks for sharing so much with us all. I am enjoying your videos and learn something new every time. ❤
Yesssss!!!!♡ I just discovered your channel yesterday & I am just addicted to it Patti!!! Hook, line & sinker! You are so wonderful & beautiful & I just know that God sent me directly to your channel. You have no idea how you have blessed me & how happy you have made me in the last 24 hours!♡ So grateful I ran across this channel! 🙌🥲
I just love my implant, Patty. The process was not a problem and I’m so glad I chose this option. I don’t really know which tooth it is now.! Shop around for price and expertise. I’m up in PA and a friend of my husband is a specialist and charged us $2000.
If possible, choose this option. Love you!!!
Patti, I have 2 permanent bridges one on each side lower. Have had them for over 30 years. No problems ever. I would highly recommend them. Easy and you never have to worry about them other than flossing regularly under them. Good luck!
I've had one bridge for over 35 years too and it has never given me problem. At my age no way will I vtake a chance on bone graft or implants. Only saying what I'd do not giving advice. Wish you best whatever you decide.
Love hearing about all! My sister has had 2 implants. My husband has had two partials and has lost them both! He couldn’t eat with them so he would take them out and ended up throwing them out in the napkin he cover them in at the table where we were eating. I have a mouth full of crowns too a few caps! I don’t know what I would do! If in the front I would do an implant. I had a tooth pull a few years ago rather than crown since it was a wisdom tooth. Getting ready th have the corresponding upper wisdom taken out too! At this age do we really need wisdom teeth? I have had the same bump on my gum for two months.
No pain it just burst every couple day’s..
Sure it has something to do with the capped tooth it sits by.
Just rebooked my cruise from Feb till the fall as my Dr. isn’t keen on me cruising yet! I have my vaccinations and booster but with asthma he thinks it’s too soon.
So here’s to next year. We are hoping to head to Florida for a month in January or February if all stays the same. MIL got Covid-19 and got an infusion and is doing well. She’s 93. We will be celebrating our 54 anniversary in a week! Where has the time gone! Guess I’m still in love!
I use the same shampoo. Also Nanny from Nanny and the Moose said she uses Caster Oil as a face moisturizer and I’m noticing my eyebrows are filling in with lots of hair. After research I see it’s also used to increase eye lash volume. Will try that soon! Have a great Thanksgiving!! Keep posting! We young old girls love hearing all your thoughts, ideas and shenanigans! 👩🏻🦳💕💕 Janie from Chicagoland!
I want to thank you for just sharing your day with us. I am 73 and my husband and I retired to Japan 5 years ago, my husband is Japanese. I speak very little Japanese, so needless to say, you have become my very good friend that I get to visit with. I am not very good at being social, so when I get to visit with rxstar mom it gives my day a boost. You have a wonderful and natural way of telling a story and/or giving a tutorial. You have encouraged me to even start wearing makeup again. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your next video.
Thank you,
GBaba of Japan
Retired dental hygienist here. I am super impressed at both your providers and your care. The epinephrine/ marcaine is definitely a great anesthetic. I was thinking vertical fracture while you were talking about your endo visit and I applaud your dental providers for coordinating your extraction. Keep those providers, they sound like they are top notch. If you have enough bone, or can have bone grafting, implants are the way to go and fortunately you won’t have to worry about the anatomy of your previous tooth making another crown ill fitting. It will be all brand new. Best of luck.
Patti, love that you are letting your ‘natural’ silver grow out it’s so very attractive and certainly blends in with your blonde highlights. You are truly a delight to watch, to learn from and see that we can all ‘mature’ with grace,dignity and kindness! Thank you from an Orlando friend!
Absolutely go for the implant. I had a few done in 2019 and it was easy, painless and has given me complete freedom. Worth the cost!
Patti, I love your videos! I am giving you some asked for advice. I worked as a dental assistant for thirty years and I loved it! My advice, based on personal experience, is to NOT do the one tooth partial! You would probably end up losing that little thing! I am 73 years old and I don't want anything I have to keep up with, so to speak! You can afford the implant or the bridge. I think either is fine. Once it's done it's over!! Just like your real teeth and no worry about swallowing it. Which, by the way, isn't just a crazy thought! I've heard many stories over the years of pts swallowing everything from temporary crowns, gold crowns and having to cough up an almost swallowed partial! Besides, who wants to have to take out a tooth or teeth when we " get old" and for one reason or another have to have surgery! Girl, you have taken very good care of yourself, so continue on with your teeth! I can not, tell you enough times to NOT get the partial!
True story, a few years ago I gave my best friend this same advice and what did she do? Yep! She went the economical route and got the one tooth partial! She could not stand it¡ I hated to tell her that I told her so, but I did! 😂😂😂 Long story short, she now has a permanent bridge!! Patti, you are so special. I love listening to you. It's music to my soul. I have depression and I fight it like wild fire! You don't know the times you have lifted me up. I consider you one of my girlfriends and I keep my friends for life! I'm very blessed to have some precious friends. My very best friend and I started first grade together. We are so blessed. My next best friend I have had since we were twelve years old. So, when I make friends, I truly make friends. Won't you be my friend? God bless you and I look forward to your next video. I have missed some of them. I just accidentally came across your page and I was hooked! I'm catching up! ❤️ Don't get the partial! 😘
Hi Patti
I had a bridge for many years (four teeth, front, top) but the two teeth on either side of it suffered and I was advised to go for implants. I did, and honestly, it was the best thing I ever did. It was a long process as I needed five implants, but I’ve never looked back. Since then, I’ve also had implants in the bottom and bone grafts as I have Osteoporosis which has impacted my jaw. It’s expensive and I will probably be paying for them for evermore but I’m 73 now, and hopefully, they will see me out. I so enjoy your videos, thank you.
I've had a partial for 9nyrs of 4teeth,and no problems of any kind would donit again,good luck!
I've been a dental hygienist for 25+ years. From what I could tell it's a premolar (single rooted tooth) and so easy to have an implant. Since you had problems with the crown fitting, could your bite be off or tooth out of alignment? An implant is actually stronger then a regular tooth so if you have good bone support it should work the best. If you go with a bridge, the teeth on either end will need to have crowns which will hold the "fake tooth". If you already have crowns on either of the teeth, they will need to be removed and new ones made. If you have teeth without crowns, you will have to have them crowned. Some people aren't happy having to have that done. The bridge will have all three teeth which is cemented and is considered a permanent fixture. You will need to use a bridge threader to glide the floss under the "fake tooth" when flossing your teeth. A removable bridge {partial) is snapped into your mouth by prongs which hold it in place. Even though you are missing one tooth, the partial will need to go behind your bottom teeth and be secured onto teeth on the other side for support and hold it in place. Many people don't care for them as food gets caught under the metal band. Sometimes the pressure of holding the partial in can cause stress or damage to the teeth holding it in. I hope this helps you in making your decision. I've been following you for a long time and love how sweet and upbeat you are. They way you present your blog it's almost like you are telling us a story. We also are starting to cruise again. Already have 3 booked and we already got our booster so can't wait. Cruise #39 here we come... Wishing you and your family a blessed holiday season. (Merry Christmas).
Thank you Donna..I'm having such varried comments on this tooth thing...one person says one thing and gives me all the reasons and someone else says another and another and now I'm really confused LOL...but....I know that I'm not alone in this. Thank you for your input - being a dental hygienist for over 25 years I value your advice. xoxo p
That in-depth response was so kind. I learned from you. Thank you for loving our Patti.
You have provided excellent information on her options. I have worn my side bridge, which was cemented permanently during the latter part past 1979. I relocated from N.Y. in 1981. It is now Nov 2021, (30 yrs+), and I have had no problems.
Donna, this is an excellent explanation. It is what I was saying in layman's terms. I had to have my teeth removed because almost all were broken due to severe dry mouth. My intent from the beginning was to have denture implants. The mold was made prior to teeth extraction. This was September 2020. I am now on my second set of dentures and they still don't fit. I can't eat without pain and blood. Even lots with of adhesive they still pot out. I don't want them implanted till they fit because I don't want food stuck under them.
I have already decided that instead of getting the permanently fixed ones that I am getting the snap kind so I can take them out and clean them when needed. I think part of the problem is that the dentures are a full set of teeth and I only had 26 teeth. They are too big for my mouth. I told the dentist up front about the tooth shortage from birth and have repeated it several times and he just says he can adjust them. Well he hasn't and I am getting sick of this. It will soon be 15 months. I miss eating salads and so many foods. Even more, I miss going out to dinner with friends. I missed my 55th high school reunion and other important events.
@@pattishumateanderson4633 You may want to go to a Prosthodontist that specialize in dentures. Some general dentists don't make many dentures so they aren't that great in getting the fit correct. One of the main things about having dentures fit correctly is the bone support that is left in your mouth once the teeth have been removed. If you had periodontal disease (that is the destruction of bone), so there many not be much left to support the denture. The upper denture always fits better than the bottom because of the natural suction and usually has more bone. The bottom only may have a slight ridge or, unfortunately, no ridge so the denture floats around. Your tongue trains itself to help try to keep the denture in place. The law of physics comes into place...when you bite into something the pressure of the fronts of the denture biting causes the backs of the denture to pop off.
Not only is it difficult to eat and chew but it allows food to get under it.
You also have to allow your gums and bones to heal after extractions. The immediate denture they make for you to wear right after the extractions is almost a temporary denture as your mouth will change once it's healed and it will no longer fit. They will then "reline" your denture to fit how our mouth is now that it's healed. Depending on what kind of reline they use it may have to replaced down the road. Some people who tolerate their upper denture and have problems with the lower will get the bar implant so they snap the lower denture into place. The lower jaw has the strongest bone for that compared to the upper arch (bone is softer due to your sinuses).
Hope this helps and good luck with your dental health and finding the right appliance that will work for you. Happy Thanksgiving...
My 1st root canal was 52 years ago and it’s never stopped. Probably have had 10 total and 3 have eventually become implants. Have another implant where they wanted to do a root canal, but skipped that and went straight to the implant. Yes, they are expensive and there are drawl backs to them.
Years ago, the crowns were made from some metal covered in a porcelain type material. They seemed to last forever. The newer ones are acrylic and, if you do any teeth grinding, you can destroy them. I’ve destroyed 2. Also, the glue can let go. I’m having that problem now.
Have no experience with partials as my dentists always talked me out of them. You won’t swallow them because they hook to your teeth on either side. Because my teeth are cavity prone, the hooks become a source of a cavity. However, we have moved and once I get with my new dentist, I’m going to discuss converting any new dental problems to partials. I need to watch the expenses and root canals and implants are only minimally covered by many insurances. As for the bridge, I’ve have 2 implants next to each other. The crown covered both teeth so there was no space in between. Drove me crazy! Felt like I had something caught between my teeth that I couldn’t dislodge. That may have lead to the teeth grinding that eventually destroyed that double crown.
I would think that by the time you’re in your seventies, we wouldn’t be having these problems with teeth. Like I wrote above, from here on out I’m going to be as fiscally conservative as possible. It used to be that if, in the future, you needed more teeth extracted, they could possibly be added to the existing plate. Don’t know if that still holds. If you go the bridge route, how is that held in place? You need more info. Google. I will not get any new root canal/crowns, as that also runs around $4000 total. Same goes for implants/crowns. That’s more than our combined SS/mo. You have to look at where the tooth in question is located. Is it in your budget? What is the condition of the other dental work, including the age and if there are any chips or cracks in them? I think you may want to have a consultation and extended visit for a full assessment before making a final decision.
If you need to talk, I’m available. Don’t go out much. Husband with dementia who really doesn’t like being away from home and his dogs, so I’m here if you need me. BTW, never had any luck with micellar water for makeup removal. I use Good Minerals cleansing balm followed by Cerave moisturizing cleanser.
Hi Patti,
I too had my tooth pulled 2 weeks ago due to a cracked root and just like you I had a root canal twice on it. I’m getting an implant. This will be my second tooth implant. Do find out if you are a candidate for one. Not everyone has enough bone. The specialist would determine this. Sometimes they also have to do a bone graft but if you can, an implant, if done successfully (and if you are a candidate) is most durable. There won’t be anything to rot. Keep in mind, even bridges can fail over time but with an implant, if you are flossing, brushing, and water picking, it should last you a lifetime.
Just love chatting with you. Currently on my second root canal replacement, as I am told they last only about 20-30 years. Chose to have the first incident in the early 2000’s having tooth extracted and an implant. While more expensive than a bridge, I preferred that to a bridge which requires grinding down both teeth on either side for crowns that anchor the bridge artificial tooth. Have been thoroughly satisfied with that implant. Just need to be diligent with flossing it. Now dealing with a second root canal that started providing pain and opted to do the implant route again. Tooth was extracted and bone build-up installed by a magnificent maxillo-oral surgeon to which dentist had referred me. That will heal over my snowbird winter down your way. Upon return home in early May, implant process will begin so as to heal and be complete by summer’s end. The is a program called Care Credit that offers no-interest loans for dental, medical, vision, etc services. My dentist introduced me to the program. I highly recommend it! Good luck with your journey!
I have a bridge and have had it for years. Love it. No problem ever. Forget it’s there.
Hi Patti, this is my first time watching your video, I like it so much. I was amazed to know that we still can look beautiful in later years. Am 53 this year.. May you be healthy always and thanks for sharing such inspiring video ..🤗
Live and travel while you are both physically able. Happy travels to both of you!!!
Today I discovered Senior Citizen Makeup UA-cam and I am in love. You remind me so much of my grandma who passed away four years ago, one-day-shy-of-92 - I really needed to find your channel. Have an amazing day, and I hope your holiday week is all you could ever ask for and more.
Yes I’ve had plenty of experience, I’ve had it all Patty. Go for the implant. If you do the bridge they shave down the teeth next to the missing tooth and that trauma often leads to them needing a root canal and down the road pulled. . The removal thing, was awful for me too, it would come loose and the quality of eating was just not great. I’d get the implant and be done with it for good. I love my implant, if I had known what I know now, I would have done it every time I needed a root canal. Good luck with everything!💋
Patti, I’ve have just gone through your same experience with my teeth a few months ago. I was ready to get the implant. My gum where the tooth had been pulled, had healed and I was ready to get the implant started. The Dentist had to do another peripheral X-ray. So that being done., he came back in and told me that in order to do the implant that I would have to have a bone graft that nay or nay not take. So I opted for the partial which was 1400 dollars. It fits great and is so lightweight . The new partials are great. They aren’t like they were in the old days. Those were awful. You will do great. I’m 71 for 3 more months. I forget my tooth is a partial.
Got all my own teeth (knock wood!), but my boyfriend had a partial for decades since the Army pulled some of his teeth. He finally got implants, and LOVES THEM. When we first started dating, he felt he needed to show my what he looked like with his partial out, and he was so embarrassed. The implants were expensive, but they are like real teeth in every way, and he can completely forget about them. He swears they are one of the best purchases he's ever made. Thanks for the "visit"!
Patti, my doctor has prescribed a nasal spray, mometasone furoate nasal spray. Use it every morning for a month or two, then use it nice r twice per week. When it starts getting drippy again I up to everyday again. Not sure if you like meds but what a relief not to have a constantly runny nose.
I love your UA-cam! You are fabulous. I’m 68 & just went thru a move also. I found your sight when you asked about moving. I thought God led me to you & your comments section. It gave me courage to go thru our move. God Bless You!
I had a bridge for 25 years…..and another one for 18 years and it was solid and felt like normal. I recommend them and the color match was perfect.
Hi Patti, for me, the Dental Implant was the preferred choice. Recovery is a little longer, however the advantage Implants have is that they preserve bone and prevent deterioration of your facial structure. They also prevent the surrounding teeth from shifting around.
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I agree. Just be prepared in your mind for the length of time it takes to complete the process.🙂
I can vouch for that. I've had two dental implants and they've been great, just great!
Good point about the facial structure!
Hi Patti...I have very old caps on my teeth...and gums are receiving...so would eventually need new ones....one tooth in particular was bad and needed removal...so I had an implant...it's been fine...At first you get a temp while the implant heals...(as it has a cap...) and after that the final permanent cap snaps on the implant part... it's amazing...If I had enough $...I would get every tooth done!!! As long as your bones are ok. In the jaw...you are good to go! You can also get a whole mouth done based on 4-6 implants...the others can be permanently attached to those implants!!! As gums can shrink over time...the teeth (caps) need to be longer for that reason.
It's great to share...GO Girl!!!
Love Ena...😍
Thank you Patti for a lovely chat with you. What a nice way to end the day for me. I hope you know how much you mean to your subscribers. Blessings to you and your family. Good luck with your dental decision...I have nothing to offer on that front! Stay safe and well.
I have one implant, no problems, and in the process of another one. No regrets, worth the money. The bridge is a little less expensive. But you are right, you have to crown both teeth surrounding the one, if they aren't crowned yet, you know they have to take away some of both teeth to crown them. With the implant it just involves the implant and doesn't affect the surrounding teeth. I used to be a dental assistant in the past, least problems with implants. With crowns there is still the chance of cavities happening, with the implant no chance of that. My opinion only, it's worth it to me. Good luck my sweet friend !!
Hi Patty!! I am 74, and had an implant and am very glad I did. I had an old bridge that was a problem, so I had an implant and two crowns done (the two that were anchor's to the bridge, on either side of the implant). Yes. It was expensive, $5000 here in California, but I will never have to worry about that tooth ever again!! haha. Here is the thing about bridges. They are great, and mine lasted a long time, however, if you ever have a problem with one or both of the teeth that are crowned on either side that anchor the bridge, then you have to replace the whole thing....two crowns and the bridge!! I would never consider a partial....too many memories of my mom's partial soaking in a glass in the bathroom!!! With an implant, it is very very rare to have anything go wrong with the implant. And if you have a problem with the crowns on either side, then you just deal with the one tooth that is a problem. I'll tell you Patty, if I ever need a second root canal on a tooth, I think I will just tell them to pull it and put in an implant! Good luck!!! You will do what is best for you. :)
Pattie, u r a blessing to all of us ladies that r in our golden years they call it! Lol, as for the dentist problems u said u were hving not know which way to go , I had this problem as well, no implants for me I saw what my husband went thur for a full mouth of implants ( no thx u) I chose the partial way and I’m completely happy with it , I take them out at night as well and pop back in in morning no problems and I’m 81 had the partial for several years now ! Hope this helps somewhat and saved me money as welll🤗 I think sometimes I hv the same thoughts and life style u hv, I’ve lived in Arkansas and from Memphis as well daughters from previous marriage etc! I enjoy watching your UA-cam , hv a blessed day🙏
Hi Miss Patti! I just want to let you know I bought the Garnier eye make up remover… blue top! I could only find a small bottle, but decided to buy after your success…. It’s wonderful! Thank you! - Belinda🌺🌺🌺
I have a bridge - very happy with it and would do it again. I would not do a partial. Good lucK Patti! You are a great story teller! Your make-up looks great and you look beautiful!
Hi Patti Im 65 had this type of tooth hisory on a upper right molar. A long history of root canal, crown, eventually extraction then implant 10 yrs ago on this tooth. This implant now giving me a problem with bone loss and had small infection. Implants are great I have another on upper left molar so far so good but this tooth implant is needing more work. I feel that since it had to much work done in that area before implant the gum and bone just weaker as I age. Implants need to be looked after with with daily cleaning and 2 cleanings a yr, xray they are not set it and forget it:)
Make sure you select best Dr to do implant.
You always look so pretty! Have you ever tried using a color corrector to correct your discoloration and then you would not have to use much concealer and it makes a huge difference on more mature eyes. I know I am much younger than you at 60 but even I can tell a huge difference. I really can’t wear a lot of concealer because it just settles in my lines and so once I started using a color corrector, I have not had to use concealer. I might use a little bit of the Catrice eye brightener, which is luminous pink brightening shade and it’s sheer and moisturizing and what a difference. I use one by Seint and that’s the only product I used by them and I don’t sell it but I’m going to try the Bobby Brown one next. I use a pink shade for brown hyperpigmentation or brown circles under my eyes because pink cancels out brown. Most people think peach does, but peach is for blue undertones, and yellow is for purple undertones and pink is for brown so I really think that you would like it if you tried it. There are several companies that make them, but most of them only make them in peach, which I don’t understand.
Oh, my. I had the exact issue with one of my teeth. It started in 1995 and a new dentist I went to last year finally figured out that my tooth and root was cracked. I was in pain from that tooth, had root canals and many crowns that wouldn’t stay on. I hated losing the tooth but was so happy to end the pain and all the treatments I’d had over the years. I’m happy that you got yours taken care of. What a relief!
I enjoyed every minute of your chatty chat. I hate dentistry...over the course of my 66 years I have had many fillings,one root canal, 9 extractions ,4 of those were wisdom teeth...oh the pain I have had in my mouth,but it is important to care for them so off we go. I don't have any replacement teeth ,maybe I'll have them all out one day and wear dentures. My Mom had top dentures for years and a partial with 2 teeth on the bottom, never lost, broke or swallowed, they were fitted well...she wore them till she passed. The dentist you are seeing is your best adviser...there are so many different experiences. I would say myself if the implant can be paid for, go for it. Then go on your cruise and enjoy!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Hello Patti, I had an implant about 20 years ago. It took more visits to the dentist compared to having a bridge but so worth it. It is just like my own tooth. I have had absolutely no problems with it. I highly recommended it.
Best wishes.
I’m happy to see that you are doing well. Was worried about you. I got a bridge this year, I wish I would’ve gotten the implant. Reason is that the one implant that I have feels natural. The bridge doesn’t. I don’t have a partial so I can’t speak on that. My implant feels just like my crowns. But that is just my experience and it also may be where the implant is located. Good luck with your decision. Be blessed. So happy to see your video and what new.
It is so nice to see you, seems like it has been awhile. So glad to hear you and jim are traveling again. May you and him have a happy thanksgiving!
So excited for you & Jim to get to do some traveling soon!!!! So VERY LOVELY you are....Have a Blessed afternoon sweet lady!
Hi Patti, Glad I found your your tube channel, recommended by Kimberly, Pretty Over 50. Looks like you gotten a lot of advise about your dental situation. I had a similar experience, only without the root canals, but was in the process of having an implant done, only to find out that there wasn’t enough room between my teeth to instal the implant, so I chose to go the the bridge, and all worked out well, but I was really shook up when they told me the implant wasn’t possible. I didn’t even consider the partial, but the implant is the way to go, and especially with the price difference being close. I had two other very old crowns on top that needed replacing also, so went ahead and got those replaced, so my social six on top were all done. A big expense, but hopefully won’t need them done again, and felt good to have a nice smile again ! Good luck with what ever you decide to do. Just love your sweet personality, and I’ll be tuning in to keep up with your adventures in Florida ! ☺️☺️
My mom had a good experience with a partial. It fitted securely and she had it for many years. It was an adjustment kind of like a retainer. It is a commitment to get used to it. There can be some soreness while your mouth is getting used to the partial.
However, I would get the implant over the bridge.
Thank You for being 'our' friend!!! So glad you are going on a cruise!!! My mom and I haven't missed a year taking our trips to Branson. Always look forward to your videos!!!
Hi love...I have been married to a dentist for 50 years ( met him while he was in dental school and I was flying for American Airlines)... I have had just about every kind of dental work imaginable! Was even a bit of a guinea pig for him and fellow students...
I have had many crowns and bridges through the years, and did have an implant done by a friend a few years back...definitely go with the implant! No need for tooth on either side to become involved if possible, but would be the case with a bridge...implants are costly, but worth it! Hope that helps...
Thank you for being so dear to all of us😘
Hi Patti:) Great to see you:). Ur hair looks so healthy:). I have always had very thick and curly hair-I have new hair growth exactly where you do but at the top of my crown area is thinning. Thanks for the shampoo tip👍 I have done a lot of research on implants but I have read about some people being allergic to them or their body rejected them. I can’t wear costume jewelry (get a terrible rash) and I was all for getting one implant until I read that they may say they are 100 % titanium but that’s not always the case. While in my oral surgeon’s office there was a young woman who had a bad reaction to an implant-had to have it removed at the hospital (she was so upset cuz her insurance wouldn’t cover the hospital charges) and then she got called in cuz it was her turn so I didn’t get the whole story. My niece in her 50’s had one implant but the doctor explained he never does one until the area has healed for 6 months after the “bad” tooth was extracted. She has had no problems since:) I believe a lot depends on the bone being strong or healthy enough to do an implant. I hope all goes well~Plz keep us posted as I’m still undecided as to what to do. I recently had to put a new crown on a tooth and the new dentist I went to designed my new crown right in front of me (after preparing the area first) on his computer and then sends the exact measurements to the Kiln right in his office! It took about 15 minutes and I left with my new crown that very day! The new technology they have is amazing:)👍😊💕🙏
I in a similar spot with a tooth that is bothering me and it should of been pulled. I will not do root canal. It has a crown on it now and tonight it's throbbing. I will feel fine once the nerve is gone. On side in back. Enjoying your talking!
I know I’m watching a 2 year old video of yours but I just can’t get enough watching you, I have learned so much and your so inspiring and helping me to get back to taking better care and learning how to do my make up right now. Do you still make videos? ❤
I have a bridge on my lower teeth for about 25 years & don’t even notice it. Easy to floss with a threader or other small flossing brushes made for bridges. I also have a tooth implant on a tooth far back on the end so a bridge was not a option. Both are good. Hope that helps.
My dear friend who passed in 2020 had a number of implants. She had trouble with a couple of them. One broke right off and another got badly chipped. As you mentioned the replacements are not cheap. I personally had a problem with a molar years ago. I had a route canal done three times and the pain was still there. They refused to pull it even though it was so damaged just a shard was visible. My friend sent me to her dentist and he yanked it. Since it was not in a visible spot l never replaced it. It did not cause any disfigurement or problems. That was about 40 years ago.
Pattie, your so funny Probably because your down to earth and truthful which is a rare gift today
I have two implants. Just got the last one recently. Yes they are expensive, but are like a real tooth once you get through the process and get it in. I'm 73 years old.
I love watching you and listening to you - I've learned some tricks to help cover the redness and my scars from skin cancer surgeries and to even out my warped face! But OMG - it's exhausting watching all you go through to get ready!
I love your videos, Patti! Watching them is like talking to an old friend! ❤️
Patti I am 69 years old and have had an implant on a lower molar since my early 40s. It feels like my normal tooth in every way. Never regretted my decision and feel it was money well spent. Wishing you well in whatever decision you make.
I love my bridge and chose it because of quick recovery time. I have had it for 5 years. No regrets.
Hi Patti, I look forward to your videos so much. You have no idea how much you have inspired me on so many different areas in life. I recently turned 61 and you’ve given me so much to think about regarding the possibilities I could still have in my own future. Maybe I’ll even meet a “Jim” of my own someday. Lol. I’m so happy you’re going to be traveling again.
Miss Patti, I’m going thru this exact process. I had a root canal and crown 20-25 years ago. I’ve had the tooth removed and the bone graft has been inserted. I’m in the process of healing. I think it may be the same tooth that you are having trouble with. But I’m petrified of the dentist. They gave me Valium and gas. I was NO PROBLEM! lol. The implant should happen Feb or March. I went the implant route because of my age, I’m 55. Keep me updated on your findings. Hoping for a good outcome for you! Sending love from north Georgia
I've had a dental implant ( a molar) for about 15 years now. The molar removal, bone graft and implant were done by a periodontist and I've had no problems with any of that. However, the crown made and put on the implant by my regular dentist at the time never fit properly and allowed food to constantly catch between the implant and tooth next to it. Eventually, years later, I developed a cavity in the side of the adjacent tooth because of that gap, so had to have a filling put in that my new dentist was able to make in a way that keeps the two teeth from catching food between them. However.....as for implants, my son tried an implant for a missing front tooth, and for some reason got a bad infection in the gum that wouldn't go away, shortly after having the implant done. There was also a problem with the too small amount of bone in the front, where his implant was located, although I don't know if his dentist ever did a bone graft (I suspect he did not.) At any rate, the implant had to come out and my son now has a bridge. As his mom, this breaks my heart, because not only did it damage the two teeth used as an anchor on either side of the missing front tooth, but the three "new" front teeth (2 crowns for anchors on the sides) don't look anything like his originals! And the memories of all the years of him wearing braces as a kid and me paying for his orthodontist didn't exactly make me feel better, either, lol!) He just doesn't have the beautiful smile he used to have. However, my son is happy with his bridge, because he says he can finally smile again, and is out of pain, so that's good. Best of luck to you, Patty, it does seem as if implants are a better option if they work out for you.
I had an experience very similar to yours. Second root canal did not work. Had to have the tooth pulled. I did choose to go with an implant. This whole process started before Covid, but once Covid hit, my oral surgeon shut his office down for several months. So, what should have taken a few months ended up taking well over a year. I do not regret getting the implant. However, it is a long, expensive process. After you have the titanium post, finally, put in place, you still need to have a crown put on that post, which adds even more to the cost. I would say the total cost, including crown, was about $6,000 for the one tooth. Luckily, I have dental insurance (which I pay dearly for) which paid about half of that. I would recommend that you go for the implant. I have had no problem with mine. It is just like a real tooth and requires nothing more than brushing and flossing. Good luck with whatever you decide to do .
PS - I just love your videos.
Hi Patti. It's so good to see you. I love watching you. You are so down to earth and so graceful with the aging process. Pray about your dental situation. God knows best. Great news about you and Jim going on cruises again. Have fun decorating. I'm going to do some of mine tomorrow. God bless you and your family. We love you Patti.
Once again, dear lady, I enjoyed your video…it’s like talking to a close friend! I have not had any experience with dental issues as you are, but I would definitely listen to someone who has traveled this road. Thanks, Patti, for taking the time to share your life with me…God bless!💞
I have a partial upper right…as a result of a cracked tooth, root canal and finally extraction…this partial is fine. You wont swallow it eating. I take it out to brush and to sleep. It’s locked in there tightly.
I’m pleased with it. I also have a bridge that is not removable.
Just letting you know. Good luck
I have a permanent five tooth bridge on the bottom lower right put in last year (at a cost of $7400) and have had no problems with it at all. I was given the option of implants but it was so expensive and given that I take medication for osteoporosis, which can inhibit healing of the gums, that factored into my decision of getting a bridge. Also, I just wanted the whole process to be over quickly and not have to wait months with the implant process. I have not regretted my decision. How wonderful that you are going cruising again. My husband and I are cruisers as well but I am not ready just yet to go but hopefully will be by the summer. Enjoy your cruise.
You are the most elegant, yet tell it like it is down tp earth lady. Love you
I had to have a tooth extracted that cracked as well. I feel your pain on that. I opted to go with an implant because I don't want a fixed bridge. A fixed bridge would destroy perfectly good teeth on either side of the fake tooth. I don't want a removable Bridge either for the same reason you said. I agree with you that it's extremely expensive and it will be about $4,000 when all is said and done. I had to have bone graft put in to mine as well because it had abscessed. I'm going back in August to begin the procedure for the implant. I think in the long run you would be much happier even though it will cost more on the front end, you will not have to worry about replacing the implant in the future, just the crown after about eight to 10 years depending on how much where it gets.
Patti, I have had a bridge and a partial. I have had a lower and upper partial for 50 years. I have never had a problem with them. The partial can be added on to and repaired if needed., I also have my bridge and have also had to have it replaced over the past 15 years. As far as the partial, I wouldn't worry about swallowing it. It has clasps that attachs to teeth on both sides of the tooth. I know somone who had an implant and after several years had to have it replaced. As we get older our gums shrink and teeth shift. The last tooth I had pulled under similiar circumstances as you, they built the gum area up for support. The whole process didn't cost more than $1,500. I think most dentists push for implants as they make more money off the procedure.
Hi Patti, Yes I have to have one of those
actually I have many magnifing glasses
all around me but when I look for one of
them I can't seem to find the one I need
or one of the many at all. ❤
Hi Patti, Oh my goodness teeth, teeth, teeth!!!
I have two bridges one on each side of my upper mouth. I have no problem at all . One is ten+ years old the other is less than a year and they are great! No problems. If any part included front teeth I would probably get the implant if cost wasn’t an issue. But for teeth that are not in front, a bridge is perfect. Partials….I wouldn’t, couldn’t recommend.
Great to see you. You look wonderful as always! ♥️Dee
While the implant takes much longer to install & more expensive I'd do it if it wouldn't kill the bank. Why? No additional risk of cavities or complex oral health problems later. The bridge requires, depends on the two other teeth and can be damaging to them. If it's about budget then I'd go for the partial. I'm excited to hear you'll are going on a cruise 😊
Patti, you are a blessing to me! I hope you, Biscuit and Jim have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Lots of love from Texas, Candy😀❤
Hi Patti, I'm 63 now and was born without an adult tooth below one of my teeth. It's the bottom left tooth behind the incisor. When I was a child the dentist said the baby tooth might last 10 years but it hung on for decades and eventually fell apart when I was in my late 40s. I was scared about the prospect of having a bridge or implant and procrastinated doing something about it until 2013. I finally decided after consulting with my dentist to get the implant. I had an excellent oral surgeon and the experience was seamless, painless, really so much better than I ever expected. As I recall I had to wait some months after the 'screw' was implanted before the crown could be put on by my dentist. The cost was $2985 for the oral surgeon and $1935 to have the crown put on, for a total of $4382. I am so happy I did it! The tooth looks good, feels good, just like a real tooth. The cost was well worth it and I would definitely recommend an implant to someone considering the different options to replace a missing tooth.
Hi Patti nice to see you. It's been a minute. I'm not surprised that you are still being flirted with.
You take care of yourself in every way and you are beautiful, healthy and I'm sure you still have a glow I'm flattered for you. You are a natural and most men like that.👌
Patti you look so pretty! Hope you and Jim enjoys yourselves on y’all’s cruise.
Love your videos, it's like listening to a friend. Unfortunately a lot colder over here in the UK.
Hi Patti, I don’t have any dentist stories but I sure did enjoy seeing your video again, it seems like it’s been a while. Have a wonderful holiday.🥰
I had a bridge put in and no problems ever since. No antibiotics, no pain & no extra time cleaning it. I had a tooth removed because of a crack (same as you) and I didn't want one of those, what I call (Frankenstein) implants. And I'm glad I didn't. I have a friend who has had to have 2 implants put in; she has had so much infection with those implants and pain; she has been on antibiotics & pain killers for 2 months. She is just wasting away, because she can't eat. No thank you, I'd take a bridge any day over an implant. Dentists are pushing people to go for the implants because they make big bucks w/them, but you have to think what is best for you, not the dentist. Bridges can last 10, 15, 20 years or for the rest of your lifetime. I'm glad I went w/the bridge. Melissa had 2 bridges put in too; I think she's been fine with them. I never believed in root canals either; no guarantees w/them & as you found out w/multiple root canals on the same tooth, they can never really get all the infection out. Good Luck, Patti! xx
We got buster this week , so glad & hope to go to sun in January/ feb 🤞. Enjoy your cruse 💕
I just took down my fall decor and moved around furniture to fit my Christmas tree. Lovely to see you again Patti. Missed your “getting ready with me” videos. Happy Thanksgiving from 🇨🇦
No worry about swallowing it. I never have an issue. I had a bridge also fir about 40. I was about 20 years old. It worked well for many years. Happy thanksgiving Patti!!