What do you mean everything failed? Implants failed? Im so sorry. The whole thing is so scary and expensive. I’m considering implants but I have chronic autoimmune gum inflammation and I’m worried also I’ve never worn jewelry and don’t know whether I have metal allergies….were your failures due to gum problems?
Wishing You All The Best when you get your dentures, what do you mean by everything else failed, I am going through teeth issues also, it’s surprising me how many of us are out there with the same issues with our teeth, if Shea hadn’t ever mentioned it, none of us would of known that we’re not alone. Good Luck with your recovery ❤️🩹
I feel your pain. I’ve had 5 extractions, implants, fillings in EVERY tooth, root canals. It’s a mess. Dental problems are seriously the worst. They ruin your whole mood, it’s depressing when things in your mouth aren’t right. Praying for you!
Videos like this one speak to your character, your transparency, and genuine desire to help others. You’re using your gifts for good! Thank you for sharing. See you in your next video! Bye! ❤
Thanks for sharing this. I have stage 4 breast cancer - the 2 drugs I'm taking are weakening the enamel in my teeth. I was warned about this. Woke up the other AM and part of my left front tooth is missing. Oh, I am so scared. No insurance, so please say a prayer it will be all right. I hope you are on the end of all this misery and you have your beautiful smile back and healthy teeth for years to come. God Bless!
You poor sweetheart! I hope this ordeal passes quickly and you heal quickly. Thank you for sharing your journey. You’re helping many people with dental problems not to feel so alone. ❤
Girl I've had tooth problems as well. Five dental implants, practically every tooth crowned. Much unbearable pain to my body and my bank account--big ouch! Glad you have a good dentist, I had an entire team, because a lot of my dental horrors resulted from poor dental care, unknown to me because I always thought they were competent! Best of luck!
That’s basically what caused my teeth issues later in life, my Mum thought she was doing the right thing by taking me to the dentist every 6 months for a checkup and every time I went, the dentist had to give me a filling and back then they were all amalgamated fillings, so when my wisdom teeth started to come through, my mouth wasn’t big enough for the extra teeth and I had to have the 4 of them extracted in the chair and my bottom wisdom teeth were like fish hooks and impacted and the dentist broke my jaw trying to pull them out, I ended up in hospital in the emergency section and I knew some of the staff working there and they thought I’d been in a car accident, my face was the size of a football and I was just as swollen and bruised, it was a nightmare and still is, I had two little boys and my parents were going away for the weekend, so they took our 3 year old, so hubby only had our 1 year old to look after as I was kept overnight in hospital and was of no help for my babies other than breast feed our youngest, my parents were Wonderful to take our 3 year old with them, although I know they loved it just as much as he did and hubby could just take care of me basically for the weekend and change diapers when needed and feed our baby as well when needed…I know my Mum thought she was doing the right thing at the time taking me to the dentist regularly but in hindsight, it was probably the worst thing she did and I’m paying for it now as my teeth are close to 64 years old being in my mouth, when you think of it in years of having teeth in your mouth..🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️😥😥💙💙🇦🇺❤️🩹❤️🩹
@@-nellie-m3711 I go for a cleaning as well every 6 months and every time dentists are asking me to redo a filling or say that there is a cavity even though I dont see it on the xray. One dentist told me I would be honest there is no cavity but the last filing has air on it u gotta redo the fillings. I started redoing the fillings to the points that the tooth became week. Big scam I know, I was careful to not fail for it but felt for it again due to pressure from dentist and multiple calls about the appointment. be careful and try ask them to email u the Xray. They will schedule u for a filling u say OK, go home check the Xray, if no cavity call and cancel the filling appointment.
I have been told I will not get to “keep” my bottom front 4 teeth forever, I had a bad car accident as a teen. Your videos are helping me so much and I hope everything heals quickly for you.
I had titanium implants placed years ago. I had to have them all removed because I truly think they made me sick. I lost 30 pounds, spent tons of money and mental anguish! You are in great hands and I love the fact that Dr. Sam understands that people have allergies and can reject metal implants. Prayers for a quick recovery!
I believe you. Some doctors will gaslight you but your body knows better than any doctor. In fact the dentists and doctors are just translating what the body already knows ❤
I’m fortunate to live in an area with a medical and dental university. If you came in low in your class you aren’t going to be accepted to a good school. Same with internship or residency. You didn’t do good in college or university you will not be accepted by any outstanding clinic or hospital. I had top front tooth implanted 30 - 35 years ago. Problem free until 2023. It was saved and I’m thrilled. I had some minor surgery, gum removed, and medicine implanted. It was a 3 month ordeal and only minimal discomfort. Thank goodness for having excellent dentist in my area. My initial implant was a years process. Dentist gave bone graft 6 months to heal. I have titanium. That’s all that was available. I am 75 years old and I have never ever regretted, not one single day, of getting the implant. And it was worth every penny.
I had jaw reconstruction when I was 15. That was a rough surgery! But, I made it through and all is good and you will be good too. Speedy recovery! ❤❤❤
Dental issues here too. I'm 40 and have the weirdest issues. You're not alone in this. You look gorgeous btw with or without makeup. Please be strong and remember that nothing in this world lasts forever so let go and enjoy life as it is with all the lessons if each of its chapters. ❤
I couldn't even recognise you at 6:17. You look so much younger there, in a good way. You spend a lot of time in videos talking about how to look younger but actually you and most people look the youngest just doing the bare minimum.
So many prayers for a perfect and quick healing🙏🏽 You are so wonderful to share everything on your channel. I know you are helping so many. Your honesty and transparency is so refreshing in this world today.
I just finished my dental implant journey yesterday. My upper fronth tooth broke off back in august, so it's been a long wait to finish the process. However, I am really happy with the results and it was absolutely worth it. I thought I share this, just in case other people are in a similar situation. I also found your channel because of this dental journey of yours. It's been really refreshing to see someone like yourself talking so openly about it, and I really appreciate it. Cheers.
I had an implant 2019 to replace my eye tooth. The dentist never mentioned a ceramic post, I have titanium. Having only one tooth done was much less complicated. I still had many gaps in the process waiting for bone grafts to heal and for the post to heal. No part ever hurt, but with only one tooth, she pounded the post in. Although it didn’t hurt, it was the most horrible noise ever. Being quite a bit older than you, I don’t worry too much about the titanium, it won’t be in my mouth nearly as long as yours will be. I’m was kid of the mercury fillings age, so I have flirted with horrendous metal in my mouth. Of course, the metal fillings have all been replaced. Good luck with the rest of this journey. 😊❤
I’m so beyond happy you are sharing your journey! I’ve been in dentistry for 14 years and LOVE what I do. It is one of the scariest docs to visit…watching you be so honest and explain what is happening warms my heart! Stay strong! You are almost to the finish line!
@@tifKh there are financial options such as care credit however, states which have dental school programs need patients to work on in order to hone in on their skills… Those locations would have extremely affordable dentistry as they are students doing the procedures. The students have already been training for four years in school or there are location in which you can search that are residency programs that dentist whom completed schooling are specializing and also have more affordable care. I hope this helps
So glad that the healing has gone well from the extractions and that now you are more than half way to a full healthy smile. Prayers for continued healing and success going forward.❤
Hi Shea! I’m a long time UA-cam follower and I wanted to thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your teeth journey! I’m reaching out because my sweet momma was in a really bad accident when she was younger so her 2 very front teeth are implants, but unfortunately now that she is getting older the implants are failing due to that bone trauma and she doesn’t have many options. She is wearing a retainer similar to yours right now but she’s not allowed to eat with it in and she is so self conscious it breaks my heart! They have a surgery option to do a bone graft and try to grow bone so she can get those implants back in but we have been through a lot with my brother (addict, paying for his rehab stays) so her bank is drained. I was just reaching out to see if you were still helping people with teeth issues. If not don’t worry- just wanted to tell you we appreciate you and your videos are helping my mom get through this! 🤍
You poor thing. I understand about not having great teeth. I was always cavity prone. When I was pregnant with my 1st daughter, my 3 back molars cracked. I had to have 3 root canals after she was born, but couldn't take pain meds because I was nursing. It was awful. My brother grew up eating the same things as I did, we went to the same dentist, yet he only has 1 filling in his mouth. I could have gone on a trip around the world with all of the money I've spent on dental work. My husband has had 4 implants, and I believe that 2 have failed. And I think that they are titanium screws. He's originally from Pittsburgh, so perhaps he should see Dr. Sam. I hope you heal quickly. Wishing you all of the best. Hugs. ❤️🫶🫂
Praying for a full and speedy recovery. I just found out my sister, had to have gum surgery, last year on her teeth. She is being treated for receding gums. She said that the only painful part was the stitches. Be extremely careful with the ceramic implants. My sister-in-law, had some put in about 15 years ago. Her dog head butted her and broke one. Praying for you 🙏🙏🙏 May you have a Blessed day.
Shea, So happy you made it through and it's less painful this time around. Tooth issues are such a huge thing. It's wonderful you are sharing your journey. So many people have these issues and don't know where to start or how to deal with it. Knowing how time-intensive the process is to fix teeth you can see why so many people go without a tooth or teeth. Not to mention the financial aspect that plays an even bigger role.
Great to hear that you are doing Great. I also have had my "big share" of dental work. I think I was just born with bad teeth. Extractions, bridges, crowns, root canals, fillings, gum surgery. In spite of it all I've made it through, but at times it seems like a never ending game. Dental pain is the worst. Thanks for allowing us to be part of your journey. 🙏, All will be well soon.
Thank you for telling people to avoid root canals. My husband was an Oral Surgeon and learned how toxic they are. The root canal procedure does not get the infection from the tiny lateral canals so you still have a low grade infection. The cost of implants and length of time is daunting but in the course of a lifetime it’s worth it. I think I still have one root canal tooth and maybe I’ll decide to replace with an implant although I’m 77 and maybe it’s too late. My health has never been great, but I don’t know if it’s from the root canals. Personally, I’d be happy to just remove the root canal or bad tooth and wear an appliance and no implant but in my situation had no choice but an implant.
It’s almost over. I have one implant and couldn’t believe what a process it was . Glad I did it and sure glad it’s over . Thanks for the update and all the great info
I think we are on the same timeline with our implant journey. Around Thanksgiving last year, 2 of my molars broke. I was lucky that i wasn't in pain but was told that both teeth needed to come out. Last week, I had the healing abutments placed, and next week, they do the scan to make my new teeth. In the past year, I've also had crowns placed on all of my remaining molars. I was feeling so excited that this extensive dental work is almost over then I recently started feeling pain in 2 other areas of my mouth. I found out that I have 3 failed root canals on teeth that I just spent a lot of time and money to get brand new crowns on, and I am now dealing with infections similar to what you had. Im going to go to an endodontist and attempt retreatment because 3 more implants are just not financially possible for me. Dental issues are tough. For me, it seems like it's always 1step forward 2 steps back. I wish you luck with your remaining dental journey, and I know you're excited to have that finish line in sight.
I’m wishing you the best of luck 🤞🏻. My teeth are a mess. Had to take Tetracycline at age four for pneumonia. It discolored my permanent teeth badly. They are very brittle as well. I’ve had SO much work done on my teeth. Now I’m retired and can’t afford to do anything more. I need several replacements but I’m just not doing any more. My dentist says I have impeccable oral hygiene but to no avail. I’m so disappointed 😢. If I do anything more, I will just get them pulled and get dentures, which I hate to think of. I have been frustrated by my teeth my entire life. Thanks for sharing this information with us. My dream has always been to have beautiful teeth. So I’m going to wish that for you now. Sending good vibes your way! ❤
Our society places such unrealistic expectations of total physical perfection on women (body, hair, face, and smile). For this reason, in addition to the reasons others have already stated below, I also applaud you for being so real and exposing your challenge (while you remain beautiful, of course!) 🙂 Many of us will encounter at least one physical/health challenge, even in our relative youth, and as women we are supposed to bury it in the sand and feel some kind of shame about it because we are no longer "perfect". Or maybe we can be "perfect" again but it takes a massive amount of money to fix what has deteriorated. I can relate to this as I was being exposed to toxic black mold for years in my work place, and while my health worsened and no doctor could diagnose me, it seriously impacted my hair/brows and aged my face more than it otherwise would have. I thought this was the extent of it but also recently realized that I had been grinding my teeth all of these years (causing unsightly chips in my tooth enamel). It is hard enough to recover from an illness, but then one realizes you also need to spend loads of money to try to fix these cosmetic issues, if they are even fixable. It feels like you've lost a part of yourself when one or more aspects of your physical attractiveness is reduced by some illness or other event. Even if you've always known that you had so much more to offer than this.
You are so brave and generous to share all of this with us. You are helping us understand the process and helping to dispel the fear and negative thoughts, feelings and emotions that others may have if they find themselves in this situation. Beyond your bravery and generosity though, I think you should know that you are absolutely gorgeous even without your makeup. With makeup you appear to be in your very early 30’s. Without makeup you look even younger. You are so beautiful with or without it but sharing such a deeply personal and painful experience with us proves what a beautiful soul you have. You are amazing and I always feel better and uplifted after one of your videos. This one though was so enlightening and inspiring to me because I am starting to have dental issues from being so nauseous and sick from chemo for breast cancer. It was rough on my teeth to spend some days vomiting and bathing my teeth in stomach acid. Even brushing and mouth wash could only do so much. It damaged my teeth; I have a dental background and this was better than anything they teach in a lab setting. I polished dentures and partials for 2 years and this has been so informative about not just the physical part of your experience but the emotional aspects also. I just wanted to say thank you for letting us into your personal world and sharing your heart with us.
Oh wow! I’ve been almost. through exact same thing. I had to have all my teeth pulled and bone put in my jaw. Then I had to get dentures to wear while I went through almost 2 yrs of total top and bottom implants. 2 pieces that are screwed in to posts that were surgically implanted. They did amazing job matching it to shape of my jaw/face. Color is beautiful too. I have metal allergy so I’ve had to use ceramic. I’ve been really happy with them. I’ve had them for 3 yrs with no issues Pray you have great recovery.
Trust the process! Coming from a dentist with 25 yrs of experience in India !!! The results will be awesome 🤩 speedy recovery & more power to you Shea !!
You're such a trooper going through this and it's not easy. All the best and hope you feel better every day. It will be all over soon and you'll have the healthiest teeth and most beautiful smile.
Bless You Shea and having a Great Dentist, I’ve been having teeth issues for many years and as one tooth gets fixed the one beside it ends up going down the same route, it’s almost like a domino effect with your teeth, I’ve begged my dentist to just remove my bottom teeth and have implants but he just won’t even listen to me, I had a scan of my mouth and all my bottom teeth are going to end up getting infected and work done to them and even after looking at my scan, he still wouldn’t do anything to prevent the inevitable, I can’t eat any type of food that has texture to it, I can’t eat meat, most of what I eat is cereal that’s been softened that I don’t have to chew it, I absolutely feel your pain But Happy that you’ve got a dentist who is looking after you and your teeth. When they did the scan of my bottom teeth, they all looked like fish hooks 🪝 with the roots of them. If I had the money, I’d fly to your side of the world and visit your dentist….Best Wishes from Queensland Australia ❤️❤️
@@innalanie9813 I’m in Australia, a long way to come unfortunately, I literally have nightmares of my teeth falling out of my mouth, I’m Not Joking, I also have a phobia with dentists and have Happy Gas every time I go and before he even looks in my mouth, I had a really really bad experience going back years now but has left me so scared of dentists and with the teeth I have, I have to use special toothpaste and mouthwash, my mouth doesn’t produce enough saliva plus the medication I’m on doesn’t help either, But Thank You Kindly for reaching out, I very much appreciate it, more than you know when it comes to my teeth, I get so self conscious of them and you’ll never see me Smile with my teeth, it’s not that they’re broken or cracked or anything like that, it’s just Me and My Insecurities about them myself and all the issues I have with them..♥️♥️
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Ugh! I’m headed to get the scans done in September. I’ve had my extraction done so the post is coming next. Thank you for these updates! I’m with you on this dental journey! XO
Shea, you're strong and you can do this. Teeth pain is the worst and just anything involving the teeth and gums. I just went through spacers and a manual expander on the roof of my mouth for braces to reduce my crowding and crossbites, I'm 25, and right now I can barely chew.... my teeth are so out of alignment until the braces really pull my teeth straight. The pain was terrible with turning the expander every night. What you're doing is an investment in yourself for your health! Its hard in the moment for sure, but I want you to know there's light at the end of this. Keep going!
Thank you for sharing your dental journey. I have dental issues that need to be addressed but sadly cannot afford to. I have a removable partial for my front two teeth and they do not look natural. I feel so embarrassed every time I talk and I never smile. I love that you are vulnerable enough to let us watch your process and the information you give is invaluable!!!
I'm so happy for you Shea!! I am having lots of problems with my teeth too, i went for a filling and the dentist left my tooth with a gap, it cause me infection and i had to do a root canal and crown. I'm missing two molars and my new dentist recommended me to see a surgeon for implants but I can't afford it. Good luck to you, God bless you!!
Shea, you are so strong and truly an inspiration. I really appreciate you sharing these details and showing the courage to pull through and smile the entire process. May God bless and heal you quickly. You are truly a wonderful human being!
Shea, you are so sweet and honest. With my surgery I was having issues for awhile on one side. Sometimes the nerve there gets traumatized and it’s literally taken 2 years for it to be nearly normal again. I wish you well. I know how difficult this journey is. Best of luck!
I’ve head terrible issues so I sympathize with your journey! I’m glad you are on the right path and with the right surgeon!!!! Continued prayers being said for your healing and recovery!!!🩵🙏
Hi Shea, I am a new fan, just found you! I absolutely love your videos, but you are such a strong and beautiful woman. I love how you are sharing this journey and how real you are. I am sure you are helping so many others that have to have these procedures done. Just makes me like you even more! Prayers for quick and painless healing!!
Dear Shea, Fast & Painlesssss & Complete Healing for you. You are very courageous and thank you for sharing your difficult journey. Wishing for a very happy conclusion very soooooon.
You are so brave. I admire you for sharing this personal dental journey with us. I have two titanium implants not by choice as that's what was used and apparently there wasn't another option at that time. Luckily my body has not rejected them. I have a huge fear of dental procedures as I have had some really bad painful experiences. So, thank you so much for letting us tag along and learn.
Because of my 4 pregnancies, I have had a lot of tooth complications. I actually had a couple of root canals and crowns along all my upper teeth just 2 months ago. The recovery was a bear, but it was necessary- and worth it! There are so many factors that go into dental health/issues… some of them, outside of our control. Speedy healing, girlie!
You’ve really been through so much! I’m glad that things seem to be getting better and that you can finally see the end of this process. Wishing you continued success in your healing.
My husband is going through the process of implants as well. Thank you for sharing your update and I wish you a smooth recovery and hope it all goes well for you ❤!
Thank you for sharing, and I hope all is going well. Last week, my root canals were redone, and I'm experiencing excruciating pain. Doctors instructed me to complete my antibiotics before scheduling another appointment. It has been an incredibly challenging week. I wish I had access to your doctor for treatment. Currently, all my front teeth have root canals and crowns, and I require a competent dentist. I believe there is an aspect to this issue that is not widely discussed, and many individuals are facing similar struggles. Take care❤️
You’re an inspiration, Shea and so brave to share this process with us. I’m glad personally because I also have had a lot of problems with all my teeth. Your attitude is amazing and a help to all with teeth problems.
Thank you so much for sharing this very personal health journey with us. I want you to know that this is extremely helpful for me because I lost two teeth around 25 years ago. I never had the courage to do implants because of what I discovered after doing some research, so I decided to wear partial removable dentures instead. The problem is that after years of using the removable dentures, the friction caused every time I put it on or take it off starts to damage the teeth around it. So I was trying to think what else can I do to fix this issue. Thanks to you, I am now considering ceramic implants. I will take a deep look into it to see if I have the courage you have because I too will need bone graft on both teeth. May God bless you Shea and may He speed up your healing. 🙌🤲💜
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I can sympathize. I had 22 teeth pulled for braces. (Small mouth and too many teeth). Then braces for 5 years. I went to the orthodontist monthly to have them tightened. I could barely eat because of the pain. My only saving grace was no head gear. Then 8 or so years later 4 impacted wisdom teeth pulled. Hang in there. When it’s over you’ll be glad it’s over and you’ll love the results. The very best wishes.
How could you possibly have 22 teeth extracted when an adult has 32 teeth (that includes wisdom teeth) and a child has 20 teeth. If you had 22 teeth extracted you wouldn't have enough teeth for orthodonics 😮
As a former titanium engineer, titanium is completely biocompatible. Ceramic dental implants may be preferred for other reasons, but titanium is biocompatible. Wishing you all the best.
They say it's biocompatible. I dislocated my elbow a number of years ago and they put it back together with titanium pins. I continued to experience pain which the surgeon couldn't figure out. He did a second surgery to remove the pins and I was fine after that. I am very allergic to nickel and cheap metals. I will never have titanium again
There’s a minority of people who are genuinely sensitive to titanium. Also, there have been a few tests of the titanium and they are often tainted with other metals :/
I never thought I’d be in this situation… But one of my molars has a crown that just was not cooperating so I opted to get an implant. I just had my tooth extracted yesterday. I go back in two weeks to have the stitches removed and then we start The six month process… It’s absolutely unbelievable. I feel your pain and again never thought that I would be having to do this but hey, that’s life right?
Thank you for sharing. After a long battle with osteomyelitis in my jaw, I am in the middle of getting my implants. I describe that weird feeling as floating. The teeth feel like they are floating. It’s not a fun sensation at all! I’m looking forward to your updates and wishing you a speedy recovery!❤
Oh great I just had two titanium implants done in the last year...didn't know ceramic existed. However, I am not having any problems with them. Wishing you speedy recovering, indeed I know how long it takes to get this over with.
Your courage to share all this amazes me! I need so much work, buti rely on medicaid and live in a poverty stricken urban area. So theres not enough dentists for all the patients, i can only get an appointment basically every 3-4 months ive been going over 2 years now and keep having to re do fillings because of how long it takes to get through my mouth...its super frustrating and pretty depressing too. Anyways thanks for sharing your strength 💪 ❤🎉
I’m happy you have a doctor Sam and did your research. I ended up with an older and not so up to date provider that did not do the science ane planning that Dr. Sam did for you and the implants I got for my upper did not work and I’m stuck with a full removable upper and useless implants imbedded in my jawbone. Whole process took years due to Covid and after over four years later I’m still kicking myself for not getting more opinions. Only 52 years old and I’m constantly gagging, sore, can’t wait to “take my teeth out at night” and don’t enjoy eating whatsoever.
I’m about to get a big upper partial or implants…would you mind telling me what about the partial makes you gag? That doesn’t sound fun. Why didn’t your upper implants work? Maybe I need to get more opinions
I for one appreciate that you are sharing this journey! You are the real deal! I’ve had so much trouble with my teeth. Have titanium implants.5 on bottom… but did it years ago. But still have trouble and had a top front tooth pulled as well. Can’t afford any more implants. But maybe some day! Wear a denture in front. But again. Appreciate you just saying it is what it is. Keep us posted.
Wishing you blessings during your recovery🙏 I had breast implants that made me very sick, once I got them out the healing began🙏 Some bodies don’t like foreign objects in their bodies!
Hey Shea! Thanks for the teeth update! Hope u are feeling well… I live in Pittsburgh as well & will be getting a partial denture on my bottom. I would have loved to get ceramic implants but unfortunately it’s hust way too much money. Honestly I’m ok with a denture, just so happy to no longer be in pain anymore. I suffered for so many years as well. I still have more dental work to go as I can afford it but just so looking forward to the day I can smile & show my teeth!
Thank you so much for sharing! I am planning to replace a couple temporary bridges with ceramic implants, so seeing your process with your Dr has been so helpful!
I can certainly understand you choosing the implants over endo. I will be having an endo tomorrow but I’m 75 so not going to spend the money for implants. I wish you luck with your upcoming procedures.
I’ve been about a week behind you on this entire process. Except my extraction/bone graft/implant/crown is a molar. My appointment for the implant is this coming week! ❤
Thank you Shea. My son needs an implant and you explained it perfectly why I wanted to go with ceramic for him. I’ve looked for other videos to help me understand and had not found any. Again thank you.
I'm so happy for you that things are moving - that you are getting your teeth sorted. I hated it so badly for you when you were in so much pain before. Thank goodness you have a great doctor!!! Take good care of yourself and allow the time to really heal. And, Shea, this is a great service you have done in showing people what is available to them. I would jump at the chance if my financial circumstances where such that I could. But, at 79 years old, I've resigned myself to dentures that do not fit. lol That is not a plea for help by any stretch of the imagination. I am truly just fine.
Dental work - it can be a nightmare…..Ive spent so much money on dental care…..ugh……thanks for sharing - and we know you will finally get the relief you need!
Most of my teeth are now implants. I have an autoimmune disease that attacks the teeth. I know exactly what you are going through. Prayers for successful surgery and healing.
Thank you for sharing, Shea! 💕 Hope you continue to heal until all is as it should be! I have a terrible metal allergy and did not know porcelain implants were even an option!
I’m getting my second screw placed next week. My first one went good. But I need to call to see what material they plan on using so thank you and fast recovery!
Honestly this is so interesting and I love hearing all about it. Thank you for sharing this personal part about your teeth. Looking forward to more updates 😂 I’m so invested lol
I am getting a full upper denture because everything else failed. I’m only 42! Thank you for sharing you are not alone!
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Same here sister🥰
What do you mean everything failed? Implants failed? Im so sorry. The whole thing is so scary and expensive. I’m considering implants but I have chronic autoimmune gum inflammation and I’m worried also I’ve never worn jewelry and don’t know whether I have metal allergies….were your failures due to gum problems?
Ohhhhh I hope you are okay! That’s so scary. I have issues as well and I’m terrified.
Wishing You All The Best when you get your dentures, what do you mean by everything else failed, I am going through teeth issues also, it’s surprising me how many of us are out there with the same issues with our teeth, if Shea hadn’t ever mentioned it, none of us would of known that we’re not alone. Good Luck with your recovery ❤️🩹
I feel your pain. I’ve had 5 extractions, implants, fillings in EVERY tooth, root canals. It’s a mess. Dental problems are seriously the worst. They ruin your whole mood, it’s depressing when things in your mouth aren’t right. Praying for you!
Videos like this one speak to your character, your transparency, and genuine desire to help others. You’re using your gifts for good! Thank you for sharing. See you in your next video! Bye! ❤
I'm praying for you for a super quick recovery and healing.
Thanks for sharing this. I have stage 4 breast cancer - the 2 drugs I'm taking are weakening the enamel in my teeth. I was warned about this. Woke up the other AM and part of my left front tooth is missing. Oh, I am so scared. No insurance, so please say a prayer it will be all right. I hope you are on the end of all this misery and you have your beautiful smile back and healthy teeth for years to come. God Bless!
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I pray you will recover and be ok. Bless you😊
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Prayers 🙏❤
Said a prayer for you love! Jesus is going to supernaturally heal and provide for you. He is a miracle worker❤️🙏
You poor sweetheart! I hope this ordeal passes quickly and you heal quickly. Thank you for sharing your journey. You’re helping many people with dental problems not to feel so alone. ❤
Girl I've had tooth problems as well. Five dental implants, practically every tooth crowned. Much unbearable pain to my body and my bank account--big ouch! Glad you have a good dentist, I had an entire team, because a lot of my dental horrors resulted from poor dental care, unknown to me because I always thought they were competent! Best of luck!
That’s basically what caused my teeth issues later in life, my Mum thought she was doing the right thing by taking me to the dentist every 6 months for a checkup and every time I went, the dentist had to give me a filling and back then they were all amalgamated fillings, so when my wisdom teeth started to come through, my mouth wasn’t big enough for the extra teeth and I had to have the 4 of them extracted in the chair and my bottom wisdom teeth were like fish hooks and impacted and the dentist broke my jaw trying to pull them out, I ended up in hospital in the emergency section and I knew some of the staff working there and they thought I’d been in a car accident, my face was the size of a football and I was just as swollen and bruised, it was a nightmare and still is, I had two little boys and my parents were going away for the weekend, so they took our 3 year old, so hubby only had our 1 year old to look after as I was kept overnight in hospital and was of no help for my babies other than breast feed our youngest, my parents were Wonderful to take our 3 year old with them, although I know they loved it just as much as he did and hubby could just take care of me basically for the weekend and change diapers when needed and feed our baby as well when needed…I know my Mum thought she was doing the right thing at the time taking me to the dentist regularly but in hindsight, it was probably the worst thing she did and I’m paying for it now as my teeth are close to 64 years old being in my mouth, when you think of it in years of having teeth in your mouth..🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️😥😥💙💙🇦🇺❤️🩹❤️🩹
@@-nellie-m3711 I go for a cleaning as well every 6 months and every time dentists are asking me to redo a filling or say that there is a cavity even though I dont see it on the xray.
One dentist told me I would be honest there is no cavity but the last filing has air on it u gotta redo the fillings. I started redoing the fillings to the points that the tooth became week.
Big scam I know, I was careful to not fail for it but felt for it again due to pressure from dentist and multiple calls about the appointment. be careful and try ask them to email u the Xray. They will schedule u for a filling u say OK, go home check the Xray, if no cavity call and cancel the filling appointment.
I have been told I will not get to “keep” my bottom front 4 teeth forever, I had a bad car accident as a teen. Your videos are helping me so much and I hope everything heals quickly for you.
I had titanium implants placed years ago. I had to have them all removed because I truly think they made me sick. I lost 30 pounds, spent tons of money and mental anguish! You are in great hands and I love the fact that Dr. Sam understands that people have allergies and can reject metal implants. Prayers for a quick recovery!
I am sorry you had such a bad experience. What happens after they removed the metal, can they change it to ceramics?
@@xassy i think they can but at the time I had the metal ones placed, titanium wasn't being used as much!
@@kararaehsler3581 Thanks for your reply. I hope you are doing better now.
@@xassy Ohhh good question. I would love to hear the answer to that question as I have two titanium implants and not feeling well.
I believe you. Some doctors will gaslight you but your body knows better than any doctor. In fact the dentists and doctors are just translating what the body already knows ❤
I’m fortunate to live in an area with a medical and dental university. If you came in low in your class you aren’t going to be accepted to a good school. Same with internship or residency. You didn’t do good in college or university you will not be accepted by any outstanding clinic or hospital. I had top front tooth implanted 30 - 35 years ago. Problem free until 2023. It was saved and I’m thrilled. I had some minor surgery, gum removed, and medicine implanted. It was a 3 month ordeal and only minimal discomfort. Thank goodness for having excellent dentist in my area. My initial implant was a years
process. Dentist gave bone graft 6 months to heal. I have titanium. That’s all that was available. I am 75 years old and I have never ever regretted, not one single day, of getting the implant. And it was worth every penny.
Wonderful to hear. What area do you live in?
I had jaw reconstruction when I was 15. That was a rough surgery! But, I made it through and all is good and you will be good too. Speedy recovery! ❤❤❤
Dental issues here too. I'm 40 and have the weirdest issues. You're not alone in this. You look gorgeous btw with or without makeup. Please be strong and remember that nothing in this world lasts forever so let go and enjoy life as it is with all the lessons if each of its chapters. ❤
I couldn't even recognise you at 6:17. You look so much younger there, in a good way. You spend a lot of time in videos talking about how to look younger but actually you and most people look the youngest just doing the bare minimum.
@@annlavine3576 ...from West Virginia
Yes! She looked so different.
Yes.. so pretty without makeup
YEs she looks so younger without make up and idk prettier.
I would love to see a makeup routine video!
So many prayers for a perfect and quick healing🙏🏽 You are so wonderful to share everything on your channel. I know you are helping so many. Your honesty and transparency is so refreshing in this world today.
I just finished my dental implant journey yesterday. My upper fronth tooth broke off back in august, so it's been a long wait to finish the process. However, I am really happy with the results and it was absolutely worth it. I thought I share this, just in case other people are in a similar situation. I also found your channel because of this dental journey of yours. It's been really refreshing to see someone like yourself talking so openly about it, and I really appreciate it. Cheers.
I had an implant 2019 to replace my eye tooth. The dentist never mentioned a ceramic post, I have titanium. Having only one tooth done was much less complicated. I still had many gaps in the process waiting for bone grafts to heal and for the post to heal. No part ever hurt, but with only one tooth, she pounded the post in. Although it didn’t hurt, it was the most horrible noise ever.
Being quite a bit older than you, I don’t worry too much about the titanium, it won’t be in my mouth nearly as long as yours will be.
I’m was kid of the mercury fillings age, so I have flirted with horrendous metal in my mouth. Of course, the metal fillings have all been replaced.
Good luck with the rest of this journey. 😊❤
I’m so beyond happy you are sharing your journey! I’ve been in dentistry for 14 years and LOVE what I do. It is one of the scariest docs to visit…watching you be so honest and explain what is happening warms my heart! Stay strong! You are almost to the finish line!
Do you have any advice or resources (in the states!) to help with the cost of dental work? It’s so much :(
@@tifKh there are financial options such as care credit however, states which have dental school programs need patients to work on in order to hone in on their skills… Those locations would have extremely affordable dentistry as they are students doing the procedures. The students have already been training for four years in school or there are location in which you can search that are residency programs that dentist whom completed schooling are specializing and also have more affordable care. I hope this helps
So glad that the healing has gone well from the extractions and that now you are more than half way to a full healthy smile. Prayers for continued healing and success going forward.❤
I had those same 4 teeth surgically removed in April. I just got my retainer last week! Thanks for the video
Thank you for publicity sharing your journey and being a support for so many. Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤
Hi Shea! I’m a long time UA-cam follower and I wanted to thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your teeth journey! I’m reaching out because my sweet momma was in a really bad accident when she was younger so her 2 very front teeth are implants, but unfortunately now that she is getting older the implants are failing due to that bone trauma and she doesn’t have many options. She is wearing a retainer similar to yours right now but she’s not allowed to eat with it in and she is so self conscious it breaks my heart! They have a surgery option to do a bone graft and try to grow bone so she can get those implants back in but we have been through a lot with my brother (addict, paying for his rehab stays) so her bank is drained. I was just reaching out to see if you were still helping people with teeth issues. If not don’t worry- just wanted to tell you we appreciate you and your videos are helping my mom get through this! 🤍
You poor thing. I understand about not having great teeth. I was always cavity prone. When I was pregnant with my 1st daughter, my 3 back molars cracked. I had to have 3 root canals after she was born, but couldn't take pain meds because I was nursing. It was awful. My brother grew up eating the same things as I did, we went to the same dentist, yet he only has 1 filling in his mouth. I could have gone on a trip around the world with all of the money I've spent on dental work. My husband has had 4 implants, and I believe that 2 have failed. And I think that they are titanium screws. He's originally from Pittsburgh, so perhaps he should see Dr. Sam.
I hope you heal quickly. Wishing you all of the best. Hugs. ❤️🫶🫂
Praying for a full and speedy recovery.
I just found out my sister, had to have gum surgery, last year on her teeth. She is being treated for receding gums. She said that the only painful part was the stitches.
Be extremely careful with the ceramic implants. My sister-in-law, had some put in about 15 years ago. Her dog head butted her and broke one.
Praying for you 🙏🙏🙏
May you have a Blessed day.
So glad you have passed another hurdle in this whole process. Blessings.
Shea, So happy you made it through and it's less painful this time around.
Tooth issues are such a huge thing.
It's wonderful you are sharing your journey.
So many people have these issues and don't know where to start or how to deal with it.
Knowing how time-intensive the process is to fix teeth you can see why so many people go without a tooth or teeth.
Not to mention the financial aspect that plays an even bigger role.
Great to hear that you are doing Great.
I also have had my "big share" of dental work. I think I was just born with bad teeth. Extractions, bridges, crowns, root canals, fillings, gum surgery. In spite of it all I've made it through, but at times it seems like a never ending game. Dental pain is the worst.
Thanks for allowing us to be part of your journey.
🙏, All will be well soon.
Thank you for telling people to avoid root canals. My husband was an Oral Surgeon and learned how toxic they are. The root canal procedure does not get the infection from the tiny lateral canals so you still have a low grade infection. The cost of implants and length of time is daunting but in the course of a lifetime it’s worth it. I think I still have one root canal tooth and maybe I’ll decide to replace with an implant although I’m 77 and maybe it’s too late. My health has never been great, but I don’t know if it’s from the root canals. Personally, I’d be happy to just remove the root canal or bad tooth and wear an appliance and no implant but in my situation had no choice but an implant.
It’s almost over. I have one implant and couldn’t believe what a process it was . Glad I did it and sure glad it’s over . Thanks for the update and all the great info
I think we are on the same timeline with our implant journey. Around Thanksgiving last year, 2 of my molars broke. I was lucky that i wasn't in pain but was told that both teeth needed to come out. Last week, I had the healing abutments placed, and next week, they do the scan to make my new teeth. In the past year, I've also had crowns placed on all of my remaining molars. I was feeling so excited that this extensive dental work is almost over then I recently started feeling pain in 2 other areas of my mouth. I found out that I have 3 failed root canals on teeth that I just spent a lot of time and money to get brand new crowns on, and I am now dealing with infections similar to what you had. Im going to go to an endodontist and attempt retreatment because 3 more implants are just not financially possible for me. Dental issues are tough. For me, it seems like it's always 1step forward 2 steps back. I wish you luck with your remaining dental journey, and I know you're excited to have that finish line in sight.
I’m wishing you the best of luck 🤞🏻. My teeth are a mess. Had to take Tetracycline at age four for pneumonia. It discolored my permanent teeth badly. They are very brittle as well. I’ve had SO much work done on my teeth. Now I’m retired and can’t afford to do anything more. I need several replacements but I’m just not doing any more. My dentist says I have impeccable oral hygiene but to no avail. I’m so disappointed 😢. If I do anything more, I will just get them pulled and get dentures, which I hate to think of. I have been frustrated by my teeth my entire life.
Thanks for sharing this information with us. My dream has always been to have beautiful teeth. So I’m going to wish that for you now. Sending good vibes your way! ❤
Me too! I always had problems with my teeth.
@@tgawron2233, It’s just awful 😞
Our society places such unrealistic expectations of total physical perfection on women (body, hair, face, and smile). For this reason, in addition to the reasons others have already stated below, I also applaud you for being so real and exposing your challenge (while you remain beautiful, of course!) 🙂 Many of us will encounter at least one physical/health challenge, even in our relative youth, and as women we are supposed to bury it in the sand and feel some kind of shame about it because we are no longer "perfect". Or maybe we can be "perfect" again but it takes a massive amount of money to fix what has deteriorated. I can relate to this as I was being exposed to toxic black mold for years in my work place, and while my health worsened and no doctor could diagnose me, it seriously impacted my hair/brows and aged my face more than it otherwise would have. I thought this was the extent of it but also recently realized that I had been grinding my teeth all of these years (causing unsightly chips in my tooth enamel). It is hard enough to recover from an illness, but then one realizes you also need to spend loads of money to try to fix these cosmetic issues, if they are even fixable. It feels like you've lost a part of yourself when one or more aspects of your physical attractiveness is reduced by some illness or other event. Even if you've always known that you had so much more to offer than this.
You are so brave and generous to share all of this with us. You are helping us understand the process and helping to dispel the fear and negative thoughts, feelings and emotions that others may have if they find themselves in this situation. Beyond your bravery and generosity though, I think you should know that you are absolutely gorgeous even without your makeup. With makeup you appear to be in your very early 30’s. Without makeup you look even younger. You are so beautiful with or without it but sharing such a deeply personal and painful experience with us proves what a beautiful soul you have. You are amazing and I always feel better and uplifted after one of your videos. This one though was so enlightening and inspiring to me because I am starting to have dental issues from being so nauseous and sick from chemo for breast cancer. It was rough on my teeth to spend some days vomiting and bathing my teeth in stomach acid. Even brushing and mouth wash could only do so much. It damaged my teeth; I have a dental background and this was better than anything they teach in a lab setting. I polished dentures and partials for 2 years and this has been so informative about not just the physical part of your experience but the emotional aspects also. I just wanted to say thank you for letting us into your personal world and sharing your heart with us.
Oh wow! I’ve been almost. through exact same thing. I had to have all my teeth pulled and bone put in my jaw. Then I had to get dentures to wear while I went through almost 2 yrs of total top and bottom implants. 2 pieces that are screwed in to posts that were surgically implanted. They did amazing job matching it to shape of my jaw/face. Color is beautiful too. I have metal allergy so I’ve had to use ceramic. I’ve been really happy with them. I’ve had them for 3 yrs with no issues
Pray you have great recovery.
I think you have done remarkably well considering all you've gone through. Kudos to Dr. Sam for being such a fabulous partner in your dental journey.
Trust the process! Coming from a dentist with 25 yrs of experience in India !!! The results will be awesome 🤩 speedy recovery & more power to you Shea !!
You’re soo pretty!! I’ve never seen you without make up before and you are so gorgeous!
You're such a trooper going through this and it's not easy. All the best and hope you feel better every day. It will be all over soon and you'll have the healthiest teeth and most beautiful smile.
Shea, I’ve been playing for you every day since your initial procedure. I pray you heal quickly 🙏
Bless You Shea and having a Great Dentist, I’ve been having teeth issues for many years and as one tooth gets fixed the one beside it ends up going down the same route, it’s almost like a domino effect with your teeth, I’ve begged my dentist to just remove my bottom teeth and have implants but he just won’t even listen to me, I had a scan of my mouth and all my bottom teeth are going to end up getting infected and work done to them and even after looking at my scan, he still wouldn’t do anything to prevent the inevitable, I can’t eat any type of food that has texture to it, I can’t eat meat, most of what I eat is cereal that’s been softened that I don’t have to chew it, I absolutely feel your pain But Happy that you’ve got a dentist who is looking after you and your teeth. When they did the scan of my bottom teeth, they all looked like fish hooks 🪝 with the roots of them. If I had the money, I’d fly to your side of the world and visit your dentist….Best Wishes from Queensland Australia ❤️❤️
What side of the world are you? I know a good dentist similar to the one Shea has but in Oregon.
@@innalanie9813 I’m in Australia, a long way to come unfortunately, I literally have nightmares of my teeth falling out of my mouth, I’m Not Joking, I also have a phobia with dentists and have Happy Gas every time I go and before he even looks in my mouth, I had a really really bad experience going back years now but has left me so scared of dentists and with the teeth I have, I have to use special toothpaste and mouthwash, my mouth doesn’t produce enough saliva plus the medication I’m on doesn’t help either, But Thank You Kindly for reaching out, I very much appreciate it, more than you know when it comes to my teeth, I get so self conscious of them and you’ll never see me Smile with my teeth, it’s not that they’re broken or cracked or anything like that, it’s just Me and My Insecurities about them myself and all the issues I have with them..♥️♥️
Bless you Shea, through this journey. Sending you healing energy and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Thank you for the education and being so vulnerable. Hoping for a speedy recovery!
You are awesome sharing this with us! Everyone hates dental problems but eventually we all get them. Thanks for sharing your journey. ❤
Ugh! I’m headed to get the scans done in September. I’ve had my extraction done so the post is coming next. Thank you for these updates! I’m with you on this dental journey! XO
Shea,I have to say even without makeup and a puffy face you are beautiful! Truly. You do look so young without the makeup, too. That is a rare thing.
Shea, you're strong and you can do this. Teeth pain is the worst and just anything involving the teeth and gums. I just went through spacers and a manual expander on the roof of my mouth for braces to reduce my crowding and crossbites, I'm 25, and right now I can barely chew.... my teeth are so out of alignment until the braces really pull my teeth straight. The pain was terrible with turning the expander every night. What you're doing is an investment in yourself for your health! Its hard in the moment for sure, but I want you to know there's light at the end of this. Keep going!
My niece was born missing two teeth. She has finally just completed what you are doing now. It was a year start to finish. Your almost there!!!
Thank you for sharing your dental journey. I have dental issues that need to be addressed but sadly cannot afford to. I have a removable partial for my front two teeth and they do not look natural. I feel so embarrassed every time I talk and I never smile. I love that you are vulnerable enough to let us watch your process and the information you give is invaluable!!!
I'm so happy for you Shea!! I am having lots of problems with my teeth too, i went for a filling and the dentist left my tooth with a gap, it cause me infection and i had to do a root canal and crown. I'm missing two molars and my new dentist recommended me to see a surgeon for implants but I can't afford it. Good luck to you, God bless you!!
Shea, you are so strong and truly an inspiration. I really appreciate you sharing these details and showing the courage to pull through and smile the entire process. May God bless and heal you quickly. You are truly a wonderful human being!
Shea, you are so sweet and honest. With my surgery I was having issues for awhile on one side. Sometimes the nerve there gets traumatized and it’s literally taken 2 years for it to be nearly normal again. I wish you well. I know how difficult this journey is. Best of luck!
I’ve head terrible issues so I sympathize with your journey! I’m glad you are on the right path and with the right surgeon!!!! Continued prayers being said for your healing and recovery!!!🩵🙏
Hi Shea, I am a new fan, just found you! I absolutely love your videos, but you are such a strong and beautiful woman. I love how you are sharing this journey and how real you are. I am sure you are helping so many others that have to have these procedures done. Just makes me like you even more! Prayers for quick and painless healing!!
Dear Shea, Fast & Painlesssss & Complete Healing for you. You are very courageous and thank you for sharing your difficult journey. Wishing for a very happy conclusion very soooooon.
Clicked on this faster than your Amazon videos! I’m so invested in your journey and am hoping for the best as you get closer to the end. ❤ take care!
I am sorry for what you are going through. It is traumatic. You are a trooper. I pray you have a speedy recovery.
You are so strong, Shea! Sending many healing prayers your way.
You are so brave. I admire you for sharing this personal dental journey with us. I have two titanium implants not by choice as that's what was used and apparently there wasn't another option at that time. Luckily my body has not rejected them. I have a huge fear of dental procedures as I have had some really bad painful experiences. So, thank you so much for letting us tag along and learn.
Because of my 4 pregnancies, I have had a lot of tooth complications. I actually had a couple of root canals and crowns along all my upper teeth just 2 months ago. The recovery was a bear, but it was necessary- and worth it! There are so many factors that go into dental health/issues… some of them, outside of our control. Speedy healing, girlie!
You’ve really been through so much! I’m glad that things seem to be getting better and that you can finally see the end of this process. Wishing you continued success in your healing.
My husband is going through the process of implants as well. Thank you for sharing your update and I wish you a smooth recovery and hope it all goes well for you ❤!
Thank you Janine!! I hope the process goes well for your husband!🙏🏼❤️
Thank you for sharing, and I hope all is going well. Last week, my root canals were redone, and I'm experiencing excruciating pain. Doctors instructed me to complete my antibiotics before scheduling another appointment. It has been an incredibly challenging week. I wish I had access to your doctor for treatment. Currently, all my front teeth have root canals and crowns, and I require a competent dentist. I believe there is an aspect to this issue that is not widely discussed, and many individuals are facing similar struggles. Take care❤️
You’re an inspiration, Shea and so brave to share this process with us. I’m glad personally because I also have had a lot of problems with all my teeth. Your attitude is amazing and a help to all with teeth problems.
Bless you Shea. You've been through so much. You're a trooper. Hopefully, you are coming to the end of this nightmare.
Thank you so much for sharing this very personal health journey with us. I want you to know that this is extremely helpful for me because I lost two teeth around 25 years ago. I never had the courage to do implants because of what I discovered after doing some research, so I decided to wear partial removable dentures instead. The problem is that after years of using the removable dentures, the friction caused every time I put it on or take it off starts to damage the teeth around it. So I was trying to think what else can I do to fix this issue. Thanks to you, I am now considering ceramic implants. I will take a deep look into it to see if I have the courage you have because I too will need bone graft on both teeth. May God bless you Shea and may He speed up your healing. 🙌🤲💜
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I can sympathize. I had 22 teeth pulled for braces. (Small mouth and too many teeth). Then braces for 5 years. I went to the orthodontist monthly to have them tightened. I could barely eat because of the pain. My only saving grace was no head gear. Then 8 or so years later 4 impacted wisdom teeth pulled. Hang in there. When it’s over you’ll be glad it’s over and you’ll love the results. The very best wishes.
How could you possibly have 22 teeth extracted when an adult has 32 teeth (that includes wisdom teeth) and a child has 20 teeth. If you had 22 teeth extracted you wouldn't have enough teeth for orthodonics 😮
@@cathysurace3799 it was 12 baby teeth and 10 permanent. It’s a family curse/tradition!
As a former titanium engineer, titanium is completely biocompatible. Ceramic dental implants may be preferred for other reasons, but titanium is biocompatible. Wishing you all the best.
I’ve never heard of ceramic implants in all of my years.
They say it's biocompatible. I dislocated my elbow a number of years ago and they put it back together with titanium pins. I continued to experience pain which the surgeon couldn't figure out. He did a second surgery to remove the pins and I was fine after that. I am very allergic to nickel and cheap metals. I will never have titanium again
There’s a minority of people who are genuinely sensitive to titanium. Also, there have been a few tests of the titanium and they are often tainted with other metals :/
@@Fivetimesthree
That’s why it is very important to know what brand of implant you are getting. Struamann and Nobel are both reputable brands.
Hang in there Shea. You’re remarkable to discuss such an issue and try to help others. Good for you! ❤
I never thought I’d be in this situation… But one of my molars has a crown that just was not cooperating so I opted to get an implant. I just had my tooth extracted yesterday. I go back in two weeks to have the stitches removed and then we start The six month process… It’s absolutely unbelievable. I feel your pain and again never thought that I would be having to do this but hey, that’s life right?
I’m in the exact situation you are in and had my tooth extracted almost two weeks ago. Starting the process of getting a implant. 😢
Were you knocked out with General anesthesia for the procedure? I can’t believe that some people have to be awake for these things.
Thank you for sharing. After a long battle with osteomyelitis in my jaw, I am in the middle of getting my implants. I describe that weird feeling as floating. The teeth feel like they are floating. It’s not a fun sensation at all!
I’m looking forward to your updates and wishing you a speedy recovery!❤
Oh great I just had two titanium implants done in the last year...didn't know ceramic existed. However, I am not having any problems with them. Wishing you speedy recovering, indeed I know how long it takes to get this over with.
Wow ! You are a strong young woman! ❤️🙏
Blessings to you my dear. Hope it all works for the best. Cheers from Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💚
Your courage to share all this amazes me! I need so much work, buti rely on medicaid and live in a poverty stricken urban area. So theres not enough dentists for all the patients, i can only get an appointment basically every 3-4 months ive been going over 2 years now and keep having to re do fillings because of how long it takes to get through my mouth...its super frustrating and pretty depressing too. Anyways thanks for sharing your strength 💪 ❤🎉
I’m happy you have a doctor Sam and did your research. I ended up with an older and not so up to date provider that did not do the science ane planning that Dr. Sam did for you and the implants I got for my upper did not work and I’m stuck with a full removable upper and useless implants imbedded in my jawbone. Whole process took years due to Covid and after over four years later I’m still kicking myself for not getting more opinions. Only 52 years old and I’m constantly gagging, sore, can’t wait to “take my teeth out at night” and don’t enjoy eating whatsoever.
I’m about to get a big upper partial or implants…would you mind telling me what about the partial makes you gag? That doesn’t sound fun. Why didn’t your upper implants work? Maybe I need to get more opinions
I for one appreciate that you are sharing this journey! You are the real deal! I’ve had so much trouble with my teeth. Have titanium implants.5 on bottom… but did it years ago. But still have trouble and had a top front tooth pulled as well. Can’t afford any more implants. But maybe some day! Wear a denture in front. But again. Appreciate you just saying it is what it is. Keep us posted.
Thank God my body didn't reject my three knee replacements and hip replacement. Good luck Shea🌷
the HIDUPZ would be super cute during the fall with a nude or tan or even tonal outfit! i’m thinking a tan wool coat with that bag!!
Wishing you blessings during your recovery🙏 I had breast implants that made me very sick, once I got them out the healing began🙏 Some bodies don’t like foreign objects in their bodies!
Very true!! Thanks Patty!!!❤️❤️
Hey Shea! Thanks for the teeth update! Hope u are feeling well… I live in Pittsburgh as well & will be getting a partial denture on my bottom. I would have loved to get ceramic implants but unfortunately it’s hust way too much money. Honestly I’m ok with a denture, just so happy to no longer be in pain anymore. I suffered for so many years as well. I still have more dental work to go as I can afford it but just so looking forward to the day I can smile & show my teeth!
Prayers for you Shea. Thank you for documenting your journey. ❤❤
Thinking of you. It is awesome you are sharing this journey with others. Glad it went well. 😊
Thank you so much for sharing! I am planning to replace a couple temporary bridges with ceramic implants, so seeing your process with your Dr has been so helpful!
Shea, thank you for this update. Please know that we all are thinking about you and wishing you the best! 💕🌸
I’m so sorry you have to deal with this. Prayers for you to heal fast and completely.
I am going through rough dental journey as well and your videos have been so helpful 💕
I can certainly understand you choosing the implants over endo. I will be having an endo tomorrow but I’m 75 so not going to spend the money for implants. I wish you luck with your upcoming procedures.
I had 2 root canals fail years apart so good luck it's not fool proof
I’ve been about a week behind you on this entire process. Except my extraction/bone graft/implant/crown is a molar. My appointment for the implant is this coming week! ❤
Thank you Shea. My son needs an implant and you explained it perfectly why I wanted to go with ceramic for him. I’ve looked for other videos to help me understand and had not found any. Again thank you.
I'm so happy for you that things are moving - that you are getting your teeth sorted. I hated it so badly for you when you were in so much pain before. Thank goodness you have a great doctor!!! Take good care of yourself and allow the time to really heal. And, Shea, this is a great service you have done in showing people what is available to them. I would jump at the chance if my financial circumstances where such that I could. But, at 79 years old, I've resigned myself to dentures that do not fit. lol That is not a plea for help by any stretch of the imagination. I am truly just fine.
God bless you, girl. You are so brave to share your journey with everyone.
I am praying right now that you heal quickly and all goes just as you planned with zero hiccups. ❤
Praying for your quick recovery 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Dental work - it can be a nightmare…..Ive spent so much money on dental care…..ugh……thanks for sharing - and we know you will finally get the relief you need!
Most of my teeth are now implants. I have an autoimmune disease that attacks the teeth. I know exactly what you are going through. Prayers for successful surgery and healing.
My thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery. I too need to get a transplant after the root canal fell TWICE 😩 luv ur content 😊 be well
Thank you for sharing, Shea! 💕 Hope you continue to heal until all is as it should be! I have a terrible metal allergy and did not know porcelain implants were even an option!
I’m getting my second screw placed next week. My first one went good. But I need to call to see what material they plan on using so thank you and fast recovery!
Honestly this is so interesting and I love hearing all about it. Thank you for sharing this personal part about your teeth. Looking forward to more updates 😂 I’m so invested lol
Happy to see that your implant procedure went well, Shea. You look great! Praying that you can relax a bit more now that this is nearly completed.,