Hi, PhD physicist here! Microwave ovens are basically radios that vibrate water molecules to increase their temperature. The only things high levels of (unshielded) microwaves can do to you is burn your skin or give you cataracts (messing with the fluid in your eyes). Microwaves are non-ionizing radiation so they cannot cause cancer or penetrate your skin like UV rays from the sun can. When you measure EMF from your laptop or your phone you're pretty much measuring how much heat and light they give off with use. Heat and light (infrared and visible EM radiation) are also non-ionizing. Electromagnetic fields are naturally occurring throughout the whole radiation spectrum so I would not be too afraid of them!
Microwaves in your microwave oven are contained via the shielding of the door/ sides of the microwave. Also, its true that laptops use can reduce sperm count, etc but that's due to the prolonged heat. Hot showers do the same thing. The light from screens can also mess with your circadian rhythm but that's due to their artificiality, not the type of radiation itself.
@clamorbergen: Thank you so much! The only complaint I have about the delightful Shea is that she thinks “ toxins” and danger lurks everywhere. Hope she reads your reply!
I'm a model and due to major health issues my teeth have been a mess for a while. I've had many extractions, temp teeth and implants. TY for your honesty and vulnerability. For some reason, very few people talk about this and the fact that you do makes a huge difference. Bravo!
Yep. I'm open about my weak gums and dental implants. My mom got dentures in her late 40s because she just didn't want to deal with her real teeth anymore. I'm trying to avoid dentures for as long as possible, but implants are expensive. Got 3 so far. May do 2 more for now.
Hi Shea, My friend introduced you to me because I am having the same extreme dental problems as you! It was strangely comforting to know this wasnt just happening to me. Being on a very small fixed income, no pension, 401 k plan or insurance, I would like to find out how to be considered for your financial assistance. I am a retired piano teacher. Thank you ever so much❤
I lost a tooth due to decay and root canal failed, then pushed to get the implant at the 6 month mark. I ended up with an infection and had it taken out, then waited again. Best to let the bone heal completely. I shutter at the commercials of "1 day implants" .
Let me be the millionth person to tell you that you are such a breath of fresh air. You are so real, so sweet, so funny, so smart. It's just a joy to be entertained by your life (that doesn't sound good, but I mean it in a nice way) with each video. I can't wait for what's next.
Farther in time, more healing is fine than too early. Relax, a time process. Part of your journey. I’ve also been through the trials and tribulations. My oral surgeon specializes in jaw/bone reconstruction from illness and accidents. So my implant was not as serious as his other patients. When I put this into perspective, it helped me become thankful and relieved. Thank you for sharing
We just sold our cabin after 15 glorious years...hubs biz prohibited long term travel and getting him away to that cabin on weekends was GOLD! Not to mention retiring and moving to it while we finalized our plans AND in the end it was like a savings account. Congrats Shea. You deserve it.
Hi dear one, Ireland calling!!!!!I watch your video every time and enjoy your honesty. Plus the honest way you promote items. The journey you are on with teeth is close to my heart. Prayers going up for you and your Dentistery team including your Surgeon! Love the cabin and feel free to enjoy the fruits of your labour!!God is so good. Love and hugs across the ocean!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻💞💞💞💞🦋Bride, 💞🦋💚
I would be so ecstatic and probably cry my eyes out if I had the financial means to get a full restoration. I took very good care of my teeth and even invested in 6 lumineers about 14 years ago. Over the past couple of years my teeth have failed miserably. My whole mouth hurts all of the time including my tongue which actually swells up. Eating is very difficult and never mind smiling because it’s super embarrassing. I have 8 teeth remaining and do everything I can to make it appear like I have teeth using cement and dental wax. It’s a complete nightmare! I’ve had 2 consultations recently and it’s not affordable at all. My dental insurance shows they pay 50% yet both dentists want everything up front and then you have to deal with the insurance company on your own. It’s a lot of money to come up with! Your teeth look amazing Shea! Absolutely beautiful 💜
You made a statement in your first video about helping others who are struggling with dental issues because you have the money and that's what you wanted to do. I have supported your Channel for so long I reach out to you after that video. You gave me hope for the first time in over 2 years. My insurance will not cover bone grafts I need a bone graft on my upper and lower jaw and then implants. I never looked like this I'm so skinny so frail fighting for my life. This is something I never asked for I was a victim of severe domestic violence @SheaWhitney
I’ve had issues with teeth my whole life and I’m 62 now and I’ve had an overbite since childhood. Don’t smile much and got bullied a lot . But still grateful to have my teeth!! So glad you’re getting yours done and feeling better.
I totally feel your pain, I have had so many dental stories and trauma. Nothing prepared me for that even working in that environment. Please be careful about offering help. You are a kind person. Wishing you such amazing smiles in the near future. My journey was also so long. It's going to get better. Take care of you.
The man, I've been seeing got a camper. It was totally gutted. So he redid the whole camper. We love it. We can just hook up to it an just go to the woods and enjoy life. That's our happy place. I know how you feel about your new cabin. Enjoy it to the fullest. Thanks and may you have a Blessed day.
Hi Shea, Thank you for sharing your story. My journey is similar. I recently had to have 4 teeth extracted, four root canals ( the roots were crystalized so I had to go to a specialist). My dentist's equipment actually fell into my root and that was a nightmare. I've had infection after infection actually entering my blood stream and ending up in the hospital. I'm a single Mom and none of this was covered by insurance so I put it all on Care Credit 😱I've not been able to work and it's really hard. I'm not asking for you to feel sorry for me. I just want you to know you're not alone. Unfortunately, due to auto immune issues, my tooth journey still continues. I keep going back and forth with the insurance company but I can't get it covered. I'm not sure what to do. I'm absolutely not asking for a hand out but you can feel fortunate that you don't have to worry financially about your teeth. I am so happy you are feeling better. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. Please pray for me 🙏 I love your videos, you do a great job! I'll continue to watch 🥰
A couple years ago my sister and her husband bought a vacation house on the beach 15 minutes from their other house, which at first seemed a little funny, but she goes all the time and it's not a big deal to just go for the day or a weekend whenever they want! Genius. :)
Shea ❤ get rid of your microwave:) once you do you’ll get used to doing things w/ out it :) You can get the little oven thing from Costco :) (microwave gets rid of all nutrients from the food … that’s the reason why I got rid of it )
My husband went through something similar with his dental health, and it was a long process of at least a year, and you can’t rush it. I know this is silly, but my twelve year old doxie had a teeth cleaning today where they pulled a couple of his bottom teeth. After bringing him home he kept whimpering like he was hurting. Thankfully I had a pain pill left from a previous issue and they said I could give to him. He’s much better now. Love.
Your "retainer" is called a "partial" - like hockey players wear who have who have had teeth knocked out. I have a removal partial for 1 tooth I lost and I am EXTREMELY happy with it. I would never get an implant if I could avoid it. The partial works perfectly and no one can tell its not my real tooth. I'm happy your partial is currently working for you. It looks great.
I have a few implants (back teeth) and I have had no problems. And yes I had bone grafts with them. My cost was close to $5000 per implant which is about average and yes I have insurance but it doesn't cover them except if you need extraction. I'm very happy with them and you will be too! 😊😊😊😊
I broke both arms last year and have had to have help doing everything. Literally. The elbow implants are not working well and it's painful. My teeth are HORRIBLE now! I went from 0 cavities to now feeling so embarrassed. I hurt all the time. I feel like my front bottom ones are going to break off. I have insurance but no income until they approve my disability. Which can take months to years. I appreciate you talking about your journey through your struggles. It makes me feel a little less embarrassed.
Wow oh wow! Your cabin is a stunner! Congratulations! Don’t feel obligated to share anything more, people are whack a doodles and you gotta protect yourself! 😂
I appreciate your generosity and compassion! My sister-in-law went through a grueling process of getting 4 implants. She ended up also having to get a bone graft. It really did take almost a year to go through. She had so much pain, couldn't eat any solid foods, and lost about 50 lbs! Not a good way to do it! And SOOOO expensive! Love your videos. Keep it up. Wishing you well for the rest of your journey❤
That is so amazing of you to help others with their dental issues. I myself am having really bad teeth issues. I’m only 35 and I’ve just recently had 3 different teeth break. Unfortunately is hereditary. It’s just something that is so embarrassing. It’s also so dang expensive. I work full time in the medical field and have dental insurance but they just don’t pay for very much. I feel like all I’ve been doing is saving money for dental work. Congrats on keeping up with your journey!
I am so glad that your teeth and gums are finally feeling better and healing. Slow is good, better than rapid healing and something may have been missed. Yea, for all the success that has happened!
I am glad your mouth is doing better. As a dental assistant we always tell our patients that if you choose implants expect the process to take a year. Six months healing after extraction, then implant surgery, and six months of healing before placing crowns on the implant.
Shea I truly enjoyed this video and am so happy to hear you are feeling better! Your answers to all the questions were so real and thoughtful. You are amazing at what you do and deserve all your success!!! I have been watching you since close to the beginning and you are still my favorite UA-camr. Keep up the great work; you rock!!
That house is an absolute dream!!! My kitchen was the same I thought it would look weird without the microwave but once I got rid of it it was the best decision because you just have to find other ways to heat food without it. I store my chopping blocks in the spot now I’m sure you’ll find a use for it.
I am SO GLAD that you are finally feeling better! I saw how you were suffering physically and emotionally before your surgery. It is so good to hear and see that you truly are feeling better! Congratulations on the purchase of your beautiful weekend home. It looks JUST GORGEOUS! You take care and keep feeling better! ❤
Thank you for posting about your teeth. I have bad teeth due to genetics and health issues, and need to get an implant on my front top canine but I’m terrified. I’ve had negative dental experiences as a child. Watching your videos helped answer some questions. Just praying I can save up the funds and make it through the process before my tooth needs to be removed.
OMG this is the first time Ive watched you in this type of video becuz i just recently subscribed after watching you do product recommendations. You just talked so fast about multiple subjects, yet I understood everything and didnt get bored!😂😂 im hoping this is your highest energy level becuz my head would pop off if you talked any faster. Thank you, very enjoyable.
Thank you for sharing the journey through tooth restoration. Hearing your story made me feel less bad about my situation. Four years ago, I had all of my lower teeth removed and (eventually) replaced with implants. That process from start to finish took about a years. A couple years later I needed to get all of my upper teeth replaced (an old bridge that included one of my front teeth suddenly failed). That process for the upper teeth used more advanced technology with various scanning machines, but it was still a very long process from start to finish. I went in for surgery in Feb 2023 (teeth were extracted and replaced with implants) and my new teeth were finally "installed" 18 months later (April 2024). Long process, but worth it to be done with this never ending saga of tooth problems. I've been embarrassed about all the dental work I needed, but it makes me feel better to see that I'm not alone. :)
Yes, it is a long process to get implants and especially if you need bone growth stuff added, then you have to wait for that to become actual bone in your jaw. I’ve had all this done 8/10 times and it takes a long time, especially if you have one root canal fail and then a year later another one. On and on. I have all my root canals replaced with implants now. Took me on and off about 10 yrs. With short periods of time where going wrong teeth wise! I am feeling great now and no infection returned for any of them! It’s been about 3 yrs with no issues at all. Feels like heaven!! So glad you are feeling better and I’m sure your surgery/implants will go well from here on out. What an ordeal right? But it is worth it!! Root canals over time, I’ve found, keep a tiny bit of infection in your jaw/mouth and I think sap your energy, immune system! You are always fighting a low grade infection without knowing it. So once you get that fixed it really helps your overall health, I believe. Prayers for your good health!!
I can relate to the long term effects this has. I went through two years of medical hell and my teeth suffered horribly and now require extensive work on my teeth but have to pinch Pennie’s being on disability (for said medical hell). Affording it and finding time for it is so hard and you do deserve the recognition for what you’ve done you’re an incredible human and many are grateful for you ❤️
Omg…I’m on my tooth journey as well. I’m currently going thru my first implant process… went today for my check up… turns out a root canal I did a year ago (different dentist was done wrong) have an infection now and tooth will not be saveable … so another implant for that tooth. In total I will need 3 implants. And I also need two crowns on top of all that as well. That process will be in two weeks for me. Like you I’ve had issues my whole life especially with the current tooth I had removed. I finally found a dentist who told me the truth about my teeth situation and I began my implant journey. I finally don’t have pain anymore there and currently waiting for my 3 month healing so I can get the implant put in. I’m praying that by the end of 2025 my mouth will finally be pain-free and fixed. Hardest part of this whole process is saving the money to pay the cost of the work. Dental insurance sucks… we shouldn’t have to pay out pocket for most of the procedures especially when so much has to be done 🥺. I pray that you have a speedy, successful and full recovery. And thank you for sharing your story!!! It has given me the encouragement to keep going with my teeth process ❤
Cabins in the woods are dreamy. We bought a cabin 3 years ago that we use on the weekends. It is close to our other home so it has been a dream❤. It’s only 1.5 acres in CA, but still a ton of upkeep. Can’t imagine 30 acres!
Hey Shea! I think you coming forward with your dental journey is very brave. My bf got into a bad accident that messed up alot of his teeth in his early 20s and has not had the funds to get it fixed. It has lead to lots of pain and nerve issues and infections. He would never ask for help/money but something like this would help him out so much and give him so relief as well as confidence.
I am right there with you! Had a top front tooth extracted on 12/15, got bone graph, scheduled to get the implant set mid-May! Same on the retainer, I’m just using my Invisalign retainer with a fake tooth placeholder. Only thing that stinks is eating with it in when in public. Hope all continues to go well for you!
I've been getting a ton of dental work, too. Expensive and very stressful. I had a beautiful smile, then my husband passed due to an awful homicide. In my grief, I neglected myself for years. Now, I'm paying for it and have much left to go. Best wishes, I'm going through it, too. I also feel exhausted and so down about it. Please keep me in your prayers as I can't describe how down I am.
Oh my goodness! I am at the end of an 3 tooth implant process on the bottom. It has been months, and I had a similar after-surgery experience. I just got my caps on the posts and can't wear my retainer, so I have had to get over myself and just go without it right now. Good luck to you! You can do this. It is a long, hard process, but the end is going to be great and worth it.
I am on this same tooth journey..... I've spent probably 40,000 already, 3 or 4 root canals went bad, 3 implants, etc etc. Make sure to get bloodwork done to check blood calcium levels/PTH. Parathyroid issues cause bone damage, osteoporosis and unexpected horrible tooth issues.
The log home you purchased is absolutely beautiful!!! I and my hubby would LOVE it! We both love to be outdoors and love a rustic type of getaway with modern amenities .. Enjoy it in good health !!! I hope you also continue to have good dental health,, and I think you are a very generous, kind person to help others because you are blessed ... I wish more people were like you, if they have much they can help others... thank you for that ...XOXO
Hi Shea, first want to say that your hair looks great! Also, thank for being vulnerable about your teeth journey, I can only imagine how painful the journey is but so glad you’re getting it fixed. Ugh life is just so hard sometimes but I know we have to stay positive. Xx❤️
Hi Shea, thanks so very much for this video. I really, really, enjoyed it!! You make me feel like I’m sitting down with a good girlfriend. I appreciate how candid you were. I’m so happy for you that you got positive news from your Dentist. You’ve had to be so patient in this whole process and I’m sure it’s a struggle. You go girl!!! I’m so happy for you and your family getting the cabin. I gotta tell you, I’m a little bit jealous. What we’ve seen so far including what you’ve told us about it, sounds absolutely dreamy! I’m in Southern California and my husband and I have a favorite spot on the Central Coast that we love that is our getaway spot. We dream of having a second home there. It’s a small Oceanside town and we just love. Thanks again! So glad I found you and subscribed so long ago
Glad to know you are making positive progress on your teeth! I do like this type of video, however I enjoy all your videos! Enjoy your Anniversary trip. Happy anniversary 🎉
Thank you for this lovely video. I am glad to know the problem with your teeth is finally looking better and more positive. You mentioned the cabin and showed us a few photos. Just the right place to relax and enjoy family life. If I were you, I would never show photos and certainly not a video of the cabin. Why? Not every person in this world means it well and not every "follower" you have here is just enjoying your nice videos and finding out plenty of interesting Amazon gadgets. You need to be very, very careful and I do not mean only getting an alarm system. Don´t let too many outsiders find its location. - All the best and warm regards from snow-covered northern Europe.
I've been following along on your journey and on Tuesday I'm having surgery on extracting 4 teeth too ( previous root canals & I have an infection that has led to bone loss)I can definitely relate to not feeling normal. The neck ache and roof of mouth pain, weird sinus, ears, fatigue, extremely low energy, jaw pain and the mood alternations. 🥴 Im praying that God will provide in all the ways. Im a SAHM of 2 babies. Its a lot of change going on.
Thank you for being vulnerable. You inspired me to share my journey. My surgeon said I'm admitting 1,000's of toxins in my body EACH DAY by leaving my RCs in. 🤯
I’m so glad you are feeling so much better regarding your mouth, your teeth… And LOVE your Amazon videos… So glad you find a place in your heart to help other people with their teeth journey… I think you are right, you are keeping your word about it and you don’t need to push it as content… The cooking question… funny reaaal funny…
Sounds good hun, there's just a delay. We worry when surgery hasn't been helpful so I'm glad to know your surgery improved you dramatically. Thank you for helping other women. I've been waiting for my son to take me flying but he hasn't gotten his license yet, and then buy a plane??!! He LOVES flying.
You are truly a blessing to Allot of people hope the best in your journey of getting your teeth fixed and healing . it’s such a blessing people like you offering to help financially with dental being soexpensive. I understand since im having to get surgery on my upper teeth due to not going to the dentist for years . I always as a mom took care of my kids but forgot about myself wanted to make sure they were taken care of . Make a short story it’s an expensive to fixed my teeth but need it done . If you’re still able to help could use the help to lower some of the cost , Blessing I enjoyed the time you save us to get good deals you do a great job 🙂 God bless you
Currently going through massive dental issues myself and I can very much attest that your dental health affects your overall health. I had a benign tumor removed from my lower jaw several years ago and it’s been one dental problem after another since. It’s a long process after bone loss and is both mentally and physically impactful. Thanks for sharing and keeping things in perspective. It helps the rest of us going through it. Best of luck
I accidentally bit a fragment of chicken bone in ground chicken 3 weeks ago and had to have a molar extracted. I've been devastated at the state of my mouth - and also had to suffer through a vacation right after it happened. Your honesty about tooth extraction and the amount of time it takes for the implant is so encouraging. Thank you.
Instead of a microwave, I use a steam-insert in a pot with water. I love to reheat food in it. I cook vegetables in it. Especially broccoli and cauliflower. Recommend!
That was so much fun! Glad to hear your teeth journey is going well and you are feeling better! That cabin is gorgeous ❤. What an incredible getaway for your family to use for many years. I would love to see the kitchen. Katie was cute and how cool that you are family!
Such a candid video. Your love for the cabin in the woods is palpable. Hope you create lots of wonderful memories with your family in the cabin in the woods!!!!
This was a great video! I wish you well with healing and placement of your implants. It is kind of you to share your experience with people, so others can be informed, compare notes and not feel alone. Your log cabin is stunning, such a peaceful looking getaway. How lovely for you and your family. I'm happy for you.
I love the Masters my parents played golf and so does my husband. It’s always been a family tradition to watch the Masters and British open my family are English but we live in Australia so won’t get to the Masters in USA but will be glued to the TV. I hope you have a great time and will look out for you on the coverage ❤️
Hi Shea, love you! Just wanted to point out that the microwave does not remove nutrients from your food. It’s the equivalent of when you steam your veggies. Boiling and baking in the oven are worst. Because microwaves take less time to cook there is less damage. Just a fun fact.
Shea, thank you so much for sharing your jorney with us! A lot of people don't understand the struggle when it comes to teeth! My mom never took care of my teeth, simply because she didn't like the fact I was crying at the dentist. So, she never took my there, only when it was already emergency. Now i have so many issues with teeth! It feels unfair when you need to work and spend your paycheck on your teeth, not for beauty but to just not be in pain!!! My dream is to get my teeth straight, so i can finally not be ashamed of my smile, but something always comes up different with them! I just had another root canal, then crown! Now i am waiting for next year to pull out another tooth (because infection is big and to fix it I need to do a surgery) doctors recommends pulling it out and put bridge there or implant what is too pricy. My insurance covers only 1000 a year for dental. So, i used it this year for my crown, now i need to wait till next year to fix another tooth. My point of the story is: PLEASE, PLEASE be responsible parent and take your kids and fix their teeth when their young! Taking care of their health is your primary responsibility. And if you have healthy teeth - just thank God every day! Because struggle is real!
I have a partial or retainer if you want to call it that. I love it. I can't imagine going through all those implants and grafts. You are younger than I am but still you look fine with the retainer, I hope your implants work well for you
Wow…how wonderful of you to help others. I found your video at a time when I too am having major dental issues. Maybe following your journey will give me the incentive to finally do something about my stuff. I have always been absolutely terrified of dentists but now have come to the point where my teeth are so bad that I need to get over that. Between trying to find a dentist that I can feel good about and the cost; yep…it is a lot!! I have tried to contact dental schools in hopes that they can do the work at a better rate but so far, no responses. Maybe others will have better luck with that ( if they haven’t thought of that option). It is supposed to be quite a bit more affordable going through a dental school but can take a much longer time. For those that may not know, dental work of this scale can be 10’s of thousands of dollars. Just for basic dentures is $15,000 and above. Implants..I have have quotes of $30,000. And dental insurance….well….. let’s just say, the amount they are willing to cover is laughable. Thank you for sharing your journey…I personally really appreciate it
Our microwave broke and we didn't replace it for months. We missed it. We finally bought a very small one that fits on top of our fridge just pushed back and out of sight. We don't use it much but in a busy household, sometimes you just need to quickly reheat some spaghetti or something for lunch etc.
You need Vit D3 & K. That happened to me due to lack of Vitamins and bad eating habits and lost all my teeth. Took me 9 months to recover and couldn't get implants until fully recover. A full one year and half of process. Wish you the best!
Happy to hear that you are healing. I had my left lower molar extracted (#36) in January 2023 and I'm still waiting for a bridge so that I can chew on the left side of my mouth. I had a problem when in May I went to the periodontist to start the implant process but was told that my jaw bone was exposed and I had developed necrosis of the jaw bone. I went for a CT scan and then was referred to a specialist. The specialist told me that it was bad and he was willing to try something, he called it a debridement procedure. I had the procedure on June 8 last year and it was successful. Unfortunately I am unable to get an implant due to the trauma. I'm hoping that the bridge will enable me to chew on the left side :)
So so generous ❤️ My son needs a lot of dental work so nervous for him 😢 and so scared of how much it’s going to cost. You look and sound beautiful so happy you’re feeling better you can’t tell at all when you speak! Do you know what caused all your issues? Were you a mouth breather or teeth grinder?
I have been dealing with dental stuff for over 2 years. Unfortunately despite my efforts I am loosing all of my teeth and getting an All in 4 implants in 2 weeks. I just turned 40. I was so scared to get started but I am at the point that I just want to get it over and done with with.
Im so happy for you ! yes it took about a year for my front teeth. The retainer with teeth worked much better for me! Fingers crossed it progresses smoothly. Once my dental implants were in i felt like i was in the home stretch! BTW Happy Anniversary! The Masters tourney is a bucket list for me yay for you ! Enjoy your oasis! Congrats! keep doing what you are doing we love your videos
I think you are so much fun to watch! You always put a smile on my face that doesn't leave until you do. Congratulations on your mountain cabin!!!! I say "cabin" lightly there! I would call that a mountain mansion, and I'm thrilled it's so much for you. I'll look forward to seeing tours of the different rooms. Thank you for all the investigating you do on the different products you recommend. I'm very picky about different things, but I'll learned to trust your opinion. It makes it so much easier for me to shop - I just look to see what Shea said! oxoxoxoxoxoxo You are so kind to have offered to help the different people you have with their dental issues. Now, let's drop the subject. You've done what you said you would and it's no one's business from this point on!
Hi! I’ve had many teeth/ gum problems as well. Have you ever heard of Dr. Ellie Philips? Recently I started watching some of her UA-cam videos and have learned a lot! I have not really been doing her recommendations long enough to say conclusively that it works but I have seen some improvements already. Anyway I really feel like she is on to something and just thought I would pass the name on to you. All the best! Mouth problems are not fun. ❤ If I can prevent losing anymore teeth I’m all in!
Congratulations on the cabin! I love that you bought so many more insulating acres. I really think that is the key to having a secluded, quiet, haven! Kudos to you! Enjoy!
Glad things are moving along well with your teeth, I think helping others with theirs is so very wonderful of you. I just read you are originally from PA, what part? I’m in the Philly suburbs. Have a lovely summer.😊
Hi Shea! I just found your channel, mostly because of your struggle with your teeth, ironically! I can relate to many things that you've said. I found out in 2022 that I had been inhaling black mold at my office, and it has been devastating to my health. The symptoms had been building for years, and I couldn't get a diagnosis. I had been very into holistic health and wellness, for the last decade, taking good care of and investing $$ in myself (expensive supplements, high quality food, acupuncture, etc), so it was traumatic to realize that none of this mattered because of the mold. The symptoms run the gamut as your body becomes toxic, but the brain stuff is the worst. I know exactly what you mean when you say that you wake up every day wondering "what is it going to be like today". I was so ill that I had to take a sabbatical from my career in finance, and it has been a full time job to recover during the last couple of years... also not a straight line to recovery. Besides that, I also just found out that I've been grinding my teeth (I have a cracked molar), which led me to a holistic dentist, and another fun reality, that I have a lot of tooth/bone damage. I'm living on my limited retirement savings right now, am a single person, so the anxiety is real! 😂 I am so glad that you are doing better and thank you for sharing! It is very admirable that you are helping others ❤
Glad to hear that your teeth are healing and you are feeling better! I have teeth that need work done but we can't afford it. I have had 3 teeth pulled and wasn't able to get implants. I have a crown that has needed redone for almost 2 years and another crown that has cavities under it that needs fixed. Without insurance, it's just impossible. I wish our health care system was better and more affordable! Your cabin is beautiful!!
Having had teeth issues ALL my 67 years, I feel for you. I wish you such health and happiness. Good luck with your journey. BTW, I LOVE your Amazon videos…keep em going!
Glad to hear your teeth issue is going well! I actually forgot about all that you went through because you look beautiful and sound great speaking during your videos! I am a retired dental hygienist and it sounds like you need a little more time for the bone to integrate around the implants before the final stage is completed. It is a long process! You’ve been a trooper! I would have guessed you lived in California! I’m going,to Pittsburgh next month to visit friends ( we live in Delaware near Philly). I’ll be waiting for the next dental visit! 😊
I took my microwave out, it was above the stove and I had it replaced with a vent hood! I wasn't using it anyways, just used to heating things in the oven or on the stove. It's how my mom always did it!!
Your cabin is gorgeous! It looks like a cabin we rented in the Blue Ridge mountains in NC a few years ago. You’re so blessed to have that and so close to home!
Hi, PhD physicist here! Microwave ovens are basically radios that vibrate water molecules to increase their temperature. The only things high levels of (unshielded) microwaves can do to you is burn your skin or give you cataracts (messing with the fluid in your eyes). Microwaves are non-ionizing radiation so they cannot cause cancer or penetrate your skin like UV rays from the sun can. When you measure EMF from your laptop or your phone you're pretty much measuring how much heat and light they give off with use. Heat and light (infrared and visible EM radiation) are also non-ionizing. Electromagnetic fields are naturally occurring throughout the whole radiation spectrum so I would not be too afraid of them!
Microwaves in your microwave oven are contained via the shielding of the door/ sides of the microwave. Also, its true that laptops use can reduce sperm count, etc but that's due to the prolonged heat. Hot showers do the same thing. The light from screens can also mess with your circadian rhythm but that's due to their artificiality, not the type of radiation itself.
@clamorbergen: Thank you so much! The only complaint I have about the delightful Shea is that she thinks “ toxins” and danger lurks everywhere. Hope she reads your reply!
Right…making her kids run out of the room when the microwave is on is crazy.
Yup. *dink* 😅
Kind of like the shopping affiliate links for cheap landfill-ready crap she keeps raving about on this channel.
I'm a model and due to major health issues my teeth have been a mess for a while. I've had many extractions, temp teeth and implants. TY for your honesty and vulnerability. For some reason, very few people talk about this and the fact that you do makes a huge difference. Bravo!
I agree, I wish more people discussed this because it’s so hard.
Same,yes I'm old now lol but my front tooth is no longer there and I am ashamed to smile now
Yep. I'm open about my weak gums and dental implants. My mom got dentures in her late 40s because she just didn't want to deal with her real teeth anymore. I'm trying to avoid dentures for as long as possible, but implants are expensive. Got 3 so far. May do 2 more for now.
@@blueelf217 Best of luck to you,
@@sandy9504 Sorry to read this-- it changes so much! And solutions are expensive and slow. All the best
You should get recognition and praise for your assistance to people struggling with teeth issues … VERY kind and giving!!
Keep the log cabin for you, your husband and your family. Not everything needs to be shared and that’s okay!🥰
The longer you can heal before your implants, the better the implant will last. Be patient. No matter what, you are beautiful!
Hi Shea,
My friend introduced you to me because I am having the same extreme dental problems as you! It was strangely comforting to know this wasnt just happening to me. Being on a very small fixed income, no pension, 401 k plan or insurance, I would like to find out how to be considered for your financial assistance. I am a retired piano teacher.
Thank you ever so much❤
Did shea ever answer you?
I lost a tooth due to decay and root canal failed, then pushed to get the implant at the 6 month mark. I ended up with an infection and had it taken out, then waited again. Best to let the bone heal completely. I shutter at the commercials of "1 day implants" .
Let me be the millionth person to tell you that you are such a breath of fresh air. You are so real, so sweet, so funny, so smart. It's just a joy to be entertained by your life (that doesn't sound good, but I mean it in a nice way) with each video. I can't wait for what's next.
I love how humble you are about how you're helping others with their dental problems. You're a really good person, Shea. :)
Farther in time, more healing is fine than too early. Relax, a time process. Part of your journey. I’ve also been through the trials and tribulations. My oral surgeon specializes in jaw/bone reconstruction from illness and accidents. So my implant was not as serious as his other patients.
When I put this into perspective, it helped me become thankful and relieved.
Thank you for sharing
We just sold our cabin after 15 glorious years...hubs biz prohibited long term travel and getting him away to that cabin on weekends was GOLD! Not to mention retiring and moving to it while we finalized our plans AND in the end it was like a savings account. Congrats Shea. You deserve it.
Hi dear one, Ireland calling!!!!!I watch your video every time and enjoy your honesty. Plus the honest way you promote items.
The journey you are on with teeth is close to my heart. Prayers going up for you and your Dentistery team including your Surgeon!
Love the cabin and feel free to enjoy the fruits of your labour!!God is so good.
Love and hugs across the ocean!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻💞💞💞💞🦋Bride, 💞🦋💚
I would be so ecstatic and probably cry my eyes out if I had the financial means to get a full restoration. I took very good care of my teeth and even invested in 6 lumineers about 14 years ago. Over the past couple of years my teeth have failed miserably. My whole mouth hurts all of the time including my tongue which actually swells up. Eating is very difficult and never mind smiling because it’s super embarrassing. I have 8 teeth remaining and do everything I can to make it appear like I have teeth using cement and dental wax. It’s a complete nightmare! I’ve had 2 consultations recently and it’s not affordable at all. My dental insurance shows they pay 50% yet both dentists want everything up front and then you have to deal with the insurance company on your own. It’s a lot of money to come up with! Your teeth look amazing Shea! Absolutely beautiful 💜
You made a statement in your first video about helping others who are struggling with dental issues because you have the money and that's what you wanted to do. I have supported your Channel for so long I reach out to you after that video. You gave me hope for the first time in over 2 years. My insurance will not cover bone grafts I need a bone graft on my upper and lower jaw and then implants. I never looked like this I'm so skinny so frail fighting for my life. This is something I never asked for I was a victim of severe domestic violence @SheaWhitney
I’ve had issues with teeth my whole life and I’m 62 now and I’ve had an overbite since childhood. Don’t smile much and got bullied a lot . But still grateful to have my teeth!! So glad you’re getting yours done and feeling better.
I totally feel your pain, I have had so many dental stories and trauma. Nothing prepared me for that even working in that environment. Please be careful about offering help. You are a kind person. Wishing you such amazing smiles in the near future. My journey was also so long. It's going to get better. Take care of you.
I hear you!
The man, I've been seeing got a camper. It was totally gutted. So he redid the whole camper. We love it. We can just hook up to it an just go to the woods and enjoy life. That's our happy place. I know how you feel about your new cabin. Enjoy it to the fullest.
Thanks and may you have a Blessed day.
Hi Shea, Thank you for sharing your story. My journey is similar. I recently had to have 4 teeth extracted, four root canals ( the roots were crystalized so I had to go to a specialist). My dentist's equipment actually fell into my root and that was a nightmare. I've had infection after infection actually entering my blood stream and ending up in the hospital. I'm a single Mom and none of this was covered by insurance so I put it all on Care Credit 😱I've not been able to work and it's really hard. I'm not asking for you to feel sorry for me. I just want you to know you're not alone. Unfortunately, due to auto immune issues, my tooth journey still continues. I keep going back and forth with the insurance company but I can't get it covered. I'm not sure what to do. I'm absolutely not asking for a hand out but you can feel fortunate that you don't have to worry financially about your teeth. I am so happy you are feeling better. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. Please pray for me 🙏 I love your videos, you do a great job! I'll continue to watch 🥰
A couple years ago my sister and her husband bought a vacation house on the beach 15 minutes from their other house, which at first seemed a little funny, but she goes all the time and it's not a big deal to just go for the day or a weekend whenever they want! Genius. :)
What a wonderful person to help someone financially with such an important part of everyone’s life. God bless.
Shea ❤ get rid of your microwave:) once you do you’ll get used to doing things w/ out it :)
You can get the little oven thing from Costco :) (microwave gets rid of all nutrients from the food … that’s the reason why I got rid of it )
Wow you’re so kind helping others with their teeth issues. I know you don’t want recognition for that but you’re amazing.
My husband went through something similar with his dental health, and it was a long process of at least a year, and you can’t rush it. I know this is silly, but my twelve year old doxie had a teeth cleaning today where they pulled a couple of his bottom teeth. After bringing him home he kept whimpering like he was hurting. Thankfully I had a pain pill left from a previous issue and they said I could give to him. He’s much better now. Love.
Your "retainer" is called a "partial" - like hockey players wear who have who have had teeth knocked out. I have a removal partial for 1 tooth I lost and I am EXTREMELY happy with it. I would never get an implant if I could avoid it. The partial works perfectly and no one can tell its not my real tooth. I'm happy your partial is currently working for you. It looks great.
I have a few implants (back teeth) and I have had no problems. And yes I had bone grafts with them. My cost was close to $5000 per implant which is about average and yes I have insurance but it doesn't cover them except if you need extraction. I'm very happy with them and you will be too! 😊😊😊😊
I broke both arms last year and have had to have help doing everything. Literally. The elbow implants are not working well and it's painful. My teeth are HORRIBLE now! I went from 0 cavities to now feeling so embarrassed. I hurt all the time. I feel like my front bottom ones are going to break off. I have insurance but no income until they approve my disability. Which can take months to years.
I appreciate you talking about your journey through your struggles. It makes me feel a little less embarrassed.
The log home is gorgeous 🌳🌳
Good trade-off for the plane!
So happy for you!
Wow oh wow! Your cabin is a stunner! Congratulations! Don’t feel obligated to share anything more, people are whack a doodles and you gotta protect yourself! 😂
I appreciate your generosity and compassion! My sister-in-law went through a grueling process of getting 4 implants. She ended up also having to get a bone graft. It really did take almost a year to go through. She had so much pain, couldn't eat any solid foods, and lost about 50 lbs! Not a good way to do it! And SOOOO expensive! Love your videos. Keep it up. Wishing you well for the rest of your journey❤
That is so amazing of you to help others with their dental issues. I myself am having really bad teeth issues. I’m only 35 and I’ve just recently had 3 different teeth break. Unfortunately is hereditary. It’s just something that is so embarrassing. It’s also so dang expensive. I work full time in the medical field and have dental insurance but they just don’t pay for very much. I feel like all I’ve been doing is saving money for dental work. Congrats on keeping up with your journey!
I am so glad that your teeth and gums are finally feeling better and healing. Slow is good, better than rapid healing and something may have been missed. Yea, for all the success that has happened!
(Melanie here) I love all your videos - you are so upbeat and it comes from a genuine place.
I am glad your mouth is doing better. As a dental assistant we always tell our patients that if you choose implants expect the process to take a year. Six months healing after extraction, then implant surgery, and six months of healing before placing crowns on the implant.
Shea I truly enjoyed this video and am so happy to hear you are feeling better! Your answers to all the questions were so real and thoughtful. You are amazing at what you do and deserve all your success!!! I have been watching you since close to the beginning and you are still my favorite UA-camr. Keep up the great work; you rock!!
That house is an absolute dream!!!
My kitchen was the same I thought it would look weird without the microwave but once I got rid of it it was the best decision because you just have to find other ways to heat food without it.
I store my chopping blocks in the spot now I’m sure you’ll find a use for it.
Oh wow! Your cabin looks amazing. Congrats on your new acquisition. Can’t wait to see more 🤗❤️
I am SO GLAD that you are finally feeling better! I saw how you were suffering physically and emotionally before your surgery. It is so good to hear and see that you truly are feeling better!
Congratulations on the purchase of your beautiful weekend home. It looks JUST GORGEOUS! You take care and keep feeling better! ❤
Thank you for posting about your teeth. I have bad teeth due to genetics and health issues, and need to get an implant on my front top canine but I’m terrified. I’ve had negative dental experiences as a child. Watching your videos helped answer some questions. Just praying I can save up the funds and make it through the process before my tooth needs to be removed.
Can’t wait to see more of the log cabin! Looks so peaceful and beautiful!
OMG this is the first time Ive watched you in this type of video becuz i just recently subscribed after watching you do product recommendations. You just talked so fast about multiple subjects, yet I understood everything and didnt get bored!😂😂 im hoping this is your highest energy level becuz my head would pop off if you talked any faster. Thank you, very enjoyable.
So incredibly sweet of you to help that person with money for their teeth. So precious.
Thank you for sharing the journey through tooth restoration. Hearing your story made me feel less bad about my situation.
Four years ago, I had all of my lower teeth removed and (eventually) replaced with implants. That process from start to finish took about a years. A couple years later I needed to get all of my upper teeth replaced (an old bridge that included one of my front teeth suddenly failed). That process for the upper teeth used more advanced technology with various scanning machines, but it was still a very long process from start to finish. I went in for surgery in Feb 2023 (teeth were extracted and replaced with implants) and my new teeth were finally "installed" 18 months later (April 2024). Long process, but worth it to be done with this never ending saga of tooth problems.
I've been embarrassed about all the dental work I needed, but it makes me feel better to see that I'm not alone. :)
Yes, it is a long process to get implants and especially if you need bone growth stuff added, then you have to wait for that to become actual bone in your jaw. I’ve had all this done 8/10 times and it takes a long time, especially if you have one root canal fail and then a year later another one. On and on. I have all my root canals replaced with implants now. Took me on and off about 10 yrs. With short periods of time where going wrong teeth wise! I am feeling great now and no infection returned for any of them! It’s been about 3 yrs with no issues at all. Feels like heaven!! So glad you are feeling better and I’m sure your surgery/implants will go well from here on out. What an ordeal right? But it is worth it!! Root canals over time, I’ve found, keep a tiny bit of infection in your jaw/mouth and I think sap your energy, immune system! You are always fighting a low grade infection without knowing it. So once you get that fixed it really helps your overall health, I believe. Prayers for your good health!!
I can relate to the long term effects this has. I went through two years of medical hell and my teeth suffered horribly and now require extensive work on my teeth but have to pinch Pennie’s being on disability (for said medical hell). Affording it and finding time for it is so hard and you do deserve the recognition for what you’ve done you’re an incredible human and many are grateful for you ❤️
Omg…I’m on my tooth journey as well. I’m currently going thru my first implant process… went today for my check up… turns out a root canal I did a year ago (different dentist was done wrong) have an infection now and tooth will not be saveable … so another implant for that tooth. In total I will need 3 implants. And I also need two crowns on top of all that as well. That process will be in two weeks for me. Like you I’ve had issues my whole life especially with the current tooth I had removed. I finally found a dentist who told me the truth about my teeth situation and I began my implant journey. I finally don’t have pain anymore there and currently waiting for my 3 month healing so I can get the implant put in. I’m praying that by the end of 2025 my mouth will finally be pain-free and fixed. Hardest part of this whole process is saving the money to pay the cost of the work. Dental insurance sucks… we shouldn’t have to pay out pocket for most of the procedures especially when so much has to be done 🥺. I pray that you have a speedy, successful and full recovery. And thank you for sharing your story!!! It has given me the encouragement to keep going with my teeth process ❤
Shea, I think you are a very honest beautiful person!!! Love your videos ☺
Cabins in the woods are dreamy. We bought a cabin 3 years ago that we use on the weekends. It is close to our other home so it has been a dream❤. It’s only 1.5 acres in CA, but still a ton of upkeep. Can’t imagine 30 acres!
Hey Shea! I think you coming forward with your dental journey is very brave. My bf got into a bad accident that messed up alot of his teeth in his early 20s and has not had the funds to get it fixed. It has lead to lots of pain and nerve issues and infections. He would never ask for help/money but something like this would help him out so much and give him so relief as well as confidence.
I am right there with you! Had a top front tooth extracted on 12/15, got bone graph, scheduled to get the implant set mid-May! Same on the retainer, I’m just using my Invisalign retainer with a fake tooth placeholder. Only thing that stinks is eating with it in when in public. Hope all continues to go well for you!
I've been getting a ton of dental work, too. Expensive and very stressful. I had a beautiful smile, then my husband passed due to an awful homicide. In my grief, I neglected myself for years. Now, I'm paying for it and have much left to go. Best wishes, I'm going through it, too. I also feel exhausted and so down about it. Please keep me in your prayers as I can't describe how down I am.
Stay strong. I just said a prayer for you. Sending you lots of hugs 🤗🤗🤗
@@Missreepee Ty, Sweet Lady!!
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So sorry for your terrible loss! God Bless you
Sorry you have to endure this kind of pain. I said a prayer for comfort for you.
Oh my goodness! I am at the end of an 3 tooth implant process on the bottom. It has been months, and I had a similar after-surgery experience. I just got my caps on the posts and can't wear my retainer, so I have had to get over myself and just go without it right now. Good luck to you! You can do this. It is a long, hard process, but the end is going to be great and worth it.
I am on this same tooth journey..... I've spent probably 40,000 already, 3 or 4 root canals went bad, 3 implants, etc etc. Make sure to get bloodwork done to check blood calcium levels/PTH. Parathyroid issues cause bone damage, osteoporosis and unexpected horrible tooth issues.
The log home you purchased is absolutely beautiful!!! I and my hubby would LOVE it! We both love to be outdoors and love a rustic type of getaway with modern amenities .. Enjoy it in good health !!! I hope you also continue to have good dental health,, and I think you are a very generous, kind person to help others because you are blessed ... I wish more people were like you, if they have much they can help others... thank you for that ...XOXO
I enjoy these chat videos and we definitely care about you! ❤
Hi Shea, first want to say that your hair looks great! Also, thank for being vulnerable about your teeth journey, I can only imagine how painful the journey is but so glad you’re getting it fixed. Ugh life is just so hard sometimes but I know we have to stay positive. Xx❤️
Hi Shea, thanks so very much for this video. I really, really, enjoyed it!! You make me feel like I’m sitting down with a good girlfriend. I appreciate how candid you were. I’m so happy for you that you got positive news from your Dentist. You’ve had to be so patient in this whole process and I’m sure it’s a struggle. You go girl!!! I’m so happy for you and your family getting the cabin. I gotta tell you, I’m a little bit jealous. What we’ve seen so far including what you’ve told us about it, sounds absolutely dreamy! I’m in Southern California and my husband and I have a favorite spot on the Central Coast that we love that is our getaway spot. We dream of having a second home there. It’s a small Oceanside town and we just love. Thanks again! So glad I found you and subscribed so long ago
I'm so glad to hear that you're finally feeling better!
❤ I’m so glad you’re getting your mouth sorted! Im in the same boat as you, sooo you happy for you 😊
Glad to know you are making positive progress on your teeth! I do like this type of video, however I enjoy all your videos! Enjoy your Anniversary trip. Happy anniversary 🎉
Thank you for this lovely video. I am glad to know the problem with your teeth is finally looking better and more positive. You mentioned the cabin and showed us a few photos. Just the right place to relax and enjoy family life. If I were you, I would never show photos and certainly not a video of the cabin. Why? Not every person in this world means it well and not every "follower" you have here is just enjoying your nice videos and finding out plenty of interesting Amazon gadgets. You need to be very, very careful and I do not mean only getting an alarm system. Don´t let too many outsiders find its location. - All the best and warm regards from snow-covered northern Europe.
I've been following along on your journey and on Tuesday I'm having surgery on extracting 4 teeth too ( previous root canals & I have an infection that has led to bone loss)I can definitely relate to not feeling normal. The neck ache and roof of mouth pain, weird sinus, ears, fatigue, extremely low energy, jaw pain and the mood alternations. 🥴 Im praying that God will provide in all the ways. Im a SAHM of 2 babies. Its a lot of change going on.
Thank you for being vulnerable. You inspired me to share my journey. My surgeon said I'm admitting 1,000's of toxins in my body EACH DAY by leaving my RCs in. 🤯
I’m so glad that u are feeling better, so great when u turn a corner after a period of stress
I’m so glad you are feeling so much better regarding your mouth, your teeth… And LOVE your Amazon videos… So glad you find a place in your heart to help other people with their teeth journey… I think you are right, you are keeping your word about it and you don’t need to push it as content… The cooking question… funny reaaal funny…
Sounds good hun, there's just a delay. We worry when surgery hasn't been helpful so I'm glad to know your surgery improved you dramatically. Thank you for helping other women. I've been waiting for my son to take me flying but he hasn't gotten his license yet, and then buy a plane??!! He LOVES flying.
You are truly a blessing to Allot of people hope the best in your journey of getting your teeth fixed and healing .
it’s such a blessing people like you offering to help financially with dental being soexpensive.
I understand since im having to get surgery on my upper teeth due to not going to the dentist for years .
I always as a mom took care of my kids but forgot about myself wanted to make sure they were taken care of .
Make a short story it’s an expensive to fixed my teeth but need it done .
If you’re still able to help could use the help to lower some of the cost ,
Blessing I enjoyed the time you save us to get good deals you do a great job 🙂
God bless you
I’m glad you’re feeling better. You have a gorgeous log house and God bless you for helping that individual! 🙏🤗
Currently going through massive dental issues myself and I can very much attest that your dental health affects your overall health. I had a benign tumor removed from my lower jaw several years ago and it’s been one dental problem after another since. It’s a long process after bone loss and is both mentally and physically impactful. Thanks for sharing and keeping things in perspective. It helps the rest of us going through it. Best of luck
I accidentally bit a fragment of chicken bone in ground chicken 3 weeks ago and had to have a molar extracted. I've been devastated at the state of my mouth - and also had to suffer through a vacation right after it happened. Your honesty about tooth extraction and the amount of time it takes for the implant is so encouraging. Thank you.
Instead of a microwave, I use a steam-insert in a pot with water. I love to reheat food in it. I cook vegetables in it. Especially broccoli and cauliflower. Recommend!
Thank you for sharing so much of your life with your YT friends. God Bless you and your family.
I admire your generosity!
That was so much fun! Glad to hear your teeth journey is going well and you are feeling better! That cabin is gorgeous ❤. What an incredible getaway for your family to use for many years. I would love to see the kitchen. Katie was cute and how cool that you are family!
Such a candid video. Your love for the cabin in the woods is palpable. Hope you create lots of wonderful memories with your family in the cabin in the woods!!!!
Yay Shea 🎉 I’m so very happy you are finally feeling better. Great news on the cabin. You deserve to have it all. ❤
This was a great video! I wish you well with healing and placement of your implants. It is kind of you to share your experience with people, so others can be informed, compare notes and not feel alone. Your log cabin is stunning, such a peaceful looking getaway. How lovely for you and your family. I'm happy for you.
I love the Masters my parents played golf and so does my husband. It’s always been a family tradition to watch the Masters and British open my family are English but we live in Australia so won’t get to the Masters in USA but will be glued to the TV. I hope you have a great time and will look out for you on the coverage ❤️
Hi Shea, love you! Just wanted to point out that the microwave does not remove nutrients from your food. It’s the equivalent of when you steam your veggies. Boiling and baking in the oven are worst. Because microwaves take less time to cook there is less damage. Just a fun fact.
Makes me feel better because having depression, it’s hard to use the stove all of the time😞
@@mellymouse72 I feel you, Honey. Just eating anything other than breakfast cereal is a mission! Hugs to you xxx
The oven does not remove nutrients. It removes moisture.
This. Microwaves are also safe to use in general.
Do more research. I've read quite a bit that it does. Even just nuking water changes it in not great ways. 😬
Shea, thank you so much for sharing your jorney with us!
A lot of people don't understand the struggle when it comes to teeth!
My mom never took care of my teeth, simply because she didn't like the fact I was crying at the dentist. So, she never took my there, only when it was already emergency.
Now i have so many issues with teeth! It feels unfair when you need to work and spend your paycheck on your teeth, not for beauty but to just not be in pain!!!
My dream is to get my teeth straight, so i can finally not be ashamed of my smile, but something always comes up different with them! I just had another root canal, then crown! Now i am waiting for next year to pull out another tooth (because infection is big and to fix it I need to do a surgery) doctors recommends pulling it out and put bridge there or implant what is too pricy. My insurance covers only 1000 a year for dental. So, i used it this year for my crown, now i need to wait till next year to fix another tooth.
My point of the story is: PLEASE, PLEASE be responsible parent and take your kids and fix their teeth when their young! Taking care of their health is your primary responsibility.
And if you have healthy teeth - just thank God every day! Because struggle is real!
I have a partial or retainer if you want to call it that. I love it. I can't imagine going through all those implants and grafts. You are younger than I am but still you look fine with the retainer, I hope your implants work well for you
Wow…how wonderful of you to help others. I found your video at a time when I too am having major dental issues. Maybe following your journey will give me the incentive to finally do something about my stuff. I have always been absolutely terrified of dentists but now have come to the point where my teeth are so bad that I need to get over that. Between trying to find a dentist that I can feel good about and the cost; yep…it is a lot!! I have tried to contact dental schools in hopes that they can do the work at a better rate but so far, no responses. Maybe others will have better luck with that ( if they haven’t thought of that option). It is supposed to be quite a bit more affordable going through a dental school but can take a much longer time. For those that may not know, dental work of this scale can be 10’s of thousands of dollars. Just for basic dentures is $15,000 and above. Implants..I have have quotes of $30,000. And dental insurance….well….. let’s just say, the amount they are willing to cover is laughable. Thank you for sharing your journey…I personally really appreciate it
Our microwave broke and we didn't replace it for months. We missed it. We finally bought a very small one that fits on top of our fridge just pushed back and out of sight. We don't use it much but in a busy household, sometimes you just need to quickly reheat some spaghetti or something for lunch etc.
You need Vit D3 & K. That happened to me due to lack of Vitamins and bad eating habits and lost all my teeth. Took me 9 months to recover and couldn't get implants until fully recover. A full one year and half of process. Wish you the best!
Happy to hear that you are healing. I had my left lower molar extracted (#36) in January 2023 and I'm still waiting for a bridge so that I can chew on the left side of my mouth. I had a problem when in May I went to the periodontist to start the implant process but was told that my jaw bone was exposed and I had developed necrosis of the jaw bone. I went for a CT scan and then was referred to a specialist. The specialist told me that it was bad and he was willing to try something, he called it a debridement procedure. I had the procedure on June 8 last year and it was successful. Unfortunately I am unable to get an implant due to the trauma. I'm hoping that the bridge will enable me to chew on the left side :)
So so generous ❤️
My son needs a lot of dental work so nervous for him 😢 and so scared of how much it’s going to cost.
You look and sound beautiful so happy you’re feeling better you can’t tell at all when you speak!
Do you know what caused all your issues?
Were you a mouth breather or teeth grinder?
I have been dealing with dental stuff for over 2 years. Unfortunately despite my efforts I am loosing all of my teeth and getting an All in 4 implants in 2 weeks. I just turned 40. I was so scared to get started but I am at the point that I just want to get it over and done with with.
You are amazing!! Love to watch your videos. Feel like I know you! ❤️🙏❤️
I’m glad you are feeling better. Continue to take good care of yourself. Much love
Thank you Shea, this was so entertaining. The view, from the cabin, looks amazing🤗
Im so happy for you ! yes it took about a year for my front teeth. The retainer with teeth worked much better for me! Fingers crossed it progresses smoothly. Once my dental implants were in i felt like i was in the home stretch! BTW Happy Anniversary! The Masters tourney is a bucket list for me yay for you ! Enjoy your oasis! Congrats! keep doing what you are doing we love your videos
I think you are so much fun to watch! You always put a smile on my face that doesn't leave until you do. Congratulations on your mountain cabin!!!! I say "cabin" lightly there! I would call that a mountain mansion, and I'm thrilled it's so much for you. I'll look forward to seeing tours of the different rooms.
Thank you for all the investigating you do on the different products you recommend. I'm very picky about different things, but I'll learned to trust your opinion. It makes it so much easier for me to shop - I just look to see what Shea said! oxoxoxoxoxoxo
You are so kind to have offered to help the different people you have with their dental issues. Now, let's drop the subject. You've done what you said you would and it's no one's business from this point on!
Hi! I’ve had many teeth/ gum problems as well. Have you ever heard of Dr. Ellie Philips? Recently I started watching some of her UA-cam videos and have learned a lot! I have not really been doing her recommendations long enough to say conclusively that it works but I have seen some improvements already. Anyway I really feel like she is on to something and just thought I would pass the name on to you. All the best! Mouth problems are not fun. ❤ If I can prevent losing anymore teeth I’m all in!
Love Dr. Ellie... She is a rockstar!
Congratulations on the cabin! I love that you bought so many more insulating acres. I really think that is the key to having a secluded, quiet, haven! Kudos to you! Enjoy!
Glad things are moving along well with your teeth, I think helping others with theirs is so very wonderful of you. I just read you are originally from PA, what part? I’m in the Philly suburbs. Have a lovely summer.😊
Hi Shea! I just found your channel, mostly because of your struggle with your teeth, ironically! I can relate to many things that you've said. I found out in 2022 that I had been inhaling black mold at my office, and it has been devastating to my health. The symptoms had been building for years, and I couldn't get a diagnosis. I had been very into holistic health and wellness, for the last decade, taking good care of and investing $$ in myself (expensive supplements, high quality food, acupuncture, etc), so it was traumatic to realize that none of this mattered because of the mold. The symptoms run the gamut as your body becomes toxic, but the brain stuff is the worst. I know exactly what you mean when you say that you wake up every day wondering "what is it going to be like today". I was so ill that I had to take a sabbatical from my career in finance, and it has been a full time job to recover during the last couple of years... also not a straight line to recovery. Besides that, I also just found out that I've been grinding my teeth (I have a cracked molar), which led me to a holistic dentist, and another fun reality, that I have a lot of tooth/bone damage. I'm living on my limited retirement savings right now, am a single person, so the anxiety is real! 😂 I am so glad that you are doing better and thank you for sharing! It is very admirable that you are helping others ❤
Glad to hear that your teeth are healing and you are feeling better! I have teeth that need work done but we can't afford it. I have had 3 teeth pulled and wasn't able to get implants. I have a crown that has needed redone for almost 2 years and another crown that has cavities under it that needs fixed. Without insurance, it's just impossible. I wish our health care system was better and more affordable!
Your cabin is beautiful!!
So glad you’re feeling better! Enjoy your cabin! Can’t wait to see it….
Having had teeth issues ALL my 67 years, I feel for you. I wish you such health and happiness. Good luck with your journey. BTW, I LOVE your Amazon videos…keep em going!
Glad to hear your teeth issue is going well! I actually forgot about all that you went through because you look beautiful and sound great speaking during your videos! I am a retired dental hygienist and it sounds like you need a little more time for the bone to integrate around the implants before the final stage is completed. It is a long process! You’ve been a trooper! I would have guessed you lived in California! I’m going,to Pittsburgh next month to visit friends ( we live in Delaware near Philly). I’ll be waiting for the next dental visit! 😊
I took my microwave out, it was above the stove and I had it replaced with a vent hood! I wasn't using it anyways, just used to heating things in the oven or on the stove. It's how my mom always did it!!
Your cabin is gorgeous! It looks like a cabin we rented in the Blue Ridge mountains in NC a few years ago. You’re so blessed to have that and so close to home!