http://donlafferty.com/implants I'm getting implants! Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:45:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Been a long time since I've posted here.  That's because nothing has happened.  I'm still using the flipper and still don't have any implants.  I kind of wish I had just continued and gotten the first 2 and then I could have at least had them put in the front ... http://donlafferty.com/implants/?p=36 Now that I'm back to work I think I'll be moving forward with the implants.  I'm going to make an appointment soon and we'll see what we decide. http://donlafferty.com/implants/?p=34 I went to see a Periodontist last week and now we have new plans.  Seems that most of my upper teeth are not in great shape and to spend much time and money on them would be a waste.  That means they need to come out.  Ouch.  My lower teeth ... http://donlafferty.com/implants/?p=31 I forgot to post when I went back to the oral surgeon a few weeks ago. Nothing much to report so it's not a biggie. He said the bone graft was working and the healing looked good. I do have my first dentist appointment tomorrow since the ... http://donlafferty.com/implants/?p=27 Just thought it might be time for an update. I've had the flipper for a little over 2 weeks now and I'm getting used to it. I still don't talk normal and of course it modifies what I can eat but at least it doesn't bother me much ... http://donlafferty.com/implants/?p=26 I got the stiches out. There were only 3 and it didn't hurt in the least. He gave me an antibiotic rinse to take care of some gum infection. Everything is moving along just fine. I'm getting more and more used to the flipper. I ... http://donlafferty.com/implants/?p=22 Not real pretty but here you go! [gallery] http://donlafferty.com/implants/?p=18 I slept well last night and awoke feeling pretty good. I was out of pain almost entirely. The flipper still feels a little uncomfortable but it's better today than yesterday. I'm actually sitting here with it out for a while. It feels better on the rest ... http://donlafferty.com/implants/?p=13 I feel almost fine after taking a nap and having the novacaine wear off. I do not care much for the partial. It changes my speech quite a bit. They say you get used to them, we'll see. I haven't taken it out yet as I'm ... http://donlafferty.com/implants/?p=12 My nose is itching but I still have no feeling. Scratching it doesn't really help. http://donlafferty.com/implants/?p=11