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Post by rikita on Mar 3, 2024 17:46:03 GMT -5
currently trying to make up my mind about two things, maybe someone here has experience with them:
one thing is that i need a new microwave. as my oven is not working that great (only has the option of being on or off, with no way to influence or know the temperature), i decided i want one with an oven-feature. i narrowed it down to two, but now can't decide which of the two: or
the other thing is that i had to have a tooth pulled over a year ago, and of course i should have let the gap be taken care of ages ago, but now, there i am, and i can't decide whether to get an implant or a dental bridge. it is a molar. dental bridges here are paid in part by the insurance, while implants are not, so are a lot more expensive.
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Post by Queen on Mar 3, 2024 17:52:23 GMT -5
I got implants at enormous expense after many years of having crowns.
Worth every cent. But it was three teeth so the choice was that or a plate... and it's three front teeth so a bit obvious!
No clue about ovens.
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Post by Liiisa on Mar 3, 2024 18:59:30 GMT -5
I don't know anything about microwaves or implants, but it seems like the latter are good. Just scary, because I think it entails drilling into your jaw... yikes. But I guess they're permanent like a real tooth, if you get it successfully.
Good luck!
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Post by psw on Mar 3, 2024 19:35:58 GMT -5
I'm pleased with my implants, of which I've had quite a few over the years.
Be aware that implants tale a long time: first they implant the root, then the jawbone has to grow firm around it, then they add the peg and finally the crown, so it's a few months from start to finish, but the results are worth the wait.
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Post by jimm on Mar 3, 2024 19:44:43 GMT -5
Most of my molars have been removed over the years, and although I now have partial dentures (for years I didn't) my advice for rik is don't do anything, as the lack of one molar should not effect your chewing ability/mouth feel etc. Nuts might get stuck in the gap though.
As for microwaves - I like the second one because of the steaming function, but Amazon says it is unavailable and I can't find a price.
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Post by tzarine on Mar 3, 2024 19:51:24 GMT -5
riki
get a second opinion
implants dont work on everyone
suerte
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Post by psw on Mar 3, 2024 22:47:14 GMT -5
rikita re: teeth A bridge requires the support of teeth on both sides of the gap, which may mean cutting into healthy teeth to anchor it. An implant is self-contained.
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Post by Webs on Mar 4, 2024 8:57:40 GMT -5
I can't open the links but get one with an air fryer, digital controls and autoclean.
I defer to the experienced regarding the teefs.
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Post by rikita on Mar 4, 2024 17:53:43 GMT -5
i was told if i do nothing, then overtime the missing tooth can influence the stability of the adjacent teeth ... i am kind of thinking i'll ask my dentist how the adjacent teeth are, anyway - if they aren't that good, anyway, that might be an argument for a bridge, if they are healthy, then that might be an argument for an implant ... must admit i am a bit worried about the whole drilling into the jaw though ...
the second microwave is available elsewhere for 199 euros, i just used the amazon link as it gives most details in the headline ... strange that they don't open everywhere ... have not thought about an airfryer so far - gotta research that ...
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Post by Phar Lap on Mar 4, 2024 21:00:00 GMT -5
Cannot help with microwaves, but having one had a dental bridge, I would advise going for implants. Whichever you decide, good luck and happy eating.
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Post by psw on Mar 4, 2024 23:40:23 GMT -5
rikita"must admit i am a bit worried about the whole drilling into the jaw though ..." The drilling is done under powerful local anaesthesia. You get pain meds and are on a soft diet for a few days. I did very well on bananas, yogurt, fish & mashed potatoes. Your dentist would probably have suggestions. My implant team sent me home with a quart/litre of vanilla ice cream. Relax.
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