I grind my teeth too @Oaktree - this is hard on our teeth - I had a mouth guard way back in the past and chewed my way though it in a few weeks - that was a fizzer.
Losing teeth is something that happens - I have had a partial denture for years - with very few lower teeth it has been a miracle that this has lasted as long as it has - I broke one when I was in the ED a few weeks ago now - and Xray yesterday proved I have an infection under my wisdom tooth which is otherwise sound - maybe there is a crack in it - so yes - I need implants.
My lower jaw is very shallow - it will not hold a denture without implants and luckily - so far - it seems the bone is okay - so I am hoping for the best - but jittery - yes.
Partial dentures are okay as long as there is enough teeth to hold them - perhaps you need to get to a dentist and have this work done as soon as possible - this might mean going through the public system - it's important not to let it get worse - and private dental treatment is expensive - I am lucky to have a very good dentist - I really hope you can find one who can help you out.
I feel okay about fillings and cleaning etc. - no problems there - but getting the wisdom tooth out is something I don't want to think about -
I hear you though - you get jittery and you might need dentures - partials would be better - I guess this a decision everyone has to make for themselves and - yes - I wish you the best with that.
I hope your Saturday has been a good one - I went out to feed the seagulls again today and one of my neighbours told me it's illegal to feed them now and the police will fine people for doing this - which seems ridiculous to me - I believe him though - darn - I thought that was a good way to get rid of excess bread I get here now and again - the fun police are always out and looking about for something.
Never mind - I might do this quietly - and not often - what a unnecessary law - these birds have been scavenging in the tip for decades - sigh.
All the best @Oaktree
Thinking of you
Mumma Bear
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