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by seeminglyshy
Thu Feb 09, 2006 12:38 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Nitrous Gas & Pain -- ques.
Replies: 15
Views: 2243

Welcome (and howdy). I think there was a thread about this recently (Extractions with IV sedations, started on 03 Dec 2005). Hope this link works! http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=8357&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight= I had two teeth pulled (one wisdom toot...
by seeminglyshy
Thu Feb 09, 2006 12:24 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Nitrous Gas & Pain -- ques.
Replies: 15
Views: 2243

They do sadly hurt all the time and the gums are ulcerated around them, but as they are not "infected and my cheeks aren't swollen" it ain't gonna happen!! :evil: Nevermind. If things get too bad, I will put pressure on my dentist and my GP perhaps to ask them to put a word in maybe. We'l...
by seeminglyshy
Thu Feb 09, 2006 11:51 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Nitrous Gas & Pain -- ques.
Replies: 15
Views: 2243

Good Luck! When do you go and have them out? Ah Kim, Thanks for giving me such hope! Now I'm actually beginning to look forward to it again (initially I was excited, then...not so much, kind of wore off, now the feeling's back! :lol: ) I'll be taking them out next Friday, the 17th at 8am. I was tol...
by seeminglyshy
Thu Feb 09, 2006 11:29 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Nitrous Gas & Pain -- ques.
Replies: 15
Views: 2243

welcome seeminglyshy! I had my wisdoms taken out a few years ago ( 5ish) and had IV sedation. I tend to get sick from the anestesia so I woke up feeling terrible but as far as pain, I felt great ( they gave me some pain meds) My hubby just had his out... 3 with just local novicane and he had NO pro...
by seeminglyshy
Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:36 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Nitrous Gas & Pain -- ques.
Replies: 15
Views: 2243

Hi Seeminglyshy! Firstly, I'm extra envious of you getting your wisdoms out! :D Mine were due to be taken out, but I've been told they can't do it until after my braces come off... so a few more years of pain & flares for me! :roll: If this helps at all - I had one upper removed with just local...
by seeminglyshy
Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:04 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Been braced for four weeks now
Replies: 3
Views: 789

Yep, time definitely flies.

You'll be out of them in NO time!

Good luck B. :)
by seeminglyshy
Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:01 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Nitrous Gas & Pain -- ques.
Replies: 15
Views: 2243

Thanks Indy.

It seems like NG+IV is the way to go.

I just dont think I want to do the full monty.


I was hoping the laughing gas would suffice.
by seeminglyshy
Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:54 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Before pictures - and progress pics to follow soon!
Replies: 4
Views: 1289

Awwww!
Thanks for sharing your photos :)

Strap in and get ready for the ride! Dont forget to log in and share more with us.

We are on our way to an an even more awesome smile! :lol:



ShyOne??


p.s. Love your glasses!
by seeminglyshy
Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:44 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Poll: How much does your treatment cost?
Replies: 52
Views: 7537

Intial consult: --
Diagnostics : X-rays, molds: $250
Treatment (spacers, braces, & first set of retainers): $4190
Clear brackets on top: $250

TOTAL: $4,690 :)
by seeminglyshy
Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:26 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Nitrous Gas & Pain -- ques.
Replies: 15
Views: 2243

Nitrous Gas & Pain -- ques.

Hi fellow bracers I have a full mouth of braces and I'm loving it! Problem: 4 wisdom teeth which arent allowing the top go in as they should; they were also causing extreme pain a few months back. Finally decided to take the plunge and get the extraction. 4 at the same time --- gasp! But I know its...
by seeminglyshy
Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:48 am
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Extraction Surgery next Friday -- Nitrous Gas ques
Replies: 3
Views: 1762

Extraction Surgery next Friday -- Nitrous Gas ques

Hi fellow bracers :lol: I have a full mouth of braces and I'm loving it! Problem: 4 wisdom teeth which arent allowing the top go in as they should; they were also causing extreme pain a few months back. Finally decided to take the plunge and get the extraction. 4 at the same time --- gasp! But I kn...