How I did it: Well, I got tired of hiding my mouth when I smiled or laughed, so I finally got the guts to call a dental surgeon and go to my regular dentist.  My regular dentist took care of any cavities that were present, then the dental surgeon pulled a badly decayed tooth and screwed in 7 mini-dental implants in all the holes of my upper jaw.  Went back to my regular dentist for one more checkup and an in-office Zoom whitening before the surgeon put on the porcelain crowns two weeks later.  Now I'm set up for checkups every 6 months with my regular dentist.

Lessons & tips: Probably the best tip I can provide is just do it...just get over the fear and start with a clean slate with your teeth.  Then be sure to get to the dentist every 6 months to prevent things from getting out of control ever again!

Resources: A reputable dental surgeon who specializes in mini-dental implants.  I am fortunate enough to live in the same area as the man who perfected the mini-dental implant.  It was expensive, but so worth it!

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May 30, 05:36AM PDT | 1 comment | 2 cheers