I hear you about the waiting, but honestly, I kinda wish I’d just gone for the immediate implant after my extraction. My oral surgeon said it was possible in my case, and looking back, I think it might’ve saved me a few months of awkwardness and that weird “gap” feeling. The healing process was still a thing, but I felt like dragging it out made me more self-conscious overall. Maybe it depends on bone health and all that, but if I had the choice again, I think I’d lean toward getting it done sooner rather than later.
I totally get where you’re coming from. I’m actually in the middle of this whole process and the waiting is driving me nuts. My dentist said my bone needs a bit more time, but honestly, every time I smile, I just feel awkward about the gap. If I could’ve done it right away, I probably would’ve. But yeah, I guess it really depends on what your mouth can handle. Just wish there was a fast-forward button for this stuff...
Waiting is honestly the worst part for me too, especially when you’re counting every day until you can smile without thinking about that gap. I totally get wanting to just get it over with, but I keep going back and forth about whether it’s worth rushing. My dentist said if you do it too soon and the bone isn’t ready, you might end up paying more later if something goes wrong. That freaked me out, honestly. I’m already stressing about the cost—implants are expensive enough without adding more procedures if it fails.
I tried one of those flipper things in the meantime, but it’s kind of awkward and I’m paranoid I’ll break it or lose it. Still, I’d rather be cautious and wait than risk messing it up and having to start over (and pay again). I just wish insurance covered more of this stuff… it feels like you have to choose between your wallet and your smile. If I could guarantee it’d work right away, maybe I’d go for it, but with my luck, I’d be the one who needs a redo.
Waiting felt like torture for me too, but honestly, I’m glad I did. My dentist explained the risks if the bone doesn’t heal enough and that stuck with me. The flipper is awkward—I was always worried I’d drop it down the sink or something. It’s frustrating how little insurance covers; you’d think something as basic as being able to eat and smile would be a given. Still, I’d rather deal with a few months of inconvenience than risk a failed implant and double the bill later.
That part about insurance really rings true—"
." It’s wild how much is out of pocket. I get what you mean about the flipper too. The risk of rushing the implant always made me pause. Did you notice any difference in healing or comfort after waiting, compared to what you expected?you’d think something as basic as being able to eat and smile would be a given
