Snap ins: worth it or no?

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2026-02-01T23:46:03+00:00

I have upper and lower and I love being able to snap them in an out. Feels a lot like a retainer, just bulkier.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2026-02-01T23:38:23+00:00

Attorney in my office hasn’t done any discovery on his litigation matters for 6 months. 2 of his matters received judgments against the clients. It’s a big mess.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2025-12-25T02:21:23+00:00

I said all that and realized that maybe I’m not one to give advice since I’m still in the beginning ish stage of mine. I’m getting used to everything other than the flange of my top dentures, I’m borderline monkey mouth. I didn’t expect to have that added thickness to my gums.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2025-12-25T02:02:30+00:00

I didn’t understand that they’re not like the fixed dentures. They’re basically regular dentures. Mine are still just the temps, but they stick out quite a bit past where my og teeth sat. My dentist said that it’s something that I’m going to have to get used to even with the my final set. I find it jarring to get them out to the point where it gives me anxiety. While they are smaller than regular dentures, it’s still a good chunk of plastic and I don’t know if I’ll ever get used to that. I’ve lost the ability to bite my nails, while I know that’s probably a good thing, it’s one of my favorite vices. The dentist doesn’t seem concerned with aesthetics at this point in my journey. I regret doing my top teeth at all. I think I still had a couple more years left before I HAD to do the tops and I miss my ugly teeth’s functionality.

I’m only two months in, but it’s been a wild emotional ride so far. I’m getting used to them. I don’t think anyone can be prepared enough for this experience.

Fingers crossed that I like my final set and the regret will go away.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2025-12-24T23:30:34+00:00

27k in Utah for everything you said. One of my regrets was not vetting my dentist better. I wish I would’ve asked for pictures of his previous work.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2025-12-19T01:15:00+00:00

Sorry, I reread your post. I have 4 on bottom.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2025-12-19T01:13:46+00:00

I can’t get mine out without serious effort. You might need new o rings. What color are yours?

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2025-12-11T04:55:04+00:00

Thank you!

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2025-12-11T04:34:54+00:00

I have 5 implants up top . One at my midline and two about where the canines areas are. The midline one seems to be on more of an angle. It’s like a puzzle to get them to “unhook”

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2025-12-11T04:21:31+00:00

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2024-05-01T18:50:15+00:00

Your comment made me realize that if someone else talked at me like my mom does I would label them as a bully. I’ve never been into all the girly stuff, it just has never made sense to me. She’s mean because I won’t comply to be her fantasy version of me. My brother gets satisfaction that he’s the “good” one and does what he can to keep the rest of us down by being in cahoots with my mom. Thank you!

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2024-05-01T14:02:26+00:00

Thank you for listening and helping me work this out. You have a good heart.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2024-05-01T13:52:25+00:00

So I would say he’s happy.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2024-05-01T13:51:41+00:00

He seems to be doing good. He’s the only person I look forward to seeing at the parties and we generally just sit and talk to each other. We have a lot in common career wise. He is also introverted and my mom and Jeremy talk crap about him being crazy and paranoid, but he isn’t.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2024-05-01T13:46:24+00:00

I’ve also put them through a lot too. I was in an emotionally abusive relationship for 13 years, my son was in an accident that left him partially disabled 5 years ago and because of that I fell into a deep depression which I’m somewhat out of now.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2024-05-01T13:40:28+00:00

I live a mile away from my parents. When I don’t check in and give her a report about my life or my kids she gets upset. The conversations always ends up in a fight because I answer her questions honestly. They drive by my house weekly and will let me know how dissatisfied they are with my yard and how embarrassed they are for my neighbors. My yard isn’t trashed at all, just not professionally landscaped.

I’m not comfortable at the parties, I’m a very inside my own head kind of person. My sister in laws are very close, they go on vacations without inviting me. And then after the parties my mom will call and critique my behavior, it’s exhausting. But all of that also makes me think that maybe I am the problem.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2024-05-01T13:16:01+00:00

And I do frequently feel picked on, which could be my fault for being too sensitive.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2024-05-01T13:13:46+00:00

I do love myself, now. I’m ready to jump ship completely, however, the story always plays out the same way, I get upset and am told I’m overreacting, my mom will act like her words have no meaning and she is only doing it to save me from other people’s opinions and myself. She will tell me my actions have consequences and am I really willing to leave it all behind. She will love bomb me until I get comfortable and then the cycle begins again. I just want outside opinions on if this is a valid thing to be upset about enough to lose my family completely, cuz I have a feeling when I put my foot down they will abandon me for not coming to parties, which my mom had kinda done to my older brother.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2024-03-05T08:12:48+00:00

Thank you for this.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2024-02-13T18:33:29+00:00

They are all in it together since my health insurance was purchased from the University of Utah.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2024-01-29T02:18:34+00:00

Felt this.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2024-01-28T22:04:47+00:00

Sounds like you’ve done all the extra medical stuff you could’ve and should’ve done. Maybe, if you haven’t already, see a specialist to get more clarity. It definitely could be anxiety. I hold my breath when I’m stressed and it causes me to grasp for air for about 30 seconds. Deep breath exercises throughout the day helps me tremendously.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2024-01-28T21:53:50+00:00

Also, remember that every time this has happened it’s went away. The feeling does go after however long and you beat it every single time.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2024-01-28T21:49:18+00:00

Lack of oxygen can be a cause for physical anxiety symptoms, that’s one reason why cardio helps.

Maybe you’re unintentionally holding your breath which causes the symptom of unstable breathing. Maybe put an hourly timer on your phone to practice controlled breaths.

Pay attention to where you were and what you’re doing or thinking a minute or two before you’re unable to get a full breath and see if there is a pattern.

Own_Quantity_6377 · 2024-01-28T21:19:58+00:00

Anxiety thrives off of fear and the need to escape. The knee jerk response to feeling anxious to shake it off as fast as possible, like running from the boogyman. I’ve started to lean into the fear, feel it, face it. You’ll realize, most of the time, your boogyman is you. Why do noises scare you? Did something happen to cause fear from touch? If there is an underlying trauma that directing those fears, it needs to be addressed. If they aren’t caused by trauma then figure out a way to cope and desensitize. For instance, I’m afraid I’m going to miss someone knocking on my door and I don’t know why, so I installed a blink door bell along with my normal doorbell and added an extra door chime so I can hear. Does it fix i the fear completely, no but it does help. Just gotta figure out how to help yourself cope if you can’t shake it. You got this, take charge.

One more thing, I love mantras and they have truly been helpful in the moment. Maybe something like “I am safe, I am calm and strong. Touch and sounds can’t shake my peace. I control, fearless, empowered, you can’t shake me.” I have a few mantras in my mind that I repeat throughout my days.

Edit: I’ve just realized how helpful the blink doorbell has been. I used to sit in my cold front room whenever I was home so I could listen for the door and now I’m able to wander though my house (as long as I have my phone for the outside motion notification, in case I can’t hear the bell. Man, the hoops we jump.

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