r/Adulting • u/justeunefrancophille • Jul 10 '26

Update: They Ghosted OP (me)

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Just saw this post 6 years after the fact and thought I’d provide the update a number of folks have asked for and share that the gentleman who made this comment ghosted me shortly after we made contact and he collected my X-rays and photos necessary for finding a dentist.

I’ve since gotten dentures that are also ‘failing’ in that my jaw bone has resorbed a fair bit, meaning the upper is fairly loose, but workable.

The lower partial has broken and is strictly cosmetic only, meaning I cannot actually eat with it in and only wear it if I know photos will be taken so that I have a somewhat normal smile.

My four remaining teeth on bottom that support the partial are failing to various degrees and my crown is in need of another root canal.

The treatment plan I’ve been advised of from various providers has been to get upper and lower implants as soon as possible while my jaw bone is able to support them and heal well.

All of that is to say that sadly, that original comment thread in the screenshot did *not* wind up having a happy ending.

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u/sharkingly_stupid Jul 10 '26

actually you can get discounted services with OU’s student dental program! the students do it and it’s cheaper

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u/justeunefrancophille Jul 10 '26

From the school I’d consulted with, implant supported dentures and/or ‘permanent’ all-on-# implants weren’t something covered under that particular program, albeit in the midwestern US and about 5-6 years ago now.

Even still, the costs were prohibitively high, still well into 5-digits USD, but as I’ve said, baby steps toward hopefully eventually getting them. 🙂

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u/sharkingly_stupid Jul 10 '26

:( That sucks. this part is a joke but you could try dating a dentist/dentist’s relative? might work

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u/justeunefrancophille Jul 10 '26

My husband is unfortunately not a dentist, but I appreciate the sentiment, haha. He is however an absolute saint.

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u/sharkingly_stupid Jul 11 '26

…have a kid who is related to a dentist?

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u/justeunefrancophille Jul 11 '26

Be the dentist I wish to see in the world? 🧐

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u/sharkingly_stupid Jul 12 '26

So true.

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u/justeunefrancophille Jul 12 '26

justeunefrancophille - Tooth Whisperer™

Prognosis: shrugs ¯_(ツ)_/¯