October 31st 2024.
After recovering from her bruises, Hayley's face lit up with a big smile. She had just undergone a major dental procedure, having all of her teeth replaced with implants that cost a whopping £8,000. This was a necessary move for the 57-year-old grandmother, as she had lost more than half of her teeth to gum disease.
It all started 14 years ago when Hayley, whose full name is Hayley Debra Potter, began experiencing severe pain due to abscesses caused by gum disease. Slowly but surely, 19 of her teeth fell out or had to be removed, leaving her with a few yellow teeth that she was too self-conscious to show when smiling.
Finally, after years of enduring the pain and discomfort, Hayley decided to take action and booked herself in for a dental procedure known as "Turkey Teeth". She had reached her breaking point and was tired of dealing with dental issues. However, the procedure was not without its challenges, as she ended up with heavy bruising afterwards.
In the beginning of this month, Hayley boarded a flight and underwent a four-and-a-half-hour procedure to have her remaining 13 teeth removed. The photos taken right after the procedure showed gruesome bruising, but the results were worth it as Hayley couldn't stop smiling.
Although the procedure left her with severe bruising, it subsided quickly and Hayley was finally free from the pain caused by her old teeth. She had ten dental implants inserted and will have to wear dentures for six months while her gums heal enough for the final touches to be added.
Hayley's confidence has skyrocketed since the procedure and she can't stop grinning. Before the surgery, she felt insecure and never smiled with her teeth. But now, she walks past mirrors just to catch a glimpse of her new smile.
But what exactly are dental implants and how do they differ from veneers? Dental implants involve replacing missing or extracted teeth with screws and crowns. They are a permanent solution for those with missing teeth. On the other hand, veneers are a popular option made of porcelain that are bonded to existing teeth like a shell. With proper care, they can last up to 20 years.
During the surgery, Hayley was awake and could feel everything, but she didn't mind because her surgeon was handsome. After the procedure, she was swollen and bruised to the point of being unrecognizable. But now, she feels wonderful and knows that her life has been completely changed for the better.
Hayley chose to have the procedure done in Antalya, Turkey and experienced no pain on the first day as she was numbed. She was given painkillers and anti-inflammatories to help with the swelling and bruising. Despite the discomfort, she felt supported by the other guests at the hotel who were also undergoing cosmetic surgeries.
After returning to the UK on October 17, Hayley has been on a soft-food diet to ensure her gums heal properly. In six months, she will have her "proper" teeth, the dental bridges, put on, completing the procedure. She can't eat tough foods at the moment, but she couldn't do so before due to her deteriorating teeth. Overall, Hayley feels wonderful and is constantly smiling, knowing that her life has been transformed for the better.
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