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hollyd
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Hi all!
When I was 15, for ortho reasons, my top jaw was broken and wired together in 8 places. Before that, I needed braces put on for the sole purpose of wiring my jaws shut after the surgery for 2 months. Nothing like only being able to "eat" through a straw to survive - lol! Anyhoo, I developed a huge dislike for dentists after all was done, just sitting in that chair put me in panic mode and even having to explain my xrays to a new dentist made me end up canceling appointment. Stupid, yes, I have since realized this...am now 48 and exactly 2 weeks ago today sucked it up and had all my top teeth pulled and immediate denture (under novo). Love, love, love my new teeth!!! The build-up to the apt was way worse than everything else! I actually ate pizza last night and just can't stop smiling!! My sinus crud and ear pain - poof- gone! Still working on pronouncing certain letters, but it will come eventually. Sorry this post is so rambling, but just trying to say that having the right mindset is key - you too can want to smile and enjoy life again!!!!!!!
Hol
When I was 15, for ortho reasons, my top jaw was broken and wired together in 8 places. Before that, I needed braces put on for the sole purpose of wiring my jaws shut after the surgery for 2 months. Nothing like only being able to "eat" through a straw to survive - lol! Anyhoo, I developed a huge dislike for dentists after all was done, just sitting in that chair put me in panic mode and even having to explain my xrays to a new dentist made me end up canceling appointment. Stupid, yes, I have since realized this...am now 48 and exactly 2 weeks ago today sucked it up and had all my top teeth pulled and immediate denture (under novo). Love, love, love my new teeth!!! The build-up to the apt was way worse than everything else! I actually ate pizza last night and just can't stop smiling!! My sinus crud and ear pain - poof- gone! Still working on pronouncing certain letters, but it will come eventually. Sorry this post is so rambling, but just trying to say that having the right mindset is key - you too can want to smile and enjoy life again!!!!!!!
Hol