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One Week GONE!

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MsMichelle
, 09-01-2009 at 12:14 PM (520 Views)
Okay,

Here we are at Day 7... I didn't think I was going to make it this far. I mean the first week was quite possibly the hardest. Dealing with the adjustment of having METAL apparatus' in my mouth is something that is CRAZY! I mean Aleve, Orajel and Smoothies became my friends. I can't believe how much they hurt... I am still eating soft foods and tried unsuccessfully yesterday to try my hand at 'regular' foods. I mean dangit when will the pain stop.

I am also finding out that I am grinding my teeth at night which in itself is not a good thing but after talking with my ortho she said it was perfectly normal but if it gets worst to give her a call back.

I am not developing that dreaded 'lisp' that everyone is talking about and since I am a flight attendant my career it makes it rather difficult to talk to people without sounding like Sylvester the Cat.

Ok... that's it for now, off to east some sesame chicken noodles with steamed veggies.

Later Taters!
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  1. ajs2294's Avatar
    I sorry to hear you still have some discomfort, but try chewing with nothing you your mouth just applying pressure to your teeth as it can help you adjust. Or try chewing on a rag of cloth soaked in salt water this may help. Ive also heard to combat the lisp talking a bit louder and happily makes it a tad easier to talk without it.

    Best of luck, and I hope you can eat regular foods soon!
  2. Joshy2006a's Avatar
    Hang in there Michelle, i'll be in the same situation next week. So im looking up to you to show me whats in store.

    Hope your able to eat properly soon.
  3. Sunny's Avatar
    Great week one has gone Michelle!

    Keep trying to eat harder foods, a lot of the ability to do this is you gaining the confidence ... so practise is important.

    Most people don't develop a list ... so it's great you haven't! Keep positive ... that this is how it's going to be for you!

    Great advice ajs!
  4. Trigger08's Avatar
    Hope you're discomfort eases up Michelle! Sorry to hear that. Hang in there, we all have those days...I'm not looking forward mine...But remember that beautiful smile you are working towards!
  5. katiekatie23's Avatar
    hope all is well michelle!!!!
    im sure you will be fine in a few more days xx
  6. katiekatie23's Avatar
    hope your feeling better michelle!!!! xxx