Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Beginning Of A Long Journey

After so many facial X-rays, dental imprint, surgical referral and numerous Orthodontic appointments, yesterday I had started with my first procedure to correcting my problem.

As I have mentioned in a couple of my entries, I have a situation with my bone structure. I first took notice of this problem approximately 5 years back, I don’t remember how many doctors / specialists that I have been to but the condition can only get worst. I have also started with the Cortisone injection but the side effects on me were pretty bad, and that also does not resolve the pain that I am suffering from for a long time, not forgetting how expensive each injection costs. Therefore, I decided not to go on with that treatment.

Anyways, coming back to my original story, due to the advanced situation of my bones, the left and right sides of my body are not measuring the same height. Anyways, this is also quite normal in a lot of people but without pain. However, my condition is different, I have constant pain and it could be unbearable at times. Unknowingly, to me the condition is also affecting the structure of my gums and teeth.

Therefore, I am now undergoing the beginning of the Orthodontic treatment. I know it will be a long treatment, but I am already not comfortable with the upper jaw retainer. My speech becomes funny and I am salivating like a drooling baby, at times the saliva is too much it starts to spray out. It is so annoying but I have no choice.

Next time when you are with me please be ready with a tissue to cover your face when we are engaging in a conversation (lol), this is the beginning of a long journey for me.

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