Cosmetic Dentistry: Surgery #1

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I was to continue my journey to a healthy smile with the ultimate procedure- surgery! I chose to have local anesthetics as opposed to having a general anesthesia, only because the former has a shorter duration and wears off quicker. It also poses fewer risks. Gosh I was scared, though I wanted to be awake during the procedure. Thrilling! Ha!
Well, the disappointment came after the extraction of my teeth. I was told that my initial teeth had created two big holes and they would have to do a bone graft to better hold the implants in place. 

I was given a flipper to wear for the mean time while my gum healed. Boy are those uncomfortable! Not only did it give me a very noticeable lisp, it made it very difficult for me to eat. I stopped eating out altogether because I always have to take the flipper off for fear of breaking it, and because I couldn't chew properly.

Dec 11, I went for my 2-week check-up. I was told my gums were healing fine. Great! I laid my complaints to the surgeon and a retainer was suggested to me. I'm going to get that Jan 12, hopefully. The Essix  retainer will allow for better communication and feeding.

Before
Now you know why I covered my mouth when laughing out loud ;)
Later on, after this whole process, I'll get braces (or veneers) for my lower teeth

After

I am to go back to have my permanent teeth put in after 6 months of the healing process and bone reconstruction.

Later,