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Post re-scan, 8 of 18
Almost at the half way mark. Nothing eventful here, but now I am considering getting the jaw surgery to fix my over bite. My ortho recommended 2 surgeons and I will try to schedule the consultations this month. I would need to receive implants also, so if you can imagine what my dental bill would look like...Its a lot of pressure though. I am not sure I 100% need it, but I would like to have it. Has anyone done the oral jaw surgery for over bites?
PROPEL ADVISE
Just a word of advice if you are getting Propel:
1. Take Tylenol (not advil, or ibuprofen - it counteracts with Propel), right before your treatment
2. Bring headphones - I put mines in because the treatment was loud and it helped a ton
3. DO NOT MAKE PLANS AFTERWARDS - just go home, and rest. Just plan on being bloody and numb and you will not want to see anyone like that anyway.
4. I was told to put on my aligners, despite the blood because your teeth will have most movement now so take advantage of it.
5. Have listerine or some kind of mouth wash handy so you can rinse your mouth periodically at home.
6. Eat smoothie or soft foods - your gums will feel very swollen and bruised so you don't want to just start munching on raw carrots and celery. I had chicken noodle soup :)
I know everyone is different, but I felt like I bled a lot, so just be aware that it could be the same case for you.
1. Take Tylenol (not advil, or ibuprofen - it counteracts with Propel), right before your treatment
2. Bring headphones - I put mines in because the treatment was loud and it helped a ton
3. DO NOT MAKE PLANS AFTERWARDS - just go home, and rest. Just plan on being bloody and numb and you will not want to see anyone like that anyway.
4. I was told to put on my aligners, despite the blood because your teeth will have most movement now so take advantage of it.
5. Have listerine or some kind of mouth wash handy so you can rinse your mouth periodically at home.
6. Eat smoothie or soft foods - your gums will feel very swollen and bruised so you don't want to just start munching on raw carrots and celery. I had chicken noodle soup :)
I know everyone is different, but I felt like I bled a lot, so just be aware that it could be the same case for you.
RE-SCAN, PROPEL, 2 of 18 :(
So my lowers were not tracking properly so I had to rescan, wait an entire month, and then I got all my new trays. 18 trays total, and I am on tray 2. My ortho still wants me to keep them on for every 2 weeks because of the type of movement they are trying to achieve. They are trying to push my lowers down, AND straighten them out at the same time.
PROPEL - got them done last night. Keep in mind, I have a high tolerance for pain. And I will not lie, it was painful. They numbed me when I first got there, but I asked if I can have a tylenol prior and they said they will give it to me as I leave. WTF. I totally should have taken that [RS bleep] before the treatment because once I was done, my numbing had worn off and it was a throbbing pain like you got punched in the jaw multiple time. Today it is much better, less pain and less blood. All I can think about is that this better help my tracking/treatment or else the pain was not worth it, and I still am not 100% understanding on the safety of using Propel - it just sounds so unnatural to me.
I am posting some photos, but they're not much different from the last. I am taking it easy this weekend because of the pain. Hope everyone has a nice weekend!
PROPEL - got them done last night. Keep in mind, I have a high tolerance for pain. And I will not lie, it was painful. They numbed me when I first got there, but I asked if I can have a tylenol prior and they said they will give it to me as I leave. WTF. I totally should have taken that [RS bleep] before the treatment because once I was done, my numbing had worn off and it was a throbbing pain like you got punched in the jaw multiple time. Today it is much better, less pain and less blood. All I can think about is that this better help my tracking/treatment or else the pain was not worth it, and I still am not 100% understanding on the safety of using Propel - it just sounds so unnatural to me.
I am posting some photos, but they're not much different from the last. I am taking it easy this weekend because of the pain. Hope everyone has a nice weekend!
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Dr. Ingrid Barillos