50 Year Old Starting Clear Correct! - Palm Desert, CA

For the last few days I have been in a lot of pain on the left side of my jaw with a swollen lymph node. I wasn't sure if it was my Fibromyalgia or my Clear Correct. (Sorry, I had not disclosed I had Fibromyalgia. I should have but did not. Just briefly: I was diagnosed in 1999. It's a nerve disorder that causes a lot of pain that moves around to different parts of your body. It erupts in some people from an emotional or physical trauma. In my case my Rheumatologist believes it was from my two pregnancies. They were very difficult as I had 10 pound babies in a size one body. Of course, I had two C-sections and many complications after that. My body was never the same and after my second I could not have anymore children. Ever again. Needless to say, my life has not been an easy road with surgeries, pain, aches, and illnesses. There is no cure and you just have to live with it. So, that's what I do everyday. Live with it.) So, where was I? Oh, back to my pain in jaw. Well, I went right away to my Dentist to see what was going on. He took an panoramic x-ray which they had never taken before and said one of my wisdom teeth ( I have only two left, both on the bottom) was really low and deep in the nerve. They believe that since this first set of aligners are the actually moving aligners it has triggered this wisdom tooth which in turn has put me in a Fibromyalgia flare. What's a Fibro Flare, you ask? Well, it's when your symptoms are exasperated 10 times worse! I have been in flares before but they do not happen very often. Man, this is just AWFUL! My Dentist told me that my wisdom tooth was irritated but not infected. He said it did not need to come out, which it good because it would be a VERY dangerous procedure because of my age and how close and deep it was sitting in the nerve, but to be carefully watched. He gave me a few options but I knew right away what I was going to do. I always have listened to my intuition and it has always, and I mean ALWAYS, been right. Despite what the Dentist said and he's way around all of this I am quitting CC. Done. Finished. It is not CC's fault by any means it all lies with me. I refuse to risk any damage to my wisdom tooth to avoid any surgery so close to the nerve (which could possibly paralyze my left side of my face if not taken out precisely). I will not play with fire and that's exactly what I would be doing if I were to continue treatment. Well, you can't say I never tried because I truly did. But unfortunately somethings should be just left alone. I am willing to keep my pearly whites just the way they are and except them for their imperfections. I am willing to suck up the monies I spent, too. Come on... let's face it, we all have imperfections. Everyone. And I guess that's kinda cool in a way because it makes each and everyone of us unique. So, I'll take it. I want to shout out to TwoPlusOne who was so warm and welcoming! We had lots of PM conversations that were interesting and informative! It was fabulous meeting this great lady with lots of strong will. I loved reading lots of peoples stories on here that were really inspiring and interesting and I wish every the best with their health and healing! Thank you all for listening as I really do appreciate it. At least you can say I gave it all I had but what I had was not enough. Thanks again!

I should really proof read my reviews! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I seem to write a lot of typos! :D

I carry this 'Dental Kit' where ever I go. It has toothpaste, tooth brush, a small collapsible cup, floss, toothpicks and tissues. So, whenever I need to take my Aligners out, I am well prepared to put them back in. I am not fond of using Public Restrooms but sometimes it's my only choice. I try and use their paper towels as much as possible so I don't touch too much. I have become very used to this habit in a very short time so my Aligners are not out for very long. This kid really helps and reminds me to keep my teeth and aligners super clean!