Now the bad (of course): I still can't chew with my front 6 or so teeth, so I'm still on soft foods. I have gotten used to it so its not too bad really.
What is really bad is that ever since I was banded, I have had a really sore and sensitive spot at the gum line between teeth 3 & 4. I have only ever had 2 cavities, but the pain reminds me of that same pain, a raw nerve pain that hurts to the touch or when I floss or waterpik and cold air and water hit it. It sends chills all over and makes me dread cleaning my teeth. I booked an appt with my dentist for Monday morning and I am really hoping its nothing. I do have a little gum recession in that area I think, and I'm wondering if when they prepped the teeth for braces it seriously affected that spot. Fingers crossed its an easy fix!!
Has anyone had issues like that, and if so, what happened? I am trying not to imagine the worst. And like I said, overall it has been great so far and makes me not quite dread the next 24 months nearly as bad!
Hope all of you guys banded around my same time are having as easy a time as I am
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