Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 That's not silly at all, Ray. I'm happy for you. Actually, my orthodontist's parting shot, once he's done everything he can, is usually, " Enjoy your smile now! " I do foresee one problem, though. Do you observe Halloween? You had your own custom-made Dracula, before all this. Now you'll have to think up a costume! ;~>) Cammie It does carry one > > just curious, how are you feeling at 5 months out? Do you have any pain or numbness > left? > > > > Mind wise, I'm doing great. I'm not affraid of needles anymore.. (laughable, > but true!). Numbness and the rest, I already posted it in another post. > > My tongue is half numb (the left side), and I can't feel both gum and teeth > on my upper jaw. > > But the best side effect, I think, and I've talked about this with other > members of this group in private, is that (it'll sound silly, I know), I just > can't stop smiling anymore. For 37 years, I tried to hide my smile, because > it was plain ugly, and when I tried to smile, anyways, I looked like Dracula > where I could only show two teeth (you know the ones). But now, it's a > whole different ball game! For some reason, I smile at everything ( > include yours truly in the miror, every time I pass in front of one!) > > I know, it's silly... but it's me > So I've been told that I changed. A lot some people say. I don't feel it > really, except that I smile more. That's all. > > Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 That's not silly at all, Ray. I'm happy for you. Actually, my orthodontist's parting shot, once he's done everything he can, is usually, " Enjoy your smile now! " I do foresee one problem, though. Do you observe Halloween? You had your own custom-made Dracula, before all this. Now you'll have to think up a costume! ;~>) Cammie It does carry one > > just curious, how are you feeling at 5 months out? Do you have any pain or numbness > left? > > > > Mind wise, I'm doing great. I'm not affraid of needles anymore.. (laughable, > but true!). Numbness and the rest, I already posted it in another post. > > My tongue is half numb (the left side), and I can't feel both gum and teeth > on my upper jaw. > > But the best side effect, I think, and I've talked about this with other > members of this group in private, is that (it'll sound silly, I know), I just > can't stop smiling anymore. For 37 years, I tried to hide my smile, because > it was plain ugly, and when I tried to smile, anyways, I looked like Dracula > where I could only show two teeth (you know the ones). But now, it's a > whole different ball game! For some reason, I smile at everything ( > include yours truly in the miror, every time I pass in front of one!) > > I know, it's silly... but it's me > So I've been told that I changed. A lot some people say. I don't feel it > really, except that I smile more. That's all. > > Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 > > That's not silly at all, Ray. I'm happy for you. Actually, my > orthodontist's parting shot, once he's done everything he can, is > usually, " Enjoy your smile now! " > > I do foresee one problem, though. Do you observe Halloween? You had > your own custom-made Dracula, before all this. Now you'll have to > think up a costume! ;~>) > > Cammie LOL !!! I was ok for this year, though, I only had to smile, showing all the hardware ;-) Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 > > That's not silly at all, Ray. I'm happy for you. Actually, my > orthodontist's parting shot, once he's done everything he can, is > usually, " Enjoy your smile now! " > > I do foresee one problem, though. Do you observe Halloween? You had > your own custom-made Dracula, before all this. Now you'll have to > think up a costume! ;~>) > > Cammie LOL !!! I was ok for this year, though, I only had to smile, showing all the hardware ;-) Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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