Days Like Today

Days like today remind me of why I started this blog.

 Today, I was able to get the surgical wire and coils put on my upper braces. I went into this appointment excited to keep this process moving along, but also sad to go back to a soft/liquid diet (even though my body was ready for it). 

After having to open my mouth for 40 minutes (which kills my jaw by the way), I left the appointment and felt like I had just been hit by a bus. I felt that way not because I was in pain, but because getting a new wire in my mouth made me relive all the trauma I have had with my jaw journey. It's funny because I did not expect to feel that way, but I probably should have realized I likely would feel emotional about it. 

      I have lived in a pretty comfortable place with my jaw for about 4-5 weeks (since my wire wasn't replaced in March), so part of me took a halt on the feelings and emotions that take place during this journey. Anyone struggling with trauma from jaw related issues or even any type of life altering event that has occurred in your life, my best advice is surround yourself with people you trust and can talk to about it. If you are unable to seek that reassurance and validation you need, contact me on the blog :) 

The coils that were put on my braces will start to move my fourth and fifth teeth apart on both sides of my upper jaw (mouth and or teeth). Not sure that's the proper way to say that, but you will get the idea. See below.