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A technician took a three dimensional scan of my mouth and sent it to a lab where they make mouth guards. This turn of events did not surprise me and I felt optimistic.
But the guard didn’t resolve the discomfort. Because of this my husband, son and nephew of dentists, predicted I would need a root canal. Oh, joy.
He was wrong. Hurray! The specialist suggested I be patient. Okay. Cool.
The staff originally predicted that after a few weeks I wouldn’t be able to fall asleep without what they term a ‘splint’. They were wrong. I requested adjustments while seeing the specialist. Even ground down a bit, the molded plastic disrupts my sleep.
Silly dreams and canker sores on my tongue annoyed me to the point I quit wearing it. I chew with care and will call in January. I wonder what they will suggest.
Are you familiar with canker sores and their causes? Did you know that daily doses of the supplement L-lysine promote oral healing?
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I could never wear a mouth guard. In the night, at some point, I'd remove it in my sleep. But finally, after a molar became painful and was pulled , magically the tmj I experienced routinely was gone. My remaining teeth fit together. I have broken edges on my two front upper teeth and recently sliced my tongue when eating peanut butter toast. I have to file them down again.
ReplyDeleteOh, hugs, my dear.
DeleteI don't know anything about canker sores. I'm happy about that.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and week. Hugs. ♥
I'm happy *for* you. :D
DeleteYikes. Who knew that crowns would disrupt your sleep? Even a little thing can throw off our life balance. I hope you get it figured out (and are able to get a good night's sleep).
ReplyDeleteYou're very kind. I'm actually sleeping better now that I quit wearing the mouth guard. lol Best wishes!
DeleteI didn't quite know what canker meant. I would have thought in a short time, your mouth would adjust to the new work and all would settle down. Maybe a bit of light filing too.
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DeleteThat sounds awful. I am a grinder, but have been spared the canker sores. XO
ReplyDeleteHugs, my dear.
DeleteI didn't know what 'canker sores' were. But after looking it up, I realise that I have had them once in a while, which have gone on their own. In your case, were they triggered by the crown?
ReplyDeleteI think I'll address your question with a new post. Thanks for the idea. lol Be well, my dear.
DeleteAhh I am so sorry! I hate going to the dentist. It is never fun!
ReplyDeleteDang, that sure isn't any fun at all. I hope you get some relief super soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I'm doing well. :)
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