Back at denturist tomorrow at 8:30am - bite test day. Due to my commitments to volunteering at Highland Games (May 19) & participating in first dragon boating race on May 26, my final extractions are delayed til last week of May. That gives me time to heal up gums & take time off work & community activities (that requires talking to people) for a week.
@msquebanh I hate to break it to you but I seriously doubt a week will be enough. You’re going to be in a lot of pain and swelling, and talking / eating is going to be hard for at least the first three to six weeks. Please go easy and be kind to yourself.
@t_l_wood Unfortunately, since Mom can't work anymore & my brother has not been working as much due to bad workplace injury & back pain issues - I'm working a lot more than usual & taking OT when available. We lose our longtime family home if we can't make the mortage payments.
@msquebanh Completely understand. It’s one of the reason I kept working as much as possible too. I think if you have to work, try to avoid doing anything too strenuous and don’t bend over too much—no heavy lifting—have some good pain killers / anti-inflammatory on hand (if you take them—cannabis is good too!) and have a bottle of warm salt water to rinse your mouth when you need it. Talking is going to hurt, so save your voice as much as you can. Also sleep as much as you can!
@msquebanh I’m honestly not trying to persuade you of anything you don’t want to / can’t do, I just want you to be aware it is likely to be hard going at least at first, and I don’t want to see you get hurt.
@t_l_wood I really wish I could take more time off work. I did inform workplace & clients that I'll have problems talking for a few weeks after extractions & learning to get used to dentures.
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