Last Wednesday I had my 2nd stage implant thingie done on the bottom. What I mean by that is I had my gum opened up at the implant area and a second post screwed into the implant if that makes sense? It’s where the porcelain tooth will be inserted and used as an anchor for the other teeth/bridge. Ugh, so hard to explain. Anyway… I had that done and my bridge put back on but when I got home, that evening the back bridge fell off AGAIN. Sheesh. I just left it off.

So I had a little minor pain in my gum line area where Dr. Nirav worked but it’s now been 5 days and I’m fine. In two days I go back for impressions and then in two weeks my final permanents will be ready to be put on…. I HOPE! Then the tops get worked on.

So just the other day, Lyn was telling me that Dr. Nirav would like to start taking photos of the procedure saying that I was a “special case”. Now I don’t understand what that means but I guess he wants to use my situation as a training or teaching tool for students. I agreed, after all, he’s an awesome dentist. Lyn told Dr. Nirav that I was keeping a journal of my experience as well although I don’t have the “graphic” photos that I think he’ll be taking, I only have my “afters”. She then told me that he just loved how he works/ed. He’s extremely patient and certainly takes his time with me. Perhaps he’s a perfectionist but I was reassured that he would make everything look and feel just right.

Lyn also told Dr. Nirav that I’ve become a brushing Nazi, and he agreed saying he was extremely pleased with how well I’ve been keeping up my dental hygiene. Shit! After the years of neglect I did and becoming overly obsessed with everyone else’s teeth, you betcha sweet ass I’m gonna look after this $45k investment! I may become poor and homeless after all is said and done but at least I won’t be ashamed of my teeth anymore! 😀 Kidding!

So that’s that for now. I think it’s kinda neat to be the poster child for Dr. Nirav. I know that there have been students in the room watching. It’s a little embarrassing when I’m sedated and loopy but hey, as long as something good comes out of it all. And with the kind, gentle and sweet caring nature of Dr. Nirav and the patience he’s had with me… how could I refuse?