Today I had 7 teeth extracted and oral surgery to remove the remaining gum disease. Now I can finish the rest of my treatment plan without the risk of infection. I can't begin to thank the staff at Gentle Dental in Peabody for their care and understanding.
My Periodontist, Dr. Guze went out of his way to see that I was comfortable through the whole surgery. It was a lot, I won't lie about it. I remember my friend Mike Lee, a student at Tufts Dental School told me that when they use the drill to breath through the nose and out the mouth in a controlled gargle so I help prevent from swallowing debris that they may not be quick enough to catch.
It's been told to me all my life that I should be true to my teeth or they'll be false to me. The loss of my teeth is my fault. I should have taken better care of them because I'd still have them today. I don't look in the mirror and see anything different. I see a man that got into another fight and got banged up a bit, and still has a world of fight left in him.
Next up is radiation that starts on the 30th and runs through Dec 28th. I'll have Christmas Day off, but will resume right after. The radiation sessions should only take about 12-15 minutes each and I'll have 3 ballpoint size tattos from the beam that is used.
The treatment doesn't hurt, but I may experience a couple of side effects near the final sessions. I'll be getting the same type of radiation that I had 2 years ago. This time I won't be pinned down to the table, it's just like when you get a CT scan, nice and relaxed.
I won't be able to enjoy eating this Thanksgiving because I can't really chew, but I will enjoy everyones company.
Happy Thanksgiving with your family and friends.
Anthony
