Klarinet Archive - Posting 000117.txt from 2011/01

From: "Forest Aten" <forestaten@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] My face hurts
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:29:14 -0500

Good advice, Nancy.....

I had the same surgery in 1994 that Kevin had, plus a few other goodies. I
knew all of the pitfalls and rewards such a surgery can bestow. The best
advice I can give to anyone who has to have ANY KIND OF EXTRACTION or oral
surgery (cutting), is to see an oral surgeon first. If you have insurance,
most oral surgery is a covered expense. An extraction is surgery. A
dentist is not qualified to perform more than minor surgery (the difficult
stuff that includes teeth impacted in the jaw bone needs to be done by an
oral surgeon). Any dentist worth his salt will refer you to an oral
surgeon, if you have impacted wisdom teeth. I can be seen on x-ray, and if
there is ANY question about the possibility of impaction, see an oral
surgeon. Your future facial comfort may depend upon it!

I still have some numbness right in the very center of my lower lip at the
border. I play all of the wind instruments, and this numbness has NOT
affected my ability to perform. I did, however, have to retrain myself to
do some things. It was never an issue though. The only thing I can't do is
move my lower lip when having my teeth cleaned. I find I constantly have to
remind the hygienist of this problem. I am glad I had the surgery. It has
made all of the difference in my ability to continue to make music.

Nancy

P.S. If you don't trust your dentist, or can't find one, any good dental
school will be able to help you. Don't be afraid to travel, either. Your
future comfort and health may depend upon it.

Nancy
--
Nancy Buckman
AACC Symphony
Opera AACC
Early Music Society of Northern MD
nebuckman@-----.com
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