Unfortunately, Marcia thinks I would need to start taking doxycycline again until my breakout clears – then decrease frequency, then see if it would be under control with just the Estelle-35ED. It only lasted for 6 months (without any medication), now it’s back. Initially I thought it was just a normal PMS spot or something – but that same spot is kind of still there at the bottom of my chin. Despite coming back from a relaxing trip, I find my skin has gotten worse in the last week! There is a cluster on my left cheek and wider-spread cluster on the right.
I really don’t want to be on anymore medication but I didn’t want to wait till it got even worse. Hopefully I won’t need to be on the Estelle-35ED for too long, I’m wary of the side effects. Here’s hoping the pill would also clear my upper lip fluff (I’m convinced I’ve got it, okay!).
This is the left…
…and more on the right.
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I also went to the hygienist today. Initially the receptionist wanted to schedule an appointment last Monday (5 days after my extraction!), early morning. I’m glad I asked, “How early?” because she said 8am! Can you imagine going to a dental practice at 8am (not to work, mind you)?? I chose today because I got the day off and the appointment was for 1015am. Phew.
I really dislike scaling my teeth – now the bottom incisors feel so sensitive, especially when I have a hot/cold drink or when I try to clear off food particles and air goes through them. Ugh! I’m looking forward to getting a Waterpik so I can floss easier and hopefully, not to have my gums bleed like no tomorrow. Yuck.
Handed over $140 at the end of my appointment – $35 was for the ToothMousse (melon flavour – yum!) and I also scored a free toothbrush. Dental practices here seem to like giving out free toothbrushes.
I was told I should use soft bristle toothbrushes. I’ve always picked medium, so this is something new. I’m currently using both my electric (haven’t tried the Ortho refill yet) and the Sensitive one that the orthodontist gave me. I’d have enough brushes to last me for 6 months or more now.
