"Smile!" - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

namommy · 10-25-2005, 06:43 PM

It's been a long time coming. I do a lot of smiling on the inside, but due to the horrible condition of my teeth, I don't smile much on the outside.

As a result of my active addiction, my teeth are a mess.

Well, the work started today. The dentist repaired the 3 front teeth on the right side today. They look great! I keep feeling them with my tongue and checking them out in the mirror. It's awesome.

I get the other side done next tuesday, then we will just continue to schedule the rest of my mouth from there. I'm so excited.

9 years of recovery, I've been looking forward to this happening, and now it finally is.

**margo** · 10-25-2005, 07:02 PM

(((((((((namommy!))))))))) That is awesome! There's nothing like a set of beautiful pearlies to boost your confidence. Good for you!

**historyteach** · 10-25-2005, 07:52 PM

Glad to hear it, Laurie!!!
And one thing is for sure...you are beautiful either way. It shines from the inside.

But, I'm glad you are going to be feeling it on the outside too!

Shalom!

4health · 10-26-2005, 05:54 PM

I've been there done that!! You'll feel so much better having it done!! I broke a front tooth when I was about 18 when I was drunker than any 18yr old should be when I did a face plant into a boulder.... Broke my tooth and split the inside of my lip. My dentist fixed mine about 3 yrs ago.

I Know what you mean about the smiling. I always had such hard times showing my teeth in pictures!

Now, even though my teeth are still not perfect, I love them! LOL I have Madonna-type teeth.

You're teeth are gonna love you for all the work you're doing for them!! Take good care of those choppers

***Time2Surrender*** · 10-26-2005, 05:57 PM

Thats great news Laurie.

Allthough I already knew you are a beautiful woman.Inside and outside.

hopealwayz · 10-26-2005, 06:02 PM

Wow, Laurie, I'm so happy for you! I know how excited you must be!

bikewench · 10-26-2005, 06:05 PM

I've always felt your inside smile.. ;o)

I know how much it means to erase some of the harm we've done to ourselves...
coudlnt' happen to a more deserving addict....

I'm glad you have something to smile about .

namommy · 10-26-2005, 07:42 PM

Thank you all.
I really need that tonite. Some bad memories have come up to smack me in the face.

But, My teeth look great!!

Chy · 10-26-2005, 07:47 PM

I know it's been a long time coming! Congratulations!!

Time4Change · 10-27-2005, 10:30 AM

What wonderful news! I'm so happy for you, namommy! I'm sure it feels so good. Will we get to see the finished product someday?

Love ya!

namommy · 10-27-2005, 07:11 PM

I hope so.

***indigo*** · 10-29-2005, 05:51 PM

They sound great looking forward to seeing a pic of them.

indie

10-25-2005, 06:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
namommy Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Never, Never land Posts: 2,711	"Smile!" It's been a long time coming. I do a lot of smiling on the inside, but due to the horrible condition of my teeth, I don't smile much on the outside. As a result of my active addiction, my teeth are a mess. Well, the work started today. The dentist repaired the 3 front teeth on the right side today. They look great! I keep feeling them with my tongue and checking them out in the mirror. It's awesome. I get the other side done next tuesday, then we will just continue to schedule the rest of my mouth from there. I'm so excited. 9 years of recovery, I've been looking forward to this happening, and now it finally is. __________________ I came into this program to save my a** and found out it was attached to my soul. --Anonymous

10-25-2005, 07:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
margo Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 1,747	(((((((((namommy!))))))))) That is awesome! There's nothing like a set of beautiful pearlies to boost your confidence. Good for you! __________________ Sometimes I go about in pity for myself, and all the while a great wind is bearing me across the sky. ~Ojibwe saying~

10-25-2005, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,261	Glad to hear it, Laurie!!! And one thing is for sure...you are beautiful either way. It shines from the inside. But, I'm glad you are going to be feeling it on the outside too! Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

10-26-2005, 05:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
4health Gobble, Gobble Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: california Posts: 238	That is GREAT!!! I've been there done that!! You'll feel so much better having it done!! I broke a front tooth when I was about 18 when I was drunker than any 18yr old should be when I did a face plant into a boulder.... Broke my tooth and split the inside of my lip. My dentist fixed mine about 3 yrs ago. I Know what you mean about the smiling. I always had such hard times showing my teeth in pictures! Now, even though my teeth are still not perfect, I love them! LOL I have Madonna-type teeth. You're teeth are gonna love you for all the work you're doing for them!! Take good care of those choppers __________________ One reason I don't drink is that I want to know when I am having a good time. ~Lady Astor Tomorrow is no place to place your better days~The Dave Matthews Band Sobriety Date 9-16-05

10-26-2005, 05:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Time2Surrender* Community Greeter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hillsboro,Oregon and St Johns US Virgin Islands Posts: 7,073 Blog Entries: 3	Thats great news Laurie. Allthough I already knew you are a beautiful woman.Inside and outside. __________________ "Jack and Diane" painted a picture of my life and my dreams, Suddenly this crazy world made more sense to me Well I heard it today and I couldn't help but sing along Cause everytime I hear that song...

10-26-2005, 06:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
hopealwayz Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: somewhere Posts: 3,514	Wow, Laurie, I'm so happy for you! I know how excited you must be! __________________

10-26-2005, 06:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
bikewench Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: western canada Posts: 1,440	I've always felt your inside smile.. ;o) I know how much it means to erase some of the harm we've done to ourselves... coudlnt' happen to a more deserving addict.... I'm glad you have something to smile about .

10-26-2005, 07:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
namommy Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Never, Never land Posts: 2,711	Thank you all. I really need that tonite. Some bad memories have come up to smack me in the face. But, My teeth look great!! __________________ I came into this program to save my a** and found out it was attached to my soul. --Anonymous

10-26-2005, 07:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 5,886	I know it's been a long time coming! Congratulations!!

10-27-2005, 10:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
Time4Change NA Rocks! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Location Posts: 517	What wonderful news! I'm so happy for you, namommy! I'm sure it feels so good. Will we get to see the finished product someday? Love ya! __________________

10-27-2005, 07:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
namommy Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Never, Never land Posts: 2,711	I hope so. __________________ I came into this program to save my a** and found out it was attached to my soul. --Anonymous

10-29-2005, 05:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
*indigo* Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,232	They sound great looking forward to seeing a pic of them. indie __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

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