Kate

Jaw Pain
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*The writer of this story has been deidentified, and their name has been changed, to protect their privacy. The story shared is not intended as a testimonial for Painless - but rather to offer hope to other people walking a similiar path.

Hey there, I'm Kate. Usually, I'm the kinda girl who's always got her head in a book and feet on a skateboard. But for the past year, it's been, well... different. You see, braces happened. Not a big deal, right? Wrong! These metal invaders weren't just rearranging my teeth, they were causing constant jaw pain that was rearranging my whole life.

The pain never seemed to go away. My head throbbed, my focus fizzled, and school started to feel like I was climbing Mount Everest. I mean, imagine trying to ace algebra when your head is pounding harder than Cardi B. Yeah, it was that bad.

That's when Mom suggested seeing an orofacial therapist. "A what-now therapist?" I remember asking. I hadn't heard of that before, but I was desperate. Plus, it was kind of cool sounding, like something out of a sci-fi flick, so I thought "Why not?"

Walking into the therapist's office was a little daunting. There were models of jaws, teeth, and posters about muscles I didn't even know existed. But the therapist was cool. She didn't just look at my mouth; she listened to me. She wanted to understand not just the physical pain but how it was messing with my headspace.

The plan she came up with felt a bit like training for a marathon. It was about muscle exercises, pain management techniques, and educating myself about what was going on in my jaw. It was all very sci-fi, and I kinda dug it.

Taking charge of my recovery felt empowering. I started reading everything I could get my hands on about jaw pain and braces. Every new bit of knowledge felt like I was getting some control back.

Still, there were moments when it all seemed too much. Times when the pain was like a white-hot laser, and all I wanted to do was curl up and let the world pass me by. But... I didn't want to be that girl, you know? The teen who taps out. Nah, that wasn't me.

With time, and a lot of grit, things started to change. The pain eased off, my head cleared, and school didn't feel like scaling a mountain anymore. I could smile again, really smile, without the ache.

Just in time for school camp, I was back! Back to being the Kate who could outrun the boys and finish her homework in record time.

This whole experience has been a wild ride, but it's made me realize a few things. Pain, whether it's in your jaw, your heart, or your head, it's not the end of the world. It's just a detour, a speed bump on the road of life. And the best part? You get to decide how you navigate it. You're not just a passenger, you're the driver. And let me tell you, being in control feels pretty rad.

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*The writer of this story has been deidentified, and their name has been changed, to protect their privacy. The story shared is not intended as a testimonial for Painless - but rather to offer hope to other people walking a similiar path.

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