Levi had dental work done today.
Unfortunately, once the dentist was able to take a good look (after Levi was put under) he realized that some of Levi's teeth were not worth fixing. We knew Levi's teeth were getting bad. He is regurgitating which has had a negative impact on his already sensitive teeth. Levi ended up having a back adult molar extracted and 5 primary teeth extracted. For a child who has severe oral aversions, the feeling that so many teeth are missing have bothered him since he woke up from the procedure. I don't think he is in much pain. I think the open spaces are really irritating him. Hopefully in the next few days he will get use to it. He seems to be willing to eat his food which is great. I was really worried he would regress and refuse to eat. There is a benefit to him only eating soft and slimy foods.
Because he had so much dental work done, I decided not to let him go outside and enjoy the wonderful weather. I feel bad, but Levi likes to eat/chew grass and dirt. The fact that he spit out the packing that was put in his sockets right when he woke up at the surgery clinic means the sockets are unprotected. The worry of getting dirt or grass in them is something few parents would have to worry about. This is part of life with Levi.
On a good note, the nurses all complimented Levi on how well he did.
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