Every week, I regularly visit iDent once or twice, depending on my free time. The process of addressing the current condition of my oral cavity continues, and the implants will only be addressed once all the teeth are taken care of, or when everything is clean and ready for the procedures.
Dr. Renata Bračun continues to amaze me – for the first time in my life, I sit in the dental chair without any discomfort, all my anxiety disappears in an instant. She simply radiates warmth and calmness, and I guess only those who truly love their job can have that effect. For example, about ten days ago, she extracted a nerve – she just knew how to approach me and which tactic to use. It was as if she knew I didn’t want to know in advance what she would do… Had she told me what the procedure would be, I would probably have sat there in a tense state, with memories of a very painful experience I don’t wish to repeat… Instead, she gave me a stronger dose of anesthetic, enough to “kill” any pain, and then she worked slowly and patiently on the tooth. It was strange to me that the endodontic treatment (which I interpreted as what she was doing) took so long, but I didn’t ask any questions – I simply gave her my full trust, knowing she would do what was necessary and that she had chosen the best solution. Throughout the entire process, which lasted more than an hour, I only felt a slight increase in pain once (which she had warned me about), nothing I couldn’t easily endure, and that was it.
I told dr. Ivasović that, in my eyes, dr. Renata represents the definition of dental wellness, not in the sense of some cosmetic work or beautifying, but in the true sense of the feeling of calmness. As incredible as it sounds, I personally experience that I come to the clinic stressed due to various obligations, but as soon as I’m in the waiting room, I start to relax, as if subconsciously accepting the fact that something good will happen that day, another problem will be solved, all without pain or the fear I was used to. When I get home, I open my mouth and see how that “mess” suddenly looks beautiful and healthy. I don’t even think about avoiding scheduled appointments; on the contrary. I even came last time with a viral infection, after having been awake almost all night due to a fever. I asked the doctor to do what she needed to do if possible, to wear a mask so I wouldn’t infect her, and we finished with that tooth. Without pain, of course. 🙂
The present successfully heals the past…
Once again, I was reminded of a distant dream I had as a kindergartener, just under five years old. Yes, even back then, I was fighting a battle with my teeth… I had what was known as “bottle decay.” My mom recalls the incredible speed with which it destroyed all the baby teeth in my upper jaw. Don’t think that kids don’t care about their appearance. Although I don’t remember anyone teasing me about it, I know that the blackness in my mouth bothered me a lot at that age. One afternoon, I fell asleep and had a beautiful dream. I dreamed that I had long black hair (I had short blonde hair back then) and beautiful, bright, white teeth. I woke up feeling incredibly moved, thrilled, with the sensation that the dream had truly come true. Above my bed, on the wall, was a small, antique mirror, and I immediately looked into it, expecting to see a magnificent smile. But when I saw my reflection, I started crying loudly. It could be said that I’ve shed many tears over my teeth throughout my life and swallowed a lot of bitterness. But now, somehow, it’s all fading away, step by step, being erased. And the dream, in the truest sense of the word, is becoming a reality…
