Wired shut - brushing and cleaning tips

[Guest guest]

Hey everyone,

I had upper/lower/genio June 2nd...back home now and trying to take

it a day at a time. Something that is bothering me a little is

cleaning my mouth after every meal - Im brushing with a childrens

toothbrush on the teeth and wires only, and then I try to rinse out

as best I can with a syringe and water. But some toothpaste gunk and

saliva still ends up in my mouth no matter how much I rinse, which

sometimes causes me to cough involuntarity after a while. Any tips

on improving this?

[Guest guest]

I had my surgery on the 2nd too...we are the lucky ones...NOT..good

luck I wish you a speedy recovery...

ELizabeth

> Hey everyone,

> I had upper/lower/genio June 2nd...back home now and trying to take

> it a day at a time. Something that is bothering me a little is

> cleaning my mouth after every meal - Im brushing with a childrens

> toothbrush on the teeth and wires only, and then I try to rinse out

> as best I can with a syringe and water. But some toothpaste gunk and

> saliva still ends up in my mouth no matter how much I rinse, which

> sometimes causes me to cough involuntarity after a while. Any tips

> on improving this?

[Guest guest]

I am now 7 weeks post-op, having had upper/lower/genio as well. I

was wired for 4 weeks, and during that time, I brushed with a childs

toothbrush, and used the waper-pik religously. I truly think thats

the BEST way you're going to every feel like the reside form meals

will makes its way out of the inside of your mouth. A little

mouthwash will also help, but I found that my breath was pretty bad

regardless. Anyway, I had bands during weeks 5 and 6, and FINALLY

for the splint off. I'm feeling great and am thrilled with the

results.

If you have any questions, feel free to email.

Best of luck,

> Hey everyone,

> I had upper/lower/genio June 2nd...back home now and trying to

take

> it a day at a time. Something that is bothering me a little is

> cleaning my mouth after every meal - Im brushing with a childrens

> toothbrush on the teeth and wires only, and then I try to rinse

out

> as best I can with a syringe and water. But some toothpaste gunk

and

> saliva still ends up in my mouth no matter how much I rinse, which

> sometimes causes me to cough involuntarity after a while. Any tips

> on improving this?

[Guest guest]

I am glad you are making it through and hope for a speedy recovery.

My daughter is 16 and is going to have surgery on Monday June 14th. I

bought her a waterpick. I was told this would take care of the food

etc., left behind. Keep me updated on how you are doing. Good luck.

: )

> Hey everyone,

> I had upper/lower/genio June 2nd...back home now and trying to take

> it a day at a time. Something that is bothering me a little is

> cleaning my mouth after every meal - Im brushing with a childrens

> toothbrush on the teeth and wires only, and then I try to rinse out

> as best I can with a syringe and water. But some toothpaste gunk

and

> saliva still ends up in my mouth no matter how much I rinse, which

> sometimes causes me to cough involuntarity after a while. Any tips

> on improving this?

[Guest guest]

You shouldn't use the waterpick until your doc says its ok, a lot of

damage can be done if you use it right after surgery.

Re: Wired shut - brushing and

cleaning tips

I am glad you are making it through and hope for a speedy recovery.

My daughter is 16 and is going to have surgery on Monday June 14th. I

bought her a waterpick. I was told this would take care of the food

etc., left behind. Keep me updated on how you are doing. Good luck.

: )

> Hey everyone,

> I had upper/lower/genio June 2nd...back home now and trying to take

> it a day at a time. Something that is bothering me a little is

> cleaning my mouth after every meal - Im brushing with a childrens

> toothbrush on the teeth and wires only, and then I try to rinse out

> as best I can with a syringe and water. But some toothpaste gunk

and

> saliva still ends up in my mouth no matter how much I rinse, which

> sometimes causes me to cough involuntarity after a while. Any tips

> on improving this?