Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 I don't know about post op, but in general, braces shouldn't stop you from getting a cleaning. I'm still pre-op, and my dentist has had me coming in every 3 months for cleanings instead of 6 while I have braces just to keep things as clean as possible. -Jen > hey guys...i had my jaw op done on may. I was wondering if its ok to > go to a dentist to have my teeth cleaned and if its possible to clean > even though i have braces. > > thanks > PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 I don't know about post op, but in general, braces shouldn't stop you from getting a cleaning. I'm still pre-op, and my dentist has had me coming in every 3 months for cleanings instead of 6 while I have braces just to keep things as clean as possible. -Jen > hey guys...i had my jaw op done on may. I was wondering if its ok to > go to a dentist to have my teeth cleaned and if its possible to clean > even though i have braces. > > thanks > PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 My OS told me to wait at least 3 months before getting my teeth cleaned so that my bones are fully healed and I can open my mouth wide enough for them to get in there and clean. > hey guys...i had my jaw op done on may. I was wondering if its ok to > go to a dentist to have my teeth cleaned and if its possible to clean > even though i have braces. > > thanks > PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 My OS told me to wait at least 3 months before getting my teeth cleaned so that my bones are fully healed and I can open my mouth wide enough for them to get in there and clean. > hey guys...i had my jaw op done on may. I was wondering if its ok to > go to a dentist to have my teeth cleaned and if its possible to clean > even though i have braces. > > thanks > PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 The bones heal after about 6-8 weeks, but you'll likely have trouble holding your mouth open wide enough or long enough for a decent cleaning. I think I went at about 3 months post-op as well, which another poster said. When I got braces, my hygienist started using one of the ultrasonic cleaning thingies (sorry I don't know the technical term!) - she said braces do make things more challenging, but not to worry, with all the extra effort I had made pre-op and was making post-op, I likely wouldn't have any major problems in that period before I was able to get a cleaning. And she was right! For others: some of the tools I used while in braces (but be careful what you use post-op, follow your surgeon's recommendations) were proxybrushes, Floss threaders floss (floss & threader all in one!), waterpik, and a Sonicare toothbrush. I couldn't stand the Sonicare post-op (teeth more sensitive and the vibrations were too much to stand), and I went VERY VERY gently with the waterpik (don't point at the stitches and keep it on the lowest setting). > hey guys...i had my jaw op done on may. I was wondering if its ok to > go to a dentist to have my teeth cleaned and if its possible to clean > even though i have braces. > > thanks > PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 The bones heal after about 6-8 weeks, but you'll likely have trouble holding your mouth open wide enough or long enough for a decent cleaning. I think I went at about 3 months post-op as well, which another poster said. When I got braces, my hygienist started using one of the ultrasonic cleaning thingies (sorry I don't know the technical term!) - she said braces do make things more challenging, but not to worry, with all the extra effort I had made pre-op and was making post-op, I likely wouldn't have any major problems in that period before I was able to get a cleaning. And she was right! For others: some of the tools I used while in braces (but be careful what you use post-op, follow your surgeon's recommendations) were proxybrushes, Floss threaders floss (floss & threader all in one!), waterpik, and a Sonicare toothbrush. I couldn't stand the Sonicare post-op (teeth more sensitive and the vibrations were too much to stand), and I went VERY VERY gently with the waterpik (don't point at the stitches and keep it on the lowest setting). > hey guys...i had my jaw op done on may. I was wondering if its ok to > go to a dentist to have my teeth cleaned and if its possible to clean > even though i have braces. > > thanks > PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Hi PJ, I had upper/lower on June 2nd and had my teeth cleaned last week on August 5th with no problem. I'm pretty fortunate as I can open my mouth pretty wide . . . about 40mm. This is the second time I am in braces and I too have my teeth cleaned about every three months. As many have pointed out . . . it is even more important to keep those pearlie whites clean while in braces. Best wishes to you! With regards, Dale > hey guys...i had my jaw op done on may. I was wondering if its ok to > go to a dentist to have my teeth cleaned and if its possible to clean > even though i have braces. > > thanks > PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Hi PJ, I had upper/lower on June 2nd and had my teeth cleaned last week on August 5th with no problem. I'm pretty fortunate as I can open my mouth pretty wide . . . about 40mm. This is the second time I am in braces and I too have my teeth cleaned about every three months. As many have pointed out . . . it is even more important to keep those pearlie whites clean while in braces. Best wishes to you! With regards, Dale > hey guys...i had my jaw op done on may. I was wondering if its ok to > go to a dentist to have my teeth cleaned and if its possible to clean > even though i have braces. > > thanks > PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Yes, it is possible to clean with braces. I'm dismayed if you've had them on any amount of time and haven't been getting regular cleanings. They're important! (I had to go every two months, but I build up tartar and plaque as if it were part of my job as a construction worker.) Can you keep your mouth wide enough open, though, and long enough. I'm sure the hygienist can help, in any case. But that can be an obstacle. Cammie > hey guys...i had my jaw op done on may. I was wondering if its ok to > go to a dentist to have my teeth cleaned and if its possible to clean > even though i have braces. > > thanks > PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Yes, it is possible to clean with braces. I'm dismayed if you've had them on any amount of time and haven't been getting regular cleanings. They're important! (I had to go every two months, but I build up tartar and plaque as if it were part of my job as a construction worker.) Can you keep your mouth wide enough open, though, and long enough. I'm sure the hygienist can help, in any case. But that can be an obstacle. Cammie > hey guys...i had my jaw op done on may. I was wondering if its ok to > go to a dentist to have my teeth cleaned and if its possible to clean > even though i have braces. > > thanks > PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 Hi , Regarding this post you made..... are you ever able to use higher than the lowest setting on the waterpik? I used it once, the night before my surgery, on the 2nd setting, but of course, since surgery, have only used on lowest setting. even the 2nd setting at this stage (7 wks) is too hard, that along with numbness and tingling and all sorts of sensations going on in there. It simply seems like the other settings on the waterpik could cut diamonds! > > hey guys...i had my jaw op done on may. I was wondering if its ok > to > > go to a dentist to have my teeth cleaned and if its possible to > clean > > even though i have braces. > > > > thanks > > PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 Hi , Regarding this post you made..... are you ever able to use higher than the lowest setting on the waterpik? I used it once, the night before my surgery, on the 2nd setting, but of course, since surgery, have only used on lowest setting. even the 2nd setting at this stage (7 wks) is too hard, that along with numbness and tingling and all sorts of sensations going on in there. It simply seems like the other settings on the waterpik could cut diamonds! > > hey guys...i had my jaw op done on may. I was wondering if its ok > to > > go to a dentist to have my teeth cleaned and if its possible to > clean > > even though i have braces. > > > > thanks > > PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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