Guest guest Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Jane- I feel the same way... like my teeth are just rotting away in tarter inside my mouth. My doctor also said it usually is not a problem, but it was mentioned on the waiver I had to sign... " you will be unable to properly clean your teeth and may encounter cavities, increased plaque... blah, blah blah.. " I have chosen not to think about it and make myself nuts. I did however, already book an appointment for a cleaning after they are off. Tova > > Hi, > This is to all. This is something I've been wondering about wired > shut for 5 weeks. All these meal supplements are so sweet. Has > anyone had any dental problems during the 5 week span. I feel like > I have a toothache on my bottom left side. However, it is in the > back close the . . .broken jaw! I brush with my baby toothbrush and > gargle regular with chlorohexadine and salt water. Just wondering. > I asked the Dr. before all this and he said it usually wasn't a > problem. > Jane > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Tova, That's a good idea. Maybe that will make me feel better. Jane > > > > > Hi, > > This is to all. This is something I've been wondering about wired > > shut for 5 weeks. All these meal supplements are so sweet. Has > > anyone had any dental problems during the 5 week span. I feel like > > I have a toothache on my bottom left side. However, it is in the > > back close the . . .broken jaw! I brush with my baby toothbrush and > > gargle regular with chlorohexadine and salt water. Just wondering. > > I asked the Dr. before all this and he said it usually wasn't a > > problem. > > Jane > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Hi Tova I totally know what you mean, the whole idea of not being able to clean my teeth for 6.5 weeks really grossed me out!!!!! And poor you, you can't get in there at all! I at least just had the splint and some elastics, so I only couldn't do the back of my front teeth. But ya, when I got my splint out last week, I brushed my teeth for the first time at the OS office. I was using a really really soft toothbrush, but my gums still bled everywhere...It wasn't pretty! I was so determined to floss that night, it took me FOREVER, because I could only open my mouth about 2.5 cm hehe. I still want to go to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned, but my OS told me I couldn't go until at least 10 weeks post op (I'm 7 weeks right now). My teeth are stained a little from the mouthwash they gave me after the surgery, so I really want to get rid of that! You're lucky your teeth are going to be all shiny and clean soon - > > > > > Hi, > > This is to all. This is something I've been wondering about wired > > shut for 5 weeks. All these meal supplements are so sweet. Has > > anyone had any dental problems during the 5 week span. I feel like > > I have a toothache on my bottom left side. However, it is in the > > back close the . . .broken jaw! I brush with my baby toothbrush and > > gargle regular with chlorohexadine and salt water. Just wondering. > > I asked the Dr. before all this and he said it usually wasn't a > > problem. > > Jane > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Thats one reason to avoid things like ensure or slimfast, if you do you use them, I used ensure as snacks they arn't really replacments...make sure you can wash your teeth---rinse with water and scope. I just used my sryringe to get water in there and also used one of those mouth washes and rinsed as best as I could in the AM and PM and after everytime I ate. also using hydrogen peroxide with water can help a lot. > > Hi, > This is to all. This is something I've been wondering about wired > shut for 5 weeks. All these meal supplements are so sweet. Has > anyone had any dental problems during the 5 week span. I feel like > I have a toothache on my bottom left side. However, it is in the > back close the . . .broken jaw! I brush with my baby toothbrush and > gargle regular with chlorohexadine and salt water. Just wondering. > I asked the Dr. before all this and he said it usually wasn't a > problem. > Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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