| Subject: Re: Just got upper braces today. Any advice? |
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Sue
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Date Posted: 16:53:55 07/20/04 Tue
In reply to:
mitch
's message, "Re: Just got upper braces today. Any advice?" on 16:38:54 07/20/04 Tue
>>Hi everyone: I got my upper braces today and will get
>>the bottom ones on in a couple of months. I'll still
>>be wearing my TMJ splint on the lower teeth at night
>>til I get those braces. Before the appt. I took 4
>>Advil b/c I knew I'd be in pain from having my mouth
>>open that long. That was the worst part. Is it
>>necessary to get a floss threader, or should I just
>>use regular floss? I can tell I'll need to use the
>>dental wax b/c the braces are rubbing on my lips. I'd
>>appreciate any advice from you guys. Thanks.
>
>It's not necessary to use the threader if you're good
>with controlling the floss. However, for some of the
>harder to reach spots like in the back area of your
>mouth, it's much easier to use the threader. Just
>remember to brush and floss a lot from now on (ideally
>after each big meal). Good luck with the TMJ! I know
>how annoying it can be because my sister has been
>dealing with it and going through specialists for the
>past year.
Thanks Mitch. Good luck to your sister too. I went through hell with TMJ "specialists".
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