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I was wired shut, and then banded (and remain banded at the moment). I was allowed to use a straw to "eat", and like what was said before the liquid just finds whatever nooks and crannies in your teeth to pass through and then you swallow. I also puked. Again, liquid in, liquid out. It mad...

Couldn't deal with the pain any longer, went to see surgeon yesterday afternoon. Got my wires cut off and am immobilized with elastics now. Whew! Much relief! My teeth don't feel so squeezed and tight any longer! Still on liquid diet, still immobilized, still cannot brush the inside of my teeth or f...

I've never had dental issues per say. Never had a cavity (and I just turned 30 yesterday), no gum disease, regular cleanings, etc. I've always TMJ disorder though. Not certain what triggered this, but in May I was due to have my regular 6 month cleaning, but my jaw locked shut and was extremely pain...