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- Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:05 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Cold sensitivity, ouch!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 941
Cold sensitivity, ouch!
Been fully braced since 12/14… 1st week I had the typical soreness, then by the 2nd week it got better each day. Last week I noticed some extreme sensitivity in a canine next to an extraction site (extractions were done 11/10). I had a sip of an iced drink and WHOA, I had a sharp shooting pain tha...
- Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:02 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Sedation with bicuspid extraction?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1839
i had 3 bicuspids removed last week. i chose to have the nitrous gas which i have never had before. i was nervous about the whole procedure especially once i sat in the chair. the nitrous was great... once it kicked in... a happy buzz... i was very relaxed. i was aware of the numbing gel application...
- Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:05 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Braced at 33
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1289
Today I went in and got my upper molar bands put in, along with the TPA. Oh boy, the TPA will take some getting used to. My mouth kept keeps producing extra saliva, then as I swallow, the suction puts pressure on the wire which then transfers to the molars that they are attached to. That's not comfo...
- Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:45 pm
- Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
- Topic: What did your ortho "give" you?
- Replies: 242
- Views: 154336
I rec'd: travel toothbrush, regular toothbrush, tube of toothpaste, floss, one box of wax, 2 interdental brushes, several samples of an oral gel, bag of plaque removing picks, oral hygeine care brochures and a t-shirt. My ortho office has a points program where you earn points for wearing t-shirt to...
- Mon Aug 20, 2007 6:14 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Random Poll: What side do you tend to chew on the most?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3269
- Mon Aug 20, 2007 6:10 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Braced at 33
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1289
Braced at 33
Hi there! I want to say THANKS to all contributors on this site - wow, your tips and sharing of your experiences are tremendous and have helped me prepare mentally and physically for braces. Aug 16th was the big day for me, the start of an 18 month journey. After wearing spacers for 10 days, I went ...