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#46 Post by **iBorg** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 12:52 pm

As for teeth not lining up, I had abou a month where I chewed with my top teeth and my lower archwire. Even today the right set of molars do 80% of my chewing. I know it will get better. Already my TMJ pains last enough to be a pain and not a headache. The process isn't without a few diffuculties but it a process I'm glad I atarted.

Mike

#47 Post by **dymond25** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 1:00 pm

Thanks Everyone,

I know it wil get better thanks to this forum. I can not wait to say I ate a cookie. I did manage to eat some potato salad (yummy) and some sweet potato pie. I guess I should not complain, at least I am able to chew somewhat better now. I never thought eating could be so sloppy though. lol Later on I am going to have a protein shake with a banana in it. Did you all have to force yourself to chew in the beginning even with the pain?

#48 Post by **lionfish** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 3:00 pm

dymond25 wrote:Did you all have to force yourself to chew in the beginning even with the pain?

I probably was conscious of chewing in the early days. It takes everyone a while to adjust to eating with all the hardware in one's mouth. I was no exception.

But life goes on.

A soft food diet was always going to be short lived with me because I love to eat and go out often with friends.

I was presented with pizza on day 3, which I managed by cutting it up into small pieces. It was a bit of a struggle, but I got it down. A week later I was out to dinner at a Greek restaurant and had to cope with lamb, squid and various other chewy foods. It had got a bit better by then.

A balanced diet is important for overall health and good humour. I'd wean myself off the protein shakes and introduce some chewy foods now. Have a piece of turkey, 'tis the season to celebrate.

#49 Post by **dymond25** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 5:45 pm

Thanks lionfish, I will give solid foods a try. I hope every had a Merry Xmas. Good night

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