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#1 Post by **skyclad** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:55 am

I can only feel the pressure on one arch, and sometimes just 1 tooth, then later a different tooth will feel tender and the first one is fine.

I have learned that bacon and totinos pizza rolls are a tad too adventurous for me.

I know the braces are working, I am not complaining just making an observation.

Does anyone else experience this?

#2 Post by **jennielee81** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:35 am

Sure, all the time that I was in braces, one tooth, several teeth or an entire arch would suddenly be effected by something going on in my mouth.

It didn't really go away until I was debonded and all the activity was over with.

Mind you, it was rarely painful...usually pressure or tightness.

You're not alone!!

#3 Post by **skyclad** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 12:34 pm

Sometimes one of the teeth will become a little tender, but that's pretty much all of it.

Tried cereal, so not happening, had to give to my bro.

#4 Post by **Nervous** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 1:29 pm

Same thing has been happening to me lately. One or two teeth are aching while the other ones are fine

#5 Post by **skyclad** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 1:37 pm

KK repeatedly says to get back to chewing normally as soon as possible, that explains why I have tried bacon, pizza rolls, and cereal. Maybe a little too soon for those sorts of foods. Rest assured I will be trying them again. Too good not to.

#6 Post by **jennielee81** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:50 pm

I know this is a BIG no-no, but sugarless gum!! Really. I always chewed a piece after every adjustment. Especially worked it in sore areas when necessary.

So long as you only chew 1 piece at a time and are careful, you'll be fine.

REALLY!

Some orthos even put gum into their goody bags when someone is braced.

#7 Post by **skyclad** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 3:07 pm

my boyfriend told me to chew gum when i told him about the chewing and circulation thing.

#8 Post by **jennielee81** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 3:09 pm

Yep, that's it!

If you get nailed for it, blame ME! Your ortho can't find me....and you're off the hook!

Really, give it a try....we all want you to be comfortable!!

#9 Post by **skyclad** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 4:49 pm

my ortho did say no gum but i will try it.

#10 Post by **phanta** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:00 pm

Why is gum not allowed? I didn't ask my ortho about it, but one assistant mentioned that Freedent is okay.

I actually chewed Spry gum which is not made for dentures/braces, and it was okay. Xylitol stings on sensitive places though, feels like sugar on cavity.

#11 Post by **LynnHowell** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:43 am

jennielee81 wrote:I know this is a BIG no-no, but sugarless gum!! Really. I always chewed a piece after every adjustment. Especially worked it in sore areas when necessary.

So long as you only chew 1 piece at a time and are careful, you'll be fine.

REALLY!

Some orthos even put gum into their goody bags when someone is braced.

I did the SAME thing! Gum seemed to help work out the soreness and I never had a problem chewing it.

#12 Post by **Clairey Fairey** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:48 am

Yes! I've noticed that too, it tends to be a different tooth each day that aches!!

The last time I chewed gum (about 4 years ago) it pulled a large filling out

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