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Vomiting doesn't mix with anything too well as far as I can tell, but it must be a real adventure with braces. I occasionally gag myself accidentally when I am brushing my tongue with a special little doo-dad but have not had to endure actual emesis.
Hope you are feeling better!
Speaking of disgusting experiences, I had some hotdogs last week, and as I conducted my post-prandial oral hygiene with a waterpik was reminded of how similar hot dog bits resememble oral tissue, and imagined that my mouth was falling apart. No, I was not drinking. Just a very active, and somewhat weird imagination.
Dan
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. -- Buddist saying
I 100% agree. Been through it a couple times. Nasty.
I request extra anti-nausea meds for any surgery now. Learned that one the hard way too.
Braces as Phase II treatment for TMJD.
Lower mandibular repositioning splint 26 months.
Lower braces on 10.75 months into Phase II treatment.
Duration in braces: 2 years, 2 weeks, 5 days
Removal of Braces: September 18, 2013 TMJD treatment now complete!
It happened to me once. During the actual vomiting I forgot all about the braces, but I didn't enjoy washing my teeth afterwards. But I have to say that washing my granny's dentures is much, much worse.......