I can't brush, rinse with water, or use mouthwash for a week

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#1 Post by **Kittysopretty** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 3:53 pm

Just had gum grafting. My ortho referrred me so he knows.

I have braces and was just told no toothpaste, no brushing, no rinsing, no swishing, no mouthwash - nothing. What about tooth decay?? OMG!

#2 Post by **Avarik** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 4:06 pm

I was told to not brush or floss after I had a procedure...but I did get a prescrption for a mouthwash known as peridex. It's been bothering me a bit lately, as I am worried about my teeth getting messed up. However, the ortho/perio took a look at them today, and said it was fine. In fact, I was even told that I still couldn't brush...

#3 Post by **tictac** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 10:00 am

That's terrible not being able to do any of that for a week! I wouldn't worry about cavitites forming though. Just limit your sugar intake this week. It actually takes about 18 months for a lesion to turn into a full blown, hole in the tooth cavity. Just step up your oral hygiene after this week and you'll be just fine.

#4 Post by **dena** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 10:13 am

Good luckl, Kittysopretty! Can you eat and drink only certain things? It seems if swishing is bad, eating would pose challenges, too! Good luck, though and keep us posted!

#5 Post by **Kittysopretty** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:35 pm

Thanks for all the well wishes! I am doing quite well and I am now brushing my top teeth (front only, where brackets are) and avoiding the roof of my mouth. I can also brush my tongue. I am rinsing my mouth but not vigorously swishing.

I am already sick of mushy food though!

I had a terrible stomach flu 2 days before this procedure and had to do the jello thing plus I started nursing school today so...gah...I have had A LOT on my plate.

*sigh*

#6 Post by **Brooke** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:59 am

I think you'll be just fine, just keep up what your doing and if you have any more concerns, give the doc a call. Good Luck!