The Jaw Update
Still somewhat sore, but not throbbing.
Solid foods nowhere near an option at this point. Not just from not being able to chew, or the pain of the teeth moving, but to eat I must remove alll the little bits of wax that are keeping my cheeks from being torn to bits, and that's not a lot of fun. Still getting into the habit of brushing before I put the wax back in, because otherwise I have to go through the whole procedure all over again. I anticipate weight loss as a result of not eating food just for the heck of it. (I am still eating at mealtimes, though.)
The two crooked teeth on the right side are moving and very slightly wiggly ~ they "click" a teeny bit when I press my tongue against them. I shouldn't do that, but it's so hard to resist, as those are the ones that have caused most of the trouble; I'd like to see them shoved over, but that wouldn't be in my best interest.
Face muscles are a bit stff from holding a different position than usual. I must remember to RELAX them instead of wiggling them about just for fun. It's difficult.
ETA: Sudden realization...my face muscles aren't stiff from the braces...they're stiff from holding a pen in my mouth all day while inputting the PAP. Heh.
Solid foods nowhere near an option at this point. Not just from not being able to chew, or the pain of the teeth moving, but to eat I must remove alll the little bits of wax that are keeping my cheeks from being torn to bits, and that's not a lot of fun. Still getting into the habit of brushing before I put the wax back in, because otherwise I have to go through the whole procedure all over again. I anticipate weight loss as a result of not eating food just for the heck of it. (I am still eating at mealtimes, though.)
The two crooked teeth on the right side are moving and very slightly wiggly ~ they "click" a teeny bit when I press my tongue against them. I shouldn't do that, but it's so hard to resist, as those are the ones that have caused most of the trouble; I'd like to see them shoved over, but that wouldn't be in my best interest.
Face muscles are a bit stff from holding a different position than usual. I must remember to RELAX them instead of wiggling them about just for fun. It's difficult.
ETA: Sudden realization...my face muscles aren't stiff from the braces...they're stiff from holding a pen in my mouth all day while inputting the PAP. Heh.