Doesn't it feel sooooooooooo free to have the braces off? That's great Dyan. Is your mouth getting used to it yet? Will you be wearing a splint of some sort?

Again, I know how great it feels not to have metal in your mouth. Enjoy it!

God bless...
Carol

P.S. What happened to the posting regarding the painful sternum, or something like that? I was going to tell him that my sternum is also sensitive. It's all connected with the muscles into the shoulder and neck, and then into the jaw. Swallowing is one problem very connected also. There are also nodes and trigger points all in that area. Good massage works great. Sometimes I have to remind the therapist that my front needs a little work also from the jaw line down to the collar bone to the top of the breast plate (and no, not the breasts). Oh well. Can you pass it on if you see him? Thanks.

i moved the sternum one to back pain. it seemed more relevant there and i know hed get more answers there.

Im getting used to not having anything in my mouth. Im having a hard time talking. i dont know what do do with my upper lip! the brace wasnt like your normal braces. they were simple strips of metal with hooks all around. And no--i dont have to wear a splint or anything of the sort anymore. Im free of stuff in my mouth for the first time in 15 years. yippee!

Wonderful news, Dyan. I'm so happy to hear your good news. Enjoy the freedom!!

Ess

thanks i certainly will enjoy my freedom.

CONGRADULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! cindy