When I had the arch bars removed, I was promised that my gums would bleed easily for the next two or three weeks, particularly when I flossed. The gums have recovered faster than I expected, though. They bled in about three places the first night of flossing and two places for a couple of nights thereafter. There was one spot that bled for a couple more nights, but by now the bleeding has stopped altogether.
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Thanks for your blog. I broke my lower jaw in 2 places on june 16th. Its nice to know what to expect from someone who has gone through it.
jay,
I’m sorry to hear about your injury, but I’m glad you find this blog useful.
I hope you’ll consider starting your own recovery blog. Your recovery will undoubtedly differ from mine in some ways, and others might benefit from reading about your experience. If you do decide to keep a blog, please be sure to send me the URL so I can add it to my blogroll. Also feel free to drop me an email (adam@shockandjaw.com) if you need advice on how to get started.
Best wishes for your recovery!
Adam