http://shockandjaw.com A cycling accident, a fractured mandible, and a life goes on. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:43:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://shockandjaw.com/broken-jaw-recovery-guide/keeping-a-wired-mouth-clean/#comment-633 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:29:27 +0000 http://shockandjaw.com/?page_id=468#comment-633 You just kind of have to do what you can. For me, the Water Pik was the best for the back of my mouth, particularly early on when my mouth was still swollen.

]]> http://shockandjaw.com/broken-jaw-recovery-guide/keeping-a-wired-mouth-clean/#comment-616 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:26:48 +0000 http://shockandjaw.com/?page_id=468#comment-616 What about the back of your teeth?

]]> http://shockandjaw.com/broken-jaw-recovery-guide/keeping-a-wired-mouth-clean/#comment-417 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:56:54 +0000 http://shockandjaw.com/?page_id=468#comment-417 I agree with all of the above, but I’d add in some Orajel Mouthwash. It helps the sores from the arch bars heal more quickly and helps maintain gum health. I interchanged it with warm salt water throughout the day. Also, keep the wax handy in a small pack with you throughout the day. Abrasions from not having enough wax on the wires can cause infection. Whatever you do- do not use the crap from the store. It has mint in it and will burn. Plus, it’s cheap and falls apart way too easily and then you have to pick it out of the bars/wires.

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