Jaw Wiring for Weight Loss???

I was watching a movie called "Sasquatch Dumpling Gang" and one of the caracters Sophie played by Addie Land got her jaw wired for weight loss purposes. I thought that cant be happening. To my surprise as I did the research it is happening. So for those of you reading let me entertain you.

Guide To Jaw Wiring

Jaw wiring for weight loss is a simple dental procedure to help treat obesity. It is not a surgical procedure, but it faintly resembles certain types of oral surgery, in that it aims to fix the position of the teeth and jaws but via a bonding method, rather than invasive surgery. Orthodontic jaw wiring is a quick, painless procedure, so no anesthesia is needed. By comparison, a main stream oral surgery procedure such as Inter-Maxillary Fixation is performed under general anesthesia in a hospital operating room.

Liquid Diet Provides Calories And Nutrition

Patients who undergo jaw wiring cannot eat solid foods, therefore they require a liquid diet. This must be carefully designed to provide adequate nutrition - including, macronutrients like carbs, protein and fat, as well as micronutrients like vitamins and minerals - and a sufficient calorie intake. Unless followed under medical supervision, the level of calories consumed should not fall below 1,000 per day.

The Cost Of Jaw Wiring

The costs of orthodontic jaw wiring vary according to the orthodontist. Expect to pay around $3,000 for the entire procedure, including check-ups.up to praAnswer: Initial bracket placement and wiring is $2385 then $95-135/ visit to remove the wire, clean the teeth and replace the wire. At present an additional refundable surcharge of $125 is made for a kit of instruments and supplies you will need if you cannot return to my office for follow up. The kit can also be given to your dentist or orthodontist to do the rewiring. If necessary you (or some significant other) can do it for you.

Now I have read and seen my fair share of fad diets. I have to ask why? Why put yourself through such mental torture?

On the upside (if there really is one) it is safer then stomach stapling, or the new stomach band. Oh It is about $22,000 dollars cheaper. I guess if you have tried every fad diet or magic pill you can find, still believe there is a quick magic solution, and cant yet afford the expensive stomach surgery then by all means go for it.

If you really want to lose weight the healthy way. Then do your research, learn about nutrition, learn about your body, eat right, and exercise.