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Orthodontic Jaw Wiring OJW® for Weight Control in Compulsive Overeating--Guide to getting started
Revised May 2, 2012:
Ted Rothstein, DDS, PhD
Cosmetic Orthodontist for Adults and Children
American Association of Orthodontists
Founder DPOJW
35 Remsen St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
718 852 1551 Fx 718 852 1894 drted35@aol.com www.drted.com
SEE USPTO REGISTERED TRADEMARK CERTIFICATE FOR OJW®The rationale, wiring instructions, video of self-wiring and Jaw position [click here]
IN BRIEF: Jaws are wired APART about this much |--|. Wires are released every 5 weeks for 5 days to permit jaw joints to move fully and then rewired, etc., etc. Cordially, Dr. Ted [Full Details re the OJW Position of Physiologic Rest]
Old ver.
See use of new type of bracket to allow patients to rewire themselves even more easily (Esp. when they come from out-of-state) Old ver.
How to proceed:
ESSENTIAL TO KNOW: I determine whether you are a good candidate (likely to achieve your goal weight) after reviewing THREE VERY IMPORTANT FORMS: Please read and carefully complete the The Informed Consent for OJW and sign in four places and email back to me. Now download the MEDICAL-DENTAL HISTORY FORM and the ADULT ACQUAINTANCE FORM , complete them and Fax them back to me (718 852 1894).You will need to provide me with a note from your physician prior to the OJW appointment that says "you may begin a long-term, low-calorie liquid diet." After you have provided me with the requested documents I will provide you on request the email addresses of the last two OJW® patients who will share their experiences with you. You will find below much illuminating information about the OJW service and how it can help you to accomplish your weight-control goals. How OJW works See the letter sent to members of the dental and medical profession and educators re a documentary film on the subject. Good to know: Orthodontic Jaw Wiring FAQS.
Finally, a compilation of most of the references to OJW on the World Wide WebREAD LATEST PRESS RELEASE SEE USPTO REGISTERED TRADEMARK CERTIFICATE FOR OJW
®Dear
would-be OJW® patient:I provide this service with pleasure and truly believe in it, because I have provided it to many patents who expressed delight in the success they achieved regaining control of their self destructive eating habits. OJW is not for everyone and success with OJW is not guaranteed. I try to select candidates on the basis of whether I believe they are likely to be successful with this approach to weight control. HOW and WHY OJW helps is understandable if you read my explanation. you might also like to read" "Why do we eat when we're not hungry?" Answer and 1000 Weight Maintenance Tips
If you are considering coming to my office in Brooklyn, New York then please familiarize yourself with the information provided at:
http://www.drted.com/index.html.bak2/jaw_wiring.htm . If you are still interested complete: The Informed Consent for OJW and email it to me, and then download, complete and fax to me the two other documents requested on it. When I receive all three I will call you. When you complete the Informed Consent be sure to sign/initial it in all four places requested.
The fee for OJW is presently $2685 The fee covers all office visits including the visit for the OJW wiring until the brackets are removed.
Thank you for your inquiry. Cordially, Dr. Ted
Ps: Be sure to go to Directory/index of all OJW related pages on www.drted.com and read items #1.5, #2, #102, #103 and #121.
DIRECTIONS FROM ALL AIRPORTS TO THE OFFICE
(The Yellow metered cab from LAGUARDIA to the office takes under 30 minutesand costs about $30)
Cordially, Dr. Ted
Answer: Your mouth has many functions both obvious (talking) and not so obvious (sneezing) and is therefore the source of many pleasurable activities. The loss of any of them may provoke anxiety. Therefore one should think carefully about undertaking this method of weight control.
A partial list of poor candidates for OJW would include:
a. Persons who need to floss their teeth due to gum problems or other compulsive reasons.
b. Persons who speak abundantly for business or other reasons whose speech might be rendered less than perfectly clear because of being wired closed.
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ear Valerie in OJW (same day) Feb 2002 Listen to ValerieHear Pamela In OJW (next day) May 2008 Listen to Pamela
c. Persons whose sex life would be rendered intolerable if intimate oral functions were impaired… even a little.
d. Persons with multiple-missing, loose or decayed teeth
e. Those with psychological or emotional disorders who might feel powerless/ panicky with their mouths wired closed.
f. Those whose work functions might be impaired such as an actor, singer, waiter, teacher etc.
g. Persons with systemic diseases such as diabetics whose diets could not accommodate a liquid diet.
h. Persons who cannot breathe through their nose and whose breathing might be compromised by being held continuously in a closed bite teeth position.
i. Those who are highly allergic are more at risk.
j. Persons who have respiratory ailments such as snoring and/or sleep apnea as well as those who must use use a broncho-dilator spray such as asthmatics.
k. Persons who have a history of Temporo-Mandibular Joint dysfunction (TMJ). Learn more about the TMJ: [Information source number 1], [Information source number 2].
l. Persons who are taking oral pill/capsule form medications could encounter some difficulties trying to pass a large capsule into the mouth behind the last teeth. It would be virtually impossible if the wisdom teeth were fully in place.
m. Persons who compulsively clench/brux/gnash their teeth.
n. Persons who have, or are suspected of having, anorexia or bulemia to begin with.
o. Persons
with frank unresolved periodontal (gum-tooth socket) problems.
In 2009 I asked
my OJW patients to respond to a pressing comprehensive
Questionnaire Survey:
See their responses
(Excel spread sheet).
p. Persons who drink alcoholic beverages. (Alcohol suppresses the
gag reflex). In the event of alcoholic intoxication vomiting can
occur.
[See note from respected oral-surgeon/orthodontist educator.]
q. Persons who 1. will not provide a telephone number 2. do not have
an Email address. 3. below the age of 21 unless accompanied by a
parent. 4. are NOT more than 125 pounds overweight or less than 25
pounds overweight (i.e moderately obese and obese, but not
"morbidly" obese).
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