The other Christine and myself have no teeth to eat with. They tok mine Jan 17 2008 and took Christines the 3rd of March t his year. I guess neither one of us could be the one to answqer your questions. Good luck and the best to ya.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here