Ok im a mid teenager and i just got braces put on like a week ago. But ive been noticing the past two days that im swallowing wierd with my tongue, almsot like a tongue thrust. I open my bite slighty i actually pull back my toungue instead of pushing it to grab the spit im sucking back then i swallow normal. like im sucking all the spit from the out side of my mouth, the Front teeth region where mybraces are to my tongue and swallow. I swallow normal without my tongue toching my teeth but its when beofre im swallowing my tongue thursts a little bit to get the spit. Also when i do this im puckering my lips ALOT like inward sucking motion but inside your mouth with oyur lips closed. Is this becasue of my braces or is this a problem to be concerned aobut. Ive never had a tongue thrusting problem before so why is this weird tongue thing happening now with braces? I cant stop this 2 day habit, i swallow so much, and ive noticed my S's and Z's sounds when i speak sound different adn weird.
2006-07-24 02:19:36 · 5 answers · asked by tyler 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Your braces are changing the shape of your mouth by readjusting the teeth. It takes some getting used to. Try to concentrate on swallowing normally. You'll probably have weirdness every time you get your braces tightened. Don't let this discourage you. Braces are a blessing when they finally come off and your teeth are straight.
2006-07-24 02:25:00 · answer #1 · answered by crispy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's because your lips are not used to the braces yet. it's not your tongue. try to relax and not think about your mouth much, and you'll adjust. The more you obsess about it, the harder it will be to swallow normally.
2006-07-24 02:24:06 · answer #2 · answered by gg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will get used to it...
you have those new railroad tracks in there...your mouth isn't accostomed to that.
futhermore...your teeth are going to start moving.
I would most definately report your concerns to your orthodontist...
and if it helps...try drinking cool water through a straw...
my son says it helps him swallow better and cools his mouth off.
2006-07-24 02:25:03 · answer #3 · answered by Warrior 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh sweetie, you just have to get used to the braces. You will. I promise. I bet your smile will be awesome when they finally come off.
2006-07-24 03:06:56 · answer #4 · answered by sherijgriggs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to get something you have to sacrifice and bear pain.you want to look beautiful so bear it.but don't worry. you will become used to it.and this is a long process. in every sitting dentist will tight the wire little bit.so you have to be patient.
2006-07-24 02:35:15 · answer #5 · answered by rajesh k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋