I got braces a few days ago, and I can't eat anything!! It hurts to bad. And it's so uncomfortable when the brackets rub against my lip. I have to have these things for a year and a half. Please help me to learn how to eat and cope with these things!
2006-08-09 04:34:36 · 11 answers · asked by HOT STUFF 2 in Health ➔ Dental
I'm an adult with braces and, believe me, it will get better. Use your wax on trouble areas - it really really helps. Eat ice cream, yogurt, or anything soft that does not require chewing. You'll be a pro at braces in no time. Don't get discouraged; you will see and feel results in no time. Hang in there and good luck!
2006-08-10 09:48:03 · answer #1 · answered by Bowllynn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had them for 2 years. Don't worry, the pain will ease up soon. The pain is only there right after a tightening. Your doctor should've provided you with some wax to put over them, this keeps them from rubbing against the inside of your mouth. Get some wax and then just eat soft foods until the pain eases up. It will go away, I promise! Then you just have to deal with for a few days after each tightening. I remember crying sometimes, but it was so worth it. Just hang in there! Oh and anbesol helps too!
2006-08-09 04:41:11 · answer #2 · answered by kittyluver 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, the first few days you won't be able to eat anything but soft things. You can take some asprin for the pain. For the discomfort of the braces rubbing on your lips, your dentist should have given you some wax for that. The pain will go away soon and you'll be able to eat again.
2006-08-09 04:40:09 · answer #3 · answered by Coco 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can get wax at the drug store to go around the brackets if they are cutting your lips
As for the hurt, that does go away, but it will hurt for about a week, then it will hurt for a few hours when you get them rechecked.
Stick with softer foods, soup doesnt' hurt too bad, avoid bread/chewy/really crunchy things
2006-08-09 04:43:50 · answer #4 · answered by lustfulfaerie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had braces for almost 2.5 years. The beginning is tough - eat lots of apple sauce, mashed potatoes, etc. itll get easier. i took advil when the pain got tough but youll eventually get used to it. i asked my doctor for special wax things for when they cut through my lip id put it over the bracket. good luck :)
2006-08-09 04:40:49 · answer #5 · answered by Maggie Mae 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take some tylenol or advil, and wait it out. It will hurt after every adjustment, too. Have soft foods waiting at home, and have wax to go over the brakets. It'll get better soon, and it'll be worth it in the end!
2006-08-09 04:38:39 · answer #6 · answered by Strange question... 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They usually have some soft wax you can put on your brackets so they dont irritate you, after a few months, your mouth gets use to it, it wont irriate you anymore, thats how it was with me, i had mine for 2 1/2 yrs. your skin will start to tollerate it.
2006-08-09 06:44:16 · answer #7 · answered by obsession0524 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel...i used to cry because of the pressure and the pain...but it will go away...try to eat soup...or pudding, stuff like that....put wax on the wire parts that hurt...hope this helps!
2006-08-09 04:39:46 · answer #8 · answered by Liz S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am on the same boat. i just got them 2 weeks ago and i am finally eating solid food again, not too hard tho. just look forward to the results.
2006-08-09 04:38:14 · answer #9 · answered by VanillaIce 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i got them in november......it goes away.........you can get some wax for covering them (i got it from the orthodontist, but if he doesnt have any try a chemist or something) its cheap, easy to put on, and easy to take off!!!
2006-08-09 13:56:10 · answer #10 · answered by Jammy Dodgers 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋