I just got braces this morning. Top and Bottom. Now it hurts like alot! What can I do. I took advil already. Thanks!
2006-08-10 10:26:29 · 15 answers · asked by ? 5 in Health ➔ Dental
you can't do anything. the first week when you get braces is the time when it will hurt most. basically, you have to go on a soft food diet, or your head will hurt like hell. after the first week, they won't hurt anymore, even if you get them tightened.
2006-08-14 02:51:50 · answer #1 · answered by quack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the braces hurt at first. But, your teeth will straighten in time. When I got braces several years ago, I had them on for two years. You must remember to take Advil every four to six hours. If your mouth hurts tomorrow, call your dentist.
2006-08-10 17:34:13 · answer #2 · answered by e4rul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing... in a couple of days they will feel better! At least you are taking the Advil! Every time you get them tightened, it will hurt again!! But the joys of having straight teeth outway the pain!!
2006-08-10 17:31:40 · answer #3 · answered by Braidynsmama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hav braces, and i kno what u r taking about. it will go away in like a few days, no worry. i don't even get an advil. can't really chew, huh?
2006-08-11 20:57:09 · answer #4 · answered by Finn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats on your braces! I think they are cute.
Advil should help some...maybe take an extra one if ok with doctor. You can use a heating pad on each side for a while...maybe that would help. I can't think of much else...just have to tough it out.
Get better!
2006-08-10 17:31:53 · answer #5 · answered by I like pizza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pain goes away, and then the dentist tightens them again. Beauty holds no comfort, you'll have pretty teeth soon.
2006-08-10 17:34:19 · answer #6 · answered by erin7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will get use to it, i have braces i got use to it, it takes couple of days, and you wont feel pain, and dont screw up your braces or it stays with you for a long long time
2006-08-10 17:31:58 · answer #7 · answered by Andrew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of good answers already. You might try drinking something cold. It seems to help some people.
2006-08-14 13:33:12 · answer #8 · answered by DrTomBMW.M-3.M-5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after the adivl gets out of ur system go get some tyolyl extra strenght and it will help eat soft foods and rinse ur mouth out with salt water (warm)
2006-08-11 07:59:01 · answer #9 · answered by hoopz0032 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um ask u'r orthodontist if they have any suggestions. if not jus eat foods that u don't have 2 chew & try 2 distract u'r self ( watching a movie, playing a computer game,playing a sport... ect.)!
2006-08-10 17:36:40 · answer #10 · answered by blackrose11_20 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋