Ever since I had to start wearing rubber bands about 3 months ago, I have had a lot of headaches, and just feel a lot of pressure all around my head. Is this comman? Statring to think I have a brain tumor or something!!
Thanks!!
2006-09-26 10:11:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
I've never heard of it before, but it's possible that the rubber bands are squeezing your teeth together causing the headaches.
2006-09-26 10:39:06 · answer #1 · answered by helpme1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had braces for 3 years at the age of 41. When they told me to start wearing rubber bands I got terrible headaches. Hang in there, they will go away soon after your jaw muscles get used to the extra tension.
2006-09-26 10:22:03 · answer #2 · answered by Casinomule 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear them as much as your orthodontist says to wear them. Your bite will probably not be fully corrected by your next appointment, but it is very important that you wear the rubber bands so it can be fixed as quickly as possible. On your next appointment, your orthodontist will probably change the thickness of the rubber bands and/or the way you wear them to facilitate this.
2016-03-27 11:37:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had braces for two years with bands and I about died. I took 4 500mg advil everyday because my head or mouth hurt so bad. I could hardly eat anything. So yes, it is normal to feel like your head is going to cave in on you lol.
2006-09-26 10:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-09-26 10:13:46 · answer #5 · answered by bigguy19_77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is a constant pressure being put on your jaws and teeth. Take Tylenol or whatever the orthodontist tells you.
2006-09-26 10:20:23 · answer #6 · answered by mischa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think so,only because of the work that was done,try to get more sleep so all the headaches wear off,something could be pushing on a major nerve
2006-09-26 10:47:20 · answer #7 · answered by bumpercar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is very common, try a pain reliever like tylenol, or what every your orthodontist recommends.
2006-09-26 10:16:23 · answer #8 · answered by Robert b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i did at first i used tylonal and the pain went away
2006-09-26 10:14:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋