My son is getting his spacers this week for braces and I just wanted to know what I am in for with him.
2006-11-13 07:48:01 · 4 answers · asked by Brat 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Spacers are like tiny elastic bands that are put in between the molars of the teeth.
When I had them done it felt as though there was pieces of meat stuck between my teeth and it was quite sore to eat afterwards, so I just ate soft foods for that day and took some paracetamol.
The pain only lasts for about a day as the teeth move fairly quickly.
The pain wasn't bad by the way, just a dull ache.
I'm sure your son will be fine
2006-11-13 07:59:40 · answer #1 · answered by Is tú mo ghrá Eire 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter got spacers a few years ago when she was about 10 y/o. She told me that it didn't hurt a bit. The only thing she complained about was having to sit there for so long with her mouth open. Good luck with your son.
2006-11-13 07:50:52 · answer #2 · answered by MELISSA B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting the spacers doesn't hurt, but his teeth, and mainly gums will be sore for a couple days after as his teeth begin to move. Regular doses of Tylenol or Advil will help with the pain, and you might not want to make anything tough (steak, poultry) for dinner for a couple days after he gets them put in. After a few days his mouth will adjust and the pain will subside. But expect some complaints for the next few days.
2006-11-13 07:51:50 · answer #3 · answered by bcaseyyork 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My spacers KILLED my teeth, they hurt so bad that picked them all out and had to go bac kso they could put them back in, but this time they had to put BIGGER ones in. But my little brother got spacers the same time I did and his didn't bother him at all. So it depends on the person I guess.
2006-11-13 13:47:29 · answer #4 · answered by Truthordarelover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋