I just got spacers, since im getting braces soo, and they hurt like hell. I can't eat anything, unless i just let it dissolve in my mouth. Any ideas how to ease the pain?
2006-12-16 10:39:47 · 8 answers · asked by exxohh<3 1 in Health ➔ Dental
OHHHHHMYGOD i went through that same experience. >_<
Take lots of motrin, drink instant breakfast, DON'T try to eat a banana (owies), and stock up on oatmeal, puddings, (maybe) eggs, and any other soft foods you can think of. Bad news=it'll probably last a couple/a few weeks. Good news=well, I lost weight...you probably will too (seeing as you can't EAT). So, to most girls, (except the ones with high metabolism problems or something), that's good news.
hope you feel better! It'll be worth it, trust me!
2006-12-16 10:54:20 · answer #1 · answered by oleander 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had to have spacers for 8 days (yes i counted it was that painful i know what your going through) the only thing you can do is either eat or cold foods that you can swallow, but don't not eat because thats bad for you. in the mean time try making milkshakes with protein power so your still getting all your vitamins and nutriments. the only thing to do is wait til you get your braces, you shouldnt have spacers too long, maybe a week to a week in a half. try taking aleve or something, but it didnt help me.
2006-12-17 08:23:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
These ppl dont know what they are talking about. I just got spacers sometime last week and now have braces. You can take motrin or Tylenol but it didnt help me. There's pretty much nothing you can to except suck down soup. I couldnt even eat bread. I know exactly what your going through!
2006-12-16 15:12:04 · answer #3 · answered by Angie P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the pain goes away in about 5 days but until then take pain-relievers like Advil.
2016-03-13 07:43:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ANY OVER-THE-COUNTER PAIN MED.LIKE IBUPROFEN WORKS WELL. THE LONGER YOU HAVE THE SPACERS, THE LESS THEY HURT.
2006-12-16 16:52:34 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom gives me tylenol or she makes me a shake with vanilla ice cream, cinnamon, milk, and sugar. It really helps me and tastes great!
2006-12-16 10:45:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cold things but not on you teeth just your gums. dont spit a lot
2006-12-16 10:43:12 · answer #7 · answered by Sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a motrin or any other anti-inflammatory.
2006-12-16 10:42:58 · answer #8 · answered by $Sun King$ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
time and ibuprofen and oral gel
2006-12-16 10:43:12 · answer #9 · answered by tanya 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋