I got braces yesterday and they hurt very bad.
2007-01-11 06:06:54 · 11 answers · asked by BasketballFan 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Congrats on your new braces! You are on a mission to obtaining a better smile not to mention having your teeth in perfect alignment! As for the pain, it's not uncommon for there to be a little pain because you have bands put on pushing teeth apart and strange wires and brackets all over the place. Your mouth is probably feeling pretty full right now. Do yourself a favor....don't push or rub on your lips, pushing against the brackets on your teeth can cause mouth ulcers and can be very painful. Use the wax the dentist gave you and eat soft foods today and tomorrow. Lots of ice cream, cold drinks or Popsicles! If your dentist prescribed Advil or Motrin for pain be sure to take it. Even today your teeth are on the move, but trust me, it does get easier and less painful after a few days. Every month you will be going back to see your dentist for adjustments. Sometimes it's a little uncomfortable for a day or so, but keep in mind how great your smile will be when it's all over! It will all be worth it in the long run. Some of my favorite patients are in ortho and it's always great to see their reactions when they finally get them off. It's usually one of hugs, kisses and Lots of looks in the mirror at their fantastic smile! Good luck!
2007-01-11 06:35:22 · answer #1 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the initial pain last for a couple of days and then you just get used to them. but when you go in for a tightening then your mouth hurts all over again. when the wires that are run through the braces has moved(from the teeth moving) the wires can sometimes poke the back of your mouth. this can rub the skin raw and hurt. the best thing to do to to make sure that anytime that your braces are tightened that the orthodontist cuts and takes the sharp wire off. have him cut the wire as short as possible. but don't worry it will be over soon and then you will look great!!!!
2007-01-11 14:43:27 · answer #2 · answered by Lenni H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know you saying i wish i never got them . But i know what your going thought we all went thought it . But just take pain killers . And put your feet up . And try and not bite into any thing until they pain a full gone way . Its should only last for around 3 - 5 days . And i only had pain for 3 or 4 days . But when you get a new bar in (when ever you go back ) you will be in pain for around 3 days . But after the first or the 2th it does not really hurt , or does not hurt after them time .
2007-01-11 14:38:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 of my girls have them. It wasn't pain that they had, but it was quite a bit of discomfort. I gave them Tylenol or Motrin for several days after the braces went on. Remember, anytime the ortho does anything to your braces, you will have some discomfort. If you are truly having pain, I would call the office and speak to one of the hygienests. They are very knowledgable and can answer your questions. Good Luck.
2007-01-11 14:44:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the first time i got them, cause i had them, it was like a week of pain after that in a few months, it was less days of pain, but i say i week of pain for ur 1st time
2007-01-11 14:13:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it goes away after awhile it hurts really bad tho i know. avoid hard foods. id say like 3-5 days depending on how tight they are
2007-01-11 14:20:13 · answer #6 · answered by ukee49 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few days, and for the first month or so, it'll hurt when you eat something hard.
2007-01-11 14:23:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Couple of days after each adjustment. Generally mild or not at all.
2007-01-11 17:31:50 · answer #8 · answered by Sbebs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 weeks fo rme?
2007-01-11 14:37:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 3days.
2007-01-11 14:14:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋