And now I have a few bumps from the braces eritation(bumps), mostly where my skin meets the braces in the back.
I just got the braces today, but is this normal?
2007-01-23 16:37:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Yes, that is why the orthodontist provides wax. You should have been given some wax to place over the braces in the areas that are irritating you.
A small amount of orthodontic wax makes an excellent buffer between the braces and lips, cheek or tongue. Simply pinch off a small piece and roll it into a ball the size of a small pea. Flatten the ball and place it completely over the area of the braces causing irritation. If possible, dry off the area first as the wax will stick better.
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2007-01-23 16:46:44 · answer #1 · answered by funandsun20 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is completely normal to get those, I have had my braces on for 2 1/2 years now and I still get them whenever I get something new on my braces or they get tightened. My advice is don't use the wax unless the pain becomes unbearable but then just use it for a little while, if you use it all the time the skin wont toughen as fast and you will get cuts easily. I suggest just putting some orajel on it that way you can't feel the pain but the skin is still becoming tougher. You could always put a piece of Kleenex between the brace and your lip for temporary relief. If you don't have wax. Also you will probably feel a lot of pressure for the next few days put a piece of floss between the theeth that hurt the most and take some Motrin extra strength that usually works for me
I hope you feel better soon and just wait cause one day we will both have beautiful straight smiles
2007-01-24 05:57:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, that will happen for the next few days, but they will go away. Use oragel on the insides of your lips, it will help with the pain. I have had my braces for 3 months now and everyonce in a while the inside of my lip will get sore, but it is not half as bad as the first week when i got them!!! Some mornings I wake up really sore because i slept on the side of my face and pressed my lip into my braces, but after a few hours, the pain goes away!! but seriously, try the oragel or some kind of numbing medicine, it will be a life saver!!!
2007-01-24 05:05:39 · answer #3 · answered by flowergirlsdy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally normal, I've had my braces for almost 2 years and I still get a irritation once in a while with an adjustment.
Did your Orthodontist give you some wax to put on the braces and brackets? If so put some of that on and it should help.
-Danny
2007-01-23 16:47:32 · answer #4 · answered by Danny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah that's normal, you may even get a canker sore or two right off the bat. did they give you some wax to cover the sharp edges with? Also use plenty of listerine. I've had braces about a month and a half.
btw are you really black with blonde hair?
2007-01-23 16:42:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's normal! If they didn't give you any wax at the orthodontist, you can pick some up at any foodstore or convenience store for just a few dollars and press it onto whatever metal is rubbing your skin - it should give you instant relief!
2007-01-23 16:46:19 · answer #6 · answered by Grace1228 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is pretty normal. You're experiencing swelling, and it will go down after a couple of days. One of the best things that I found for this was to rinse with warm salty water a couple of times a day.
2007-01-23 16:45:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal just got my braces, same thing.
2007-01-23 16:44:39 · answer #8 · answered by Amanda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this question helped me alot because i didnt even know what the wax was for <(-.-)>
2007-01-23 17:06:29 · answer #9 · answered by secretrainbow89 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, its normal
mick, i was thinking the same thing. lol
2007-01-23 16:45:31 · answer #10 · answered by ant3271 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋