2007-02-16 00:18:29 · 4 answers · asked by sheep_and_cows_go_quack 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Use baby teething gel it numbs the gums and teeth area. Use Tylenol or similar product. The pain will subside soon enough.
2007-02-16 00:26:38 · answer #1 · answered by I_Love_Life! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Such pain usually shows up after an adjustment session. However, the accute phase of pain shouldn't last longer than three days... and I mean three days as the maximum. Then the pain will turn into a slightly uncomfortable situation which will gradually turn umperceptible.
If it hurts too much, to the point that you can't eat normally and it's already been more than three days since your last adjustment session, then you should ask your doctor why is this.
Probably your doctor adjusted too much your braces. A very hard pain means your teeth are under a very hard pressure, which could later develope a root reabsorbtion (this means your root will get smaller).
Forces in orthodontics must be gentle, continuous and not too painful.
So far get a pain killer (tylenol or paracetamol are not really pain killers, I tell you this because people, even at drugstores tend to prescribe this med), then call your doctor. If your doctor says it's Ok then you should see another doctor. Any orthodontist knows what I've just told you about.
Don't have cold things or anything too hot either and don't limit yourself to the pain killer, remember, very strong forces applied to your teeth will get the roots shorter.
Good luck.
Regards, Lifeguard.
2007-02-16 08:50:18 · answer #2 · answered by Lifeguard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Painkillers!?
2007-02-16 08:25:58 · answer #3 · answered by Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you describe the pain?
2007-02-16 08:21:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋