i just got braces tuesday and now its saturday and the front teeth still hurt and i cant even bite the sofest things with it because of the presure. how long do i have to wait before i cant start eating normally. i asked my bro who had them too, still has them actually, and he said he doesnt know because he just started eating whether they hurt or not. please help or i cant brush my teeth ! :(:(:(:(
2007-02-24 10:05:09 · 6 answers · asked by ME 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Hey,
I have had braces for a while now, it REALLY changed my eating ways..
I went from eating normally to eating nothing for ages, it was depressing and tiring since I had no energy from eating nothing.
I couldn't brush my teeth for about a week..
From what I remember, I began to start eating normally after about 3 weeks - soon after that they tighten then up which screwed me alot, then it was 2 weeks after not eating.. then I got them tighten up again and it wasn't so bad.. I'm used to it now!
Buy thoes weird brushes they sell (it's like half a normal toothbrush) it's good to use since the braces make the normal toothbrushes larger and awkward.
It's been about a year since I've had them in now, I feel like I can eat metal now they don't hurt!
My eating habbits have restored and all is fine.. just wait after about the maximum of 4 weeks for it not to hurt again.
Until then, try not to eat much since your teeth are contorted from their normal position (which is why it hurts) - applying pressure will hurt even more.
I understand your pain,
Dys.
2007-02-24 10:15:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take some Tylenol and limit yourself to eating soft foods. They might hurt for a long while since you just got them on, it will get progressively better over the next week or so. And every time you go back in for a check up (every month) they will tighten them and they will hurt for another few days. Sometimes they will hurt more than others depending on how tight they make them. Get creative and eat things that are mushy. Braces suck, but eventually it will be worth it!
2007-02-24 10:10:54 · answer #2 · answered by Guber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you taken any ibuprofen? If not, take a few. Then, try eating something that you can spoon into your mouth, like soup, pasta or mashed potatoes. It might take a week to 10 days for the soreness to go away. There is a really great support website for people with braces. It's archwired.com and their message board is fantastic. When I first got my braces, I got tons of info and help on this board. Good luck and hang in there ... it is soooo worth it in the end!
2007-02-24 10:10:50 · answer #3 · answered by Emily Dew 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it, it's normal that your teeth can't get used to the tension in the beginning. For me, it took me 4 days till I can start eating normal stuff again, but it varies for different people. It's gonna hurt like this for a few days after you get your braces tightened every month in the beginning, but soon you'll get used to it. In the mean time, just try to eat stuff like porridge and try to forget the pain.
Good luck!
2007-02-24 13:20:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i had braces i had a key that i had to turn 2 times a day to stretch the top part of my mouth... so mine hurt pretty much untill they came off..
2007-02-24 10:13:06 · answer #5 · answered by joe r 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probally you will be albe to eat on tuesday or wednesday also ask your dentist if they have any numming cream thats what my sis' got
hope you feel better
2007-02-24 10:09:37 · answer #6 · answered by Maddy V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋