i've taken advil and everything. I dont want to call the ortho, for reasons that will not be disclosed.
2007-03-15 14:04:52 · 11 answers · asked by xandrasings 2 in Health ➔ Dental
The couple of days after any apointment always hurt (the first one especially) it will die down in a few days and become merely annoying. Until then, eat soft foods.
2007-03-15 14:08:23 · answer #1 · answered by DonSoze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres nothing you can do really, i just got mine tightened today as well. Your orthodontist should have given you a little case of wax. If the braces continually rub against your gums, or if you just don't like the feel of the brackets, break off a piece and firmly push it over the brace. If the orthodontist didn't give you one, you can buy it at a drug store for around two bucks, and it lasts a long time.
2007-03-15 21:30:29 · answer #2 · answered by Steph [♥] 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick with soft foods and liquids for a few days. One thing that might help would be to rinse your gums with warm salty water; doesn't taste great, but it does help a little bit. The pain will usually go away in a day or so - not a lot of comfort now, but at least you know it won't just keep on going!
2007-03-15 21:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chloraseptic spray. Relax the tightness feeling will eventually subside. I also had braces. One major problem I had was grinding my teeth of the night time due to the pain. You can also rinse your mouth with salt water.
2007-03-15 21:17:13 · answer #4 · answered by Jess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing sorry but it will take a while for the soreness to wear off. soon u can eat popcorn just don't tell ur orth. moltrin or advil ease the pain
2007-03-15 22:02:01 · answer #5 · answered by fashgurl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before you go to get them tightened take a motrin 30 minutes prior. Thats it they will still hurt but just take a motrin according to the instructions and it will help a little bit.
2007-03-15 21:08:41 · answer #6 · answered by julia_sledge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't do much, but in a few days it will get better. Don't eat hard solid food for a few days ur teeth might be sensitive.
2007-03-15 21:07:37 · answer #7 · answered by Dark_Pearl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOTHING! mohahahaha. oh, i have had mine for four years >.>
maybe gargle salt or something? use that wax they give you? anyways, you WILL end up with scars...and it will hurt your lips/tounge at the start. hand in there, you'll get use to it...
2007-03-15 21:07:59 · answer #8 · answered by OrangeBunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they hurt cause of tightening, drink something soft and cold. if its cause of it scraping the inside of your mouth, use the wax they give you or put something like saran wrap on it
2007-03-15 21:08:37 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel_Crestaid_Sugarwonder_ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat ice cream/soft foods like yogurt. I know yogurt is gross, but it helps.
2007-03-15 21:09:07 · answer #10 · answered by trey b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋