i just got my braces tightened and they really hurt.. i have already taken advil but is there any secret ways to make them not hurt so bad??
2007-03-23 15:58:35 · 3 answers · asked by Cat Lover 4 in Health ➔ Dental
anazzz is right, taking advil or tylenol before you get ur braces tightened is the best way to go. But, right now, you need relief. Also, alternating between ice and a heating pad helps....i always preferred the heat, for me it seemed to help me better.
Orabase, orajel (maximum strength) will help some. Also, for now soft food. I had braces for 5 1/2 years....ICK!!! There is one trick that i have NOT tried, but i know a few people that did this and they swear by it.....they said they chewed gum for awhile after they got their teeth done and their soreness was kept to a minimum.....Hang in there, you'll be better in a day or 2, i know what you're goin' through!!
2007-03-23 16:26:55 · answer #1 · answered by rocketgirl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-25 15:57:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Braces hurt right after application and right after tightening because the roots of the teeth have to be "broken loose" in order for the teeth to shift. This is a very special kind of pain! Usually they hurt badly for no more than 24 hours, until they get tightened again. Naproxen sodium (Aleve) helped my braces pain. I would take 440 mg 30 minutes before each tightening. Yes, it still hurt, but not as badly. I was in my 40s and had the braces for 2 years. I also had six gingival (gum) surgeries. I lost a total of 30 pounds. This is called "The Braces Diet". I see other posters have recommended whisky, ice packs, and Oralgel. Whether you try these is up to you. As the pain is originating at the roots of your teeth, such topical treatments may not work as well.
2016-04-11 02:20:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One problem I had with runing distance was an accumulation of endorphins; I don't have a scientific explanation, but when I would get hurt running and have to stop, within a couple of days other things would start to hurt that I didn't know were hurt. There's somehting about running that makes you pain resistant. I would think any good workout would help.
I remember having braces; I didn't like it much! I think I used to chew on something crunchy, whihc hurt more in the moment but deadened the pain over a few minutes. Keeping cool water in your mouth might help a little too.
And finally you could watch a good movie that gets your mind off of it. It will fade away after a few days.
Now that my braces are off I'm glad I had them. Straight teeth are great!
2007-03-23 16:09:40 · answer #4 · answered by n0witrytobeamused 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
as someone previously said, next time you go to get them tightened, take the medication about 30 minutes BEFORE you get to the orthodontist's office. the medication will already have effect by the time you are in that big old chair with the orthodontist playing with your mouth. so it will not hurt as bad afterwards. that is what you will do next month. but for right now, when you are in major pain, drink a really cold smoothie and cold drinks or ice cream. stick to cold foods until you feel better. if that doesn't help, go to sleep. take a nap. when you sleep, you do not feel any pain. when i had an ear infection that hurt really bad, even if a lay my head on a pillow, i took a nap. i slept from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM. during these hours, i was completely pain free!
I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK :-)
2007-03-24 03:19:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is the secret. Take your pain medication 30 minutes BEFORE you go to get your braces tightened. Then, the meal after that should be soft, like soup, ramen noodles, something warm.
I had my braces for almost three years so I know from experience.
2007-03-23 16:09:55 · answer #6 · answered by annazzz1966 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I recently got my braces tightened, so I completely understand your pain. I know it seems difficult, but start eating soft food and gradually building up to eating hard foods. If the pain is truly unbearable, ibuprofen syrup really makes a difference. I hope this helps! :-)
2014-07-02 01:57:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the advil right before your appt so it will be in your system. Right after your appt get you some fredent gum, this is for people with dentures but you gotta get this kind so it wont stick to your braces. chew the gum for the rest of the day, I gotta be honest, it hurts really bad but it works all the soreness out and by the next day its gone! I promise it works. (Just ask your mom first so she wont get mad) also, get some warm tea or hot chocolate drink it but hold it in your mouth for several seconds before swallowing it
2007-03-24 02:33:26 · answer #8 · answered by samira 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋