i got my braces tightened and i can't bite down!!!!! i really hurts!!!!! plus i have a palate expander and it makes it even more difficult to eat. and on top of that the colors i chose are awful!!!!!! what should i do????????????????
2007-04-03 03:23:06 · 9 answers · asked by MEliSSA♥ 3 in Health ➔ Dental
itll go away soon. get new colors!!
love andrea
2007-04-03 06:03:20 · answer #1 · answered by Andrea S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking Tylenol for the first few days after you get your braces tightnened should help with the discomfort. As for the expander, you will eventually get used to it.
Next time be sure of what colors you want before putting them on. Now you will have to wait till your next appointment to have the colors replaced.
2007-04-03 11:28:30 · answer #2 · answered by in2braces 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Switch your diet to easy to swallow food such as purees, oatmeal, milkshakes.
2. For the colors, next time that you visit your dentist, request to have the colors changed.
The whole situation is temporary, once the braces come off, you will have a fabulous smile.
2007-04-03 10:28:13 · answer #3 · answered by who? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking some advil or motrin. It should help with the pain. Eat soft foods (applesauce, soup, pudding) for a few days also. The pain should subside within a few days.
2007-04-03 10:26:13 · answer #4 · answered by Stareyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take Advil Extra Strength to help with the pain ! I would also suggest using wax that the orthodonist should have given you to help sooth the pain that wax also helps with the colors it will cover them up !
Hope your mouth feels better !
Have a good day !
2007-04-03 16:35:24 · answer #5 · answered by Nathan B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I HAD .. and still have BRaces on me T_T .. well for the pain .. yeap .. it'll last for a day or two then it'll all be fine ! .. Dont worry about the pain !.. it occurs in the first few times you tighten your brace ! .. after a few months it'll get pretty normal and you'll totally forget about it ! ..
2007-04-03 10:29:29 · answer #6 · answered by iz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just try and eat soup and liquid stuff it will soon stop hurtin in a week or so. just think of how nice ur teeth will b at the end of it. im sure the colours arent 2 bad, just change them nxt time. also take pain killers.
2007-04-03 10:28:37 · answer #7 · answered by reach_da_skye 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have some mashed potatoes and chicken soup and liquidy foods that you won't need to chew. take an advil or a motrin to relieve the pain. the colors won't matter, it's not like people will be staring inside your mouth.
GOOD LUCK :-)
2007-04-03 18:52:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well although its hard to hear the only thing you can do is to wait it out. The pain will subside and it will get easier to eat.
If the pain is really bad you may have to resort to painkillers (not advised)
Drink shakes that fill you up.
With regards to the colour your screwed. :(
2007-04-03 10:28:17 · answer #9 · answered by HOTP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋