I'm Getting Braces Next Month & i Wanted to now. Also, if you have any ideas of how i can deal with the pain ( if there is any) and how i can prepare for Braces? Thanks.
2007-05-07 13:34:22 · 9 answers · asked by neverendinglovee. 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Putting them on will not hurt. However the wires that they use to move your teeth around will cause your teeth to hurt a bit. I had braces first put on 40 years ago and recently had to have braces put on again. The pain that you have now is quite a bit less than 40 years ago ( if that is any comfort). Usually when new wires are put in, your teeth hurt for a couple of days and it might be hard to bite down. You may have to cut up your food a bit smaller in order to eat. If it is really painful you can probably use aspirin or acetaminophen to help.
2007-05-07 13:47:45 · answer #1 · answered by gkk_72 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unfortunately it will hurt for a few days after you get them on and also a few days after you get the wires tightened, but as your teeth move it will hurt less each time (Had mine for about 4 years) so just hang in there, and keep some aspirin on hand. Also ask your orthodontist about giving you a bit of wax to put on the braces..It will help keep the inside of your lips from getting raw from the braces rubbing them.
2007-05-07 20:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Useless Knowledge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The orthodontist will probably give you ortho wax to help keep the braces from rubbing against the cheek and he or she may suggest your taking an anti-inflammatory medication such as one with ibuprofin which includes motrin or advil After food though. That would help lessen stomach irritation and ulcers. You just may need to eat soft foods for a couple days such as mashed potatoes, plain pudding (without rice as to not have to chew), and plain jello. You should get used to it soon enough and will get accustomed to the pressure that the braces put on the teeth.
2007-05-07 20:45:51 · answer #3 · answered by jannsody 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember those days well.
It's not too bad. Your mouth will be pretty sore for the first few days you have them on, and for a few days after each adjustment. But it seems like each one gets a little easier.
Usually Tylenol or another OTC pain reliever takes care of the worst of it. You'll want to make sure you have some soft foods you can eat. Like bananas, applesauce, pudding, etc, because chewing can be kind of unpleasant.
The good news is that by the fourth day you usually feel just fine, no pain at all.
2007-05-07 20:41:17 · answer #4 · answered by Emmy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They will hurt at first, because the wire is tight on your teeth, and everytime they put on a new wire, it will hurt like hell also. But im still alive, i had them for 4 years, just try to take some asprin or other pain reliever before you go to the orthodontist, then youll have to take it for a day or two. Youll get used to the pain after awhile.
Let me rephrase, they dont hurt actually to get put on or the wire changed,i mean a couple hours afterward , youll start notice it.aching,
2007-05-07 20:40:06 · answer #5 · answered by ♥mama♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh yea they will hurt. your teeth will hurt for a few days. they will hurt for a few days after every tightening which you will have to get frequently. and when you get a retainer that will also hurt the first time. Also if you get rubberbands they will hurt everytime take them off or put them back on. Sorry if im scaring you but just wanted to let you know. Oh and it hurts when they are taking them off because they push really hard on your teeth to scrape the cement off.
2007-05-07 20:45:35 · answer #6 · answered by Joe Jonas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and they hurt every time they are adjusted. The ends justify the pain. The orthodontist will give you wax to keep them from scratching your inner check and ibuprofen will help with the pain that only lasts a few days each time.
Just suck it up and look great when it's over.
2007-05-07 20:55:18 · answer #7 · answered by Florida Girl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i remember getting bracesss. when they are actually putting them on it doesnt hurt at all. the few days after you got them on (maybe 3 or 4 days) you feel pain and probably wont wanna eat as much. i remember telling my friends that the pain felt like someone was constantly putting pressure on my teeth. my mom bought things that were easy for me to swallow like yogurt, pudding, jello, icecream, soup, and i just ate that kind of stuff. helps a lot with the pain. everytime you get them tightened you'll feel that pain. take care of them though! i did and i got mine off early while my brother had to keep them on longer!
2007-05-07 20:44:25 · answer #8 · answered by kait 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ya they do hurt at first. the first day youre like. o hey this isnt so bad. second day it starts to hurt to bite, and the third day it hurts to even touch them. o ya, and unless you have a broken wire.. DONT wear your wax, if you do u'll never get used to the braces. they eventually stop hurting after like a week or so
2007-05-07 20:47:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋