and they hurt really bad!!! how long does it last? is it worth it??? and is there anything i can do to stop the pain?
2007-05-17 11:20:47 · 10 answers · asked by bailey4mail 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Try to eat soft foods. Take advil or tylenol if it starts hurting too much. The pain should subside within a day or two.
Braces are worth it. Your teeth definitely look better in the long run.
2007-05-17 11:28:30 · answer #1 · answered by Stareyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well of course they hurt! Did they not tell you that? Usually the pain lasts a week or less. The first time, it usually lasts a week.
If you want straight teeth, then it is worth it. If you don't care if you're teeth are straight...why did you get braces?
Take Ibuprofen or Tyenol every so often. It really helps with the pain. I would also take a nap after taking medicine (it helps me). You can also take your pick on drinking something cold or eating something hot. Drinking things like iced tea or ice water can "numb" your mouth in a way. Eating something hot, like soup, or dirnking hot cocoa and help sooth the pain.
2007-05-17 12:09:15 · answer #2 · answered by emilie hope 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is DEFINITELY worth it! It'll hurt for a few days, but after the first day it won't be as bad. I recommend Advil or Tylenol or something similar to help the pain.
2007-05-19 08:32:43 · answer #3 · answered by queenbee0889 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi the pain only lasted about 4/5 days with me after i got mine on. Yes it is deffinatly worth it, and for the pain try getting a glass of chilled/cold water and hold a mouthful in your mouth for several minuets.
P.S
Braces rock
2007-05-18 21:02:20 · answer #4 · answered by Rover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will get better i kno i had braces also take a nap it will hurt for about 3-4 days (i'm very sory you're in pain) along w/ the nap take some advil, asprin,or motrin it is deffinitly worth the pain on the long run i promise!!!
2007-05-17 11:44:36 · answer #5 · answered by lexielu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are definitely worth it...if they weren't worth it millions of people wouldn't have them.
The pain I had lasted about a week. I've had them for 5 weeks so far and it's totally painless, I don't notice them until I eat and I can eat everything perfectly fine.
2007-05-18 00:13:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will take about a week or two for the pain to go away. Try Tylenol or Motrin for the pain.
2007-05-17 14:29:44 · answer #7 · answered by 1+1=2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take some tylenol, the pain will go away after a day or two your mouth just has to get used to it.
2007-05-17 11:28:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your parents to give you some advil, it will help....and yes braces are worth it!
2007-05-17 11:25:15 · answer #9 · answered by mago 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are worth it, but they really suck. especially when you get them tightened.
2007-05-17 11:28:34 · answer #10 · answered by go avs! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋