i got my braces adjusted today, and it feels like someone is squeezing my jaw! ive already taken painkiller, and it still hurts, and no i wont take more,ive had braces for a year and a half, and they never hurt this bad, (ive got the damon system, look it up if you need to) you have any strategies?
2007-06-25 18:09:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anon omus 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
All you can do it tough it out... It is working hard to force teethe out of the position they are so used to... Try to eat foods you don't have to bite hard into... And in a few days it wont hurt as much... I know how you feel but it will be worth it later...
2007-06-25 18:13:54 · answer #1 · answered by ♥My Hubby's Princess♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to relax a bit, and get your mind off the pain. Have some friends over, or watch an intriguing movie. Not thinking about the pain all the time will help ease it. It's all about mind tricks.
Eat some ice cream too, it may help dull the pain.
Ice packs to the outside of the jaw can dull the pain also.
2007-06-25 18:14:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know exactly how u feel, i had braces for 2 1/2 yrs when i was younger and i know the feeling. i just went to bed and tried not to think about it, which is very hard but u will feel better in a day or so, you rmouth just has to get adjusted.
2007-06-25 18:14:12 · answer #3 · answered by RocKsTaR 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch, I feel your pain. I have braces too. Sorry, I don't know what will help! Just try not to make it hurt anymore by clamping your teeth together. Eat soft foods...etc.
2007-06-25 18:17:40 · answer #4 · answered by CaliGurl♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son has issues with his also I got him a tube of neosporin lip stuff...we have tried almost everything else out there and that is what helped the best..it costs like around 4 or 5 bucks but its worth it
2016-05-20 22:28:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I know, the only advice I have is that you'll get used to it in a couple of days. Just keep in mind you'll never have to wear them again - probably. My orthodontist told me I'll have to wear my retainer for the rest of my life - yeah right. At least it doesn't hurt.
2007-06-25 18:14:28 · answer #6 · answered by eV 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you feel better soon. Since you've already taken painkillers there's not much more you can do.
2007-06-25 18:13:42 · answer #7 · answered by Nico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, not really, maybe massaging your jaw with ice-cold medicine, try to put just a little bit since its a little bit strong and might make you eyes watery.
2007-06-25 18:15:32 · answer #8 · answered by ♫ Bell ♪ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Grin" and bare it.
hahahaha
I crack me up.
I had braces years ago, just give it a couple of days and all will be well. It's worth it too!
2007-06-25 18:13:20 · answer #9 · answered by Sir Douglas 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try to avoid the torturer who tightened them next time.
Let someone else take that chair
2007-06-25 18:13:53 · answer #10 · answered by MamaJupe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋