It's been a week and the cut has gotten worse. I don't think i've ever been is so much pain to drink water or to eat. any advice on what to do?
2007-07-09 20:37:06 · 6 answers · asked by dronshaw@sbcglobal.net 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Is it the inside or the outside of your lip? If it's the inside then rinse with salt water. The sores inside hurt a lot worse before they get better, but they usually get better in 7-10 days. If it is the outside of your lip and it is getting worse, you may want to go to a doctor as it could be infected.
2007-07-09 20:46:50 · answer #1 · answered by Andee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming the cut is on the inside of your lip.
Rinse your mouth with Hydrogen Peroxide 3%; mix it with some water according to the instructions on the bottle.
Having the Orthodontist put some wax on your top braces could help.
2007-07-09 21:47:45 · answer #2 · answered by Gender Different 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could get some of that wax from the orthodontist which is for putting on blisters or sharp bits of your brace cutting you! Maybe that would help! Anyway hope you feel better soon that sounds so sore x x x x x x x x
2007-07-09 20:44:43 · answer #3 · answered by lulu_rocks_socks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably still rubbing on your teeth when chewing or any other mouth motions. I would suggest getting some mouth wax to put on the part of your braces or tooth that did cut you so that it does have a chance to heal. You could get this stuff from your dentist, orthodontist, or a store like Wal-mart, Target, K-mart or any other drug store.
2007-07-10 01:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by loretta 3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is in the inside of the mouth use a product called orabase. this works wonders and numbs the sore so you can eat what you want.
2007-07-09 21:48:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
chapstick, normally helps sooth it, if its infected a doctor would be good, and neosporin seems to help alot with cuts and bruises so try that as well.
2007-07-09 20:40:38 · answer #6 · answered by Corey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋