I just got braces today and they really hurt! Everybody tells me that the pain goes away but it's the brackets rubbing against by lips that really hurt. Will this go away and will the wax help this go away?
2007-07-17 15:14:08 · 10 answers · asked by Somily K 3 in Health ➔ Dental
It's perfectly natural for braces to hurt. When I had them back in high school I hated them, but they were well worth the pain.
The soreness will go away in a week or so, in the mean time, you can probably take aspirin or Motrin for the pain.
As far as the brackets cutting into your mouth, that happens too. Use the wax they gave you to cover up the brackets. It will help relieve the pressure of the brackets resting and rubbing on your gums and cheeks. You'll have to replace the wax occasionally as it will fall off or wear off, but that's ok. Good luck!
2007-07-17 15:43:09 · answer #1 · answered by DH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pain will go away as long as you keep putting the wax over the areas that cause you problems. When I first got my braces on, the wax was my best friend. I hardly need it four months later.
It does get better, I promise you.
2007-07-18 00:33:44 · answer #2 · answered by Heather <33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the wax they gave you to cover the brackets that are irritating you. This should help. They will give you more wax if you need it. Also, a good trick to try are things like chloraseptic, etc. that actually numb your mouth. Oragel has a p.m. formula that works good. Make sure to rinse your mouth with Listerine to keep any open placed clean and prevent infection. (Dental hygenist told me Scope does NOT work to prevent gingivitis, etc.) If they bother you real bad, then call the orthodontist's office and see what they recommend.
2007-07-17 22:20:21 · answer #3 · answered by Kimmy3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wax never stuck for me- it would just fall off. They do hurt at first, but it does get better. I've had mine for a combined 3 1/2 years (two times of 2 years and 1 1/2 and still going). My brother had them on for one year, the other for two.
Good Luck!
2007-07-17 22:19:30 · answer #4 · answered by VioletLauren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will get used to your braces in about a week. Yes, the wax helps. I wore braces for four years and believe me the end result is so worth it! Good luck!
2007-07-17 22:22:41 · answer #5 · answered by Kellie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wax just eases the pain until you get used to your braces.
2007-07-17 22:18:27 · answer #6 · answered by I_Like_Apples 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yeah use your wax for a while. over time you'll get used to it. and take advil gel-tabs for the pain. works wonders. yeah its going to hurt for like 5-7 days but it will go away. and in the end, this will all be worth it!!!
2007-07-17 22:51:20 · answer #7 · answered by MSU 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes ,its natural for ur braces 2 hurt when u first get them its apart of the brace cycle the pain will soon go away
2007-07-17 22:26:08 · answer #8 · answered by Shirley C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes this will go away but after a while put the wax on it and put bonjela on the sore area
i had the same prob hunni
don t worry it will go
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2007-07-17 22:24:13 · answer #9 · answered by rachel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use wax. and stick up your...YEA
2007-07-17 22:16:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋