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How to get rid of the pain from braces?

I just got braces....they hurt so bad...any idea on how to get rid of the pain?

  • I wanted braces so bad....NOW I WANT THEM OFF! they hurt so bad!.....HELP!

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    Take Ibuprofin and chew sugar free gum (seriously). Thats what my ortho told me to do and its really helped. Chewing gum helps stimulate blood flow to the gums and this will reduce the amount of pain you have. I was also given a grape scented rubber bite wafer to chew on and it helps as well.

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Just take some tylenol. Sometimes it helped me to chew on wax. It will get better really soon, it passes.

Melanie

Go to the Dentist and tell Him/Her that there hurting you. If He/her says that they cant do anything about it then demand to get them off!!!! Good luck!!

munkygirl306

I had braces too and went through that SAME exact thing. Take some advil and do something to get your mind off the pain like watching TV, reading a book, etc... Sleeping would probably also be a good idea. Just remember that you aren't the only one going through that right now, trust me. Hope I could help :) XOXO

Crystal ♥'s Raymond

I know what you mean.. Stick to eating applesauce, yogurt, and other soft foods for a while. I suggest you take a tylenol and suck on ice (Helps alot)

Joel

You can get some medicine from the drugstore that you rub on your gums Ambusol (sp). Time is a big factor because your teeth are moving, as they move the pain will decrease. Be careful this is the time ,someone will hit you in the mouth by accident.

reefer

Your dentist should have given you some pain medication for the first few days so I would advise you to call him and see if he can prescribe something for you if the pain is severe. If it is not, try Tylenol and you can also rub Ambesol on the gums that are aching the most from the braces. The pain does subside but it takes a few days, but the beautiful smile is worth it- good luck

mac

do nothind about it

M

use motrin advil salt in water as mouth wash

hell worshiper

try ibprofuen? that is an anti-inflammatory. Trust me, the pain will die down, and just wait till you get them tightened! Good Luck!

megalus03

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