How painful are spacers?!


Question: How painful are spacers.?
I went to the optometrist today, and the guy said I should get braces. The braces don't seem like much of a problem, but I've heard that the spacers hurt like hell! I just wanted to know how painful they are, and how do I numb the pain.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
I'm guessing you went to the orthodontist if you were talking about spacers (optometrist is for eyes). That said ...

The spacers will definitely make your mouth sore. They are put in to make room for the bands (braces) around your teeth, usually just the back teeth but it depends on how much has to be done. Your mouth and gums will be sore at various stages of having braces - when you're first getting adjusted to them, when they tighten, add rubber bands, change out bands. It's a process and not the most fun in the world, but definitely worth it in the end.

I'd suggest using Oragel or clove oil to help ease the soreness. Your diet will change by default because food that require more chewing just won't be as appealing (steak, pizza, etc). Health Question & Answer

If you are not feeling any pain with braces that means you can bear pain ie. your pain threshold is high so you will not feel pain with spacers. If your teeth are very close then spacers will take bit long to create the space. For complete information on braces, you can visit the very informative website
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i didnt think they were very painful at all. first day or two you're sore, but that's expected. aslong as you don't eat anything too hard or sticky and take asprin you should be fine. just be sure to not get them pulled out with sticky foods - sometimes you have to get them on again if to many fall out to soon!
believe me, spacers are the easy part. good luck and i hope your smile turns out beautifully!! :DHealth Question & Answer

Yeah. Spacers are the worst! They hurt everyday until I got them off, and chewing anything was torture. I cried when we left the orthodontist, but even though I got used to it, I was in agony. I'll pray for you, and I hope you'll do okay. I know you will be tough!
Good luck!Health Question & Answer

they hurt more than braces.. well they did for me. but braces rnt very painful at all. the good part is that u dont have spacers in for very long!Health Question & Answer

yes, they hurt!
But it is soooo worth it when you get your braces off!Health Question & Answer



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