How do I deal with braces?!
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I just got braces this morning, and it is VERY, VERY painful. The wax that they gave me barely helps at all, gum just makes it worse, and I'm already on Tylenol and Motrin, but they don't make a difference. Does anyone have any suggestions of how to deal with braces? Thanks!
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no worries after the 3rd month braces are like 2nd nature u cant feel them and when u get them adjusted it wont hurt as bad. ive had mine for 2 years almost 3 now and im so use to it. if u place the wax on ur tooth with dry dry fingers and not a lot of spit around ur tooth it sticks better. also stay away from hard candy like breath mints iv broken offl iek 3 breakets doing it and that crap they use taste NASTY!! ice helps with the pain also hot tea or water just to soothe ur gums. when u brush tonight just brush gently so it doesnt hurt and carry some advil. good luck with em
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Cold things help, but in a day or two you will adjust and the will feel better until they are tightened again. The end results are well worth it though!
omg!! i hate braces!! i hav them 2. when i 1st got them they were ok but then it hit!! && ouch!! i totally feel ur pain.cold things kinda help but its good 2 eat soft foods when ur teeth get sensitive.when they shift the will hurt then rub new soars but the soars will go away pretty fast.={
This doesen't seem normal. I have braces but when I first got them on they only hurt for like a week until I got used to them, the wax worked a little for me but it doesen't for you. I suggest calling your orthodontist to see if they can help you. I feel sorry for you sitting here now. Just try to get through it.Good luck and feel free to send me an email via my profile if you wanna ask me anyhting else..again good luck with this. :)
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