Ok ok more spacers questions?!
Question:
Ok ok more spacers questions?
One it should hurt less when I get my braces if i have spacers rite?
Two some pain relivers slow the movement of teeth (so Ive heard) Will excedrin do that?
And three I think im missing a spacer i just got em yesterday shoud i go and get it replaced? im only missing 1 (if its actually missing)
Answers:
In my experience, the spacers didn't actually hurt, but they did make my teeth a bit sore, and they were extremely annoying - so annoying that the soreness from getting my braces was a walk in the park!
As always, levels of discomfort and pain vary from person to person, but the braces generally seem to be easier to get used to.
My orthodontist recommends -only- using Ibuprofen (he prefers Advil, I use the generic) to relieve the pain and inflammation of braces.
If you are missing a spacer, it is best to contact your orthodontist to have it replaced - it's job is to push open enough space between your teeth to make room for molar bands, so it should be replaced ASAP.