How long do the brackets from braces scratch up your cheeks?!
Question: I got braces 3 days ago, the only pain I have is from the brackets rubbing against the inside of my mouth. It get so bad sometimes that I have to use wax - but everyone keeps telling me I just need to let my mouth 'get used to it' and 'toughen up' and it won't hurt anymore. How long till that happens?! This is killing me! I just want to know how much longer I can expect to be in pain. Thanks!
Answers: I got braces 3 days ago, the only pain I have is from the brackets rubbing against the inside of my mouth. It get so bad sometimes that I have to use wax - but everyone keeps telling me I just need to let my mouth 'get used to it' and 'toughen up' and it won't hurt anymore. How long till that happens?! This is killing me! I just want to know how much longer I can expect to be in pain. Thanks!
You will eventually get used to it,couple weeks maybe, however, keep using the wax, don't wait until your cheeks are cut to use it. injured tissue can be fragile, and tend to respond to trauma again faster than healthy tissue.
Just a few days... you're well on your way. The pain should ease soon.
i just got mine aswell , i used the wax but it didnt really help . Dont worry , after four or five days your cheeks just get used to it . Good Luck x
not too long 3-5 days, make sure you don't have any sharp points fromt the wires poking you. ( if you do press in on the point to prevent scratching.)This will happen from time to time when they tighten or replace any wire.
Cud it b that ur brackets r sharp atm because they don't have bands on them yet?
It might take little while 4 ur mouth to recover and it may even become irritated agen but it should get betr 4 u eventually, jst think ahead to ur new smile!
You may find that irritation wil occur when u get your wires aswel. If this happens, try askin your orthodontist to trim the wires sticking out of the ends of the brackets. If they r 2 long the extra wire will scratch the insides of your cheeks.
But if pple ar telling u 2 toughen up then ther jst bein insensitive...ignore them, u're the 1 with the discomfort u kno how bad it is.
You have to let your mouth get used to it. I would use the wax. This happen to me for the first month, so don't worry. I would really use the wax and make sure you keep that area clean. After a few months, I forgot I even have braces. Let me know if you have any other questions.
I know how u feel even tho that hasn't happened to me yet. I just go tbraces today adn my dentist said that i tmgiht be about 1 week- 2 weeks until it completely stops feeling weird and stuff