IMPORTANT BRACES question ?!?!
Question: IMPORTANT BRACES question !?!!?
so i got braces today and it hurts REALLY bad, i put on some wax on the places that were digging into my cheeks and i was wondering when i brush me teeth right, and the wax comes off what do i do then!? like is the wax suppose to come off!? or do I take off the wax before brushing my teeth!.!.!.
and also I dont want to "waste" my wax just because the wires are digging into my cheecks cause the ortho said that its only suppose to be used if the wires come out and is poking you its not really though!.!. its just uncomfortable for me!.!.!.
and another question when will the PAIN STOP!! it kills! omg!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
and also I dont want to "waste" my wax just because the wires are digging into my cheecks cause the ortho said that its only suppose to be used if the wires come out and is poking you its not really though!.!. its just uncomfortable for me!.!.!.
and another question when will the PAIN STOP!! it kills! omg!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
You have to remove the wax before brushing your teeth!. It isn't meant to stay on your braces while brushing, flossing, eating, or drinking!. It is just meant to be a cushion for your cheeks!.
Hang in there!. The pain will get a lot better in a few days!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Hang in there!. The pain will get a lot better in a few days!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Take and Advil or Tylenol!. You are going to experience this discomfort for about 1 week then you won't feel like you have a rake in your mouth!. Apply as much wax as you need, but it will come off everytime you brush your teeth!. Your ortho should have given you enough wax for you to use generously!. Go to bed with wax on your teeth if you have to!. The pain you are feeling is the pressure the wires are applying to your teeth!. It will get better!. I suggest you take and Advil or Tylenol every time you are going to see the dentist until you get used to it!. Stick with it sweetie, it is something you just need to get used to!. I've had my braces on for a little over a year and my teeth look great!Www@Answer-Health@Com
1!.Yes,take the wax off before brushing
2!.Yes,the pain will go away!. It varies for everyone but usually in no longer than a week!.
3!.Right now they are going to be uncomfortable!.
That will go away to once you are use to them!.
Also,them digging into your cheeks will go away too!.
If a wire is poking you though,tell your ortho and they can trim the wire!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
2!.Yes,the pain will go away!. It varies for everyone but usually in no longer than a week!.
3!.Right now they are going to be uncomfortable!.
That will go away to once you are use to them!.
Also,them digging into your cheeks will go away too!.
If a wire is poking you though,tell your ortho and they can trim the wire!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
you have to take the wax off before brushing!. i have braces too!! i gettin em off soon tho!. whal mart has the wax really cheap tho!. my dentist told me to put it on in any of the places that hurt!. go to the dentist and ask them for aome more, they probably will give you some more for free!. hope this helpsWww@Answer-Health@Com
I've had braces for about six months now and yes, it does hurt when they first get put on!. The pain should stop within a week!. Until then just eat mushy food or food you can just chew!.
As for the wax, take it off before you brush and you may be able to reapply th same wasx afterward, although it will be less sticky!. You shoudl also get used to having no wax so your mouth toughes around your braces!. It's like limping on a sore ankle, you're going to have to walk properly sometime!
I don't wish to be the one to tell you this but it can get worse!. When you get your braces changed (or tightened) it will hurt again for around five days!. Just have plenty of meds ready and take some before the tightening!.
After a few months you wont even notice your braces are there and then a year and a half later, you'll have perfect teeth!. Good luck, wish you all the best!.
ps!. You can drink softdrink with braces, and lollies and gum!. They just dont want you to because its bad for your teeth in general!. It shouldnt have an adverse affect on braces, except really chewy lollies!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
As for the wax, take it off before you brush and you may be able to reapply th same wasx afterward, although it will be less sticky!. You shoudl also get used to having no wax so your mouth toughes around your braces!. It's like limping on a sore ankle, you're going to have to walk properly sometime!
I don't wish to be the one to tell you this but it can get worse!. When you get your braces changed (or tightened) it will hurt again for around five days!. Just have plenty of meds ready and take some before the tightening!.
After a few months you wont even notice your braces are there and then a year and a half later, you'll have perfect teeth!. Good luck, wish you all the best!.
ps!. You can drink softdrink with braces, and lollies and gum!. They just dont want you to because its bad for your teeth in general!. It shouldnt have an adverse affect on braces, except really chewy lollies!.Www@Answer-Health@Com