I got braces and my teeth really hurt. What should I take to help the pain?!
Question:
I got braces and my teeth really hurt. What should I take to help the pain?
This is the second time I got braces. Recently, I got only my top braces on, and didn't get the bottom ones on until today. I've been taking Ibeprofen and it is NOT HELPING!!! I was thinking maybe Advil Liquid gels?? I'm open for any suggestions!!! P.S. I'm only 14 so nothing too strong. Thanks so much for all who help. I just want to eat again!
Answers:
***if u r in serious pain use advil or tylenol but dont over do it.
my friend just got braces last week and overdid it with the advil and fainted
first day or 2 ur teeth may be a little sensitive so stick with eating soup, pasta, ice cream, milkshakes, bananas, jello, pudding, beans, toast-soft foods
***avoid straws!!!
every night use Peroxyl mouthwash for like a week to keep ur gums storng from cuts and use dental wax and rubber coverups so u wont get blisters, they hurt a little but arent that bad. avoid sleeping on ur side, try to keep ur head straight up for a couple of days
every morning and every night use the Peroxyl mouthwash again for 2 weeks then after that just use ACT mouthwash to keep ur teeth and gum s healthy. get some Super floss, made for braces-i sugest elictrical toothbrushes they keep ur mouth cleaner
dont worry-trust me- i have had my braces on for almost 4 years, i am gettin em off on July 3-my friend says it acutally hurts more to get em off so yea
-Nati