Braces? So painful!!!!?

Question

!!!!!!! I just got my braces put in today, now they hurt sooooo bad!!!! How many days of pain do you have before they finally stop hurting? The pain is so intense!!! 2 more years to go before i can get them taken off!

Answer 1

i have had brcaes for 8 years now.

first time i got braces the pain was for 2 weeks.

drink lots of milkshakes and alot of pain medication.

Answer 2

Because it is going to cause your teeth to shift...be patient...you will be so happy in the long run...with a beautiful smile!

Answer 3

Many years ago,when my daughters had braces,the orthodontist gave my daughters a plastic mouthpiece that they could put in their mouth at bedtime  so they wouldn't be grinding or clenching  their teeth .I can't remember what it was called but your orthodontist would know.Try soft food at first that require little chewing.A straw is also helpful.It will be worth it in the end.My oldest daughter not only had braces but that headgear with the wire on the outside of her mouth.I don't think they use it anymore.She also had 2 removable appliances .It was a nightmare getting her to wear that headgear.She was in her teens at the time.You might find drinking a warm cup of tea( not hot) might sooth your mouth.you could also rinse with warm water.If these tips don't work ask your orthodontist.Remember to keep your teeth clean and rinse well so you don't have food trapped in your teeth.That's about all I can think of.

Answer 4

ha I'm sorry! i know EXACTLY how you feel! i'm on my 7th month of braces, and have a year and 5 months to go! for me the pain lasted about 2 days just eat lots of soup, shakes, ice cream, and popsicles! oh and don't take too much pain medicine because you can get addicted to them so easily! i'm finally getting used to not taking asprin 3times a day

Answer 5

I am getting mine off in some months. They will hurt for a while, though. I hated that part. They might hurt for a couple of weeks. When you get them adjusted again for the next few times, it might hurt a little then. The pain should go away. Try not to clench your teeth together. ;) I did that a lot. It made my teeth/gums hurt worse. :(

Answer 6

hey i know what you mean they hurt like heck! they will usually hurt for 5-7 days so maybe you should take advil or tylenol and eat soft foods like yogurt, applesauce, mashed potatoes, etc.

Answer 7

Ha my friend just got braces today! It lasted me like two days where I could eat nothing but yogurt. Then it got better :]

Answer 8

Getting my braces on did not hurt. The only thing that hurt was putting the spacers in before hand. I almost didn't want braces after that.

Answer 9

Im soooooo sorry but i got them 6 years ago and it took about a week and im getting them again on this coming up Friday!!!!!  GOOD LUCK