I just got braces and they really hurt!

Question

I'm only 11 and i just got braces, they are killing me even after i ate tylenol, how long will i have to suffer until it doesn't hurt?and what food should i eat, cause my teeth hurt really badly when i bite!

thank you!!!

Answer 1

Relax. When you get braces, they will hurt for a day or two. Mine did. You need to remember though, after 3 or 4 days, you honestly will forget you even have them. After a few months, if will feel like theres nothing there. For now, I suggest soup, popsicles, ice cream, or yogurt. That's about all that won't hurt to eat. You'll feel better soon, I promise. =]

Answer 2

just to prepare you...your braces will hurt really bad every time they are tightened...

just eat cold foods and eat soft foods that aren't too hot.

don't eat anything you have to chew on. just having things that you can suck on (like popsicles, ice) or things that can slide right down your throat (like ice cream)

don't have hot drinks.

good luck. the pain will go away...very soon

Answer 3

yeah, braces hurt when you first get them but like most people said, only for a few days and you'll even forget you have them after a while. my orthodontist recommends gum right after you get them and every time you get them tightened, i know, it'll hurt and you'll barely be able to chew it but trust me (after a while, like 30 minutes or something) it'll get easier and it will stop hurting. um yeah, take some pain relievers right when you get them tightened and start chewing! as for foods, anything soft, nothing too hot or too cold. hope it helps

Answer 4

Ask your parents if they would agree to your getting clear plastic teeth prosthetics, instead of painful braces.  The dentist would be making a set specially for you.  This creates a slow procedure to to slowly straighten out your teeth.  When your teeth have attained the desired position with the first piece, then it's time to start wearing the second one, and so forth, until your teeth no longer need any help anymore to straighten out.

And while you're wearing them, they are almost invisible, since they are  made out of clear plastic.  So you can have a nice smile while they are slowly doing their work.

Answer 5

squishy food, and wax will help so it dosent blister. just put the wax on the braces. and take advil RIGHT when you get home from when they tighten them it will help tons.  

Answer 6

Rule #1 with braces.  Take 2 advil about 30 minutes before EACH Orthodontist appointment.

Rule #2 Your teeth will be sore/hurting after each appointment, but it'll last only a couple days.  

As far as food goes...try and eat soft stuff.  Ice cream is always a good thing to eat....cause it'll help freeze your mouth where you can't feel the pain.

Remember the end result will be well worith it!

Answer 7

most people say 2-3days my daughter hurt for a week  she has had them for a couple of months //