My Braces Hurt SOOOO Much after I get them tightened....?

Question

I take pain pills and stuff but the pressure is so unbearable, I can't get to sleep on somenights after I get them tightened...what should I do???

Answer 1

numb it that helps for me you can get it in Cvs

Answer 2

luckily i've never had braces but i have heard that pain is normal but it seems that you are experiencing extreme pain take it up with your dentist obviously maybe ask him to tight it in less increments so your pain is less bearable  

Answer 3

take an anti-inflammatory pain medicine like advil or motrin as directed for a day or so. if you are ok to take this type of medicine. next time before you go in, like the morning of your next appointment start taking it so it'll be in your system already and eat your big 'last meal'.... you'll find out soon enough!

good luck!

Answer 4

i used to have braces.. they suck. when my teeth hurt i would always either eat a popsicle and actually chew pieces slowly or brush my teeth. the popsicle is cold and biting down relieves some pressure, and the toothbrush and toothpaste feel soothing. i hope this helps you and i hope you feel better soon! oh yeah and when you get your braces off and brush your teeth for the first time its gonna be awesome! wiggle your lips over your teeth, they feel slimy but amazing!!  :)

Answer 5

you just have to deal with it. it's worth it in the end. ;) im sorry, i know how you feel.

Answer 6

Everyone has to go through this painful process.  Your teeth is being straightened and aligned into the correct position.  I'd say not to touch your teeth or think too much about it and eventually you WILL be able to tolerate the pain.  

If you need to sleep, take some sleeping pills!

We've all been there and it is definitely worth it.  =)

Answer 7

Did you take Advil?  

I remember having times where the pressure from my last braces tightening was really sore but I stuck it out and after about two days, I was okay.

Answer 8

i dont know if this will help but try to eat something cold like ice cream n see if u can numb it ...so u dont feel the pain...n u can attempt to sleep

Answer 9

Man up and deal with it.

Or maybe your ortho is moving too fast and forcing your teeth to move a crazy unbearable amount. I never had that problem.

Answer 10

sorry. i got my braces off in june and it was soo worth it!

Answer 11

yeah i had braces for 2 years thers usually nothing you can do besides take pain killers hope they work