My braces are killing me!?

Question

So i got my top and bottom front row braces on yesterday because the rest of my teeth hasn't healed from surgery. How long will this pain last? An what can i do to help ease the pain? Because i took 2 tylenol yesterday but that didn't seem to help. And i woke up and can't go back to sleep because i am in pain.

Answer 1

usually, the pain from getting my braces on/tightened lasted 2-3 days after the appointment. try taking advil or motrin. they are also painkillers like tylenol.

Answer 2

The day after you get your braces on are the worst. It will slowly (and I mean slowly) decrease, then in about a week everything should feel okay- and you can eat again!

Well I don't think anything can help the pain- just think of your perfectly straight teeth after it all- it's worth it!

Answer 3

If they tylenol isn't kicking in you can only wait :/

For me, the pain lasted about three to four days everytime I got the tightened which was once a month.

The next ones should hurt less cause you get kind of used to it.

Hang in there and don't apply pressure!Just gotta give it time.

Answer 4

Ask your orthodontist for something stronger, maybe tylenol #3 with codeine.  Some pain is expected, but it shouldn't interfere with your sleep.