My braces hurt really bad!! What can I do?

Question

Hi,

I just got braces today, and they really hurt :(

I've already taken a pain reliever and eaten ice cream, but what else can I do??

Answer 1

It hurts, but you'll get used to it. Depending on the level of correction the orthodontist is doing, your teeth are probably shifting a lot, something that's not really a natural process, so that wire in your mouth is shifting your entire setup around to correct it. It's going to hurt.

Answer 2

Ouch! I remeber thoose things, if you've already taken a pain reliver, i would see if it kicks in, if not the pain should stop pretty soon, then you will forget you even have them! Hope this helped alittle.

Answer 3

Braces pain is the worst. :( I had mine for three years, and I know how badly it can hurt sometimes.

Unfortunately, the best you can do is take some pain relievers and wait it out. That's the lame thing about braces pain.

Do whatever you can to distract yourself; watch TV, talk to a friend, play a video game, rack up points here at Y!A. ;D

It should go away in a few days. Until then, good luck, and feel better soon. :)

Answer 4

Mine never hurt at all. Ha them for two and half years.

Must have a good dentist.

Maybe you should try a carmel apple and hey here is an idea..tell your parents!

Answer 5

buy chloraseptic is a knumbing agent for sore throats and spary it on your gumbs it works wonders :) it did for me when i had braces

Answer 6

you would just have to wait it out.....it will be gone in 1-2 days.  When i just got my braces i tried everthing but the best thing is to just wait.. and i would know lolz...i had mine for 7 years............sadly