My Braces?
Question:
I got them yesterday, and i barely ate anything since yesterday when i got them.
and it really hurts when i bite down or eat
help?
Answers:
It actually took me 3 weeks to get to where i could eat normally again. Matter fact two days of eating soup was all i could take i actually started trying to eat other stuff. Use the wax they gave you (hopefully they did) if you need it it does help. Also rinsing with warm salt water will help your mouth heal and toughen up. The worst adjustment i've had so far was in June. I got a thicker wire and it felt just like i had just had them put on. All the other adjustments have been nothing.
The pain your feeling right now is your teeth breaking away in order for them to be able to move into a new position. www.archwired.com is a good and informative site.
it takes a couple of days and usually the first couple of band changes hurt bad
a few weeks and then u like dont even feel them
you wiLL get used to it, i have a year and three months with my braces, dnt worry. it takes like a week or two but u'll see. Swelling happens, that is my biggest worry right now for me.
Take Tylenol or some other kind of pain reliever. After a few days, your teeth won't hurt anymore, but will hurt when you get them tightened. Take the pain meds then too and give them time. Eat softer foods and take your time chewing. You'll get used to it.
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