Advice, please?

ilovecats · Mar 26, 2005

I just got new braces put on my new teeth that finally came in.

But the bracet is so high up from all the others, because it is not fully grown in.

So the other teeth are pulling it down. I hate everyone who works on teeth!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its so painful.

They say it shouldn't hurt for more then a few hours, here I am, the next day, bawling my head off.

I would really like some advice how how to minimize the pain, or some vibes, please. I know it sounds silly, but not when you have the braces.

katspixiedust · Mar 26, 2005

I've never had braces, so I can't imagine the pain you're going through. I have however had plenty of friends who have had them, and I can remember how awful it was for them. So, since I have no advice for you all I can do is send you plenty of "stop hurting" :::::::::::::VIBES::::::::::::::::::::! I hope you're feeling better soon!

ilovecats · Mar 26, 2005

Thanks a bunch.

flisssweetpea · Mar 26, 2005

aww Jenny, I feel for you. I remember what it was like for my daughter - every time she had her braces tightened it would hurt for a couple of days. We used to have plenty of anbesol around - that really helps. But remember it is a local anaesthetic that you rub on, so don't bite your cheek or tongue. Her orthodontist also used to recommend mild painkillers for the first couple of days - talk to your parents about that. Then she also used to say that some ice cream would help to soothe your mouth.

Hope this helps and that it gets better soon. Poor you

pinkdaisy226 · Mar 26, 2005

Is it your teeth that are sore? Or is it the bracket that is bothering you? If it's the teeth then perhaps take some pain medicine like ibuprofin or something?

KittenKrazy · Mar 26, 2005

Hey darlin', I wore them for three years, so I know how it feels!{{HUGS}}. For the next 12 hours, if you have both tylenol and ibuproen, take two tylenol every four hours and two ibuprofen every four hours, but take them in two hour intervals....tyleno, two hours later, ibuprofen, two hours later tylenol......you're not taking any more than the reccomended doseage, but they "bump" each other's painkilling ability this way. Rinse your mouth with warm salty water, that helps too, oh, and don't forget to hug a kitty!

kittylover4ever · Mar 26, 2005

Wish I had some words of advice Kiddo, but luckily I haven't had to have braces. Just sending lots of

and remember, this pain won't last forever!

fwan · Mar 26, 2005

aww ive got braces at the moment getting them off NEXT WEEK!!! (only had them for a year and 3 months)
when they first put them on it hurt for a month!!!!!
you really only should eat baby food or mashed potatoes!
You can take asprin but according to the packet
and you can also get baby teething gel, that really soothes it REALLY GOOD! (but it tastes really yuck in my opinion!)

jcat · Mar 26, 2005

Ibuprofen works wonders, but works best if you space the pills - instead of taking two pills at once, take one, and then wait a half hour to an hour before taking the second. My dentist advised this, and he was right!

ilovecats · Mar 26, 2005

Originally Posted by flisssweetpea

aww Jenny, I feel for you. I remember what it was like for my daughter - every time she had her braces tightened it would hurt for a couple of days. We used to have plenty of anbesol around - that really helps. But remember it is a local anaesthetic that you rub on, so don't bite your cheek or tongue. Her orthodontist also used to recommend mild painkillers for the first couple of days - talk to your parents about that. Then she also used to say that some ice cream would help to soothe your mouth.

Hope this helps and that it gets better soon. Poor you

Thanks.

I'll try to use some meds when mom gets home, and I will ask her to get some ice cream. It stinks that this has to happen over Spring Break.

ilovecats · Mar 26, 2005

Originally Posted by pinkdaisy226

Is it your teeth that are sore? Or is it the bracket that is bothering you? If it's the teeth then perhaps take some pain medicine like ibuprofin or something?

My teeth are sore.

ilovecats · Mar 26, 2005

Originally Posted by KittenKrazy

Hey darlin', I wore them for three years, so I know how it feels!{{HUGS}}. For the next 12 hours, if you have both tylenol and ibuproen, take two tylenol every four hours and two ibuprofen every four hours, but take them in two hour intervals....tyleno, two hours later, ibuprofen, two hours later tylenol......you're not taking any more than the reccomended doseage, but they "bump" each other's painkilling ability this way. Rinse your mouth with warm salty water, that helps too, oh, and don't forget to hug a kitty!

I can't take meds till mom gets home.

I'll try the hug a kitty, and salt water though.

flisssweetpea · Mar 26, 2005

Just remember - as unpleasant as it is - that's a good sign. It shows your brace is doing what it's supposed to - pulling your teeth into the shape that you ultimately want them to be

ilovecats · Mar 26, 2005

Originally Posted by kittylover4ever

Wish I had some words of advice Kiddo, but luckily I haven't had to have braces. Just sending lots of

and remember, this pain won't last forever!

Thanks a million, Susie.

ilovecats · Mar 26, 2005

Originally Posted by jcat

Ibuprofen works wonders, but works best if you space the pills - instead of taking two pills at once, take one, and then wait a half hour to an hour before taking the second. My dentist advised this, and he was right!

Thanks so much! I'll try to go find it. Mom called and said I could take some, but I have to find where she hids it.

ilovecats · Mar 26, 2005

Originally Posted by flisssweetpea

Just remember - as unpleasant as it is - that's a good sign. It shows your brace is doing what it's supposed to - pulling your teeth into the shape that you ultimately want them to be

Its really hard to think about Beth, even though you are so right.

I'm so hungary!

ugaimes · Mar 26, 2005

Oh sweetie! ::MAJOR HUGS::

I had braces about 10 years ago and it looks like you've already gotten some great advice from other members. My only other advice is to think about the big picture and the gorgeous smile you'll have one day! Oh, and eat plenty of ice cream!

ilovecats · Mar 26, 2005

Still searching for the medications, but I hugged a kitty and put on some lip soother, and it feels a tiny bit better. Orei really helped my feelings, though.

ilovecats · Mar 26, 2005

Originally Posted by ugaimes

Oh sweetie! ::MAJOR HUGS::

I had braces about 10 years ago and it looks like you've already gotten some great advice from other members. My only other advice is to think about the big picture and the gorgeous smile you'll have one day! Oh, and eat plenty of ice cream!

Thanks so much! I asked mom to bring some home.

ilovecats · Mar 26, 2005

I found the meds, and there is only one left.

The other is a different brand. I don't think I should take different brands at once, so I have to wait.

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