Question

I just got my braces and I am unable to bear the pain. They are on my lower jaw, and my incisors feel numb but they pain and i am not even able to bite bread. What should I do?

Answer 1

Getting braces dosen't really casue pain so much, but its our mental tendency as portion of our nerves get pressed. Also it is due to the rubbing of braces on gums.

What to do is:

1. Gargle with hot water
2. Don't touch the braces
3. Apply oil on gums to massage them.
4. The best one is to apply orthodonstic wax it relly gives relief.

Hope it help
n ur teeth get well :)

Answer 2

Pain caused by orthodontic treatment is caused by pressure on the teeth from the braces.It is usually only a problem the first week or two after treatment starts.The pain is felt in the teeth, not in the gums.  Anbesol and other surface anesthetics only numb the surface, so are not effective for orthodontic pain.

I think ice water or ice will be a good advice.If more pain control is needed an over the counter pain medication can be used.  If pain persists more than a few days, see the orthodontist to make sure there are no problems, or if the braces can be loosened.