For the first few days after getting braces or having them adjusted, you may experience some discomfort. It’s common to feel uncomfortable while getting used to wearing braces, but there are solutions to the problem.
The following advice will help you adjust to life with braces:
Check with your dentist or orthodontist.
Don’t put up with the pain of wearing braces if you don’t have to. It may take some time to adjust to your new braces, but if they continue to cause you significant discomfort after a week, you should see your New Bern dentist or orthodontist. As well as providing helpful advice, they may be able to make your braces more comfortable. Further, you should contact your dentist or orthodontist if you experience any bleeding, pain that prevents you from sleeping, discomfort that lasts more than five days following an adjustment, or severe sensitivity to hot or cold meals.
Use orthodontic wax
If your orthodontic brackets or wires are irritating the inside of your lips or the roof of your mouth, orthodontic wax is a terrific item to use to hide them. Use this product to separate your orthodontic appliances from your oral environment. Simply soften a small quantity between your fingers, then apply it to the irritating area of your braces and press firmly until it sticks. Remember to take the wax off your teeth before you brush them.
Saltwater Rinse
The use of a saltwater gargle helps alleviate pain, reduce swelling, and speed the recovery of mouth sores. Put half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water, swish it about in your mouth for 30 seconds, then spit it out.
Get Your Nourishment from Cold, Mushy Foods
During the first few days after obtaining braces or having them changed, eating cold, soft meals can help alleviate any discomfort. You can ease the discomfort of your new braces by eating ice cream or a cold smoothie, and you can get used to your new teeth and braces more quickly by eating soft foods like spaghetti, soup, and yogurt.
Treat Aches and Pains
Reduced pain and inflammation can be achieved with the use of an OTC pain reliever such as ibuprofen. Dentists and orthodontists can advise you on how many to take and for how long.