Many people turn to braces in the hope of having even, straight teeth. However, pain from braces can be a condition that greatly affects the psychology of many people and makes them hesitate when making decisions. So are braces really painful and is there any way to help reduce it? If you are wondering about this issue, let’s consult with the doctors from My Auris dentistry!
What is the cause of pain after braces?
During the process of performing braces, many problems can occur that cause the teeth to change from the initial deviations to the correct position on the jaw, according to the regimen given by the doctor. Of course, with these moves, you will encounter pain problems when getting braces. Specifically, the following causes cause pain:
The stage when the teeth move
With the stage of tightening the braces, the doctor will need to use force to pull the teeth to move – This is when the teeth hurt, the pain will last from 2 to 3 days. During this time, you should not chew hard foods, but instead should only eat porridge, soup, and soft foods without having to chew too much.
In case the pain is beyond tolerance, you must see a doctor to check the condition of the wire and the previous tightening force.
Stage tooth extraction
Pain during the tooth extraction process is a situation that “braces” all have to experience. Usually, doctors will extract teeth to create space for teeth to move during the braces process.
The number of teeth that need to be extracted will depend on the doctor’s instructions, some people need to have 2, 4, 6, or even 8 teeth extracted. During the extraction, the doctor will inject anesthesia so you will not feel any pain. However, if the anesthetic runs out in the tooth extraction area, there will be pain, but this level you can endure. On the other hand, you can take painkillers as prescribed by your doctor.
Stage of not getting used to braces
In the initial period before and when attaching the braces, you will experience pain due to the attachment of braces such as separating elastics, stitching, jaw expansion, etc. These types of appliances will be quite entangled in the lips and cheeks, causing scratches on the jaw.c contact position. Besides, the first time when the braces are attached to your teeth, you will feel pain for about 1 to 2 weeks, then you will get used to it and no longer feel it.
Is it necessary to take painkillers when wearing braces? no?
Pain from braces and wanting to take painkillers is a problem that you must consult and ask your doctor for advice before doing so. During the orthodontic process, there will be many causes of pain that belong to normal physiological causes, so there will be no need to use painkillers.
In any case of toothache, you should not arbitrarily use painkillers without a prescription from the doctor. Because it will cause negative consequences for your health.
On the other hand, braces are a long process, planned with the doctor’s existing plans. Therefore, you need to follow the principles and regulations given by your doctor to get the best braces results. Normally, the pain during braces is not too great and is still within each person’s tolerance range.
However, if your pain is too much to bear, you can see a doctor for examination and instructions on how to treat it at home with simple ways.
Summary of some ways to reduce pain when wearing braces
Below, My Auris doctors will help you know how to reduce pain when wearing braces without using medicine:
Ice compress
This is an effective and easy way to reduce pain during braces, and can be done right at home. You just need to use ice, put it in a bag, and apply it to the painful cheek area. Thanks to the cooling effect of ice, it will reduce pain caused by the orthodontic process.
Hot compresses
Hot compresses are also a way to reduce pain. when wearing braces. Accordingly, you can use a patch to stick itOr soak a towel in warm water, then gently rub it on the painful area.
Use salt water to gargle
When braces are applied, parts such as lips, cheeks, and gums will collide with the braces, causing scratches and wounds. At this time, you can mix warm water with a small amount of salt to gargle to kill bacteria and increase the gums’ resistance against bacteria.
Use dental wax
Pain during braces due to the friction of the braces with the tongue, cheeks, and gums makes many people uncomfortable. In this case, you apply dental wax to the braces, at the position that can cause damage to the soft tissue of the oral cavity to reduce discomfort.
Massage the gums
Massage will help increase the firmness of the gums, while also supporting blood circulation. You just need to use your hand to gently rub your gums and the pain can also be improved.
Regular oral hygiene
Brushing your teeth after eating will help remove all plaque and leftover food in the oral cavity. This will reduce toothaches as well as tooth decay. You must brush your teeth at least 3 times a day to ensure oral hygiene.
Eat soft foods
Soft, easy-to-swallow foods will support lovemaking. Pain from braces is reduced. In particular, it is necessary to limit activities like biting and tearing food that can make the pain worse.
Always keep your mind at ease
You can rest assured that this pain is only temporary and will disappear completely. Therefore, you just need to keep your mind at ease, contributing to making the application of pain relief methods more effective.
Limit vigorous exercise
During the braces process, you need to limit participation in sports activities or too vigorous exercise because it can impact the jaw frame and increase the level of pain.
Wear a tooth protector
A tooth protector when participating in sports activities will help the soft tissue in the oral cavity be well protected. At the same time, it reduces the possibility of contact causing pain and loosening of braces.
In short, pain when braces are not too rare and it can be said that everyone with braces will experience it. Therefore, you just need to follow the doctor’s instructions and do it correctly, with regular check-ups, then the feeling will not cause any danger to you. On the other hand, if the pain lasts too long, My Auris recommends that you immediately see a doctor to adjust the tooth tightening force and be instructed on how to fix it safely at home.
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