Braces?
By MoonGypsy
@MoonGypsy (4606)
United States
March 31, 2012 3:18am CST
.....i just got them. they are so uncomfortable. has anyone ever had them before? when does my mouth stop having this heavy feeling? do i ever get use to it? i feel like i have a grill in my mouth that i want to take out. i can't even concentrate. i hope this gets better soon. i have to keep them on for at least 6 months. not too bad. please give me encouragement, advise. it would be greatly appreciated.
5 responses
@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
31 Mar 12
My son got them a few months back. He was in pain and really felt uncomfortable for first 3 days or so. He had to take some Tylenol (or Panadol here...) to ease the pain. He also brushes with sensitive pro relief Colgate toothpaste as advised by his orthodontics. Soon enough, he's used to them and does not even feel any pain after each monthly check up and adjustments.
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
31 Mar 12
well, that's good to hear. so you say that they will make adjustments? i can tell them about the heavy effect it is having on my mouth and they will do something about it? that would be great! thanks so much for the advice in advance.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
31 Mar 12
After it was first fitted in, he has to come back monthly to have them checked and adjusted. Did they tell you the same? Chances are by the time you are back for your first check up, the uncomfortable feeling are gone. It's only in the first few days because the teeth are loosening up and realigning themselves according to the braces. So if you're still feel uncomfortable or even worse after few days, just let your orthodontist know.
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
31 Mar 12
thank you so much for all your advicef, sishy7. you have been so much help. i look forward to the heavy feeling going away soon. thank goodness not painful, just uncomfortable.
@Graceekwenx (3160)
• Philippines
31 Mar 12
Dear MoonGypsy.
I had my braces on twice because the first one didnt seem effective on me... Even so, the second one aint working either... i have problem with the maintenance haay... what a waste of my parents' hard working money.
Dont worry. It will rub off on you.. It would really feel uncomfortable at first. just keep on using the gum paste... give it a week and youll be ok.
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
31 Mar 12
thank you. that's so good to know. it will be great to stop being so aware of my mouth.
@mariab2000 (740)
• Canada
31 Mar 12
I've never had braces but my brother as well as a friend of mine have had braces in the past. Initially, they also felt very uncomfortable with the braces but soon they got used to them. The results with the braces were well worth the feeling of uncomfort and a little pain in the end for them. So. just continue and you'll get used to them soon.
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
1 Apr 12
thanks so much for your advise. i know your brother has some beautiful teeth now. i can't wait.
@vertu007 (683)
• Romania
31 Mar 12
That feeling will pas and you will get used to them.
I don't really know what's the problem in your case, but probably you will go back for adjustments.
You may feel something when that time comes but you get used to that also.
Give it a little time, things will get better and you will have a nice smile :D
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
31 Mar 12
that's what i look forward to. i actually think they look good on me. i have the purple ones. when i go to my appointment and they change them, i will get blue or black. i will also tell them about the heavy feeling that makes me feel so aware of my mouth that i feel like i want them off. it's okay, though. the price of beauty is sometimes a bit uncomfortable at first.
