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I just got braces. teeth/gums hurting really bad. help?

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Instructions: Ask your orthodontic specialist for advice. Until then take advil, (ibuprofen) rinse w salt water, put the wax orthodontist gave you onto "stickers, " dab orabase-b onto sore spots, keep mouth scrupulously clean, eat soft high-protein diet.

Dr Baskin agreed

Answered 12/20/2013

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