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My daughter has to wear elastics with braces at nightand it gives her a big headache on her left side of her head. how long does it last? is it normal
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Local myalgia: Local muscle pain. Muscle co-contraction (i.e., muscle splinting) is a reflex protective response. Muscle co-contraction is characterized by local muscle soreness, restricted range of motion, pain that increases with movement. This is the underlying cause of headache. Once the elastics are loosened up the condition will improve.
Answered 12/21/2013
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Unusual...: ...but not unheard of. Try giving her 1 200mg Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) 12 hour before bed. If that doesn't help in 3-4 days, call your specialist Orthodontist to discuss alternatives.
Answered 1/28/2018
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