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Can you tell me how do i relieve pain caused by my braces?
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Lots of ways: 1) take 1-2 200mg advil/motrin?Ibuprofen 4x/day wi food or lots of liquids. 2)rinse 3x/day w 1tsp salt in 8oz warm water, swish ; spit out. 3) ask your orthodontic specialist for orthodontic wax to caver "stickers." 4) dab orabase-b onto sore spots w q-tip. 5) make sure mouth is immaculately clean. 6) eat a soft high-protein diet to aid rebuilding. Ask orthodontist for suggestions.
Answered 12/31/2013
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