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A member asked:
Are space maintainers suspost to make your teeth sore?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: They are creating space between your teeth so that they can be moved. The movement also stretches the nerves associated with the gums creating soreness. Generally Ibuprofen taken every 6-8 hours can temporize the pain.
Answered 6/25/2014
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No but..: You may be getting sore from erupting teeth or shifting of teeth.
Answered 8/15/2012
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No: Teeth may be a little sore for a very few days until your child gets used to the new hardware, but it should only be mild discomfort easily modified with otc analgesics. If anything other than this, please call your dentist to have the appliance checked.
Answered 5/24/2013
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