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How can you stop tooth aches from having braces?

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Ibuprofen: Taking Ibuprofen the day of your appointments and every 8 hours for the couple days following your appointments should help with your pain.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Time and nsaid's: Orthodontic movement is uncomfortable for at least 3 days after a major adjustment. It is entirely normal for this discomfort to last 72 hours, and from there it should rapidly reduce. A soft diet, taking over the counter anti-inflammatory meds can help, but time is the critical factor. If pain does not reduce after 5 to 7 days, see your orthodontist.

Answered 4/12/2020

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Multiple things: Warm salt water rinses, over-the-counter analgesics (e.g., motrin), soft diet, massaging gingival tissues with soft bristle brush, Fluoride rinses and toothpastes, and . . . . . . Time. Ask your orthodontist if chewing gum or chewing "splints" are suggested. They help but may contribute to broken braces. Ask first!

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Arman Dayan answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Can't prevent it: You can lessen it though. Try ambusol and advil (ibuprofen) type anti-inflammatories. Stay away from sticky and crunchy foods. Good luck.

Answered 8/28/2013

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Tincture of time: I assume what you are asking is that you're now in braces and teeth are sore. The soreness will go away in time. You will get used to the braces. In the meantime, 1 advil (ibuprofen) every 4 hrs w big glass of liquid or full meal, rinse 3x/day w 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water, keep mouth spotlessly clean, put orthodontic wax onto "stickers, " dab orabase-b onto sore spots w q-tip, eat soft high-protein diet.

Answered 5/2/2013

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