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A member asked:
What can i do for the pain if i just got spacers and now all of my teeth ache?
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OTC and wait.: This is normal and should subside shortly. Eat soft foods and take some over the counter pain medication like advil (ibuprofen) or what you would normally take for a headache.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Ibuprofen: Antiinflammatories are best. Most prefer Ibuprofen (motrin, etc.), others naproxyn sodium (alleve). Stay on soft diet. The pain will go away in a few days. Take it throughout the day, not just a dose or two.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Pain meds: I assume by "spacers" you mean small plastic donuts or metal springs between teeth to move them apart far enough for placement of orthodontic metal bands. If so, take 1 200mg advil/motrin/ibuprofen 4x/day w food or copious liquids, and rinse 4x/day w 1 tsp salt in 8oz warm water. Discomfort should ease off in a day or two.
Answered 5/24/2013
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