How to Make Pain from Braces Go Away

Wearing braces, at least in the first few days can involve some pain and discomfort. You are likely to feel strong pressure on your teeth, and see cuts inside the mouth and inner lips. Some people may also begin to develop mouth sores after beginning to wear braces.  The pressure on the teeth can also cause pain in the jaw. 

First of all, it’s all important to understand that some pain is normal in the first few days of wearing braces. Ask your dentist to prescribe some pain relievers for you, if you find the pain is too much to bear. Chances are that your nerves will eventually get used to the braces, lowering the pain gradually. Common pain relievers that are available over the counter may be all that you need to treat the pain. 

Cuts inside the mouth or oral sores are frequently caused when the wires from the braces and the metal fittings cut into soft inner tissues. An orthodontist will give you orthodontic wax that must be placed over the wires or metal to prevent it from poking into the skin. A small ball of wax placed over the metal is all you need to prevent cuts and sores.

Orthodontic wax is easily available at chemists and drug stores. So if you ever have a dental emergency where a wire breaks off and cuts into the mouth, you can simply use wax to prevent the pain, till you visit your orthodontist.  He will then snip off the wire just enough, so that it doesn’t cut your mouth.

Anesthetic gels can help soothe sores.  Over-the-counter brands like Anbesol are safe to use and effective on cuts and wounds. A single application may not be enough because anesthetics work for a limited amount of time. 

Often, persons who have sensitive teeth may find that their braces cause them great discomfort. In such cases, it helps if you can treat or lessen the sensitivity to help you adjust to your braces faster.  Ask your dentist to prescribe a toothpaste for sensitive teeth.  As your teeth become less sensitive, you may see a drop in the pain and discomfort you feel.  
Use ice cubes to soothe the sores and cuts on inside your mouth. 

It’s also important to remember that, at some point, the pain will dull and completely vanish. Most people find that pain disappears after about a week to 10 days after they start wearing the braces