Re: BRACES --- Ouch!!! --- Is this normal?????

[Guest guest]

,

Although I no longer have my braces on, I do remember those very

discouraging first few weeks. Although I know it may seem like you

won't get used to the bands, you will. I had a huge issue with biting

my cheeks and having them cut into my lips. It actually went away for

me around 3-4 weeks. It's definitely tolerable because in the long

run, think of the other worse pain that could come from NOT have this

surgery done.

Hope this helps!

Andy

> Hi everyone,

>

> I am in the very early stages of this whole process (just got

braces

> on Weds.), and am already a little discouraged. I really could use

> some advice and suggestions. I've only had my braces on for three

> days, but have yet to experience the adaptation to the bands. I

> have become more used to the actual brackets, and other than the

> sores in my mouth, that aspect is not concerning to me. However,

> the bands in the back of my mouth (particularly on one side) are

> digging into my tongue every time I speak or try to eat(not poking

> wires, the actual bands). I've bitten my tongue several times

while

> attempting to talk and eat, and the only slight relief comes with

> the wax. I've talked to others who have had braces, and although

> they say, " they take getting used to, " nobody else has experienced

> the major disfunction and pain they are causing me. I don't know

if

> the problem stems from my upper jaw (which is too small, and will

be

> corrected with surgery), compounded by my crossbite. I don't know

> what to think, but I'm not sure I can handle this for two years. I

> had four teeth out a week and a half ago, took no pain meds, and

did

> just fine. I think my tolerance level is quite high. This is just

> more discomfort and pain than I've ever experienced or

anticipated.

> Has anyone ever experienced this? Will this really get better, or

> does this sound abnormal? Is there anything to alleviate the

> symptoms of this? Ibuprofin and pain meds are of no help. I'm at a

> loss here. Any advice would REALLY be appreciated. Thanks in

> advance....

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Although I no longer have my braces on, I do remember those very

discouraging first few weeks. Although I know it may seem like you

won't get used to the bands, you will. I had a huge issue with biting

my cheeks and having them cut into my lips. It actually went away for

me around 3-4 weeks. It's definitely tolerable because in the long

run, think of the other worse pain that could come from NOT have this

surgery done.

Hope this helps!

Andy

> Hi everyone,

>

> I am in the very early stages of this whole process (just got

braces

> on Weds.), and am already a little discouraged. I really could use

> some advice and suggestions. I've only had my braces on for three

> days, but have yet to experience the adaptation to the bands. I

> have become more used to the actual brackets, and other than the

> sores in my mouth, that aspect is not concerning to me. However,

> the bands in the back of my mouth (particularly on one side) are

> digging into my tongue every time I speak or try to eat(not poking

> wires, the actual bands). I've bitten my tongue several times

while

> attempting to talk and eat, and the only slight relief comes with

> the wax. I've talked to others who have had braces, and although

> they say, " they take getting used to, " nobody else has experienced

> the major disfunction and pain they are causing me. I don't know

if

> the problem stems from my upper jaw (which is too small, and will

be

> corrected with surgery), compounded by my crossbite. I don't know

> what to think, but I'm not sure I can handle this for two years. I

> had four teeth out a week and a half ago, took no pain meds, and

did

> just fine. I think my tolerance level is quite high. This is just

> more discomfort and pain than I've ever experienced or

anticipated.

> Has anyone ever experienced this? Will this really get better, or

> does this sound abnormal? Is there anything to alleviate the

> symptoms of this? Ibuprofin and pain meds are of no help. I'm at a

> loss here. Any advice would REALLY be appreciated. Thanks in

> advance....

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Although I no longer have my braces on, I do remember those very

discouraging first few weeks. Although I know it may seem like you

won't get used to the bands, you will. I had a huge issue with biting

my cheeks and having them cut into my lips. It actually went away for

me around 3-4 weeks. It's definitely tolerable because in the long

run, think of the other worse pain that could come from NOT have this

surgery done.

Hope this helps!

Andy

> Hi everyone,

>

> I am in the very early stages of this whole process (just got

braces

> on Weds.), and am already a little discouraged. I really could use

> some advice and suggestions. I've only had my braces on for three

> days, but have yet to experience the adaptation to the bands. I

> have become more used to the actual brackets, and other than the

> sores in my mouth, that aspect is not concerning to me. However,

> the bands in the back of my mouth (particularly on one side) are

> digging into my tongue every time I speak or try to eat(not poking

> wires, the actual bands). I've bitten my tongue several times

while

> attempting to talk and eat, and the only slight relief comes with

> the wax. I've talked to others who have had braces, and although

> they say, " they take getting used to, " nobody else has experienced

> the major disfunction and pain they are causing me. I don't know

if

> the problem stems from my upper jaw (which is too small, and will

be

> corrected with surgery), compounded by my crossbite. I don't know

> what to think, but I'm not sure I can handle this for two years. I

> had four teeth out a week and a half ago, took no pain meds, and

did

> just fine. I think my tolerance level is quite high. This is just

> more discomfort and pain than I've ever experienced or

anticipated.

> Has anyone ever experienced this? Will this really get better, or

> does this sound abnormal? Is there anything to alleviate the

> symptoms of this? Ibuprofin and pain meds are of no help. I'm at a

> loss here. Any advice would REALLY be appreciated. Thanks in

> advance....

>

>

[Guest guest]

hi !

AHHH ! How I feel your pain sista! I too had a crossbite/underbite

thing going on before my surgery and I remember the pain. My Ortho

told me when I first complained of sores and discomfort - that your

mouth builds up calluses to deal with the rubbing. He was right.

Here's something else to remember: I had my surgery a month ago -

with VERY little pain. This week, I went to the ortho and they put

in new wires and bands. OH THE PAIN!!!! The next day, when I saw my

surgeon - he said - see - your orthodontist hurts you more than I

do! He was so right.

Just remember, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. And there

are people here who feel your pain. And if you're really concerned

about pain/discomfort issues, don't be afraid to talk to your ortho

about them.

Corinne

> > Hi everyone,

> >

> > I am in the very early stages of this whole process (just got

> braces

> > on Weds.), and am already a little discouraged. I really could

use

> > some advice and suggestions. I've only had my braces on for

three

> > days, but have yet to experience the adaptation to the bands. I

> > have become more used to the actual brackets, and other than the

> > sores in my mouth, that aspect is not concerning to me.

However,

> > the bands in the back of my mouth (particularly on one side) are

> > digging into my tongue every time I speak or try to eat(not

poking

> > wires, the actual bands). I've bitten my tongue several times

> while

> > attempting to talk and eat, and the only slight relief comes

with

> > the wax. I've talked to others who have had braces, and

although

> > they say, " they take getting used to, " nobody else has

experienced

> > the major disfunction and pain they are causing me. I don't

know

> if

> > the problem stems from my upper jaw (which is too small, and

will

> be

> > corrected with surgery), compounded by my crossbite. I don't

know

> > what to think, but I'm not sure I can handle this for two

years. I

> > had four teeth out a week and a half ago, took no pain meds, and

> did

> > just fine. I think my tolerance level is quite high. This is

just

> > more discomfort and pain than I've ever experienced or

> anticipated.

> > Has anyone ever experienced this? Will this really get better,

or

> > does this sound abnormal? Is there anything to alleviate the

> > symptoms of this? Ibuprofin and pain meds are of no help. I'm

at a

> > loss here. Any advice would REALLY be appreciated. Thanks in

> > advance....

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

hi !

AHHH ! How I feel your pain sista! I too had a crossbite/underbite

thing going on before my surgery and I remember the pain. My Ortho

told me when I first complained of sores and discomfort - that your

mouth builds up calluses to deal with the rubbing. He was right.

Here's something else to remember: I had my surgery a month ago -

with VERY little pain. This week, I went to the ortho and they put

in new wires and bands. OH THE PAIN!!!! The next day, when I saw my

surgeon - he said - see - your orthodontist hurts you more than I

do! He was so right.

Just remember, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. And there

are people here who feel your pain. And if you're really concerned

about pain/discomfort issues, don't be afraid to talk to your ortho

about them.

Corinne

> > Hi everyone,

> >

> > I am in the very early stages of this whole process (just got

> braces

> > on Weds.), and am already a little discouraged. I really could

use

> > some advice and suggestions. I've only had my braces on for

three

> > days, but have yet to experience the adaptation to the bands. I

> > have become more used to the actual brackets, and other than the

> > sores in my mouth, that aspect is not concerning to me.

However,

> > the bands in the back of my mouth (particularly on one side) are

> > digging into my tongue every time I speak or try to eat(not

poking

> > wires, the actual bands). I've bitten my tongue several times

> while

> > attempting to talk and eat, and the only slight relief comes

with

> > the wax. I've talked to others who have had braces, and

although

> > they say, " they take getting used to, " nobody else has

experienced

> > the major disfunction and pain they are causing me. I don't

know

> if

> > the problem stems from my upper jaw (which is too small, and

will

> be

> > corrected with surgery), compounded by my crossbite. I don't

know

> > what to think, but I'm not sure I can handle this for two

years. I

> > had four teeth out a week and a half ago, took no pain meds, and

> did

> > just fine. I think my tolerance level is quite high. This is

just

> > more discomfort and pain than I've ever experienced or

> anticipated.

> > Has anyone ever experienced this? Will this really get better,

or

> > does this sound abnormal? Is there anything to alleviate the

> > symptoms of this? Ibuprofin and pain meds are of no help. I'm

at a

> > loss here. Any advice would REALLY be appreciated. Thanks in

> > advance....

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

hi !

AHHH ! How I feel your pain sista! I too had a crossbite/underbite

thing going on before my surgery and I remember the pain. My Ortho

told me when I first complained of sores and discomfort - that your

mouth builds up calluses to deal with the rubbing. He was right.

Here's something else to remember: I had my surgery a month ago -

with VERY little pain. This week, I went to the ortho and they put

in new wires and bands. OH THE PAIN!!!! The next day, when I saw my

surgeon - he said - see - your orthodontist hurts you more than I

do! He was so right.

Just remember, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. And there

are people here who feel your pain. And if you're really concerned

about pain/discomfort issues, don't be afraid to talk to your ortho

about them.

Corinne

> > Hi everyone,

> >

> > I am in the very early stages of this whole process (just got

> braces

> > on Weds.), and am already a little discouraged. I really could

use

> > some advice and suggestions. I've only had my braces on for

three

> > days, but have yet to experience the adaptation to the bands. I

> > have become more used to the actual brackets, and other than the

> > sores in my mouth, that aspect is not concerning to me.

However,

> > the bands in the back of my mouth (particularly on one side) are

> > digging into my tongue every time I speak or try to eat(not

poking

> > wires, the actual bands). I've bitten my tongue several times

> while

> > attempting to talk and eat, and the only slight relief comes

with

> > the wax. I've talked to others who have had braces, and

although

> > they say, " they take getting used to, " nobody else has

experienced

> > the major disfunction and pain they are causing me. I don't

know

> if

> > the problem stems from my upper jaw (which is too small, and

will

> be

> > corrected with surgery), compounded by my crossbite. I don't

know

> > what to think, but I'm not sure I can handle this for two

years. I

> > had four teeth out a week and a half ago, took no pain meds, and

> did

> > just fine. I think my tolerance level is quite high. This is

just

> > more discomfort and pain than I've ever experienced or

> anticipated.

> > Has anyone ever experienced this? Will this really get better,

or

> > does this sound abnormal? Is there anything to alleviate the

> > symptoms of this? Ibuprofin and pain meds are of no help. I'm

at a

> > loss here. Any advice would REALLY be appreciated. Thanks in

> > advance....

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I think it's not at all unusual. But I also think you should call

your ortho's office and tell them what you've told us.

Can you not get the wax to help relieve the pain at all? Or are you

struggling to make it stay put? Silicone helps some folks more than

wax does.

There are usually things called cleats on the labial (tongue) side of

the bands. These may be what are biting into your tongue. My ortho

told me at the start that if anything troubled my tongue I should let

him know. The cleats did, and he promptly ground them off. Actually,

he was able soon after we started to cement the brackets directly to

the molars, in most cases, and he worked with those until we got into

the heavier wires, at which point the brackets popped off. (These

were teeth with crowns, which complicates everything.)

Then he replaced the bands. Without the cleats.

He told me that he'd thought he might need the cleats for elastics,

to treat my cross bite. but it was a year or more before he started

any elastics at all... and by that time, he found he didn't need the

cleats after all. In any case, he said, " There are other things we

can do. " I'm just as glad I didn't have to learn about those other

things. ;~)

Your mouth will toughen up, if you are at all typical. In the

meantime, warm saltwater rinses or using a product called amosan may

be helpful.

I'm sorry you're hurting. I do think that, if you can put up with it

for a time, it will get better. Three days is not a very long time to

find out how you feel with all that new stuff in your mouth. And

everything, to me anyhow, feels enormous when it first goes in. I

felt as though I had a mouthful of carpet tacks, or fishhooks. But I

did get beyond it. Hope you will, too.

Do ask your orthodontist for help, and be sure to mention that it's

your tongue at issue. I'm sure you're not the first patient who's had

a tough time of it getting used to the gear. It may well be there's

something simple the doc can do to help. If you get brushed off --

well, to me that would be a warning sign. A caring doc should be just

exactly that.

C.

> Hi everyone,

>

> I am in the very early stages of this whole process (just got

braces

> on Weds.), and am already a little discouraged. I really could use

> some advice and suggestions. I've only had my braces on for three

> days, but have yet to experience the adaptation to the bands. I

> have become more used to the actual brackets, and other than the

> sores in my mouth, that aspect is not concerning to me. However,

> the bands in the back of my mouth (particularly on one side) are

> digging into my tongue every time I speak or try to eat(not poking

> wires, the actual bands). I've bitten my tongue several times

while

> attempting to talk and eat, and the only slight relief comes with

> the wax. I've talked to others who have had braces, and although

> they say, " they take getting used to, " nobody else has experienced

> the major disfunction and pain they are causing me. I don't know

if

> the problem stems from my upper jaw (which is too small, and will

be

> corrected with surgery), compounded by my crossbite. I don't know

> what to think, but I'm not sure I can handle this for two years. I

> had four teeth out a week and a half ago, took no pain meds, and

did

> just fine. I think my tolerance level is quite high. This is just

> more discomfort and pain than I've ever experienced or

anticipated.

> Has anyone ever experienced this? Will this really get better, or

> does this sound abnormal? Is there anything to alleviate the

> symptoms of this? Ibuprofin and pain meds are of no help. I'm at a

> loss here. Any advice would REALLY be appreciated. Thanks in

> advance....

>

>

[Guest guest]

I think it's not at all unusual. But I also think you should call

your ortho's office and tell them what you've told us.

Can you not get the wax to help relieve the pain at all? Or are you

struggling to make it stay put? Silicone helps some folks more than

wax does.

There are usually things called cleats on the labial (tongue) side of

the bands. These may be what are biting into your tongue. My ortho

told me at the start that if anything troubled my tongue I should let

him know. The cleats did, and he promptly ground them off. Actually,

he was able soon after we started to cement the brackets directly to

the molars, in most cases, and he worked with those until we got into

the heavier wires, at which point the brackets popped off. (These

were teeth with crowns, which complicates everything.)

Then he replaced the bands. Without the cleats.

He told me that he'd thought he might need the cleats for elastics,

to treat my cross bite. but it was a year or more before he started

any elastics at all... and by that time, he found he didn't need the

cleats after all. In any case, he said, " There are other things we

can do. " I'm just as glad I didn't have to learn about those other

things. ;~)

Your mouth will toughen up, if you are at all typical. In the

meantime, warm saltwater rinses or using a product called amosan may

be helpful.

I'm sorry you're hurting. I do think that, if you can put up with it

for a time, it will get better. Three days is not a very long time to

find out how you feel with all that new stuff in your mouth. And

everything, to me anyhow, feels enormous when it first goes in. I

felt as though I had a mouthful of carpet tacks, or fishhooks. But I

did get beyond it. Hope you will, too.

Do ask your orthodontist for help, and be sure to mention that it's

your tongue at issue. I'm sure you're not the first patient who's had

a tough time of it getting used to the gear. It may well be there's

something simple the doc can do to help. If you get brushed off --

well, to me that would be a warning sign. A caring doc should be just

exactly that.

C.

> Hi everyone,

>

> I am in the very early stages of this whole process (just got

braces

> on Weds.), and am already a little discouraged. I really could use

> some advice and suggestions. I've only had my braces on for three

> days, but have yet to experience the adaptation to the bands. I

> have become more used to the actual brackets, and other than the

> sores in my mouth, that aspect is not concerning to me. However,

> the bands in the back of my mouth (particularly on one side) are

> digging into my tongue every time I speak or try to eat(not poking

> wires, the actual bands). I've bitten my tongue several times

while

> attempting to talk and eat, and the only slight relief comes with

> the wax. I've talked to others who have had braces, and although

> they say, " they take getting used to, " nobody else has experienced

> the major disfunction and pain they are causing me. I don't know

if

> the problem stems from my upper jaw (which is too small, and will

be

> corrected with surgery), compounded by my crossbite. I don't know

> what to think, but I'm not sure I can handle this for two years. I

> had four teeth out a week and a half ago, took no pain meds, and

did

> just fine. I think my tolerance level is quite high. This is just

> more discomfort and pain than I've ever experienced or

anticipated.

> Has anyone ever experienced this? Will this really get better, or

> does this sound abnormal? Is there anything to alleviate the

> symptoms of this? Ibuprofin and pain meds are of no help. I'm at a

> loss here. Any advice would REALLY be appreciated. Thanks in

> advance....

>

>

[Guest guest]

I still have mine on and that is exactly what happened to me.

Even after my teeth stopped hurting something was gouging into my

tongue and it constantly hurt. That made it harder to eat than

anything. I had this weird thing in the top and that kept cutting

it or something, i dunno but it hurt and made it impossible to eat.

Don't worry, mine eventually went away, but if it hurts longer than

maybe a week or two then u should probably call ur orthodontist and

ask him or her to help u out.

Tori

> > Hi everyone,

> >

> > I am in the very early stages of this whole process (just got

> braces

> > on Weds.), and am already a little discouraged. I really could

use

> > some advice and suggestions. I've only had my braces on for

three

> > days, but have yet to experience the adaptation to the bands. I

> > have become more used to the actual brackets, and other than the

> > sores in my mouth, that aspect is not concerning to me.

However,

> > the bands in the back of my mouth (particularly on one side) are

> > digging into my tongue every time I speak or try to eat(not

poking

> > wires, the actual bands). I've bitten my tongue several times

> while

> > attempting to talk and eat, and the only slight relief comes

with

> > the wax. I've talked to others who have had braces, and

although

> > they say, " they take getting used to, " nobody else has

experienced

> > the major disfunction and pain they are causing me. I don't

know

> if

> > the problem stems from my upper jaw (which is too small, and

will

> be

> > corrected with surgery), compounded by my crossbite. I don't

know

> > what to think, but I'm not sure I can handle this for two

years. I

> > had four teeth out a week and a half ago, took no pain meds, and

> did

> > just fine. I think my tolerance level is quite high. This is

just

> > more discomfort and pain than I've ever experienced or

> anticipated.

> > Has anyone ever experienced this? Will this really get better,

or

> > does this sound abnormal? Is there anything to alleviate the

> > symptoms of this? Ibuprofin and pain meds are of no help. I'm

at a

> > loss here. Any advice would REALLY be appreciated. Thanks in

> > advance....

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I still have mine on and that is exactly what happened to me.

Even after my teeth stopped hurting something was gouging into my

tongue and it constantly hurt. That made it harder to eat than

anything. I had this weird thing in the top and that kept cutting

it or something, i dunno but it hurt and made it impossible to eat.

Don't worry, mine eventually went away, but if it hurts longer than

maybe a week or two then u should probably call ur orthodontist and

ask him or her to help u out.

Tori

> > Hi everyone,

> >

> > I am in the very early stages of this whole process (just got

> braces

> > on Weds.), and am already a little discouraged. I really could

use

> > some advice and suggestions. I've only had my braces on for

three

> > days, but have yet to experience the adaptation to the bands. I

> > have become more used to the actual brackets, and other than the

> > sores in my mouth, that aspect is not concerning to me.

However,

> > the bands in the back of my mouth (particularly on one side) are

> > digging into my tongue every time I speak or try to eat(not

poking

> > wires, the actual bands). I've bitten my tongue several times

> while

> > attempting to talk and eat, and the only slight relief comes

with

> > the wax. I've talked to others who have had braces, and

although

> > they say, " they take getting used to, " nobody else has

experienced

> > the major disfunction and pain they are causing me. I don't

know

> if

> > the problem stems from my upper jaw (which is too small, and

will

> be

> > corrected with surgery), compounded by my crossbite. I don't

know

> > what to think, but I'm not sure I can handle this for two

years. I

> > had four teeth out a week and a half ago, took no pain meds, and

> did

> > just fine. I think my tolerance level is quite high. This is

just

> > more discomfort and pain than I've ever experienced or

> anticipated.

> > Has anyone ever experienced this? Will this really get better,

or

> > does this sound abnormal? Is there anything to alleviate the

> > symptoms of this? Ibuprofin and pain meds are of no help. I'm

at a

> > loss here. Any advice would REALLY be appreciated. Thanks in

> > advance....

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I still have mine on and that is exactly what happened to me.

Even after my teeth stopped hurting something was gouging into my

tongue and it constantly hurt. That made it harder to eat than

anything. I had this weird thing in the top and that kept cutting

it or something, i dunno but it hurt and made it impossible to eat.

Don't worry, mine eventually went away, but if it hurts longer than

maybe a week or two then u should probably call ur orthodontist and

ask him or her to help u out.

Tori

> > Hi everyone,

> >

> > I am in the very early stages of this whole process (just got

> braces

> > on Weds.), and am already a little discouraged. I really could

use

> > some advice and suggestions. I've only had my braces on for

three

> > days, but have yet to experience the adaptation to the bands. I

> > have become more used to the actual brackets, and other than the

> > sores in my mouth, that aspect is not concerning to me.

However,

> > the bands in the back of my mouth (particularly on one side) are

> > digging into my tongue every time I speak or try to eat(not

poking

> > wires, the actual bands). I've bitten my tongue several times

> while

> > attempting to talk and eat, and the only slight relief comes

with

> > the wax. I've talked to others who have had braces, and

although

> > they say, " they take getting used to, " nobody else has

experienced

> > the major disfunction and pain they are causing me. I don't

know

> if

> > the problem stems from my upper jaw (which is too small, and

will

> be

> > corrected with surgery), compounded by my crossbite. I don't

know

> > what to think, but I'm not sure I can handle this for two

years. I

> > had four teeth out a week and a half ago, took no pain meds, and

> did

> > just fine. I think my tolerance level is quite high. This is

just

> > more discomfort and pain than I've ever experienced or

> anticipated.

> > Has anyone ever experienced this? Will this really get better,

or

> > does this sound abnormal? Is there anything to alleviate the

> > symptoms of this? Ibuprofin and pain meds are of no help. I'm

at a

> > loss here. Any advice would REALLY be appreciated. Thanks in

> > advance....

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Nooooo. Don't wait for a week or two. Ask now. The worst that can

happen is that the doc says, " Wait for a week or two. " There are

steps they can take to help you not hurt so much.

C.

> I still have mine on and that is exactly what happened to me.

> Even after my teeth stopped hurting something was gouging into my

> tongue and it constantly hurt. That made it harder to eat than

> anything. I had this weird thing in the top and that kept cutting

> it or something, i dunno but it hurt and made it impossible to

eat.

> Don't worry, mine eventually went away, but if it hurts longer than

> maybe a week or two then u should probably call ur orthodontist and

> ask him or her to help u out.

> Tori

[Guest guest]

Nooooo. Don't wait for a week or two. Ask now. The worst that can

happen is that the doc says, " Wait for a week or two. " There are

steps they can take to help you not hurt so much.

C.

> I still have mine on and that is exactly what happened to me.

> Even after my teeth stopped hurting something was gouging into my

> tongue and it constantly hurt. That made it harder to eat than

> anything. I had this weird thing in the top and that kept cutting

> it or something, i dunno but it hurt and made it impossible to

eat.

> Don't worry, mine eventually went away, but if it hurts longer than

> maybe a week or two then u should probably call ur orthodontist and

> ask him or her to help u out.

> Tori

[Guest guest]

Nooooo. Don't wait for a week or two. Ask now. The worst that can

happen is that the doc says, " Wait for a week or two. " There are

steps they can take to help you not hurt so much.

C.

> I still have mine on and that is exactly what happened to me.

> Even after my teeth stopped hurting something was gouging into my

> tongue and it constantly hurt. That made it harder to eat than

> anything. I had this weird thing in the top and that kept cutting

> it or something, i dunno but it hurt and made it impossible to

eat.

> Don't worry, mine eventually went away, but if it hurts longer than

> maybe a week or two then u should probably call ur orthodontist and

> ask him or her to help u out.

> Tori

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the advice everyone; it's nice to know that I (at least)

am not having an atypical reaction or something. Funny thing is...

almost one day after I posted the message, I am already feeling

tremendously better. What a differance a day makes -- at the risk

of sounding like a cheesy commercial (don't remember which one that

was?) In any case, I appreciate all the encouragement; and Cammie,

I will in fact call the ortho. this week to see if he can help.

You're absolutely right: it doesn't hurt to ask! After all, I didn't

write out that horrifically large check last week for nothing. By

the way . . . where can I find silicone to use? I am having

problems getting the wax to stick.

Kris

> > I still have mine on and that is exactly what happened to me.

> > Even after my teeth stopped hurting something was gouging into

my

> > tongue and it constantly hurt. That made it harder to eat than

> > anything. I had this weird thing in the top and that kept

cutting

> > it or something, i dunno but it hurt and made it impossible to

> eat.

> > Don't worry, mine eventually went away, but if it hurts longer

than

> > maybe a week or two then u should probably call ur orthodontist

and

> > ask him or her to help u out.

> > Tori

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the advice everyone; it's nice to know that I (at least)

am not having an atypical reaction or something. Funny thing is...

almost one day after I posted the message, I am already feeling

tremendously better. What a differance a day makes -- at the risk

of sounding like a cheesy commercial (don't remember which one that

was?) In any case, I appreciate all the encouragement; and Cammie,

I will in fact call the ortho. this week to see if he can help.

You're absolutely right: it doesn't hurt to ask! After all, I didn't

write out that horrifically large check last week for nothing. By

the way . . . where can I find silicone to use? I am having

problems getting the wax to stick.

Kris

> > I still have mine on and that is exactly what happened to me.

> > Even after my teeth stopped hurting something was gouging into

my

> > tongue and it constantly hurt. That made it harder to eat than

> > anything. I had this weird thing in the top and that kept

cutting

> > it or something, i dunno but it hurt and made it impossible to

> eat.

> > Don't worry, mine eventually went away, but if it hurts longer

than

> > maybe a week or two then u should probably call ur orthodontist

and

> > ask him or her to help u out.

> > Tori

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the advice everyone; it's nice to know that I (at least)

am not having an atypical reaction or something. Funny thing is...

almost one day after I posted the message, I am already feeling

tremendously better. What a differance a day makes -- at the risk

of sounding like a cheesy commercial (don't remember which one that

was?) In any case, I appreciate all the encouragement; and Cammie,

I will in fact call the ortho. this week to see if he can help.

You're absolutely right: it doesn't hurt to ask! After all, I didn't

write out that horrifically large check last week for nothing. By

the way . . . where can I find silicone to use? I am having

problems getting the wax to stick.

Kris

> > I still have mine on and that is exactly what happened to me.

> > Even after my teeth stopped hurting something was gouging into

my

> > tongue and it constantly hurt. That made it harder to eat than

> > anything. I had this weird thing in the top and that kept

cutting

> > it or something, i dunno but it hurt and made it impossible to

> eat.

> > Don't worry, mine eventually went away, but if it hurts longer

than

> > maybe a week or two then u should probably call ur orthodontist

and

> > ask him or her to help u out.

> > Tori

[Guest guest]

,

I see you've already got a ton of replies, but I wanted to add my

thoughts. When I first got my braces on the lower bands in the back

would absolutely tear into my tongue. It took until midway through

my first change before I adjusted to them, and during that time wax

was my best friend. Cover the parts that are causing you grief with

wax. And, don't hesitate to go back to your ortho to see if there

are any minor adjustments that can be made.

Dammit

> Hi everyone,

>

> I am in the very early stages of this whole process (just got

braces

> on Weds.), and am already a little discouraged. I really could

use

> some advice and suggestions. I've only had my braces on for three

> days, but have yet to experience the adaptation to the bands. I

> have become more used to the actual brackets, and other than the

> sores in my mouth, that aspect is not concerning to me. However,

> the bands in the back of my mouth (particularly on one side) are

> digging into my tongue every time I speak or try to eat(not poking

> wires, the actual bands). I've bitten my tongue several times

while

> attempting to talk and eat, and the only slight relief comes with

> the wax. I've talked to others who have had braces, and although

> they say, " they take getting used to, " nobody else has experienced

> the major disfunction and pain they are causing me. I don't know

if

> the problem stems from my upper jaw (which is too small, and will

be

> corrected with surgery), compounded by my crossbite. I don't know

> what to think, but I'm not sure I can handle this for two years.

I

> had four teeth out a week and a half ago, took no pain meds, and

did

> just fine. I think my tolerance level is quite high. This is

just

> more discomfort and pain than I've ever experienced or

anticipated.

> Has anyone ever experienced this? Will this really get better, or

> does this sound abnormal? Is there anything to alleviate the

> symptoms of this? Ibuprofin and pain meds are of no help. I'm at

a

> loss here. Any advice would REALLY be appreciated. Thanks in

> advance....

>

>