10 Tips for Braces Pain Relief

Braces are the reason for a beautiful and healthy smile. Although you may experience some pain during the treatment procedure, the best part is that it is controllable and temporary. When you go for brace treatment or when you tighten your braces, you might feel some pain for a few days, but that’s temporary and curable. In some cases, lip swelling, mouth soreness, and sensitivity are common while adjusting to a new set of braces.

Here is a list of several effective ways to reduce the discomfort and pain associated with braces.

1. Drink cold water

Ice cold water is a great way to reduce the discomfort and pain that you may have after you tighten your braces or have your new set of braces. The cold water causes a numbing sensation in the mouth and helps in reducing inflammation, discomfort, and pain.

2. Cold food 

Eating something cold and soft like ice cream, chilled smoothies, frozen yogurt, etc. will help to reduce the inflammation and pain by causing the same numbness sensation in the mouth. Do not bite on frozen foods that may cause cracks in your enamel, which increases your sensitivity problem.

3. Ice Pack

Both gel packs and ice packs will work great to reduce the pain and inflammation in your mouth. Just apply it from the outside of your mouth.

4. Soft diet 

A softer food diet will help to reduce the pain and discomfort.

Go for food preparation that does not require much chewing effort, like mashed potatoes, smoothies, puddings, yogurts, soft fruits, soups, boiled vegetables, etc.

Try to avoid spicy foods, crunchy, crispy, and hard foods, as these may irritate your gums.

5. Gum massage 

If your gums are swollen, then massaging your gums gently with your fingers in a circular manner can help you reduce your pain.

6. Warm saline gargles 

Sometimes, warm saline water can help you heal any sores or cuts in your mouth that occurred due to braces.

7. Oral Analgesics 

An oral anesthetic is a simple way of achieving pain relief. It comes in liquid and gel forms. You can directly apply it to an affected area with a cotton swab or with your clean fingers. It’s an effective way to reduce the pain as it desensitizes your teeth and gums. You won’t feel uncomfortable.

8. Take an Over-the-Counter Pain Medication

If any of these tips don’t work, then taking over-the-counter pain medication like ibuprofen can help you to reduce the pain and swelling associated with brace treatment. Be sure to make sure that your medication is prescribed by your doctor with proper checks for any allergies you have. Pain medications should not be taken regularly, but only when you have pain.

9. Orthodontic Wax

If you are feeling irritation on your inner lips, gums, or cheeks because of your metal or ceramic braces, then orthodontic wax will help you to reduce irritation. The wax will create a barrier between the sharp ends of the brackets and your mouth. You don’t have to worry about swallowing this wax as it is a non-toxic wax. But try to take it off before brushing and meals and reapply it again after cleaning your teeth with a brush after every meal.

10. Good oral hygiene 

Good oral hygiene will make a big difference in how much pain and discomfort you have. The most important thing you need to remember while wearing braces is to keep your teeth clean, healthy, and decay-free. There should be no food particles in between your brackets and wires. Make sure that you brush regularly, floss your teeth with a water flosser, and use mouthwash to ensure proper cleaning.

Conclusion 

The most important tip is to be patient during the adjustment with the brace treatment. Always keep one thing in mind: you will have a beautiful and healthier smile at the end. The pain and discomfort are only for a short period and will go away, but your new smile will always be with you and it will increase your face value and smile. If you have any queries about dental braces or their pain, please visit Acme dental lounge, visit our website https://acmedental.in or feel free to call us at 9923459984, or 9373305081.

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