Off Topic Braces

[gymnastforever1234]

Hi I just got braces on yesterday and they are killing me but I have a meet this weekend in clarkston wa and chances are they will still be hurting anyone have any advice

 

[sportsmommy]

Ibuprofen and soft foods.

 

[sce]

Ibuprofen and soft foods.

Totally. Also, the first day is the worst. It will get better quickly. Just make sure you are eating enough, so you don't get weak, smoothies, milk shakes, refried beans, soup etc.

 

[gymnastforever1234]

Thank you but ibuprofen has not been working haha I'll but thank you

 

[gymgal]

Chew sugar free gum. It will hurt initially but it will get much better. Dd always chewed gum for a couple days after getting wires tightened. And yes, the ortho recommended it.

 

[MiriamGymnast02]

Hi I just got braces on yesterday and they are killing me but I have a meet this weekend in clarkston wa and chances are they will still be hurting anyone have any advice

Is it the brackets against the gums are hurting? Try putting wax near the spot it hurts, it will help a lot. Definitely eat soft foods that are healthy as well.
Don't worry, this happens to anybody that has/had braces. They take about a week or so to get used too.

 

[gymnastforever1234]

Is it the brackets against the gums are hurting? Try putting wax near the spot it hurts, it will help a lot. Definitely eat soft foods that are healthy as well.
Don't worry, this happens to anybody that has/had braces. They take about a week or so to get used too.

They

 

[gymnastforever1234]

Are just sore I have had wax on them which is helping but the plain is starting to go away and I compete tommorow but thank you for your help

 

[MiriamGymnast02]

Are just sore I have had wax on them which is helping but the plain is starting to go away and I compete tommorow but thank you for your help

Your welcome