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Managing Braces Pain & Discomfort
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19 discussionsHow I managed the soreness from both braces and clear aligners
When I switched from traditional braces to aligners, I noticed the pain was different, but both sucked in their own way. For braces, I used wax on the…
Weird but true: cold water can actually make braces pain worse
I always thought sipping ice water would numb the pain from new braces, but turns out it can actually make things throb more - something about nerve sensitivity.…
Saw this article about a new “comfort gel” for braces wearers—supposedly it helps with those awful mouth sores and rubbing from brackets.
I remember when I first got my braces, wax was my only hope, but it always fell off mid-snack (or just melted away). Has anyone tried these newer…
Teeth Feel Like They're in a Vice—Anyone Got Tips?
Got braces tightened yesterday and man, my teeth feel like they're being squeezed by tiny angry elves or something. Took some ibuprofen but it barely made a dent.…
wrist braces at night—splint style or compression sleeve?
Been dealing with wrist pain lately, especially when sleeping. I tried one of those rigid splint braces first, and it definitely helps keep my wrist straight, but it's…
Finally figured out how to ease the ache from new braces
Just survived my first week with braces, and man, chewing was a nightmare at first. But ice-cold smoothies and gentle saltwater rinses really saved me. Curious if anyone…
Braces killing me—anyone tried those gel thingies?
Got braces tightened yesterday and man, my mouth feels like it's been punched by a kangaroo or something. Friend told me to try this numbing gel stuff from…
metal braces vs invisalign: which hurts less?
I'm finally biting the bullet and getting braces soon (yay me, lol). My ortho gave me the choice between traditional metal braces and Invisalign. I've heard mixed things…
Braces adventures: surviving the first week
Okay, imagine this - you're stuck on a deserted island, braces freshly tightened, and your only supplies are ice cream, wax strips, and a volleyball named Wilson. How…