The orthodontic appliance can be painful and uncomfortable the first days or even the first week following its application. This article will give you some tips to make this moment less unpleasant and avoid possible inconveniences.
Steps
Step 1. Eat
You will not be able to do this without avoiding discomfort in the first few days, so eat solid foods that need to be chewed before applying the device. After putting it on you will be forced to feed on potatoes reduced to puree and ice cream at least for the first few days.
Step 2. Think positive
Do not think of each passing day as another day with the device. Consider it one day less than you need to take it off. Imagine how happy you will be with a dazzling smile. Having a positive attitude will make your life with the device, or with anything else, much easier.
Step 3. Be patient
Always remember to be patient. It will take a while to apply the device. Bring a book, music or any other distraction to keep you busy and help you pass the wait.
Step 4. Brush your teeth
It will be much better for both you and your orthodontist if you don't have any food residue between your teeth. It would be disgusting and embarrassing if the orthodontist were to brush your teeth. This is the dentist's job. Don't forget to remove the white film from the tongue as well.
Step 5. Make a schedule
Your teeth will really hurt afterwards. So plan something to ease the pain. Try reading How to Relieve Pain Caused by Braces.
Advice
- Use cocoa butter, put orthodontic wax so that the brackets / wires don't cause sores!
- Put the cocoa butter a few days before and on the day of applying the device. It will prevent the lips from chapping.
- Always carry orthodontic wax with you wherever you go, in case any of your teeth start to ache.
- Afterwards try to sleep a lot. Usually while sleeping, there is no pain.
- Your orthodontist will give you tooth wax. Use it if the device scratches you.
- Follow the orthodontist's instructions carefully. Eat only the foods it tells you you can eat and put on rubber bands if needed.
- Wax the brackets to relieve pain, but remember to tell your dentist if something scratches your lips or tongue.
- Do not touch the device if it causes pain, it would make the situation worse.
