Oh, how those braces hurt! They are giving you such discomfort since the day they were placed on your teeth. Now, you are starting to feel sorry about your decision to have braces. Don't be as this is just typical. Your head will ache, there's a bit of tension whenever you bite and worse, wires poke your inner cheek, lips, tongue and gums. They are all components of the process. All you need to do is to follow the instructions of your dentist in Chandler AZ and think about these basic steps to stop the pain:

Choose cold drinks.

Aside from being refreshing, cold beverages numb teeth. However, avoid drinking soda and those that are sugary because sugar can accumulate on your teeth and discolor them.

Take pain relievers.

Obtain prescription from your dentist so you will know if you can take painkillers and which ones should you purchase, as well as the dose to follow.

Ask for dental wax from your dentist in Chandler AZ.

Dental wax will protect your mouth from the sharp edges of the wires, as well as from the pointed parts of the metal brackets because it helps in reducing the chance of rubbing your gums and inner cheek against them. Ask your tooth doctor regarding how to apply it correctly or follow instructions available at the packaging. You may obtain a flavored wax if you know you will feel uncomfortable with the non-flavored one because it does not taste good. Be sure you replace it every morning.

Wash your mouth using warm water with salt.

In case you have no time to go out to get painkillers, you can just rinse your mouth with warm water mixed with a teaspoon of salt. Melt the salt before using. Do this many times a day. This solution has the capacity to heal mouth sores.

Drink wine.

This is not saying that you drink alcohol. A glass of wine is enough to at least relieve you of the pain. But if you are not of legal age, forget about the wine and choose additional options above. Go for white wine because the red one will cause staining on your teeth. In the same way, do not drink wine if you have taken (or you are thinking of taking) pain relievers as this may not be good.

Place warm pack on your jaw.

If your braces are beginning to be distressing, get a warm pack and place it on your jaw. If no warm pack is available, you can just soak a washcloth in the warm water.

Consume soft foods.

Do not eat foods that are challenging to chew as they will only add pressure to your teeth and cause you more pain. Stick to soft foods like applesauce and yogurt.

Apply mouth sore gel.

Buy mouth sore gel in a close by pharmacy and apply it on the sore areas. Be sure you read the label for proper instructions. Avoid eating it.

Just be calm; the pain will be gone before long and as soon as you get accustomed to it. Follow visit schedules set by your dentist in Chandler AZ.