Anonymous :
I’m 15 years old. It’s been two days since I have started orthodontics, and my doctor has scheduled the wiring of the lower jaw for October. All my upper teeth are in so much pain that I can’t eat anything but liquids. Will the pain continue? My doctor didn’t give me any orthodontics wax and none of my neighborhood drugstores has it. Will I get used to the appliance? Now, I really regret it! And is it possible to not wire the lower teeth? I mean wire just one jaw? Thanks.
Dr. Hadi Darvishpour :
Usually, it’s common to experience pain and some discomfort in the first four days after the Fixed Braces Orthodontics are placed. Also, to begin the orthodontics with just one jaw is a good practice; otherwise, you would be in more pain. There is no need to worry. You’ll get used to the orthodontic appliance after approximately 4 days.