General Discomforts with Braces

Everyone has the license to look good and feel good about themselves, and braces in Singapore is one of the many solutions to this aim. Not everyone is born with perfect teeth, but it does not mean that one has to endure years of crooked teeth and a poor smile. Today, orthodontic treatments such as braces are making waves, and in the process producing more confident individuals who really feel good about themselves. However, when one has to wear braces, it is not an easy, smooth slope to deal with. There are different levels of discomfort one has to go through. There really is no gain without pain.

The greatest discomfort one feels when wearing braces is when the metals and the brackets are first put on the teeth. Especially for patients who have to wear braces on their upper and lower teeth, the pain and the general discomfort is doubled. The reason why this happens is that all the teeth are made to be weak so that it can move to its rightful places. Usually, the first few days of wearing braces will render you unable to munch on chips, a fat juicy burger or a turkey leg all because your teeth are sensitive to hard solids. Eating soft food such as soup, gelatin, porridge and soft bread can help you get through your hunger during the first few days of wearing braces. You might also want to limit your intake of acidic drinks such as carbonated and caffeinated drinks as these are bound to make your teeth even more sensitive. Sugary substances should also be avoided.

If the discomfort tends to be unbearable, you may opt to take in a few analgesics or pain relievers to cut the pain momentarily. You may want to get a prescription from your dentist for more powerful medication, but generally, analgesics and pain relievers are over-the-counter drugs. If you experience sores around your mouth because of the nature of metal and ceramic braces, you may want to gargle with warm water and salt or gargle with a mouthwash made specifically for sores caused by braces. At the end of the day, wearing braces in Singapore is not an easy road to take, but the pain and the sacrifices are definitely worth it.