Lucy Rinaldi the are giving your teeth a workout. What ever you usually take for aches and pains should take the edge off. Like they say, Nothing worth doing is every easy. Best of luck with everything.
East Tennessee Orthodontics yeah I’ve noticed that my teeth seem loose. The pain is mild but it doesn’t help that the plaque toothpaste that they gave me, I’m allergic to.
From what I’ve read about online and what I’ve heard from my orthodontist, there are no side effects of the tooth paste. So it must be something in the tooth paste that I’m allergic to. All I know is that I can’t use it with out having a allergic reaction
Thank you. I appreciate the time and effort you spend too on replying to the comments. I find both the video and comments quite useful for a beginner in braces world!
Captain Krieg thanks so much. There is a lot of misinformation out there so just doing my best to keep people informed. Check out the braces101 section of our website. www.easttnorthodontics.com
Y Fiefiw the best way to keep traditional wax from falling off is to use a bigger piece than you think you need and to dry to area the best you can before you put it on. Try and squeeze the wax underneath something to help it hold like a braces hook or another undercut. If that doesn’t work their are a few products that should stick better. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07CW18VVS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1529578829&sr=8-1&keywords=orthodots+clear&dpPl=1&dpID=515j6k-gzsL&ref=plSrch www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002EA8RH2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1529579000&sr=8-1&keywords=gishy+goo&dpPl=1&dpID=21VYebpHxML&ref=plSrch
Blaze Bourne try to keep it from getting wet. I found that it helps if you try not to take it out if you’ve misplaced it, or try to not get it too wet from your saliva
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At my last appointment, one of my wires was cut at an angle, so it is really sharp and has cut up my cheek a bunch causing blisters. Today I finally decided to use wax on the bracket and it really helps. Luckily I have my next appointment in 6 days, so I can get my wire changed. This is the most excited I have ever been to get my braces tightened. :)
Thanks for this. After I got my braces on and a day later every time I would chew or talk I would end up biting the side of my cheek, then orthodontist gave me wax but I didn’t know what it was for until I found this video, it helped a lot. Thanks
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I’ve had braces for months now and the first week or so it can hurt a bit try to eat a diet of yogurt soup maybe bread if you can tolerate the pain Eat a big portions of food before getting braces on because after a few hours it will eventually start to hurt I recommend Taking a pain killer before getting braces btw feel free to ask me anything about braces I have experience folks but if you’re getting a expander too like I did I had my expander and braces at once and I would say it feels weird the expander because there’s is a it of pressure food can also get stuck in your expander for that I recommend getting some things called “Jordan clean between sticks” the small plastic one they are cheap what I did was I broke the thin plastic end off and it’s really good to get things out of my expander Now as always have a great day people 👍
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Pray this prayer from the bottom of your heart out loud to be saved Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I repent of my sins. I will worship you all the days of my life.I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior.I receive it and Believe it in Jesus Powerful Name, AMEN❗️.
AmauriXI you can keep it in as long as it will stay. It will probably come out as you eat and you need to remove it to brush. It won’t hurt you to eat and will just pass right through.
Dakota Brownjohn we order our braces and some come with hooks. They are there wether we use them or not. You orthodontist may be able to bend them in or remove them if you are not getting bottom braces
Is it safe to sleep with a large piece of wax on the brace? In another video an orthodontist said it could choke or block an airway if it came loose during sleep?
Pinnaclenoob you are fine to eat with it on. If it comes off just replace as needed. Sometimes you need it to help with rubbing while your eat. It won’t hurt you if you swallow some wax.
I really need some advice or if any of you know... I just got my top braces a day ago and I picked the worst colors together dark blue and light blue it looks like I’m missing teeth lol in march there gonna out my bottom braces and I wanted to know, if I ask them if they can change the color of my top braces will they do it cause these colors are not it 😭
They should change your colors to new ones every time you visit your orthodontist for regular visits. If you call your orthodontist tell them you made a horrible color choice and ask really nicely I bet they’ll change your top color before March. 😁
I have a band thing that is on top of my bracket and it connects to the back teeth because i had a tooth taken out. But i dont know how to put the gum on top of the band because its rubbing my inner cheek ? What should i do?
Hey I have a question. I just got my braces on Monday. Whenever my mouth is in resting position, my teeth, especially the molars and premolars, are clamping down on my inner cheeks. I don't if that makes sense. Like when I'm keeping a straight face, my back teeth is biting down on my inner cheeks. I have to always be aware and correct it but it makes me uncomfortable when I do because then my mouth will no longer be 'resting'. It just started yesterday. I don't know of it's the braces working its magic or it's because I sleep on my jaws at night, that is my cheeks on the pillow, that is causing my jaws to shift and offset my jawline. Please reply
Henry Ijeoma I’m not sure and could only speculate. This sounds like a question for the orthodontist treating you. Most of these things are just initial adjustments to having braces and will get better.
I just received my Braces this morning and as expected, I will feel some mild discomfort. Is it okay for me to use the Wax for this cause? Or should i let the natural pain wear off in a few days like most braces do.
I just got my top braces today, they don’t necessarily hurt as bad because I guess I’m used to the pain from the expanders, but is a weird tingling feeling from the hook normal? Is wax needed?
Anusha Shrestha the pain may get a little worse tomorrow before it gets better. Wax is never required. It’s nice to have for irritations if you need it. Not sure about the tingling feeling. Give it a few days.
i just got my braces 3 hours ago, the dentist put 2 wax on 2 of my back teeth(not on the braces itself) to prevent me from fully closing my teeth, now the wax are stuck i cant get them out, am i supposed to wait for it to dissolve or something
So I got a metal arch under my tongue and it’s rubbing on my tongue( I’ve had braces for 3 months and I’ve never had this problem), do I do the same thing ?
SpeXXah _ that’s a tough one. Most of the time it’s hard to get wax to stay in that place. Your orthodontist may need to take a look or see if they can figure out if they can make it better
It will usually last a day or until you eat a big meal in your mouth. Just replace as you need to. In the pack it last forever unless it gets too hot and melts.
@@easttennesseeorthodontics9389 The wax works wonders I am so Glad I am using it, will be recommending it to my Dentist 🦷 to give to her other patients
Tanky_Tonk depends where the uncomfort is coming from. It you feel discomfort is coming from the braces rubbing the cheeks or pushing on the cheeks then wax can be a big help.
You can. I’d probably try and change it out at least daily. It can pick up food particles and bacteria if left i too long. It also doesn’t stick as well
My dentist put braces on me and said that my x ray is just to follow. I'm terrified bcos x ray is a must before getting braces right?? 😖 Am I going to be fine or what huhu
Not all dentists are orthodontist (specialist who go to school and extra 2-3 years after dental school to learn how to move teeth). Dentist can still put on braces but don’t have as much training. Xrays prebraces are standard of care. If you didn’t get one or they don’t have a current one for you you need one. Most people are fine and it doesn’t change plans but we occasionally find things that change plans and we use them to verify healthy teeth and bones before we begin treatment.
@@easttennesseeorthodontics9389 I'm so afraid rn bcos I can't go have my X ray due to COVID. Is it urgent to have one? Plus I have bruxism, I can bite I think 3 brackets and my dentist's appointment is full every day I can't get one. It's too painful and I'm so afraid, I think I'm not going to be fine :((
Mist Elly every dentist office should have the ability to take at least some xrays. Not sure why they need you to travel an hour to take an X-ray. Do you live in America or another country?
Just got my braces today but the upper part 1st with 2 springs attached...bottom part on next appointment..got 4 teeths extracted..ouch !!! So far its hurting abit because it touched my cheeks and kinda sore right now..
My wires are wiggly idek why but there not coming off so it hurts when I bend it cause it pokes my cheek a lot n I lost the wax n imma try going to the store to buy wax I told my mom about it she said we can't Cause my sisters teacher coming tomorrow (she fractured her ankle) so I put paper inside my mouth it hurts😭 n i still ate
valeria sanchez sounds like you may need your wires trimmed. You can try cotton balls if you don’t have wax. That will probably work better than paper.
When we apply braces we have to make the teeth really dry so the braces will stick. This can dehydrate teeth and make feel dry and sometimes brings out some white color. They should rehydrate in about 24 hrs. See if the white stain goes away. If it doesn’t let your orthodontist know at you next appointment. Can compare it to the photos of before you had braces and see what has change or not changed.
Just got my braces yesterday and it hurts like hell 😭 didn't expect to hurt this much. Any idea to ease pain than thylenol or ice cream since my lil bro ate my ice cream earlier 😑
You can take both Tylenol and Ibuprofen(Advil) at the same time as long as you are sensitive to that medication. Tell your little bro he need to buy you some more Ice Cream though. 😁
DaReal Princess it can be for both. Pain. Is usually from running from the braces or poking of wires. These can both develop into sores. Wax can help for pain or with sores if they develop.
Brian Hernandez should be fine and if you swallow it in your sleep, no big deal. Because your mouth dries out at night braces tend to stick and run more.
GaveeTheKing we usually recommended Tylenol or Advil/Motrin or whatever you usually take for aches and pains. This can help take the edge off for the initial days of soreness.
I just got my braces a couple hours ago and they hurrrttt
Lucy Rinaldi the are giving your teeth a workout. What ever you usually take for aches and pains should take the edge off. Like they say, Nothing worth doing is every easy. Best of luck with everything.
East Tennessee Orthodontics yeah I’ve noticed that my teeth seem loose. The pain is mild but it doesn’t help that the plaque toothpaste that they gave me, I’m allergic to.
Lucy Rinaldi tooth can feel a little loose as they move around. Bummer about the toothpaste. What kind did they give you?
Lucy Rinaldi that is great toothpaste. I’ve never heard of anyone allergic to it. What happened?
From what I’ve read about online and what I’ve heard from my orthodontist, there are no side effects of the tooth paste. So it must be something in the tooth paste that I’m allergic to. All I know is that I can’t use it with out having a allergic reaction
I got my braces yesterday and it's another form of torture!
virgilio espina just google what braces used to involve. Be glad you have braces in 2019. It’s a temporary torture and nothing worthwhile is easy.
After 1 week, no more pain killers. Only took pail killers for the first 3 days only.
@@virgilioespina does it still hurt, and do they always hurt or only when you get it/get them tightened. I got mine yesterday and they really hurt
@@avakumar3943 nope. Only the 1rst two weeks...
@@virgilioespina oh ok thanks 👍🏽
Thank you. I appreciate the time and effort you spend too on replying to the comments. I find both the video and comments quite useful for a beginner in braces world!
Captain Krieg thanks so much. There is a lot of misinformation out there so just doing my best to keep people informed. Check out the braces101 section of our website. www.easttnorthodontics.com
The wax keeps falling off when I place it. Help?
Y Fiefiw the best way to keep traditional wax from falling off is to use a bigger piece than you think you need and to dry to area the best you can before you put it on. Try and squeeze the wax underneath something to help it hold like a braces hook or another undercut. If that doesn’t work their are a few products that should stick better.
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07CW18VVS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1529578829&sr=8-1&keywords=orthodots+clear&dpPl=1&dpID=515j6k-gzsL&ref=plSrch
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002EA8RH2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1529579000&sr=8-1&keywords=gishy+goo&dpPl=1&dpID=21VYebpHxML&ref=plSrch
Blaze Bourne try to keep it from getting wet. I found that it helps if you try not to take it out if you’ve misplaced it, or try to not get it too wet from your saliva
Make sure the bracket is dry , then you can stick it on just fine !
Dry the spot where you want to apply the wax at
Armando Hernández i have my braces off you replied really late
Thanks this was so helpful my daughter just got her braces a couple days ago and this video explained everything she needed to know
Glad it helped!
Thanks for this tip! My lip got a cut from the brackets and I’ve been in pain for days. Had no clue how to used the wax lol. Saved my life
Omg thank you so much, my dentist gave me this, but I forgot to ask what is for, then I found this video, it is a life safer 🙏🥺
You’re most welcome. Glad we could help.
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I got braces last week and I haven't been in pain at all. Thank you God. I just have a few numbness but other then that no pain
Harmony Joseph awesome!
At my last appointment, one of my wires was cut at an angle, so it is really sharp and has cut up my cheek a bunch causing blisters. Today I finally decided to use wax on the bracket and it really helps. Luckily I have my next appointment in 6 days, so I can get my wire changed. This is the most excited I have ever been to get my braces tightened. :)
Old vid but this really cleared things up! I been using the wax wrong and was wondering why it wasn't helping much! 😆 Thanks so much for the demo.
You’re welcome. Old but good and still helping people out.
Thank you so much! It’s on my back bracket, scraping my cheeks, so now it feels MUCH better!
absolutelyabbie awesome! Glad to help.
Thanks for this. After I got my braces on and a day later every time I would chew or talk I would end up biting the side of my cheek, then orthodontist gave me wax but I didn’t know what it was for until I found this video, it helped a lot. Thanks
You’re welcome and glad we could help
the end of the wire in the back of my mouth keeps clinging onto my cheek and it hurts sooo bad! used wax and i feel so much better.
Glad the wax is helping. Hope you got the wire cut shorter.
You can use any type of nontoxic soft wax if you can find that. I’ve also heard that small pieces of soft cotton from qtips cotton rolls can be used.
4 years later and you just saved my son some pain! Thanks!
4 years is a good run. Glad this video helped your son!
I should have used this a looooooooong time ago
It is a life saver, or at least a cheek and lip saver
This guy is awsome!!
I also love the fact that he actually replies to comments!
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Ştefania & Ciupi you’re not too bad yourself😉
I just got my braces today and its really hurt dammmmm 😭😭
Fasiehah Kun sorry about that. Hopefully it won’t hurt for too long. The results will be worth it.
East Tennessee Orthodontics yeah ; its hurt but i must be strong for getting better teeth
@@peytenbatiste you'll be fine after a few days of discomfort. The results will totally be worth it :)
Lyndell Batiste yep ; its okay and dont eat somthing tht hard
I got braces yesterday and I freaking cried a couple hours later. They hurt. Although I have the best diet ever of Mac and cheese and smoothies!
Yum. Ice cream is great too. Hang in there. It’ll feel better in a few days.
Already feels AMAZING After a week!
@@MoltedRoblox I got mine yesterday and my teeth really hurt 🥺
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I got braces yesterday
Jjm Glow congrats. You’ll love the result.
Me too, it hurts like shit
Yeah I am use to it now
The Dominus first week is the worse and then it gets better
Me too ıt's hurting me
Thx for the tutorial I used a whole for each side
Clickbait 2.0 NP. If you need more wax usually pharmacies have some and your orthodontist should have more
I got my braces yesterday and im in so much pain but i did what you said and now i feel MUCH better! Thank you.
Adyanna· N ·Baleria hang in there. You should feel much better after a couple more days
How it was
Sugar free gum work as well, if you don't have any dental wax on you.
Pan Kung that is a solid braces hack! Thanks for the tip.
Never felt more comfortable thank you
Can not wait for my braces getting them on the 15 Jan 2020
Haseeb Khaliq you are going to do great!
Would it be bad to take Advil four times a day for braces? I don’t want anything to be bad for my teeth
Little Gumdrop Studio you can follow the directions on the bottle. It will be fine for your teeth and help ease the discomfort these first few days.
I have a question. How long should you let the wax stay in for?
Phyrren as long as u want just remember to remove it when u eat I ate mines cuz I forgot
Xangie Gacha omg 💀💀💀
@@xangiegacha2767 me too lmaooo
One of my brackets fell off so I’m using wax to hold it in place until my appointment in 2 days
Sir. Yay Kats thanks a great use for wax too.
I’ve had braces for months now and the first week or so it can hurt a bit try to eat a diet of yogurt soup maybe bread if you can tolerate the pain
Eat a big portions of food before getting braces on because after a few hours it will eventually start to hurt I recommend Taking a pain killer before getting braces btw feel free to ask me anything about braces I have experience folks but if you’re getting a expander too like I did I had my expander and braces at once and I would say it feels weird the expander because there’s is a it of pressure food can also get stuck in your expander for that I recommend getting some things called “Jordan clean between sticks” the small plastic one they are cheap what I did was I broke the thin plastic end off and it’s really good to get things out of my expander
Now as always have a great day people 👍
Good advice.
I got mine yesterday and I think my teeth are just too tight to get the floss to go in between do you have any tips on that?
Ashley 123 use a waterflosser for now. As the teeth move. Flossing should get easier.
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Jesus Powerful Name, AMEN❗️.
Is the wax reusable? And how long can i use it for (maximum)?
How long should I keep that wax in... also is wax ok if it is eaten by accident?
AmauriXI you can keep it in as long as it will stay. It will probably come out as you eat and you need to remove it to brush. It won’t hurt you to eat and will just pass right through.
1:29 put english automatic captions... 😂😂😂😂
Ernesto Polo, Apparently UA-cam can hear S vs F sounds. Thanks for letting us know.
"or just kind fuck this live out of your mouth" HAHAHAHAHAHA LMAO
I think they updated the subtitkes now because I don't get that on my device lol.
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My bracket stay flipping over the wire cause the glue is not there anymore. Use wax?
Wax can help stabilize the bracket till your orthodontist can get it glued back on
I have hooks but I don’t have bottem braces so why do I have hooks cause I can’t put elastics on it’s a method of touture I got them yesterday help me
Dakota Brownjohn we order our braces and some come with hooks. They are there wether we use them or not. You orthodontist may be able to bend them in or remove them if you are not getting bottom braces
Do you do the same with Molar bands?
Is it safe to sleep with a large piece of wax on the brace? In another video an orthodontist said it could choke or block an airway if it came loose during sleep?
dingbat19 how large are we talking about. It’s usually pretty stuck to the braces. I guess it’s always a risk but I’m sure a low one.
Ugh the ring thingy they put on the back tooth was piercing my mouth, the wax really helped thanks.
I’m Gaad glad it helped.
Thank you! I feel so much better now ♥️
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This one spot fills 1000 times better cause of the wax
TnG x DeBo it’s the little things. Glad it feels better.
Thanks I honestly needed to know how to use it it was hurt ing so I almost started crying
Rafael Diaz so glad to help
Day 2 of having braces and I’m so sore this hurts to do. Any pointers
Give it time and pain medicine. Hopefully you are feeling much better now.
Can I eat food with the wax on? Or do I have to take it off before eating?
Pinnaclenoob you are fine to eat with it on. If it comes off just replace as needed. Sometimes you need it to help with rubbing while your eat. It won’t hurt you if you swallow some wax.
I wish I new when I had braces i didnt know it was for that
I really need some advice or if any of you know... I just got my top braces a day ago and I picked the worst colors together dark blue and light blue it looks like I’m missing teeth lol in march there gonna out my bottom braces and I wanted to know, if I ask them if they can change the color of my top braces will they do it cause these colors are not it 😭
They should change your colors to new ones every time you visit your orthodontist for regular visits. If you call your orthodontist tell them you made a horrible color choice and ask really nicely I bet they’ll change your top color before March. 😁
@@easttennesseeorthodontics9389 thank you so much ❤️😊
@@Anonymous-kh9vu our pleasure!
I have a band thing that is on top of my bracket and it connects to the back teeth because i had a tooth taken out. But i dont know how to put the gum on top of the band because its rubbing my inner cheek ? What should i do?
Try a large piece of wax to cover it. Hopefully that will work better.
Hey I have a question. I just got my braces on Monday. Whenever my mouth is in resting position, my teeth, especially the molars and premolars, are clamping down on my inner cheeks. I don't if that makes sense. Like when I'm keeping a straight face, my back teeth is biting down on my inner cheeks. I have to always be aware and correct it but it makes me uncomfortable when I do because then my mouth will no longer be 'resting'. It just started yesterday. I don't know of it's the braces working its magic or it's because I sleep on my jaws at night, that is my cheeks on the pillow, that is causing my jaws to shift and offset my jawline. Please reply
Henry Ijeoma I’m not sure and could only speculate. This sounds like a question for the orthodontist treating you. Most of these things are just initial adjustments to having braces and will get better.
I just received my Braces this morning and as expected, I will feel some mild discomfort. Is it okay for me to use the Wax for this cause? Or should i let the natural pain wear off in a few days like most braces do.
Kyrillos yep you can use wax as needed. Sometimes it helps ease the adjustment period.
East Tennessee Orthodontics Noted. Thanks for your reply.
Do I have to heat the wax slightly
It depends. A lot of times it will come out as you eat. Take it out before brushing and just replace as you need to.
I just got my top braces today, they don’t necessarily hurt as bad because I guess I’m used to the pain from the expanders, but is a weird tingling feeling from the hook normal? Is wax needed?
Anusha Shrestha the pain may get a little worse tomorrow before it gets better. Wax is never required. It’s nice to have for irritations if you need it. Not sure about the tingling feeling. Give it a few days.
i just got my braces 3 hours ago, the dentist put 2 wax on 2 of my back teeth(not on the braces itself) to prevent me from fully closing my teeth, now the wax are stuck i cant get them out, am i supposed to wait for it to dissolve or something
쯔위CHEWY these aren’t wax and not meant to come off or dissolve. They are called buildups and They are so you don’t bite on the braces.
@@easttennesseeorthodontics9389 i see, so the only way for it to be removed is during my next appointment which is like a month later?
So I got a metal arch under my tongue and it’s rubbing on my tongue( I’ve had braces for 3 months and I’ve never had this problem), do I do the same thing ?
SpeXXah _ that’s a tough one. Most of the time it’s hard to get wax to stay in that place. Your orthodontist may need to take a look or see if they can figure out if they can make it better
Can you use it when sleeping because i get cut when i sleep sometimes
Sleeping is a great time to use wax
Thank you from, India 🙏🏼😀
What is the longevity of the wax ?
It will usually last a day or until you eat a big meal in your mouth. Just replace as you need to. In the pack it last forever unless it gets too hot and melts.
@@easttennesseeorthodontics9389 The wax works wonders I am so Glad I am using it, will be recommending it to my Dentist 🦷 to give to her other patients
@@madhumitaathaley551 excellent. Glad to help
I got new wires put in and one place is poking me on one of my brackets where my rubber band is attached if I apply wax will it effect my rubber band
Donna Turner not at all but the rubber band make make the wax come off more.
I have a question, is it bad that I got my braces almost 2 days ago and they still didn't hurt ?
No worries at all. Not everyone experiences pain. You are one of the lucky ones!
If I’m trying to sleep and I’m feeling uncomfortable, should I put on the wax?
Tanky_Tonk depends where the uncomfort is coming from. It you feel discomfort is coming from the braces rubbing the cheeks or pushing on the cheeks then wax can be a big help.
East Tennessee Orthodontics ok thank you
But how long are you supposed to keep it on for? And how do you take it off?
Itzel H you can keep it on as long as something is rubbing or bothering you. You just pick it off or brush it off if you need to remove it.
@@easttennesseeorthodontics9389 ok thx
when do you take the wax off?
When it gets old. It usually comes off when you eat though and need to be replaced.
Hi, How do you heat the wax before placing it on?
Just for a second between your fingers till it’s soft. It really depends on how hard the wax is when you begin.
I got braces 3 days ago and the poking hasn’t stopped
Wax is more for rubbing. If a wire is poking wax can help temporarily, but the wire needs to be trimmed or bent so it doesn’t poke you.
Can you re-use the wax after you've put it in once?
You can. I’d probably try and change it out at least daily. It can pick up food particles and bacteria if left i too long. It also doesn’t stick as well
@@easttennesseeorthodontics9389 thank you
He made it look so simple...
Katy Huber much easier without cheeks, a tongue, and spit😉
My dentist put braces on me and said that my x ray is just to follow. I'm terrified bcos x ray is a must before getting braces right?? 😖 Am I going to be fine or what huhu
Not all dentists are orthodontist (specialist who go to school and extra 2-3 years after dental school to learn how to move teeth). Dentist can still put on braces but don’t have as much training. Xrays prebraces are standard of care. If you didn’t get one or they don’t have a current one for you you need one. Most people are fine and it doesn’t change plans but we occasionally find things that change plans and we use them to verify healthy teeth and bones before we begin treatment.
@@easttennesseeorthodontics9389 I'm so afraid rn bcos I can't go have my X ray due to COVID. Is it urgent to have one? Plus I have bruxism, I can bite I think 3 brackets and my dentist's appointment is full every day I can't get one. It's too painful and I'm so afraid, I think I'm not going to be fine :((
Mist Elly not sure how you were able to get your braces placed but they couldn’t take an X-ray due to Covid.
@@easttennesseeorthodontics9389 my dentist is around town and the place where you can have x ray takes an hour travel to go there
Mist Elly every dentist office should have the ability to take at least some xrays. Not sure why they need you to travel an hour to take an X-ray. Do you live in America or another country?
Just got my braces today but the upper part 1st with 2 springs attached...bottom part on next appointment..got 4 teeths extracted..ouch !!! So far its hurting abit because it touched my cheeks and kinda sore right now..
It’ll take a few days to get adjusted. Hang in there.
My wires are wiggly idek why but there not coming off so it hurts when I bend it cause it pokes my cheek a lot n I lost the wax n imma try going to the store to buy wax I told my mom about it she said we can't Cause my sisters teacher coming tomorrow (she fractured her ankle) so I put paper inside my mouth it hurts😭 n i still ate
valeria sanchez sounds like you may need your wires trimmed. You can try cotton balls if you don’t have wax. That will probably work better than paper.
Can I sleep with it? I have sore spots and it keeps rubbing and I just want them gone ASAP :(
You can totally sleep with it in. Just put some wax on after you brush your teeth at night and you should be good till the next morning.
East Tennessee Orthodontics thank you so much!
The first day of braces yesterday I slept soundly without any wax
Phantom awesome!
I got braces on Monday trying to get to help for what waxing is
Douglas Rivas let us know what questions you have.
What do I do my bracket is loose? Is this normal?
If it’s loose the was can help stabilize it, but it’ll need to be fixed by your orthodontist in the future.
Wow didn’t know that was for that thank you will be using this from now on. My top inner lip is cut up 😬
Hope it helps. Rinsing with warm salt water or Colgate’s Peroxyl rinse can help those areas heal faster
I just got my braces today and my teeth feel dry like when the hair touches them and I was left with like a white stain on my teeth ? Is this normal?
When we apply braces we have to make the teeth really dry so the braces will stick. This can dehydrate teeth and make feel dry and sometimes brings out some white color. They should rehydrate in about 24 hrs. See if the white stain goes away. If it doesn’t let your orthodontist know at you next appointment. Can compare it to the photos of before you had braces and see what has change or not changed.
Are we supposed to remove it while eating or drinking water?
Maya 123. You don’t have to and can help things not to rub while eating. It may come off. It won’t hurt to swallow it. Just replace it as needed.
Maya 123 no
Maya 123 yesss
I got my lower braces on thursday last week and they where hurting like hell, but now it hurts sometimes so i’m good
I got my braces yesterday and omg I can’t with the pain
Yulia Coleman soft food me and Tylenol or Advil for the pain. The pain will pass in a few days.
My braces ain’t hurting, just feeling some pressure. Is this normal?
skitzmaker totally. Pressure is what moves teeth. You may get a little discomfort after a day or so and you won’t feel the pressure after a few days
Just got my braces yesterday and it hurts like hell 😭 didn't expect to hurt this much. Any idea to ease pain than thylenol or ice cream since my lil bro ate my ice cream earlier 😑
You can take both Tylenol and Ibuprofen(Advil) at the same time as long as you are sensitive to that medication. Tell your little bro he need to buy you some more Ice Cream though. 😁
Ketocorolac thank me later
My braces thankfully didn’t hurt, but the wires are cutting the inside of my cheeks and its been hell, hopefully this will help
Wax can help with that. If you feel like the wire is long then they may need to be trimmed. Your orthodontist can get you fixed up.
@@easttennesseeorthodontics9389 yes im definitely telling them to trim them, thanks for the video! The wax is saving my life rn
You’re welcome. Wax is great for brackets and a temporary fix for wires until you can get it trimmed.
The wax does help it I don’t I was going have take my braces out it hurt so bad.
Hang in there it’ll feel better soon
Have you tried trimming your fingernails???
Ouch. Gotta keep them a little long the bend those wires😉
when will the pain go away and will I ever be able to eat normally again 😞
The first time you get your braces on it typically take 3-5 days to feel back to normal.
@@easttennesseeorthodontics9389 okay thank you
i just got braces and I’m dying😫😫😫
Hopefully all is well now.
I got my braces on some hours ago but they don’t hurt (yet)
Kody Froehlich hope they are feeling ok today.
Thanks. I cant bite right now but otherwise they are fine👍
Awesome
I’m confused please help ? Is the wax for pain or sores
DaReal Princess it can be for both. Pain. Is usually from running from the braces or poking of wires. These can both develop into sores. Wax can help for pain or with sores if they develop.
East Tennessee Orthodontics oh ok tysm
DaReal Princess NP
Is it fine if it falls down our throats?
I’m just saying my didnt
GoldenPlays iOS if you swallow it, it’s not a problem. It’s nontoxic. Just replace as needed.
My braces don’t hurt at all it was my first time too!!
cecilia fun and more that’s awesome!
Can I go to sleep while wax is in my mouth without it falling out of place?
Brian Hernandez should be fine and if you swallow it in your sleep, no big deal. Because your mouth dries out at night braces tend to stick and run more.
i want to put wax on all of my brackets, can i do that?
some random kiddo you most definitely can. You’ll just go through a lot of wax
Can you reuse this wax again or just throw away and put in the new wax ?
Nisa Gymnastics 131 you can reuse it but I would probably just get a canes piece every time. It sticks better
Can I put wax on while i put my rubber bands on
Quennie Zhang no problem. If true rubber bands are on a tooth that needs the wax you’ll have to put the bands on first then the wax.
I got braces 10 hours ago and my mouth hurts so bad!
Idk Idc hang in there. It’ll get better after 3-5 days.
So I thought it was actually gum
It’s pretty gross and bland gum😂
It’s wax so it probably is gross lol
K seems like I’m the only that got braces and didn’t feel pain
That’s great you aren’t having any pain.
Thanks
Parul Gupta our pleasure.
I got braces yesterday. What should I do if my tooth aches?
GaveeTheKing we usually recommended Tylenol or Advil/Motrin or whatever you usually take for aches and pains. This can help take the edge off for the initial days of soreness.
East Tennessee Orthodontics thanks that really helps
GaveeTheKing glad to help.
I just had my braces put on this morning and my 2 front teeth hurt so bad, the pain 😭
Hang in there. It’ll feel much better in a few days. Until then, 🍦 helps a ton.
@@easttennesseeorthodontics9389 thank you! 😊
what do i do, my othadontist didn’t give me wax
You can always find some at a local pharmacy or Walmart. It can be ordered on Amazon too.
I just swallow a wax while eating... What will happen?? Am i gonna die!???
😂. You’re good. Just don’t reuse it when it comes out the other end. 💩
It’s not even my ch elks that hurt right inside my lip it’s a huge sore and I hate it
It hurts when i push it with wax😭
Jisung Hyung101 tooth pain or lip pain guess you get to take our pick
I just realised that i have used the wax wrong, wow thank god i saw this video
Glad to help