Sleeping with braces may be caused by the edge of the bracket rubbing the oral mucosa, or it may be caused by the residual food near the bracket, or it may be caused by the inflammation and suppuration of the tooth pulp. Depending on the cause of the pain, it can be relieved by applying the protective wax for the bracket, cleaning the food residue near the bracket in a timely manner, rinsing with ice water, and taking medication.
1. If the pain is caused by the friction between the brackets and the oral mucosa during sleep, you can apply orthodontic wax to the brackets in time to reduce the friction of the brackets on the oral mucosa and relieve the pain.
2. If there is food residue near the braces brackets, it is easy to cause stimulation to the gum papilla, thus causing pain in the area of braces when sleeping, you can use dental floss and other tools to clean up the food residue in a timely manner to reduce the stimulation of the residue on the gum papilla and relieve the pain. If the food residue near the brackets of braces is not cleaned for a long time, it may cause dental calculus, which can be removed by ultrasonic cleaning if necessary.
3. If there is throbbing pain in the area where braces are worn during sleep, it may be caused by inflammation and suppuration of the pulp, which can be alleviated by gargling with ice water to reduce the extrusion of the side wall of the pulp cavity and slow down the pain. If the pain is more intense, you can also take ibuprofen and other drugs under the guidance of a physician to relieve the pain. However, the use of drugs should follow the doctor’s instructions to prevent adverse reactions.
If there is pain in the area where the braces are worn while sleeping, you can go to the hospital for examination, and after a clear diagnosis, carry out targeted treatment as soon as possible to prevent the symptoms from aggravating and causing other oral problems.