New braces pain is caused by the wires and brackets forming an irritation or friction on the oral mucosa, which can be relieved by adjusting your diet and taking painkillers. If necessary, you can also use orthodontic protective wax to prevent irritation of the oral mucosa.
1. Adjust diet: Try not to eat hot or hard food to avoid aggravating the discomfort of the teeth and mouth, and choose fluids or semi-fluids, such as congee, noodles, chicken soup and other foods, the pain will gradually diminish.
2. Take painkillers: If the pain is strong and difficult to endure, you can take ibuprofen extended-release capsules, diclofenac sodium extended-release tablets and other drugs, the specific use of medication should follow the doctor’s instructions.
It is normal to experience pain or soreness when wearing braces, but if the discomfort persists for a long time without improvement, the patient should consult a doctor. Medications should be used under the direction of a physician.