Do spacers hurt when you eat?

Do spacers hurt when you eat?

Many patients describe the discomfort as similar to having a piece of food wedged between the teeth. Generally, this discomfort of spacers will fade as your teeth get used to the feeling of the spacers.

How long do teeth hurt after spacers?

How long do spacers hurt? The level of discomfort caused by spacers differs for each patient. However, any initial soreness or pain from dental spacers being placed should fade away after about four to six hours. You may feel an aching that can get worse over the following day or two.

Can I chew normally with spacers?

You may eat normally with the separators in, but we do recommend avoiding chewing gum and very sticky foods, like chewey/sticky candy (caramel, taffy, tootsie rolls, gummy bears, Snickers bars, and any other sticky candy), as they may make your separators fall out prematurely.

What happens if your spacers hurt?

You may still have the sensation that something is caught between your back teeth. If you do experience some pain, your orthodontist may advise you to take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), to dull the ache. You can also try rinsing with a warm salt water mixture (1 tsp. salt to 8 oz.

Why do spacers hurt so bad?

If the patient has a relatively small amount of space between their molars (or none at all), then the spacer may irritate the nerves in the gum of the mouth, causing constant pain. In some cases the spacer digs into the gums, causing bleeding and swelling; and would be more uncomfortable than the actual braces.

Do spacers hurt worse than braces?

Spacers usually stay between your teeth for several days; sometimes for as long as 10 days. The spacers are taken out before your braces are put on. The braces don’t hurt like the spacers; in fact, when the spacers are removed, it feels so much better, even after the braces are put on!

How painful are spacers for braces?

Wearing orthodontic spacers usually doesn’t hurt, but it can make that area a little sore. Usually, it feels like there’s something stuck between your teeth. You might feel tempted to floss, but don’t! As long as it feels like there’s something caught in your contact area, you’ll know that the spacer is doing its job.

How do you stop the pain of spacers?

Avoid chewing gum or other sticky foods which can stick to the spacers and pull them out. Avoid tough or crispy foods. Cold drinks or ice cream may help to temporarily alleviate any discomfort. Pain reliever such as Tylenol or Advil can provide relief for the pain if needed.

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