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What Causes Severe Sensitivity In Anterior Teeth After Tightening The Braces?

Earlier today I got my braces tightened. They put on a chain of elastic a instead of seperate ones on each bracket and used a stronger wire. I ate Mac and Cheese right after my appointment and brushed my teeth. Later that day after Scuba Diving class I tried to drink ice tea and ended up in tears. It felt like the nerves in my front two teeth were all exposed, kind of like when a dentist is drilling your tooth and hits a nerve, but in my whole front two teeth. Is something wrong or should I subside in a few days? (I tried drinking some warmer Gatorade and the same thing happened)
Thu, 28 Jul 2016
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Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain if there is severe sensitivity while drinking anything hot or cold after tightening of the braces it is not abnormal as some level of pain, soreness and sensitivity is normal after tightening of braces..
In case if the symptoms are severe it can be due to excessive tightening of braces.
The symptoms tend to subside in 3 to 4 days or maximum of a week but in case if the symptoms still does not improve consult your Orthodontist and get evaluated..

As of now you can start applying desensitising toothpaste over the sensitive teeth..
Cool your food to room temperate before consuming..
Do cool compresses over the lip to reduce inflammation..
Take pain relievers like Ibuprofen..
You can also apply numbing gel like Lignocaine..

Hope this helps..
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What Causes Severe Sensitivity In Anterior Teeth After Tightening The Braces?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain if there is severe sensitivity while drinking anything hot or cold after tightening of the braces it is not abnormal as some level of pain, soreness and sensitivity is normal after tightening of braces.. In case if the symptoms are severe it can be due to excessive tightening of braces. The symptoms tend to subside in 3 to 4 days or maximum of a week but in case if the symptoms still does not improve consult your Orthodontist and get evaluated.. As of now you can start applying desensitising toothpaste over the sensitive teeth.. Cool your food to room temperate before consuming.. Do cool compresses over the lip to reduce inflammation.. Take pain relievers like Ibuprofen.. You can also apply numbing gel like Lignocaine.. Hope this helps..