moving soreness

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#1 Post by **platinum** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 12:22 pm

In the beginning my lower incissoors were sore, after that my premolars on the left. Now my both molars on the left side are sore. Even the last molar, which is not banded or otherwise connected to the braces, is very sore. Are the teeth moving backwards?

#2 Post by **SimInsomniac** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 12:47 pm

I imagine your teeth are tender from the movement, especially in the roots. I always think that soreness is a sign of progress for me, even in the past fortnight I've had pains in my remaining lower premolars and it went after a few days.
Just make sure you treat your teeth and gums well, and everything should be fine!

Sim

#3 Post by **Kat** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 4:02 pm

Totally normal, take over the counter meds and enjoy knowing they are moving in the right direction.

#4 Post by **CanehdianGal** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:28 am

It's been 1 month today that I got my braces. I'm in the same situation. There has not been 1 day without discomfort. Different teeth , different days. For the past 2 days my 2 front teeth r very sore to the touch. I wonder if advils would help this type of pain. Goodluck.

#5 Post by **platinum** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:08 am

Yep, now the soreness moved back to premolars

I just find it funny that second molar was very sore even though it is not attached to the archwire.

#6 Post by **LithpingLitha** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:34 pm

Yep, now the soreness moved back to premolars

I just find it funny that second molar was very sore even though it is not attached to the archwire.

My left 2nd molar was sore for two days. I think it is moving back to it's original spot now that the spacers are gone.

#7 Post by **platinum** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:59 am

and back to the incissors...
It is crazy, there is always some teeth very sore. One of my lower incissors is pushing it's way to the arch. It is almost there

#8 Post by **CanehdianGal** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:02 pm

For the last 2 days no pain or discomfort..First time since Jan 16th. I'm taking advantage and eating what I can!

#9 Post by **bracedintx** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 1:29 pm

Remember that your braces are exerting constant light pressure to your teeth, so they are always being pushed to move. And as they rotate or move backward/forward they will push on other teeth as well. You don't want to focus too much on the soreness of each individual tooth because it will vary. You'll make yourself crazy if you do that

#10 Post by **platinum** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 4:51 pm

You don't want to focus too much on the soreness of each individual tooth because it will vary.

It is quite difficult not to focus to the pain, because when ever I touch my teeth I feel a sharp pain. Really painful. It is not some mild discomfort...

#11 Post by **Higgy** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:01 pm

I'm working my way toward 6 months now....and there are still days when I wake up and one tooth will decide to be sore that day....it's like a guessing game, haha....but it does usually tend to happen when progress is happening....right now my lower left lateral is sore....which hopefully means its moving a bit so the front one can come in:)