Son's swollen Chipmunk Face- Day 3 of Braces

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#1 Post by **DogGroomer** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 1:16 pm

This morning my 12 year old woke up this morning and he looks like a chipmunk. His cheeks and face are completely swelled up. We both got braces on Thursday but mine haven't given me any trouble at all.. they don't even really hurt. He can hardly eat. Have any of you experienced swelling like this? How long did it last? He took advil but it hasn't helped and it's really noticable. If he was allergic to something wouldn't it have happened before now?

#2 Post by **Snowglobe32** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 2:10 pm

Maybe you should post this in the forum for parents with kids in braces.
You might have better luck there.

#3 Post by **sauerkraut** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 2:34 pm

Not wishing to be alarmist, but I'd get your son checked out pretty quick if I were you. You don't want to risk the swelling closing up his throat.

#4 Post by **bbsadmin** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 3:56 pm

Your son could be having an allergic reaction to the nickle in the braces or the latex in the elastic. He shouldn't be having swelling like this. Please call your son's orthodontist immediately.

#5 Post by **Steph in Sac** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:07 am

Any updates??!! I have never heard of this happening.

#6 Post by **sauerkraut** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:58 pm

Yes, please let us know how your son's doing, DogGroomer. I've been worrying about him!

#7 Post by **ashesgap** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:10 pm

I have been waiting all weekend to see if your son is ok....so?