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Has anyone tried Good Vibrations or Bite Wafers for pain?
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 12:10 pm
by straighter-teeth
I am going to be getting braces in a few weeks and have seen the bite wafers for sale and also a thing called Good Vibrations that are supposed to help with the pain. Has anyone used either of these?
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 12:20 pm
by jcdamon3
I think I have a bite wafer. I used it a couple of times.
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 12:26 pm
by straighter-teeth
Do you think it helped biting on the wafer or was it no good?
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 2:00 pm
by Tiffchelle
My ortho's office gave me a bite wafer when I got spacers in and when the braces went on. I used it when the spacers were really bothering me, and I found it to be rather soothing. I got braced yesterday, and while I still have spacers
I haven't had the need to use the bite wafer. The assistant who helped me yesterday kept telling me that as soon as I left the office I should start biting on it to head off the pain, but I didn't, and I have been fine. You may find it soothing. Hope that helps!
~Tiffany
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 3:02 pm
by jcdamon3
Yes, I think the bite wafers help. But I also think chewing on food helps too. It actually feels good to me after an adjustment so I try not to baby my teeth too much. I know it sounds weird.
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:25 pm
by straighter-teeth
thanks for the info ...
hmm
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 6:10 am
by rangerchic
I have been told that chewing gum, sugarless after an adjustment helps.....well I know that it does help too! I have a vibrating toothbrush that helps too! I did not do it this time and OMG I am stil hurting from Monday!
RC