New tooth bracketed- pain?

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#1 Post by **prettybetty3** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 8:22 am

I am due for my 5th adjustment today. I had a tooth hidden behind my cannine that was never bracketed because there was no room. Since then I have been wearing a powerchain and spring to make room. I believe now there is enough space for that tooth to be bracketed and attached to the archwired (at least i hope so!).

For those who have had a similar situation, is it painful? Considering the tooth is way behind the archwire. I would assume the pressure in bringing it foward can cause discomfort as well as it being sensitive to the bracket popping off in the midst of catching up to the level where the other teeth are.

Anyone with a similar situation?

#2 Post by **jenfire** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:14 am

I had a lateral on my bottom arch that was hidden behind other teeth. After about 4 months in braces they put in a spring that pushed the teeth apart to make room for the lateral. Space was created quickly and by the next adjustment, I was ready to have that lateral attached. I am not going to sugar-coat the experience: It was probably the most pain I have ever experienced, having that tooth attached to the wire. I'm talking about when they actually put the wire on & a lig around it. I would definitely recommend taking some Aleve or Advil before the appointment. There was a persistent pain as it was moving--but nothing too unbearable (just take some Advil, etc.).

The tooth has moved up to the arch nicely. It was very painful, but I am so much happier now that the tooth is up to the arch. You can see some of my progress pics in my braces story (just click on the www).

Good luck! It will all be worth it--just wait and see.

~jenfire

#3 Post by **platinum** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 12:36 pm

I got my lower incissor, which was little behind ther rest, attached to the wire from the start. There was not enough space, and the tooth was pressing its way out. It hurt at the beginning quite a lot.I guess it has moved somewhat and it does not hurt too much anymore. I had to take painkillers for three days after bracing, because of my lower incissors.

Good luck!

#4 Post by **prettybetty3** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:33 am

Jen, you hit the nail on the head! LOL Yea, it hurt and the throbbing the past 24 hours has been the most uncomfortable part of the treatment thus far...but that tooth coming in line is worth it!

I have ceramic braces but he needed to put one metal on that tooth to apply a wire tire on top of the spring for the next 2 months...its funny bc I have clear braces and ligs...and one patch of my mouth is full of metal! LOL he said when it gets in line hed change it back so its cool...

thanks for all the responces!

#5 Post by **joney** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:31 am

I got my hidden incisor wire tied today, it didn't hurt when it was being tied. I am so happy to think that it might move now towards my arch. Hope it doesn't hurt too much...

#6 Post by **Mmmmuuaa** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:38 pm

Good news, is that once attached my moved very quickly. In about a week it was almost perfectly in line with the others.

Bad news, when I walked out of the Ortho's office after the tooth was attached the cold air hit my teeth and instant pain. I've had alot of sensitivity to cold on my front lower teeth since then which has been probably like 2 months now. It seems to be getting better. I use sensidine toothpaste.

Hope you don't have the same experience.