Tooth Sensitivity and Brace Removal!
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Tooth Sensitivity and Brace Removal!
So, I am 7 weeks post op from MMA, and my teeth are killing me. It feels similar to biting into something cold with sensitive teeth. But I get this feeling if anything touches my teeth or lips. Is this just the nerves healing or something more? It is incredibly painful. Leading onto my next quety, I get my braces off on the 15th. I am terrified that it will be excruciatingly painful due to the sensitivity. At my past adjustment even removing the chains hurt. Is there anything I can do to make the removal easier and more pain free?
Re: Tooth Sensitivity and Brace Removal!
From my experience, it's the nerves healing.
This happened to me twice before, once when I had gum graft and then again when I had my wisdom teeth out. Now I'm 3 weeks post BSSO with genioplasty and I'm sure it will happen again when my nerves begin to "wake up". Yes, it can be agonizing, but it's a good sign so do your best to focus on the positive and notify everyone who works in your mouth of what's going on. They should be more gentle, though I don't know exactly how they can be accommodating while removing braces, however your ortho might have a way!
Good luck!
This happened to me twice before, once when I had gum graft and then again when I had my wisdom teeth out. Now I'm 3 weeks post BSSO with genioplasty and I'm sure it will happen again when my nerves begin to "wake up". Yes, it can be agonizing, but it's a good sign so do your best to focus on the positive and notify everyone who works in your mouth of what's going on. They should be more gentle, though I don't know exactly how they can be accommodating while removing braces, however your ortho might have a way!
Good luck!