Spacers...

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#1 Post by **flesh-was-sweet** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 9:20 am

My spacers were put in today and I feel like i've been smacked in the face...is this normal??

My front teeth are hurting more than the back..so i'm a little confused

#2 Post by **ThisIsMary** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 11:37 am

I'm not a doctor but it would make sense to me that your front teeth may be hurting because of the pressure from the spacers. The spacers are creating a space which in return is pushing your teeth together slightly and your front teeth may be more sensitive to this pressure. Once again, I'm not a doctor but that's what my guess would be.

As far as feeling like you were hit in the face.....I remember when I got my spacers; the constant pressure and aching were annoying but don't worry, it gets better

Hope I helped and good luck with your journey

#3 Post by **OneTime** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:27 pm

Don't be confuse. It is normal to feel sore.

#4 Post by **imgettingbraces** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 10:08 am

just bear with the pain. spacers are usually the most painful part of getting braces.

#5 Post by **flesh-was-sweet** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:44 am

Thanks guys

My jaw has gone into a sort of spasm...i'm wondering if the spacers have changed my bite...I can't open my mouth properly

I went to hospital two nights ago and they told me it would wear off soon...but so far no joy

#6 Post by **rsprouse** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:43 am

Yes it is normal. You should be able to control the pain with any NSAID (Motrin, Advil, Naproxen, etc).

Good Luck,
Rory