In den ersten 3-4 Tagen nach dem Tragen einer Zahnspange treten Schmerzen und Hungerattacken auf

Friends, metal braces were placed on my upper jaw yesterday. Even touching my teeth hurts so much right now, I can't eat anything except soup and yoghurt. The inside of my cheeks also got canker sores as I rubbed them against the brackets. Exactly on what day does this pressure and pain ease? I use wax, but it falls off when wet. Does anyone have any practical suggestions?

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Seda Bulut

06.09.2026 12:16 TR

@Kübra Saraç als Antwort auf:

Good luck with your treatment! Don't get discouraged, for the first 3-4 days we all regretted "what did I do and why did I have it installed?" Starting from the 5th day, your teeth get used to that constant force and you can slowly start eating pasta, rice, and soft bread crumbs. Before sticking the candle, dry the cheek and the bracket with a napkin. If you stick it to a dry place, it will not fall off for hours.

Dr. Dt. Emre Kartal Verified Medical Specialist (Periodontoloji (Diş Eti Hastalıkları) Uzmanı)

07.09.2026 11:09 TR

@Kübra Saraç als Antwort auf:

Hello, the feeling of pressure you feel in the first week of your treatment is a natural result of the cellular movement that begins in the periodontium fibers of the teeth. It usually peaks within 48-72 hours and then decreases and disappears. For severe pain, you can choose mild analgesics containing paracetamol. For inner cheek irritations, gargling with warm salt water will significantly accelerate tissue healing.

Pelin Yıldırım

08.09.2026 02:40 TR

@Kübra Saraç als Antwort auf:

I survived on mashed potatoes and bananas for the first week :) If you buy Kenacort or aphthous gel from the pharmacy and apply it before going to bed at night, the pain of the wounds is reduced by half in the morning.

Kerem Balkan

08.09.2026 11:12 TR

@Kübra Saraç als Antwort auf:

That's right, after the first week you'll forget you even have braces. Now I'm in my first year, I can eat everything except nuts and peanuts (by slicing them, of course). Be patient!

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