Teeth sore after getting braces off?

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After exactly two years, I got my braces off yesterday! However, my teeth are really sore. I had an appointment on Tuesday where they made several adjustments, including changing my wires and fixing some issues to prepare for the removal. As a result, my teeth were already sore, and I know it usually takes about two weeks for the discomfort to subside. Now that the braces are off, they still feel quite painful. For instance, I wanted to eat an apple, but I can't bite into it because of the soreness.
Additionally, my clear retainers are uncomfortable. I really dislike wearing them because they cause significant pain, especially since the bottom ones push down on my front bottom teeth, making my gums bleed and feel sore. The retainers also make me feel nauseous and sometimes gag. Is this normal? Everyone says that teeth feel great after braces, but I'm feeling quite miserable. I still can't eat many foods, and the retainers are just unbearable. Could the soreness be related to the adjustments made before the braces were removed? Thank you! 🙂

Melyna Murphy · Accepted Answer

Same thing happened to me, my teeth were sore for about a week after I got my braces off.  The retainers hurt really bad for a bit, but then as your teeth mold into their shape, trust me, it gets better after a while. Just keep wearing your retainers when you’re supposed because the longer you leave them out, the more it hurts the first time you have to put them in again. Honestly, it will get better. Good luck!

Anonymous · Answer

Sore Teeth

Anonymous · Answer

Heyy, don&rsquo;t you worry, because sometimes, that happens. Your teeth are still sore because of the gum. your mouth/ gum is probably not used to it because the teeth  are probably still adapting the new guard in your mouth. retainers hurt because your gums or mouth isn&rsquo;t used to it, take some time, it would probably take 1-2 weeks in getting used to it. and since you said they were tightened before you got the off, the gums are probably still adjusting the teeth&hellip; don&rsquo;t eat anything hard after you get them off! eat something soft, because, as i said, you teeth are still in the &ldquo;braces&rdquo; mode, if you know what i mean.. haha, just be patient, oh and remember TO WEAR YOUR RETAINERS AFTER EATING, ( BUT BRUSH YOUR TEETH/RINSE THEM FIRST! LOL) THEN PUT IT BACK ON, CUZ YOUR TEETH CAN BE EASILY SHIFTED AFTER YOUR BRACES ARE OFF.. idon&rsquo;t know if i&rsquo;ve helped :S

Anonymous · Answer

You are fine! Your teeth are just adjusting themselves (which is why you need to wear your retainers, they are trying to move back). The pain will go away soon, just take some pain meds or something =)
And keep those retainers on or else all of the money and time and pain will just go to waste, and believe me your teeth will move if you don’t wear them. Soon enough you will be able to wear them only at night. I didn’t wear mine as told and my bottom teeth are still shifting (I lost my bottom retainer) and it has been about 2 years since I have had mine off.

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Dr. Randy Frami · Answer

My teeth hurt for a week after so no its completly normal

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