Getting braces at 38

[Treasure2477]

I had to have two teeth 22 and 27 removed they were stuck in my gums never grew in from childhood. I'm hurting sooo bad. I didnt think it would be this horrible. Now I am rethinking the braces, this process is PAINFUL! I have a overbite and I thought I cld just get the braces on the top when they saw the xray they said I would need to have those removed before putting the braces on. I went to three different orthodontist and they told me the same thing. How do I quickly heal? Its extremely sore.

[str8k8]

Ooh that sounds rough!! They were completely beneath the gumline??

I'm sure that, after this, braces will seem easy peasy! So don't lose motivation...in a couple of years you'll be so happy you did it!

Feel better soon! I'm not sure how you can speed up the healing but I do know that Campbell's Thai Tomato Coconut soup is AMAZING!!!

[BlondeCam]

Sounds painful only extractions I've had were the four wisdom. Hang in there. Don't give up.

[djspeece]

Hopefully you have some pain meds that you can take -- it does get better after a few days but the sites will be tender for a while, and you'll be reminded if you eat anything that gets jammed into them. Ask me how I know.
I think you have the hardest parts behind you: (1) making the decision to get braces and (2) having the extractions done. I was in the chair for 90 minutes getting two teeth extracted -- apparently I have long roots and very hard dense bone. So sexy, I know . The dentist who did them said they were the most difficult extractions ever. That was over three years ago and I still start to break out into a sweat when I think about it. But back to you.
What pain meds did your dentist prescribe? You may need to step up to a narcotic-based option, like Tylenol #3 or Percocet; call the office for advice ASAP. Sometimes ibuprofen will carry the day (Motrin, Advil, etc.). But don't suffer! Best of luck to you.