Serious mouth pain...need help!

[HeyKay1991]

Yesterday, my ortho changed the brackets on some of my top and bottom teeth. I honestly thought she ripped one of my teeth out she yanked so hard. I think the pain from all of this equals to or even tops my first 2 weeks with braces. What are some tips on how to get relief? Motrin doesn't even begin to touch the pain I'm feeling on the gums in my front two teeth. I also have a wonderful cut on my gum from either where the bracket cut me, or she cut me with her instrument. Please help!

[mapleleafman888]

Maybe lightly swish cold water to reduce some inflammation. Maybe get a topical oral pain reliever or numbing gel.

[TheKT]

Warm salt water swishes may be worth a try.

[boodles8]

Second the warm salt water rinses. Once every couple of hours, if you can.

[Ambrosia80]

Hope you're feeling better!

[HeyKay1991]

Thanks for the help everyone! I switched between saltwater rinses and a hydrogen peroxide rinse for the sore. My mouth is feeling much better!