how long will my daughter be sore after she gets caps on her teeth?
829367
I had to have two of my sons teeth capped when he was 2 and he was uncomfortable the first day but they had to sedate him to do it so for the first 2 hours after he was sleeping and then I just alternated tylenol and motrin.  Make sure you have plenty of jell-o.  And for those who just left comments on why she needs caps...at least she is being a responsible mother getting her child to the dentist many don't until they are older.  Good for you Mom!!!!!!
285561
Yes, call the dentist.  It is normal to have sensitivity with a temporary crown if the tooth has not previously had a root canal but you shouldn't be having a great deal of pain.  Also, if you had the crown done last week then that's 4 weeks it's taking for the permanent crown to come back in from the lab... that's insane... it generally takes no more than 2 weeks.
446776
Depends on how long you have had it?  If you have had it for more then a couple of weeks then I would see your dentist.  Sounds like you hit the area when you were brushing your teeth.  I do this sometimes when I am not paying attention.  There is not much tissue back there but a lot of bone and if you hit it often with your tooth brush then it can become sore.  Swish with warm salt water, and take it easy when you are brushing.  Like I said if you have had it for awhile or it does not resolve in a week or so see your dentist.  Sores in the mouth are nothing to play with.
1000941
If I were you I would go to your local library or on-line and read in the Physicians Desk Reference. It will list everything you want to know, such as dosage, uses, ingredients and adverse reactions. If you do not fully understand go to your local pharmacist. After you have this knowledge go to your pediatrician and have a long conversation. They will not answer your questions until you ask them. Please ask why she needs her teeth pulled at such a young age. If your doctor or pharmacist doesn't take the time you need then find another one.
206649
no, worst thing that will happen is they cut your tongue off.  nah, just stop what u were doing or eating before u got the sore and wait a week it will be gone.  in the mean time get one of those pain relief things for your sore.
336489
Try using mayonnaise or saled dressing and covering with a plastic shower cap overnight.  Wash out in the morning. Repete the next night.  Then again in one week.  No harsh chemical or toxins to hurt your child and it really works!
843988
honey i wore them for 5 long years....and my daughters just got them (they are 14 too)....i can tell you that for the first day you will feel a lot of pressure and a headache that will feel like someone is trying to rip your head off....as stated in others answers you can take tylenol or aleve.... the pain will ease in a couple of days and then it will only hurt (maybe) when you have adjustments made...the cement will come off with brushing/eating/talking....if its too bad since today is thursday your parents may let you stay home and by monday you should be good as new....eat soft foods like peanut butter sandwiches (smooth only) if eating hurts too...good luck kiddo!
649605
In a tooth?  Not all that long...maybe a few weeks.  If you don't get the crown put on soon it will come out and the rest of the tooth will break off and be a real mess.  I speak from having experienced this myself.
616812
a day or 2\n\nbut you can help avoid that when they put a piece of cotton on it, and say hold this, while they get a bandaid ready ... they told me once to hold it on there tightly, helps not bruise as much, always seems to work.
447362
Just relax you don't have to get braces unless you have really bad teeth, you don't need a doctor to tell you if that is the case. If you do get braces your teeth will be sore for 3-5 days after the spacers go in. Stock up on yogurt and ice cream. When they adjust your braces you might fell a little pain for a few hours but not more then a day. My braces where on for about two years. I got use to them after a month. You have nothing to worry about. Hundreds if not thoundsands of people get braces on or off every day. Hope this helps.
350563
Until it doesn't hurt to chew anymore. I got some molars taken out before I got braces when I was little, and I was on an all-liquid diet for just a few days. Keep ice cream around too- milkshakes are easy to swallow and the cold will numb you a little bit.\n\nGood luck! :)
1095643
Put her in a bathtub with some baking soda and some Epsom salt.  The baking soda will relieve the itching.  And the Epsom salt will help dry them up to start in healing.  My daughter went through this all summer one year.  I felt so bad cause she really liked this little girl, but her bites were terrible.  Good luck.
734838
Not after a month has passed.  Go back to the dentist before it leads to further problems.
760021
I have braces right now and they only hurt for about four days. I also have two permanent retainers and they are pretty terrible. They aren't regular retainers, they glue them into your mouth. Drink milkshakes when you get them on. It numbs your gums and it soothes them too. \n\nWhat not to eat:\nGum (if you have to chew gum chew a sugarless kind)\nThings with caramel\nHard candy\nStarburst\nSkittles\nOther gummy candy\nNuts\nCorn on the cob (corn is fine as long as it isn't on the cob)\nApples and carrots (unless cut into peices)\n\n\n\nAnother thing: Don't put pens or pencils into your mouth. They can break brackets. \n\n\nI have never broken a bracket yet, but my bands have come loose and I have had a wire snap and they can hurt. (They were from eating Starburst) Just remember they don't hurt for too long, you will live, they will come off sometime. You will get used to your braces after a little while and you won't be able to feel them. Good luck!
561700
Make it fun... bring her to the store and let her pick out her own tooth brush and paste.  I agree that you should let her try brushing your teeth, but also let her brush her own.  Why don't you make a habit of brushing them together?  And sing a song while doing it, or play her fave song on a radio nearby.  Brushing should last two minutes, which may seem like an eternity to her, the song will distract her.  Or try "dress up", (but in a dental way) buy latex gloves and brush your teeth with them on, she may like to pretend she's a dentist.  Kids LOVE those gloves.  Most of all be creative and fun, she will like to play a brushing game.   (and when you're all done, brag on what a big girl and good brusher she is, don't ever say anything negative even if she didn't do a good job.)
717789
My girlfriend just had this done.  It was sore for a few weeks, but the pain medicine she was given really eased the process.  She is happy all in all.  Recovery tiime is several weeks to be fully healed, but she quit being discomforted after about 2 weeks.
740605
take her to the dentist.  They will be nice and help you both.  They'll explain what the white dots are, and maybe they'll even get her to brush.\n  Also, when my boys were at that age they did the same thing, I took them to the store and let them pick out their own toothbrush and toothpaste on their own.  They actually started to brush because they felt it was their decision.   Try this with her.