Medicine for pain after braces?

Tylenol should do the trick. The first day they put the bands on, just little jackets on your teeth. Only after the wires are put on will the teeth start to move. The best thing then is to eat normal. My Ortho always gave us a pack of sugar free gum when we got adjustments, his theory was by chewing the teeth moved quickly and there was less discomfort. Don't be a baby, do as the Ortho asks with rubber bands or head gear and you will be done on time or early. Mess around and not wear them, and you will do extra time.