When you first get your braces on, your teeth will hurt for a few days, as they will every time you get your braces tightened or your wires changed.
Always follow the recommended dosage and check with your doctor first if you are taking other medication. Kava kava (piper methysticum). The effectiveness of Kava in anxiety conditions has been proven in clinical studies. It appears from research that it may have a directly soothing effect on the amygdala (the main part of the brain involved in the fear response) and this makes it a particularly useful herb for anxiety problems.
Antihistamines (such as hydroxyzine) and beta-blockers (such as propranolol) can help mild cases of anxiety as well as performance anxiety, a type of social anxiety disorder. Antidepressants such as SSRIs or SNRIs or tricyclics need to be taken daily whether or not you have anxiety on that particular day, as prescribed by your health care provider.