***NEVER get white or clear bands cause white looks like food is stuck in ur braces and clear like it u eat ketchup or a lollipop or somethin, they stain
***they put the bands, and then every time u go back u get to choose new colors
k
i have gotton em on over 6 times (dont ask!)
it doesnt hurt dont worry-it is just a long process and it tastes kinda bad
they give u a band on ur molars fiist, to see ur size and stuff
first theu put this positioner thing is ur mouth, it makes your mouth stretch a lkot so they can see ur teeth, it will bother u for a minute or 2 but u will get used to it, u keep that thing on the WHOLE time
then there are these things that look like shots and stuff, i got really freaked out when i first saw them but actually, they dont go in ur mouth! this is the cement that they put on ur braces then they stick the braces on ur teeth
**the cement kinda tastes bad!
then they will put the rubber bands on ur braces with things that look like sisscors (they dont hurt) after that they put the wire-this is the most anoying part cause after they slip it in ur mouth, they have to cut it to make it fit right
then that is it!Ur done
but after u do it, ask ur doctor for dental wax, and rubber cover up
when u get home use ACT mouthwash and for the first hour, ur teeth may be a little numb so drink mainly fluids-clear fluids
then for the first day or 2 ur teeth may be a little sensitive so stick with eating soup, pasta, and soft foods-avoid straws
every night use Peroxyl mouthwash for like a week to keep ur gums storng from cuts and use dental wax and rubber coverups so u wont get blisters, they hurt a little but arent that bad. avoid sleeping on ur side, try to keep ur head straight up for a couple of days
every morning and every night use the Peroxyl mouthwash again for 2 weeks then after that just use ACT mouthwash to keep ur teeth and gum s healthy. get some Super floss, made for braces-i sugest elictrical toothbrushes they keep ur mouth cleaner
dont worry-trust me- i have had my braces on for almost 4 years, i am gettin em off on July 3-my friend says it acutally hurts more to get em off so yea
Lots of pain and discomfort, I can tell you that much. The first couple days will hurt a lot and your teeth will feel a little shaky, but after that, it'll stop hurting and you'll become accustomed to having them. I've had braces for about 2 years now and depending on how bad your teeth are, you won't be in that much pain, as long as you don't have to wear rubber bands or stuff like that. It'll be worth it in the end though! Just hang in there. =D
I've had braces for over a year now. They are painful when the ortho puts them on, and when he tightens the wire. You don't get to eat anything fun, though I've cheated a little (in the past year, I've eaten gummi bears & worms, ice, bubble gum, and the sticky and hard like.). The ortho restricts anything gummi, chewy, and hard (he doesn't want you to break anything.). What's your bite? Do you have a deep overbite, or an underbite?
To conclude, braces are a bit uncomfortable to have. I get mine taken off next summer, and I'm just counting down those days. But, you'll be glad you had braces when your teeth are finally straight. Lastly, take good care of your braces. Make your ortho proud. Much luck!
well before you get them on the dentist cleans your teeth and then puts this really big thing in your mouth that holds open your cheeks and they have this clip for your tongue (doesnt hurt) that helps keep your mouth dry.they paint this glue sorta stuff that tastes really sour after they like power wash it off your teeth. they after that they take the casing that they made with the molds of your teeth and press it down on your teeth and then make the braces stick with this laser (if the laser slides dont worry it doesnt burn or anything, happened to me) then they do that all around your mouth and take the casing off so only the braces are left(feels like somethings pulling at your teeth. then they do the laser again and start putting the second case on your top teeth (repeat first steps...) then they make sure all of the brackets are sticking and thread in the wire to hold the braces in place. after that you pick out your colors and they explain how you take care of your braces. it doesnt hurt for about 2 hours after you get them on so take advantage of that time lol. also if your teeth feel wiggly then thats normal try not to move them around or you could add years to your brace time!
wow well i've have braces since July 18th of last year so it's almost been a year... and then I still have 3 more months to go.. arrgh...but just expect headaches and when you get them tightened you might not be able to eat for a few days... it sucks i know but in the end it's all worth it.. GOOD LUCK!
IT doesn't hurt the first couple of hours after you get them but around 4 hours later you'll get real sore, take ibeuprofen or Tylenol. BTW the glue tastes reakly bad
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***pink and light blue are cute colors
***NEVER get white or clear bands cause white looks like food is stuck in ur braces and clear like it u eat ketchup or a lollipop or somethin, they stain
***they put the bands, and then every time u go back u get to choose new colors
k
i have gotton em on over 6 times (dont ask!)
it doesnt hurt dont worry-it is just a long process and it tastes kinda bad
they give u a band on ur molars fiist, to see ur size and stuff
first theu put this positioner thing is ur mouth, it makes your mouth stretch a lkot so they can see ur teeth, it will bother u for a minute or 2 but u will get used to it, u keep that thing on the WHOLE time
then there are these things that look like shots and stuff, i got really freaked out when i first saw them but actually, they dont go in ur mouth! this is the cement that they put on ur braces then they stick the braces on ur teeth
**the cement kinda tastes bad!
then they will put the rubber bands on ur braces with things that look like sisscors (they dont hurt) after that they put the wire-this is the most anoying part cause after they slip it in ur mouth, they have to cut it to make it fit right
then that is it!Ur done
but after u do it, ask ur doctor for dental wax, and rubber cover up
when u get home use ACT mouthwash and for the first hour, ur teeth may be a little numb so drink mainly fluids-clear fluids
then for the first day or 2 ur teeth may be a little sensitive so stick with eating soup, pasta, and soft foods-avoid straws
every night use Peroxyl mouthwash for like a week to keep ur gums storng from cuts and use dental wax and rubber coverups so u wont get blisters, they hurt a little but arent that bad. avoid sleeping on ur side, try to keep ur head straight up for a couple of days
every morning and every night use the Peroxyl mouthwash again for 2 weeks then after that just use ACT mouthwash to keep ur teeth and gum s healthy. get some Super floss, made for braces-i sugest elictrical toothbrushes they keep ur mouth cleaner
dont worry-trust me- i have had my braces on for almost 4 years, i am gettin em off on July 3-my friend says it acutally hurts more to get em off so yea
Lots of pain and discomfort, I can tell you that much. The first couple days will hurt a lot and your teeth will feel a little shaky, but after that, it'll stop hurting and you'll become accustomed to having them. I've had braces for about 2 years now and depending on how bad your teeth are, you won't be in that much pain, as long as you don't have to wear rubber bands or stuff like that. It'll be worth it in the end though! Just hang in there. =D
-Julie
I've had braces for over a year now. They are painful when the ortho puts them on, and when he tightens the wire. You don't get to eat anything fun, though I've cheated a little (in the past year, I've eaten gummi bears & worms, ice, bubble gum, and the sticky and hard like.). The ortho restricts anything gummi, chewy, and hard (he doesn't want you to break anything.). What's your bite? Do you have a deep overbite, or an underbite?
To conclude, braces are a bit uncomfortable to have. I get mine taken off next summer, and I'm just counting down those days. But, you'll be glad you had braces when your teeth are finally straight. Lastly, take good care of your braces. Make your ortho proud. Much luck!
well before you get them on the dentist cleans your teeth and then puts this really big thing in your mouth that holds open your cheeks and they have this clip for your tongue (doesnt hurt) that helps keep your mouth dry.they paint this glue sorta stuff that tastes really sour after they like power wash it off your teeth. they after that they take the casing that they made with the molds of your teeth and press it down on your teeth and then make the braces stick with this laser (if the laser slides dont worry it doesnt burn or anything, happened to me) then they do that all around your mouth and take the casing off so only the braces are left(feels like somethings pulling at your teeth. then they do the laser again and start putting the second case on your top teeth (repeat first steps...) then they make sure all of the brackets are sticking and thread in the wire to hold the braces in place. after that you pick out your colors and they explain how you take care of your braces. it doesnt hurt for about 2 hours after you get them on so take advantage of that time lol. also if your teeth feel wiggly then thats normal try not to move them around or you could add years to your brace time!
wow well i've have braces since July 18th of last year so it's almost been a year... and then I still have 3 more months to go.. arrgh...but just expect headaches and when you get them tightened you might not be able to eat for a few days... it sucks i know but in the end it's all worth it.. GOOD LUCK!
I got braces yesterday.
IT doesn't hurt the first couple of hours after you get them but around 4 hours later you'll get real sore, take ibeuprofen or Tylenol. BTW the glue tastes reakly bad