im going to get braces and i hear they hurt really bad...like the worst pain you will ever feel....is that true...should i be afraid...is it really that bad?????
2006-07-03 04:52:28 · 13 answers · asked by xkissablex2 2 in Health ➔ Dental
it's definately not the worst pain ever (child birth is said to hold that title)...yeah, it hurts the first few times you get them tightened, but you get used to it and eventually it's no big deal...just take a pain reliever and you should be fine
2006-07-03 04:56:23 · answer #1 · answered by pineappleclock2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had braces my senior year in high school 8 years ago for 16 months. They do hurt a little, and sometimes you get your cheeks or lips caught on them, but it's not the worst pain in the world. Over the counter pain killers will get you through the day or two after tightenings and start very slowly with eating again. Soft food and shakes will be your friend for several days. I was about 15 pounds over weight and I had no problem losing that weight kinda fast without realizing it because I couldnt eat chips or burgers for a long time. So if you're smaller already, be sure to watch out for that.
And to answer your other questions, no it's not true, you shouldn't fear it at all and be happy you can have the luxury of affording braces, and it's not that bad.
2006-07-03 12:13:55 · answer #2 · answered by Brian L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mouth will be sore every time they're tightened but not so bad really. You might have to do soup and shakes for a day and a couple of Tylenol helps. The spacers they usually put between your teeth just before installing the braces were very uncomfortable but nothing you can't stand. The pain is definitely worth the gain. You'll have a beautiful smile!
2006-07-03 12:11:55 · answer #3 · answered by PC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Braces aren't as bad as people expect them to be. I wore mine for 4 years (I needed them that badly) At first they feel like a mouthfull, and, yes, they are uncomfortable. it is more of a tight pressure. You will feel this when they are first put on, and everytime they are tightened. That will be done every couple of weeks. I found that taking even just one advil took care of a lot of the discomfort, but it is completely bearable without anything. The discomfort from tightening usually is gone in a few days. my advice during that period is to stick with soft foods (soups, pastas, etc.) One piece of advice I would like to give is to keep the braces clean. They can be a bit of a food trap. PLus, by the time you get them removed you'll have a beautiful smile....you don't want a mouth full of cavaties. Hope this helps.
2006-07-03 12:05:05 · answer #4 · answered by astryd7 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's definitely not the worst pain ever... I'm sure there are things much worse. They really only hurt when you get them tightened and even then some sort of pain reliever will usually help. It's really not that bad.
2006-07-03 11:58:24 · answer #5 · answered by nicholasandamy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't think braces hurt too bad. I always took some Tylenol before getting adjustments. Just do what the dentist tells you so that you can hurry up and get them off. I never wore the rubber bands and it took an extra three months. Eek!
2006-07-03 12:28:55 · answer #6 · answered by Melissa B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not the worst pain ever. i just got my braces off and i had them for 4 years. you have to get used to them and they do hurt - but a little advil helps.
2006-07-03 11:55:18 · answer #7 · answered by anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a child with no medication, then you will know the worst pain you will ever feel.
braces aren't that bad, your mouth will be sore for a few days every time you have to get them tightened
2006-07-03 11:56:15 · answer #8 · answered by Coltsgal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesn't hurt THAT bad... but i'm sure you'll need some time to get use to it. i wore braces for a year and a half and will get them taken off later this month.. i think i'll miss 'em..
no need to worry.. just think about the amazing results you'll get after you wore them!!
2006-07-03 12:01:28 · answer #9 · answered by medusaseti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend had braces and she said it hurt.
2006-07-03 11:55:46 · answer #10 · answered by brutfull 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋