i just fond out im getting braces! im 13 yrs, old, all my other friends have it! im sooo scared, do they have to put that shot that makes you numb? i hate that, plz tell me if it hurts
thanks
2006-08-02 22:39:56 · 14 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ Dental
NO! You're not going to be injected with anything! All they do is get the brackets, put paste and stuff on it, and they put it on your teeth. Then, they put the wire on, and you get to choose your own color.
Trust me. I have braces myself.
The only time it hurts is during the first week you have them.
2006-08-02 22:44:10 · answer #1 · answered by Lavina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have braces, and they really aren't that bad, and they don't give you a numbing shot because putting them on doesn't really hurt :D
When they put them on, all you may feel is tightness in your mouth...but after a few hours...your mouth will feel sore, and the next day (let's just say I'd stay off of solid foods) But by the third or fourth day, you should be fine. I reccomend taking an ibeproufen to kind of numb your toothache. After about your third tightening, getting them tightened doesn't even hurt anymore. So don't worry :D
2006-08-03 09:57:36 · answer #2 · answered by Inuyashasasuke99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they put some stuff on gauze and rub it around your teeth and then they put this thing around your lips so that your mouth will stay open. Then they start glueing the things on your teeth they let those set and find the right thing for your very back tooth, put those on find a wire put it on and then they ask you for what color you would like the elastics. They put those on tell you how to keep them clean and all that stuff and then you go. It does not hurt till after you get out but take some tylonol so it will not hurt as much. Do not be scared!
2006-08-03 09:41:55 · answer #3 · answered by daniel_lover~~!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No anesthesia (shot that makes you numb)
They just glue these metal appliances on your teeth and you don't feel the pain until a few hours later when your teeth are being pulled together. But it's worth the perfect smile:)
2006-08-03 05:44:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
theresno shot involved in getting braces. theres might be if youre pulling out teeth but i dont really think so. ive never had teeth pulled out for braces.
the pain of braces doesnt last very long. one week isnt a long time. time really flies.
2006-08-04 16:15:59 · answer #5 · answered by Kait. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It kinda sux now but, when they come off, you'll have "GREAT" looking teeth, and thank your parents too, for forking over the "Doe Ray mee" to have it done, they care about you, and love you, something thats hard to see at 13, good luck little guy !
2006-08-03 05:45:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
braces will only hurt when they're on (and only a little) - the actual process of having them put on shouldn't cause any pain
2006-08-03 05:44:38 · answer #7 · answered by visionary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya mostly dey will give u shot..don worry,,it will elp u ,,,u will feel jus a small prick nothing more den dta,,its usually given to make da area numb so dat u don feel anything...go for it,,dis is da right age forbraces..gud luck ya..
2006-08-03 05:56:54 · answer #8 · answered by prankie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not excruciating pain. You can take some aspirin or tylenol to help. The pain is sort of a dull pain. There's nothing to fear! You're not going to die
2006-08-03 05:44:44 · answer #9 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they dont give you a shot! they just put ur glue on ur molars and place ur molar bands on then glue ur brackets on then put the wire in then they put ur colors on that u choose it will hurt for about a week after u get them on. just eat soft foods for about a week or so
2006-08-03 08:08:49 · answer #10 · answered by hoopz0032 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋