I am going for my appointment tomorrow. What should i expect and what is the process?
2006-08-07 16:52:03 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Piece of cake. It's not the MOST fun you've ever had, but it doesn't really hurt.
The orthodontist has special pliers designed to put just the right amount of force just where he needs it and - POP - the bands are off. They have something similar for the bonded brackets. They might have to use the "drill" to polish off some residue from the bonding agent, but it's not at all like havingn a cavity drilled.
2006-08-07 16:54:47 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't hurt at all. I was so afraid of getting my braces off because I remember how much it hurt when they put them on. Especially the metal rings they put around my back teeth, ouch.
But seriously, all I felt was a little bit of tugging, no pain, and the noise when the pliors clipped the wire and stuff. I'd say it felt the same as sitting in the chair and having them tightened.
Don't stress, it'll be fine, just wear your retainer and it will all be good.
2006-08-07 16:56:44 · answer #2 · answered by Clueless 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not really. It kind of is uncomfortable but I wouldnt go to the extreme of saying it hurts. It is surely better to go through the temporary discomfort of getting them taken off than the discomfort of what would have happened if you would have not gotten your teeth corrected! You can do it! Just say it to yourself over and over again "I can do it!" I can do it! I can do it! Im 18 now but I got my braces removed when I was 16.
2006-08-07 16:54:53 · answer #3 · answered by dumpsterdd90 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I got mine off it didn't hurt at all.It did take a while to get used to feeling my teeth and not the braces in my mouth.WEAR YOUR RETAINER if you get one. Also I am 35 an still eat pizza with a fork and am obsessed with checking for things stuck in my teeth LOL.Idon't remember the process but I can asure you that it's like being liberated.enjoy your new teeth.
2006-08-07 16:59:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it doesn't hurt- the orthodontist kind of pops them off. He may have to then buff (using some rotating tool) off any residual cement.
It's so weird after- your teeth will feel very slimy and smooth!
Don't forget to wear your retainer- I know a lot of adults who wish they would have been better about theirs now that their teeth are all jacked again. You don't want braces again at 30!
2006-08-07 16:57:48 · answer #5 · answered by Megan D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't hurt, you'll just be so excited to get them off. I always tell people to get a dental cleaning ASAP after your appointment. It'll clean all of the stuff from your teeth and make your mounth feel great all over. Congratulations!
2006-08-07 16:55:10 · answer #6 · answered by viclyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had his braces off and I was just amazed at how quickly
they just popped off. It's not painful at all- Don't even worry about
it. Tomorrow at this time, you'll have a gorgeous smile.
You won't be able to stop smiling for a week. You'll probably be
smiling in your sleep!
Good luck!
2006-08-07 16:55:33 · answer #7 · answered by Linda S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
didn't hurt but felt wierd that there was no more metal in there.
Your teeth may be a little sensitive at first. don't immediately start eating all the foods you stopped eating when you wore braces..Like hard to chew stuff like carrots or hard caramels. If they want you to wear appliances like a retainer DO IT. That will make sure that your teeth STAY where they want them to ok?
Good luck!
2006-08-07 16:57:23 · answer #8 · answered by Ms_E_Bunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it doesnt hurt. They will remove you wire, rubberbands. Then they will remove your brackets, but it doesnt hurt. The worst part is impressions (again!) for your retainer... they will advise you to go to your regular dentist to get your teeth cleaned to remove all the glue that held the brackets on. No biggie! CONGRATS! Oh by the way, when you have your braces removed, your teeth will appear larger to you than they actually are.. No worries, you will get used to it!
2006-08-07 16:58:27 · answer #9 · answered by ROO! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it feels great! It feels so fine, you won't believe it, I never had a greater joy in my life then getting 3 years of braces off!
2006-08-07 16:56:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋