i got my braaces in Nov. im not getting them off intil 2008. Any tips?
2006-08-17 11:48:16 · 13 answers · asked by avpqueen_101 1 in Health ➔ Dental
store up on pudding and soft foods and maybe take tylonal after everytime you get ur wires changed out, ive had my braces for close to 2 years and the pain goes away pretty quickly after a couple days of havin them on.
2006-08-17 11:54:40 · answer #1 · answered by bubbagump 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, take some pain medicine each time you go into the dentist if needed. They will nto hurt getting put on but afterwards they will.
Put wax on them if they are rubbing your cheeks, just pinch a little piece off and put it on the wire or bracket taht is bothering you.
Get a dental pick to get food out of your braces.
Do not get glow in the dark elastics or o-rings because the glow stuff will get on your teeth and like stain them.
HOpe this helps any. Good luck with the braces.
2006-08-17 12:14:57 · answer #2 · answered by daniel_lover~~!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seriously do not eat the things on the list of foods not to eat...if you break a bracket off...IT HURTS! (personal experience)
that's too bad it has to be for so long, but when you're done and have beautiful teeth it will be worth it...i remember the day i got mine off--it was a good day :)
OH make sure you brush your teeth VERY well...since you aren't able to brush under the bracket...when they come off, if you haven't taken the best care of your teeth they can look spotty/stained.
*edit* Almost forgot! WEAR YOUR RETAINER after they come off!!! WEAR IT!! If you don't...they will revert back to the way they were and you'll have to straighten them all over again!
2006-08-17 11:55:54 · answer #3 · answered by - - - - - 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't wear clear braces. They either make it obvious that you have them on (and that your ashamed of it), or that you have bumps all over your teeth. Also, to look great, see if you can have colored braces and rubber bands. Also, don't over brush your teeth. Then when your braces get off, there will lbe a trail of slightly different colored teeth.
2006-08-17 11:55:25 · answer #4 · answered by Help_hiho 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brush and floss everyday. dont eat nuts or anything hard CUZ U WILL BREAK A BRACKET. i've done it. soda's alright as long as u dont have a whole lot. thats all i gotta say. MINE COME OFF IN THREE WEEKS YES. i've had them for two years.
2006-08-17 11:55:01 · answer #5 · answered by vpaneto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smile good for school pictures don't break the camera
Do you like them if you do show your almost straightened teeth
2006-08-17 11:53:53 · answer #6 · answered by Patrisha 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take pain reliever before you get them on, and when getting them tightened.
2006-08-17 11:53:47 · answer #7 · answered by Priscilla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are mostly square...some do have little arms for rubber bands...but no tips
2006-08-17 12:04:03 · answer #8 · answered by nighttrain551 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont get white or clear o-rings. they yellow, and look like u haven't brushed for weeks!
2006-08-17 15:13:19 · answer #9 · answered by wannakno 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep wax handy to put on so they don't cut the inside of your mouth!
2006-08-17 11:54:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋