Braces...Teen help?

Question

I just found out i need braces.I need advice... I know the ortho will help but i want other advice,u know what i mean.. What food have you found that you can eat. COlors that look the best..THANKS

Are braces REALLLY as bad as everyone says?Do they hurt alot..I mean do you look diffrent when you get them.Also i am terrified because i am doctor-phobic(reall) and i am also afraid of the dentist.I know that they help people but i had a BAD experience with pnemonia in 6th grade...Thanks for the help

Answer 1

let me give you the honest low down. I am a teen myself...who recently got braces. I never believed I needed them..everyone would compliment my teeth..and it was shock to everyone to know that I need them.

I was scared too...everyone basically told me i'll be in sooo much pain. The pain was also a lil over exaggerated when you listen to a bunch of people. I'm not saying it was painless..and trust I hate going to any type of doctor too-however you just need to ease your mind and be real tough..don't let everyone effect you everyone has a different reaction while getting braces, just think the worst is gettin teeth pulled, bad tooth aches, a really tough wire that causes massive tension, and really its just all soreness.
if it does get sore though they give you wax to ease the pain..and aspiriin helps too.


when i first got them i cried cuz i felt ugly. I felt like braces will ruin my life. i was beyond negative. it really wasnt all that bad and life can be soo much worst. so i still dont smile much cuz i am embarrassed to have braces but I'll get over it sooner or later.


spacers- are not bad! they will benefit when putting the caps for your bottom braces on...spacers will make room between teeth so it will not hurt you with the brace.

getting the braces on- it's simply just pasting...but if they do any extra stuff you may have some complications so don't be to relaxed..just make sure you breathe

tightening- hurts...but those appoitments are easy in easy out


as for colors..i usually just pick the simple metallic metal, white, or gray. I stay simple so i can match with whatever i decide to wear. I'm a fashionista hun.

as for food..your not suppose to eat apples or fruits like that, make sure they are chopped..no soda..canned drinks..drink with straws..no popcorn..no gum stick stuff..stay away from sauces that will stain your teeth as well..no coffee

to be honest though..i chew gum eat sticky foods and drink soda..so far i am fine and had no trouble w. my braces but i think it depends how careful you are when eating that type stuff.

soo when you first get them its going to be hard to eat for about a week or so..so go pre-food shopping icecream,yogurt,mashed potatoes,stuff like that.

any other questions..just ask.

Answer 2

They're not that bad. It hurts for the first two days or so, it's like being pinched in the mouth but the effects last for several days. Um, for the first few days after you get them, you can only eat soft things. I tried to eat a whole hoagie the day after I got my braces, and it HURT.

And I no longer eat junk food. The ortho WILL know that you've been eating junk food, because they just have their ways -- even if you brush after eating it. Even if the orthodontist doesn't find out, junk food is hard and it loosens the brackets. Thus, you might have to get braces a second or even a third time.

Answer 3

Its not as bad as it seems...mostly, its just annoying. As for hurting when you get them on, it is much more like when you get food stuck between your teeth (without braces), and it won't come out. You can eat almost anything- but need to be careful. For example, you can eat Milky Ways, but have to take small bites, and even then it gets stuck.When you first get them on, it hurts alot for the first 3 days, but as time passes it gets better (but no toasted bagles for the first couple of weeks), and wx helps alot. I'd recommend you experiment with what you can eat the second month, so you can tell what/how you can eat. White and black look really bad if your teeth aren't bright white, as well as red, because they contrast so much. I've found that most shades of blue and green look the best. Its most annoying because evrything gets stuck in there, so brush your teeth ALOT, and use the little tooth brushes that they give you, because they help alot.
good luck

Answer 4

I didn't get my braces until I was 17 (18 now, I have another 9 months to go) And I feel like it was the worst thing, but ya know after a while I didnt even notice them anymore. They are a little tender the first day and when they tighten them, but after that it's fine. Don't worry about it, people in their 20's, 30's and 40's have braces now a days.

Answer 5

OK, I'm 14 and I just got braces about 2 weeks ago. Let me tell you- IT IS ONE OF THE MOST PAINFUL THINGS. Sorry, but it's true, judging by your pic, sky blue would be your best pick, that's what I got. But, when you have an appt. around the holidays, change to deep purple. It's festive and really pretty, that's what I have right now, and I have got tons of compliments, the blue is ok, but if you have SEVERLY cruked teeth, don't start out w/ blue, it will be too much all at once. On food, that was my biggest thing.....I have never liked Jello, but it works, so try that, don't eat corn dogs-bad idea, that's bout it. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 6

Braces aren't all that bad, after they are tightened your teeth will be sore for about 2 days, but the pain is not horrible just a little uncomfortable. I had braces for 3 years and I actually liked them, they look good when you wear dark colors,black,brown,navy,maroon etc. Just stay away from hard chewy foods like steak,pizza crust,gum,gummy bears and those type of foods. Your teeth will be beautiful!

Answer 7

As a boy i liked just plain silver. For foods you can eat i would recommend
-Pasta
-Mashed Potatos
-Soup
-Jello
-Ice Cream
-Oatmeal
-Yogurt
Pretty much anything soft. When eating these foods just dont chew as soon as you get the braces on and when they get tightened. You should eat foods like these for the first week or so. It isnt as bad as most people say it is. You get used to it after awhile so good luck with the braces :)

Answer 8

I had braces and the weren't that bad. There is a little pain but you can deal with that by using tylenol. I basically ate everthing I did before getting them on and never broke bracket. I always went with my favorite colors tht would match the majority of my outfits. Don't worry about braces they really aren't that bad the worst part for me was when they took them off and scraped the glue off.Good Luck with your braces!

Answer 9

braces arent bad. like several years ago they didnt have as many colors and stuff. Don't worry about being the only with braces, everyone has braces. As for food when u first get ur braces stick to soft foods, milkshakes, jello, icecream ect.. Your teeth will hurt for a couple days. Use wax! Also try to get the stick things that get stuff out of your braces. Try to stay away from sticky foods with braces like carmel stuff and sticky candy. When i had braces i pretty much had the same color, PINK. try not to have dark green colors or white. Dark green-spinach(maybe), white can get dirty easily. Braces arent bad and the result is great. Pretty teeth lol =)

Answer 10

I, A boy like red and black together the most and about the food...
Well you will face the same experiences I had if you chew gum a lot (Braces fall out, Brackets have gum attached to them, etc.).
Pasta can get annoying when it gets caught underneeth the wire and btw your teeth hurt the first few days, I would recommend soup, ices, icecream etc.
Sorry about grammer and spelling if it's wrong

Hope this helps