I need braces and I was wondering about how much do they cost and do they hurt really bad?

Question

My mum wants me to get braces and I was wondering how much do they usually cost and is it going to hurt. I believe I'll have to wear them for a long time and I don't want to be in pain forever.

Answer 1

I got braces recently and I was a bit scared from all the horror stories people told me.

1. Yes, it hurts. BUT only a little and only for about a week after they put it on. Then it's fine, and it feels normal
2. They cost a lot. Sorry, my parents pay for them and I don't know anything about that.
3. After the first couple of weeks you can eat whatever you want, even chew gum. Just don't tell your orthodontist that you did!

Good Luck!

Answer 2

I don't know anything about the cost because I had mine on the NHS.

The big question, though, is - WHY do you need them?

Do you actually need them because the positions of your teeth are causing you problems? Like you have an awkward bite or something? Or is it simply for aesthetic reasons?

I have to say, if you are comfortable with the way your teeth look and feel and you can eat properly with them, then don't get braces.

My teeth were all over the place, some of the front teeth on my lower jaw were lined up behind the others, one was even at right angles to the rest. But I had a comfortable bite, didn't get food stuck between them, and they didn't look bad at all.

Then I had braces. They were on for 2 and a half years and every day was agony. You get regular check ups where the braces are tightened to move the teeth a bit at at time. This hurts like hell for the rest of the day, maybe even the rest of the week. At other times there is a general ache as your teeth move slowly.
Added to that, the fact that they're moving will make them sensitive. Any food or drink that is especially hot or cold will hurt.
Then there's the fact that the brace itself will hurt your mouth. It will scratch and cut the inside of your cheeks, at least until your mouth gets used to it.
Then you've got to worry about what you eat. Certain things like red wine or coffee will discolour your teeth - if you have too much while your braces are on you will end up with white patches in the middle where the braces have been. You've got to cut down on sugar, and eating anything hard can damage the braces and cause a set back meaning you'll have to have them on longer.

Then your braces come off and the fun isn't over! Your teeth are still sensitive and still hurt, and will try to move back! So you've got to wear a retainer, which may hurt just as much, for another 6 months, or a year, or for the rest of your life, whatever it takes to keep them in position.

I had my braces off 4 years ago and my teeth still hurt every day. I still have my retainer, but it was a plastic mould taken of my teeth as soon as my braces were removed. I stopped wearing it after 2 years and looking at it now I can see how much my teeth have moved. They've been trying to move back and they look a mess again, so there's no improvement there. My bite is no longer comfortable because my front bottom teeth rub on my top teeth. They feel sensitive, weak and wobbly, when they used to all be rock solid. I get more food stuck now thanks to the gaps between them that were made for the braces to fit in.

I really wish I could say something positive but I've had an awful experience with braces. I'm sure if you go private and pay good money you should get excellent service. I might go and see if there's anything that can be done for mine when I have the money! But right now all I can say is it's put me off dentists for life and I wouldn't want anyone else to take the risk!

Answer 3

I got them on when I was 24, and had to have about 10-12 teeth pulled first--so, yes, that part was v painful. Once the actual braces were on, though, they were sore after adjustments--but only for a day or so.

Despite the discomfort, etc, I never regretted getting braces for 1 second. My teeth are so much prettier now than before--and that's important, cause I smile a lot!

Answer 4

They are expensive and they do ache for the first few days and whenever they get adjusted. They can also rub against your cheeks and so you need to get the soft wax to put over and sharp bits. At first you will feel like an alien with your mouth full of metal, but you'll get very used to them quickly so that you hardly notice them.

You can eat whatever you like provided that you are very diligent about cleaning them. Getting a water pick or other gadget can help though I never bothered. I just brushed and flossed lots.

It will make such a difference to how you look and how you chew. It really isn't pain forever.

I don't know how much they cost in the UK, I had mine in Canada where these things are covered.

Answer 5

countless the time an orthodontist won't artwork collectively with your tooth until they're healthful. I propose seeing a dentist first. Braces do tend to cost plenty, whether that's certainly nicely worth it. The circumstance of your tooth no longer only impacts your mouth yet additionally your coronary heart. Braces do no longer could be paid by surprise. they are in a position to be paid for over the years. 9Talk with an orthodontist.) i assume it could be obtainable to easily get larger braces, whether evidently like your backside tooth need somewhat straightening, too. And, while an orthodontist gets began, they in many cases do no longer provide up until each concern's proper. the quantity of infant tooth you have won't count number. Braces do injury on the initiating (only a week or so). Motrin works wonders, although.

Answer 6

They are expensive. My braces cost me at least $5000 for appointments, payments, and the retainers.

I wore mine for about 6 years. I just got them off. They never really caused me pain except for right after they tightened them.
I must say though that I did not enjoy the rubberbands/spacers that you sometimes have to wear to help make more space for your teeth. The retainers are no problem after braces.
There are a lot of foods you can't eat with braces on. (hard raw vegetables, un-cut whole fruits, hard/chewy candy, etc.)

Need anymore information, just ask.

Answer 7

When you first get them fitted they hurt real bad. You get used to then. then when you go to your dentist to get them adjusted it will hurt again, but not as much as it did the first time. You will get used to it. Eating will also be a problem too, but you will also get that the hang of that, of course it means you will need to take extra care to see if you have and food hanging off! take good care off your teeth and I think they doctor may tell you to take paracetamol for the pain-but the check just to make sure!!!

Look after your teeth and in the end when you finally get them off and your teeth look nice and you'll be happy and have reason to thank your orthodontist. And sorry i cannot remember how much it cost.

Answer 8

hi - I had braces for 8 years! They were free as Im on the NHS. I had 6 years with plates (retainers) and 2 with 'trantracks'. They dont hurt, but when you first get them and when theyre adjusted every month / 2 months, a few days after your teeth will be aching. You wont be able to eat certain things, like toffee, sweets etc but they dont hurt. Well worth it! let me knwo if youd like more info xx

Answer 9

I think they are about 2500. They feel strange in the begininng and it is tough to eat solid foods for a week or so. After that it is ok but sometimes it can become a pain eating certain foods. Getting them off is the worst. Thats when they have to scrape the glue off the teeth. You won't be in pain forever but overall I reccomend them. Your teeth will be better off in the end.

Answer 10

Don't know how much they cost.

Mine hurt for a day or so when I first got them. Then again, every time they were tightened it was a day or so. I was 13 or so and I can't remember crying because of it so they couldn't have hurt that bad.

Definitely get them though, you'll not regret it when you're older and you've got lovely straight teeth.