I'm getting braces soon... and I'm really nervous! Is there anything I need to know or worry about. Or am I just worrying about nothing.???
2006-12-27 09:52:34 · 8 answers · asked by Bridget 4 in Health ➔ Dental
I just got braces 2 weeks ago! They arent that bad;; they just take around 4-7 days to get used to. They cut up your lips/cheeks a little bit but just use the wax. The pressure is a new thing, and your teeth will feel weird. But its okay, you'll get used to everything =]
GOOD LUCK! =]
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2006-12-27 10:11:44 · answer #1 · answered by Sally 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had braces for 1 1/2 years and it wasn't that bad...it does hurt in the beginning but it's a weird feeling because you're not used to something being on your teeth but you'll soon get used to them. It's not really that painfull when they put them on but later on in the day you'll start to feel the pressure on your teeth. just have soft foods ready (pastina is perfect http://www.barillaus.com/Pastina.aspx) and eat lots of ice cream. if it really hurts later take advil..the first few days are the worst but you get use to it. Don't worry about it, just stay calm and you'll be fine. Btw when you go for your appointment bring music and it will give you something else to think about than what the dentist is doing!
2006-12-27 15:47:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't need to worry about anything as long as your dentist/orthodontist hasn't specified anything. Maybe to make you feel more relaxed, here is a site all about braces!
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/teeth/braces.html - Yup, All about braces, including how life is with braces..
2006-12-27 10:02:24 · answer #3 · answered by mikoashinakowu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't worry about anything i got my braces on and i was fine the next day just remember to chew on the theraband as much as you can that helps to prevent soreness and also wear wax at night the first few nights as they might cut your cheeks up at night and your cheeks might get stuck to them. GOOD LUCK>
2006-12-27 12:47:41 · answer #4 · answered by cper_2425 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had braces for 4 years! It's not always fun, like when you go to the orthodontist to get them adjusted! It will be all worth it though, when you get them off and have beautiful teeth!
2006-12-27 10:01:47 · answer #5 · answered by debra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They really hurt at first and everytime you get them tightened... make sure you have lots of cold stuff to eat and some good pain killers!
2006-12-27 10:11:40 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are absolutely correct. You are worrying about nothing.
You're not alone. Most people do this.
2006-12-27 14:10:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep ice cream on hand, painkillers on hand it won't hurt too much or often but thats what you need.
2006-12-27 10:00:01 · answer #8 · answered by NONAME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋