I just got my braces put on today and they are driving me crazy. I'm not in pain (which I have a feeling I'll be in tomorrow). I already learned spaghetti gets wrapped around the braces really easily. It's already changed how my bite was, now when I bite down my teeth don't feel lined up like they were before I got them on and chewing sucks. I'm just already frustrated and it's only been like 11 hours. Then everything says don't eat this and don't eat that, brush your teeth four times a day, use the little bristle thing to clean, etc...Is it as bad and annoying as it sounds? They told me 2 1/2 years for my braces and I know it'll be worth it, but does anyone have any tips on keeping your mind off of them? And in six weeks I get the top tightened and the bottom set put on, oh joy.
2007-02-01 15:21:12 · 4 answers · asked by baseballgrl1010 1 in Health ➔ Dental
I had the same exact feeling.. my bite didnt feel right.. its okay you will get used to it.. it takes about a week to a week and a half to get used to having them in your mouth.. ive had mine for about 2 and a half weeks and some parts of the metal still bother my mouth.. it should take you about a week before you stop feeling weird sensations and pain.. About your bite.. you will get used to the strange feeling and you will feel that your bite is back to normal.
2007-02-02 10:29:32 · answer #1 · answered by Grace 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont worry about them, when I got my braces they cut my gums the first few days and made my teeth sore (but i had a bumper), after a week at most the soreness will stop and so will the cuts. Just keep yourself busy excercising, or playin sports or video games. Tightening really doesn't hurt that much so don't worry about that. But if you have to get headgear or an expander, then watch out cuz they suck. Also, eat a lot of soup, it will be easy to chew and also help relieve pain if its hot
Also, you can eat anything you want, I eat ice, candy, popcorn and anything else. Also, you only need to brush 2 times a day but get an electric toothbrush, it is so much easier and efficient. The little bristle thing helps, so do it like every other day. Use listerine and floss maybe once a week
2007-02-01 15:32:31 · answer #2 · answered by mister w 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It only took me a couple of days to get use to my braces. After that I got them tightened ever six weeks and they didn't cause me too much discomfort. I'd keep busy, that should keep your mind off the discomfort until they settle down. It shouldn't take too long! Bare with it! It will all be worth it. I could even eat apple slices after a few weeks.
2007-02-01 15:31:17 · answer #3 · answered by Panda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes a week or two but after that your bite will start to feel normal and you will be relieved like i was. it will be okay. And try to eat as much soup as possible.
2014-12-20 12:56:23 · answer #4 · answered by Ellie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋