2007-02-12 12:34:51 · 9 answers · asked by inessa_jonny@rogers.com 1 in Health ➔ Dental
No! It doesn't hurt at all. Your mouth might be a little sore for the next few days. Just sore though, nothing sharp or stinging, which is what I am afraid of myself! It just kind of feels like flossing...uncomfortable but not painful!
2007-02-12 12:38:29 · answer #1 · answered by blahblah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does-a little bit. When you consider that your teeth have been in one position till now, then the braces come on, they are slowly being moved into a new, and better position. So, when you get the adjustments-you will feel some discomfort for a day or two after, eat soft foods at that time. And, if you need, take some Tylenol-it should help. Take care.
2007-02-12 20:44:33 · answer #2 · answered by SAK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had braces for three years. the only part that hurts is when they put new bands (the colored things on top of the silver brackets) on. i would take 2 advil before i went and it wouldnt hurt that bad. once you get your bands changed a few times, you will be used to it and know what to expect. after they change your bands your teeth will be a little sore for about 2-3 days afterward. but just eat soft foods and take some advil. the pain is worth the straight teeth!!! i promise. :D
everyones teeth are different and they may have to do a few things to you before you get braces like my friend had to get spacers between her teeth before she got braces and she told me that they hurt, but i never had them. but i can imagine that they would hurt a little. but it probably isnt anything a few advil cant cure. another thing they may have to do depending on your teeth is widen the roof of your mouth. i have heard that it is quite painful. just ask your orthodontist about what you should expect. go over your plan for the movement of your teeth. and i think that will make you more comfortable!
i can give you a tip though, if you floss your teeth every day your teeth will hurt less and they will move more quickly. flossing just loosens your teeth up a little bit.
hope i helped!!
2007-02-12 20:50:19 · answer #3 · answered by mylove. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your mouth & teeth will ache for several days. A couple tips that really helped me: always take an aspirin or some kind of pain reliever right before your appt., and stock up on some soft foods to eat for a couple days. This means don't ever plan an ortho. appt. right before a big occasion where you might have lots of good food to eat. Good Luck.
2007-02-12 20:43:58 · answer #4 · answered by catwoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have braces! The only trouble i've had is aching when you first have them on, Its a little hard to get used to them, and eat,but it doesn't take long. Before you know it you'll forget they're there and you'll have a perfect set of pearly whites in no time :D xx
2007-02-12 20:39:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive never had braces, but i am sure they hurt to put on, but from all my friends who have had braces say its when you go in to get them tightened is when it hurts most. Idid have a friend come to school lunch the dayshe got them and she was uncomfortable but she got used to them.
2007-02-12 20:38:31 · answer #6 · answered by akamazza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes at first b/c they have to put pressure on your teeth but after awhile u get used to it and you'll 4get u have braces on.
2007-02-12 20:38:47 · answer #7 · answered by CooCoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be sore for a few days after u get them on, but its not that bad. take ibuprofen or tylenol if its really bad, and drink shakes or smoothies :)
2007-02-12 20:39:06 · answer #8 · answered by whoops :) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesn't hurt to get them put on but it kind of hurts to get them tighten
2007-02-12 20:39:06 · answer #9 · answered by car crash hearts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋