2007-03-01 14:46:39 · 12 answers · asked by Amanda h 1 in Health ➔ Dental
braces are uncomfortable. you get use to them after a few days. then they hurt again when you get the bands changed, but it goes away shortly after you leave. the only thing that really "hurts" for a period of time is when your inside of your lips get cut up from the braces rubbing on them before they get use to it. i had them for 3 years. i had to get a palet- splitter. that hurts really really bad. be happy if you only need braces. i think that the little pain is worth it-just follow what they say so you dont have to do more (sometimes if you dont do what they suggest you have to get headgear and things like that).
2007-03-01 14:58:06 · answer #1 · answered by happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only REAL painful part is the first time they are added. Afterwards, the tightening of the wires is the only modification they do. It hurts much less. You probably will be hurting for probably a couple of days, a week, or maybe more. I would advise eating all your favorite foods before because after you get your braces, you aren't "allowed" to eat some types of food. When you get your braces, I'd advise getting soup or some soft foods.
2007-03-01 14:56:50 · answer #2 · answered by Panda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few hours after I got my braces put on for the first time they hurt pretty bad. My teeth were very sensitive. I couldn't eat much for the first couple of days. Than I became used to it and the pain went away. Everytime they tightened my wires at checkups though it would make them sore for awhile, but not as bad as the first time. Hope this helps!
2007-03-01 14:56:05 · answer #3 · answered by Whitney S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had braces for 5 years, the first time they put them on it hurt so much I couldn't sleep for 3 days. But without them I would probably look like a freak today.
2007-03-01 14:58:16 · answer #4 · answered by B0NER 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...I'll tell you right now, they're not always going to be painful. But they're not always going to be pain free either.
Whenever I got them tightened, they hurt. For about a week. When you first get them on, I'll be honest...they'll probably hurt for about a month-simply getting used to them.
It doesnt really hurt to get them on though...just a lot of new tension in your mouth that you have to get used to. But you'll be fine. Take some tylenol before you go to your appointments...you'll be fine!( I have a low pain tolerance and I made it through 6 teeth pulled, my gums sliced open to bring down 2 of my teeth, and 3 years of braces....it's ALL worth it in the end! my teeth are GORGEOUS! :) )
Good luck!
2007-03-03 02:30:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to wear braces for 18 months and can honestly say, the only time that they were really uncomfortable was right after the doctor made an adjustment.
2007-03-01 14:58:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make your head ache for the first few days and every time the wire is changed. But truthfully they are more annoying than painful.
Keep some Advil on hand for the days that the wire is changed and some wax (the dentist will give you) in case you have any pokey ends. Always keep dental floss and toothpicks at hand (or a toothbrush).
2007-03-01 15:57:34 · answer #7 · answered by LX V 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Braces hurt every time your dentist tightens them. This happens regularly. But they especially hurt the first time you get them.
2007-03-01 14:55:52 · answer #8 · answered by Think. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goodness..sometimes they hurt for 2 days sometimes for a week..yes they hurt but at least you get straight teeth!
Oops forgot to say they hurt when they get tightened and when you get them on
2007-03-01 14:56:01 · answer #9 · answered by Bartimaes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They hurt for 2 days at most after your orthodontist tightens them. It's best to eat soft foods after, like malts or yogurt.
2007-03-01 14:57:22 · answer #10 · answered by Rachel K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋