BracESS:[ Do braCES hurt when ur getting them on?

Question

i wanna know because im getting braces the 30th of march and im 13 years old and im scared that theyll hurt.......so if anyone actually has braces can yll plz tell me if when the orthodontist is putting them on does it hurt?_?oh and wat colors should i get?i waz thinking lite blue and lite pink but i rly dont know.

Answer 1

Dude- I have braces and they don't hurt. I just want to tell you that people have different experiences and I'm just telling you mine. It doesn't hurt when you get them on, but it did take a long time...two hours, and that was only on the top row(maybe because he had so many other clients). When you get home, it doesn't even hurt. Just don't think that it was that easy because prepare for day 2.
Remember when I said that it didn't hurt? Well, it didn't(at least for me it didn't). If you leave your braces alone and not bite down, it doesn't hurt. It only hurts when you bite down, but that's it. The pain isn't even so terrible. It's not like a surgery or anything! And it doesn't feel like a ball hit you in the face- don't listen to them~personal experience.

Answer 2

Hi, I had mine on yesterday, the first thing that they do put a cheek retracter in and give you some sun glasses, they then paint your teeth with this minging stuff and wash it off in about 3 mins, they they start to paint on this black nail varnish thing on each tooth, pick the bracket up with tweezers and place it on each tooth, They then get a UV light and bond it on, They do this with each tooth once their done, they remove the cheek thing, feed the wire in and then put the tiny bands on each tooth... you feel a little pressure and then cut the wire at the back so it doesnt dig in and your all set. It doesnt take long. Make sure you have paracetamol or something and a cd you like, cause its so boring! I just kept counting the ceiling tiles! You'll be fine, im the biggest wimp i know and id cry if it hurt. Good luck, i had mine on yesterday and it doesnt hurt as bad as all these people on here say,... ignore them! :)

Answer 3

well, when you actually get them on, they do not hurt, but on the second day it will feel like someone hit you in the teeth with a baseball.you will have this feeling for about a week or so. during these horrible times, i recommmend you take Advil or Tylenol to ease the pain. stick to soft foods that require little to no chewing. here is a link to foods that are ok to eat.
http://archwired.com/soft_foods_category.htm

here is a link to some colors that you can get on your braces and how they will actually look.
http://suffolkbraces.com/choose_look.htm

I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK :-)

Answer 4

I got braces 2 weeks ago.Don't worry.It doesn't hurt.It will feel sore after they put it on(but only for about 3 days after!).I was just like you.I was freaking out before and a bunch of people kept telling me they hurt. I got them,and it doesn't hurt!

Answer 5

No it does not really hurt. at first you will feel fine but after it will start achning so it would be good right after getting them on to take a advil. And do the same when you get adjusted.

Answer 6

mine really hurt when i got mine...(im 18) felt like he was pulling my teeth out, depends on your orthodontist mines evil. After he got them on i felt like a hamster.. and they hurt for about 3 week (and felt really loose) but now they are fine! Mine are hot pink and i think they are cool.

Answer 7

nope they really dont hurt. its actually very relaxing. they clean you teeth put this blue gel on them, but you have to keep your mouth dry. theyll help you with that. trust me i have them and ill have them til high school. im in tha 7th now but i got in december of 2005. but your teeth will hurt for a few days after that but youll get used to them afterwhile. well i have at least. but dont get yellow cause they make your teeth look yellow.

Answer 8

Yes.

Answer 9

a few of my friends did/do have them and they said no

goodluck!!

Answer 10

NO