I am getting my braces off in 10 days. I've had them on for 3 years and I was wondering if they hurt to get off. Also, leave any additional information that I should know about getting them off. Thanks!
2007-03-26 09:46:49 · 9 answers · asked by Jacki 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Also, what color retainer should i get. my orthodontist doesnt offer clear ones. thanks!
2007-03-26 09:59:57 · update #1
No, although it can feel a little tight when they're removing them.
It does feel weird at first to have them off, your tongue gets so used to the brackets and wires. I had them for 6 years!
It's a wonderful feeling, though, one of the first things I did was bite into an apple!
Congratulations!
Oh, and I'd vote for a blue retainer. (just because mine was, plus it's harder to lose)
2007-03-26 09:54:51 · answer #1 · answered by darth_logical 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No way! It doesn't hurt at all. I had braces for 3 years too. WORD OF ADVICE.......No matter what people say, it is hard to wear your retainer, but WEAR IT ALL THE TIME! My teeth are crooked now and I wish I would have worn my retainer. I think I answered your other question about the color of your retainer. Go w/ a neutral color that's not so noticeable! Congrats! It's an exciting thing!
2007-03-26 10:52:44 · answer #2 · answered by ParisLynn16 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I had braces for 2 years and I was a little anxious about getting them off, but it just felt almost like a loosening feeling and then it's the weirdest smooth feeling,lol, but it doesn't hurt and you will be happy :-)
As far as retainers, I got purple for the top and my office had a permanent bottom one which I had to request, they didn't offer,lol, I love it, b/c you don't have to worry about losing it, it almost is like a brace {without the brackets,it's smooth} but behind your teeth.
2007-03-26 11:19:05 · answer #3 · answered by TT143 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It might be uncomfortable, but the dentist just ripped mine off so easily, I hardly felt a thing. It was unconfortable when he tried to get the caps off of my molars. I think the worst though is when they grind the glue off of your teeth, it feels like biting into freezing ice-cream-I didn't like that part at all! However, it's all worth it in the end, trust me! Good luck!
2007-03-26 09:58:18 · answer #4 · answered by Lal 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No way! I just got mine off, and I thought it would kill, but I didn't even know she took them off! All they do is push on your teeth a little, remove the wire, and PRESTO! your braces are off! Oh, but right when you get them off your teeth feel slimy, however that goes away the next day.
2007-03-26 09:55:19 · answer #5 · answered by Bri♥ 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It was over 13 years ago when I had them. I don't remember them hurting. I just remember it was uncomfortable when they were scraping the glue off...like nails on a chalkboard.
2007-03-26 09:55:41 · answer #6 · answered by PhantomRN 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I asked practically the same questions. Some good answers
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Au2g.vBKCJbXOTstHw3NN5Psy6IX?qid=20070324095517AA0L0L7
Basically, no it doesn't hurt but it is uncomfortable. Your teeth will feel slimey at first and look huge (cuz u haven't seen them whole in a while).
2007-03-26 09:52:54 · answer #7 · answered by cutie.pie_xo 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The first few days it hurts almost as much as the first few days you had them on... good luck!
2007-03-26 09:54:45 · answer #8 · answered by whole_world_refugee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OMG NO! It is SUCH a relief! You get to eat what you want! It feels strange at first, but it doesn't hurt at all.
2007-03-26 09:55:37 · answer #9 · answered by musicmaker 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋