I'm really insecure about my braces what should i d0?

Question

OK i just go my braces on about 4 weeks ago I'm really inscure about food stuck in my braces.I feel soo Ugly with braces what should i do??

Answer 1

you dont need to worry just always make sure to gett he food out. in a few more weeks you'll be fine with them. but the really insecuraty is retainers. man they suck.

Answer 2

DON'T feel ugly! So many people have, had, or are going to get them. I had them for 3 years and trust me it was all worth it. Like everyone says...carry the small brush that is made for fitting under the wires. Carry a small mirror so you can make regular check ups if you are nervous about something getting stuck. Make sure you brush brush brush. You don't want your braces coming off and having marks where your teeth have become colored. You will get used to them I promise....it just takes some time getting used to. Just hang in there and good luck!

Answer 3

SO many get braces, its no big deal. You put that stress on yourself, no one else does.

Get a pocket toothbrush and after eating, brush your teeth, if if its just running water. Remove any food.

Personally, just get over it. They will be on and off before you know it and only you see them when you look in the mirror.

Do you go around making fun of others with braces? So why do you think others are doing it to you?

Answer 4

Just give it time. I had braces too, but after a while (like three months) I got used to them being there and food didn't get so stuck in them anymore (if they do, just get the toothbrush you can get from your dentist to clean the food in between out). The first answer was right -- the pesky retainers make you lisp.

Answer 5

Keep them clean and always bear in mind how gorgeous you will be when they are off. My son had to wear his for five years and get glasses at the same time - he was pretty mad. We chose styles carefully to balance his face, and I think he actually looked more intellectual. Also, since we were a relatively poor family, the braces ended up being somewhat of a status symbol, much to our surprise. I always tell him I put a car in his mouth. He looks like a movie star now. So will you.

Answer 6

First, carry a toothbrush with you, so after you eat you can brush.

Next, just think of how great your smile will be when they come off. Be confident in yourself and embrace the braces. They will be with you for a while, you just have to get used to them. Remember, you are still the same person as you were before you got them.

Answer 7

just make it a habit to go to the restroom and check your braces right after you eat. then you'll always know if you have anything stuck in them. you have to keep in mind that even though you feel like you're ugly with them now they are serving a purpose and that is to make your mouth 10 times more beautiful than it was before! just keep reminding yourself of this every time you feel bad. also keep in mind that tons of people have or have had braces so there's no need to single yourself out like you are doing.

Answer 8

Just brush your teeth and floss all the time. There are these brushes that you can buy that you can stick up in your braces to get food out of them, and it's small enough to fit in your pocket, so keep one on you at all times.

Answer 9

eww thts nasty i got my braces in september of 06 and i didnt care either but when i started looking at my teeth after dinner and they were filled with food ewww and when i smiled it looked absoutely gross just brush reguarly after each meal.... and floss but carefully so it will prevent bleeding from the gums if you brush hard... and if you feel ugly thts not a big deal ur gonna look way prettier after you get ur baces off...

Answer 10

Think long term, and use a water squirt machine like water pic (brand name). Maybe put a little mouthwash in with the water.