I am getting braces and am wondering is there pain getting them on?does it take more than an hour to put on?

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pain getting them off? ANSWERs plz

Answer 1

I had Braces as a child and my teeth and gums were very sore for a few days, but that was the old style metal bans that look like small railroad tracks. I understand the new elastic type are hardly noticeable and do not cause as much discomfort. I do not know how long it will take but I would definitely think you have nothing to worry about.

Good Luck and Hope this Helps

Answer 2

Things are so much better than they were 40 years ago. Back then they had to put bands of metal on your teeth and cement them in place. That was a long and painful process. Now they just cement on a very small bracket onto each tooth. It will probably take an hour to put them on. The wires they put on to move your teeth will cause a bit of pain and you may have to eat softer foods for a while but the pain does subside after a couple of days.

As for pain taking them off ... I've had to have a couple of brackets taken off and replaced and there really isn't any pain more like a discomfort when they use that tool to release the bracket from your tooth.

Answer 3

when i got my braces on, it didn't really hurt, it was more just uncomfortable, mostly b/c they put this metal thing in ur mouth to hold it open so they can see ur teeth accuratley. i don't remember exactly how long it took to get them on, but i don't think it was more than an hour. it was probably like half an hour or 45 minutes.
when i got them off, again, it was more discomfort than pain. mostly the discomfort was when they scraped off stuff from the braces that was on my teeth. it probably took about the same amount of time to get them off as it did to get them on.
hope i helped!

Answer 4

there will be some pain and tenderness for about the first week depending on how messed up your teeth are. take a high dose of advil right before you go in to get them on. and buy lots of easy things to eat for that first couple weeks. and keep taking the advil. there is not really any pain when you get them off. it might be alittle tender the first day but you are so happy that you finally have a beautiful smile and they feel so great you wont even care.

Answer 5

***it doesnt take for than 40 minutes

***pink and light blue are cute colors

***NEVER get white or clear bands cause white looks like food is stuck in ur braces and clear like it u eat ketchup or a lollipop or somethin, they stain

***they put the bands, and then every time u go back u get to choose new colors

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i have gotton em on over 6 times (dont ask!)

it doesnt hurt dont worry-it is just a long process and it tastes kinda bad

they give u a band on ur molars fiist, to see ur size and stuff

first theu put this positioner thing is ur mouth, it makes your mouth stretch a lkot so they can see ur teeth, it will bother u for a minute or 2 but u will get used to it, u keep that thing on the WHOLE time

then there are these things that look like shots and stuff, i got really freaked out when i first saw them but actually, they dont go in ur mouth! this is the cement that they put on ur braces then they stick the braces on ur teeth
**the cement kinda tastes bad!

then they will put the rubber bands on ur braces with things that look like sisscors (they dont hurt) after that they put the wire-this is the most anoying part cause after they slip it in ur mouth, they have to cut it to make it fit right

then that is it!Ur done
but after u do it, ask ur doctor for dental wax, and rubber cover up

when u get home use ACT mouthwash and for the first hour, ur teeth may be a little numb so drink mainly fluids-clear fluids

then for the first day or 2 ur teeth may be a little sensitive so stick with eating soup, pasta, and soft foods-avoid straws

every night use Peroxyl mouthwash for like a week to keep ur gums storng from cuts and use dental wax and rubber coverups so u wont get blisters, they hurt a little but arent that bad. avoid sleeping on ur side, try to keep ur head straight up for a couple of days

every morning and every night use the Peroxyl mouthwash again for 2 weeks then after that just use ACT mouthwash to keep ur teeth and gum s healthy. get some Super floss, made for braces-i sugest elictrical toothbrushes they keep ur mouth cleaner

dont worry-trust me- i have had my braces on for almost 4 years

i am gettin em off on July 3-my friend says it acutally hurts more to get em off so yea-so ur second question i cant answer yet

Answer 6

it doesn't hurt WHEN u get them on or off...maybe a little tugging or whatever. but the pain only starts during the process of shifting your teeth, i.e. when your orthodontist tightens your braces or if/when you get teeth pulled out to make more space in your mouth and even them out. it also depends on how bad/good your teeth currently are.
don't worry too much about it, it'll be fine. my mom always told me to just think about how beautiful my teeth would look when i get them out. think positively! =)

Answer 7

the entire experience sucks. especially after theyre initially put on and after adjustments. but it gets better day by day. it feels like alot of preasure (sp?) on your teeth. getting them put on isnt bad until they link all the brackets together. so, i guess only the 2nd half of having them put on is uncomfortable.

one thing though, dont make them rush it! my orthodontist rushed mine and now i have shalow roots.

in the end, i wonder if it was really worth it. i now have TMJ because of it and my teeth regressed a bit after i was done.

oh, and dont get punched in the face. its not pretty

Answer 8

no it doesnt hurt to get them on i just got them 3 months ago and it was ok no shots no pain u got nothing to worry about u just fell weird when they put them on bc youll have metal attached to ur teeth

Answer 9

it wont hurt but you will be sore for a week. when they take them off it shouldt hurt, in fact it should be enjoyable.

the whole process takes bout an hour