2007-09-09 09:32:17 · 13 answers · asked by jEN 2 in Health ➔ Dental
on a scale of 1-10, i would says the hurt factor is 5
i think the braces on the second day hurt the most. spacers hardly hurt
***u can get as many pattern of colors u want, but dont go more than 2
***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!
they do this the first time and every time u get them tightened:
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, dental cotton balls, and rubber cover up
***each person is different i bleed a little on the first day and i put a few cotton balls in my mouth for like 3 minutes
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, pudding, jello, beans, yogurt, custard, fries, milkshakes, ice cream, 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 just got em off about two months ago-i luv my new smile!!!
-Nati
2007-09-12 11:54:17 · answer #1 · answered by rawr. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not that bad when I got them. Actually I just got them off Friday! :D
But if you have already had those little rubber spacers put it, it's basically about that pain the first day.
You will want to pop a few Advil about an hour before hand so afterwards you won't really feel anything but pressure, because the pain comes a few hours after and the next day is the worse. It's not horrible but you don't want to eat chips or anything crunchy or hard for a few days. Ask your mom, dad or grandma or whoever makes dinner to make spaghetti, soft tacos, or soups or (bean soup is amazing with braces if it's made right) stuff like that. Then after about a week you can eat whatever you want...
And make sure to brush and floss good, because you don't want those icky white spots some people get!
Good luck! You will have them off before you know it !!
2007-09-09 09:48:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I had braces, they hurt enough for me to take an asprin. On the day that you get braces, you most likely won't hurt, but after you've had time with the braces on and your teeth have shifted, then you will feel some pain, but it will eventally get better. When they do tightenings, it does hurt for a little while afterwards, but like before, you will get used to it. If it hurts that badly, then take an asprin to help you with the pain.
2007-09-09 09:53:06 · answer #3 · answered by Kagome 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didn't think it hurt at all to get the braces on. The next day, my mouth hurt like crazy. Not so bad that I couldn't do stuff, but bad enough that I ate yogurt and stuff all day. The next day they felt way better. By the fifth day, I was getting sores on my cheeks from the brackets. That got better by the 10th day. After that, it was a breeze. Then when they are adjusted, they hurt for a few hours, but nothing like when you first get them on. Good luck.
2007-09-09 09:38:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pain is only bad at first kind feels like a couple of tooth aches just take an Advil or any other over-the-counter painkiller and you'll be fine. Also you might have trouble eating at first so you might want to have soup or something.
2016-05-20 08:36:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW. it does hurt just bc of your not used to something being there. i have a tiny jaw and a tiny mouth so i went through hell bc of my Ortho was mean. My best friend has braces for 3years she had no pain the frist day she was able to eat hamburgers but the second day she felt some pain. Good Luck
2007-09-09 11:50:24 · answer #6 · answered by skittle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just got mine on about a month ago. They don't hurt at all when you first put them on, but there is some pain after a little while.
The best way to ease the pain is to get used to them, though. You pretty much have to learn how to eat again. It feels really akward but believe me, it'll get better soon enough.
Good Luck!!
=D
2007-09-09 09:45:33 · answer #7 · answered by Rachel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly when i had them it was not that bad. It's nothing like getting surgery or anything like that. It will ache a bit but nothing you cant handle. Just get some yummy soft food and take an advil if you must.
just remember its worth it and brush and floss or your gums will get all kinds of nasty.
oragel works good too
2007-09-09 09:42:02 · answer #8 · answered by Jungle Luv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well as your getting them on they don't hurt but trying to eat something will hurt really bad. and the next day is the worst. so good luck! buy lots of Aspirin!!
2007-09-09 09:40:31 · answer #9 · answered by court 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have braces.
It doesn't hurt at all to get them on
BUT
if they put on the wire
make sure to take some painkillers
because it starts pulling your teeth to make them straight
and it hurts.. not dying pain. but sufficient enough for you to not be able to chew.
2007-09-09 10:00:34 · answer #10 · answered by jammin_jess93 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋