Getting braces?

Question

Im getting full braces next right now i have spacers which hurt like hell. What are they for any way do braces hurt and how do they get put on the teeth

Answer 1

http://www.braceface.com/gettingbraces.htm

That shows how they are put on

http://www.braceface.com/tighten.htm

That shows how they are tightened

http://www.braceface.com/bracesoff.htm

That shows how they are taken off

http://www.bracesinfo.com/

That is just some other info.

Spacers are so that when they put the bands around the back teeth, there will be enough space. Because the band is just like a cap that goes on top of your teeth.
Braces hurt a little but not too bad. Take some advil before and after. Eat soft foods and drink smoothies/milkshakes.

Good Luck!

E-mail me if you have any other questions :)

Answer 2

the spacers are just like a first step to try to position your teeth before braces. it wont hurt when you get the braces put on, but for the next couple days its going to be sore. take tylenol and you will be fine. first they put a glue type substance on your teeth, stick on the brackets, and attach the wire with the colored bands. its really very easy. just bring chapstick with you, because you have your mouth open for a long time and it will dry out your lips. but it doesnt hurt to get them on so dont worry. good luck

Answer 3

***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!!!

Answer 4

Go to
http://www.optiopublishing.com/order/?referrer=dentaltown
Click on "view movies".
Under ORTHO, you can see animated videos on orthodontic problems, braces and how they work, an other orthodontic appliances.