An adult getting braces?
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Hi. I did get braces in my early 30s. For me, the pain was pretty bad the first few days.
That was the worst of it. I experienced some tension after tightenings, which would be relieved after taking some motrin.
I, frankly, did not care what anyone else thought. My kids were in elementary school and they thought it was really cool.
I found that a water pik was really helpful in keeping the area clean. Peroxyl, a numbing mouthwash, was also helpful.
When I see adults in braces now (mine are off), I think they look fine.
I would do it again.
I don't wear braces so I can't answer a lot of the qustions, but just as an option, maybe you could get the newer forms of braces they have out now, like the clear ones that fit over the entire mold of your teeth. Sort of like teeth plates. That will help with appearance, and I also hear that they don't hurt as bad as the metal ones...Good Luck!
You will be in some pain at first, but your mouth gets used to it, and then it doesn't hurt anymore. If you are worried about getting your mouth scratched up, try invisalign instead. It's only a couple of hundred more over the course of your treatment, and no wires to scratch you up.
First appearance. There are a few options including transparent mounts to your teeth or even on the back side of your teeth.
Pain. Just grin and bear it. Take pain relievers. The pain really only lasts a few days after appointments.
I think you should go for it and get the braces! The pain isn't that bad.
im 14 and have braces and every 6 weeks i get them tighten i take 3 pills to kill the pain! so unless your teeth are really messed up...you may not wanna get them
well having braces wouldnt be pain but , your teeth would be under stress continuosly that too would be according to your tallarance and treatment plan so dont worry about that, as far as appearance is considered there are many options available nowadays like the invisible brackets and invisalign ,so they are done considering appearance and yes maintainence would require your effort as you have to take care of regularly meeting your orthodontist and getting the modifications done at regular time intervals as orthodontic treatment is dependent on both the orthodontist and patients cooperation , without any one of them it cannot be accomplished and do practice your orthodontists instruction as it is also a major factor in maintainance.
hey! sorry I'm not an adult , I'm a teenager but 3 out of 5 ppl in my family have braces and I'm one of them! I can tell you they do hurt , but my mom has them too! she says its not very painful for her, its just sore. as for appearance and maintenance you can always brush your teeth at work or when you get home, your orthodontist can help you, appearance isn't that bad, your doing something to make you feel better, by fixing your teeth , hopefully people around the office don't act like 5 year old kids on the play ground and if they do , it shows how mature they are lol good luck! and the most ppl have them are for 2 years ! you could be done faster!
and they make you look less unattractive which might not matter to you but
you should get them. you have some minor discomfort for about 4 days after you get them. and i dont care about the appearace. and you just brush and floss like normal
and its TOTALY worth it after you get them off!
My husband is in his sixties, and wearing braces. He got the invasligns, so you hardly see it. It isn't really painful, although the dentist did have to shape them a little, so they wouldn't scratch and tear his tongue and lip. He likes it very much. He had braces as a child, but didn't wear a retainer as an adult. He is very happy with his decision to do this. The whole process is going to take him 16 weeks. Go for it!
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