Im getting braces im scareeeed?
and does it hurt
im 11 for crying out loud im scared!
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well, actually I'm 13, and I heard it hurts A LOT. Although, I hear this every time, I still want to get them. I think they look sooooooo cute! I actually WANT them!!! And also, to make you feel better, remember how many kids your age have braces, and they actually live with them. Don't worry, you'll be one of a million.
when they first put them on, yes it hurts, but not like a kinda of pain like someones stabbing you or something, it just makes your teeth sore for a week or so. you'll want to make sure you have plenty of soft foods in the house, because the soreness makes chewing difficult. theres really nothing to be scared of. the appointments are always quick, easy and painless.
It's not that bad. I just got them on three months ago (I'm 15), and my teeth were really sore for about 3-4 days after I got them. Only eat liquids, or chopped up foods, reduce the amount of grinding you have to do. After that, they're not that bad at all, although it's very annoying when food gets stuck in them (but you have a special kit to clean them out so don't worry). I just had mine adjusted today, and it's not that bad at all. At first it will be horrible, but after that, it's no biggie.
When you first get them they do hurt a little, you'll get some painkillers for that.
Get lots of wax! You'll know what I mean when you get your braces. Wax, wax, wax.
I found when my braces hurt the pain would subside when I clench my teeth together.
But you end up liking them, I get different coloured elastics for fun.
I get mine off soon and I'm going to miss them (just a little)
Better to get them when you're young - I'm an old fart!
oh sweetie dont be scared . honestly, when they put them on, you feel no pain almost . what they do is they glue brackets on your teeth and then run a wire through them . they then secure the wire with colorful rubber bands of your choice . after, you will be sore . its not pain that some painkillers wont fix like advil . stick to soft foods for a week but you'll be fine . its just alot of pressure on your teeth . dont worry about it, seriously. you'll be fine =]
they will take great care of you!My son got his almost two years ago, there was some discomfort for the first few days, but it was mostly soreness, not intense harsh pain. He said it felt alot like when they had to expand the spacer on the roof of his mouth. It just made his teeth ache for a few days. Ask your parents for some Motrin or Ibuprophin. Don't be scared, the dentists do this all the time they will take great care of you!
dont worry it doesnt hurt at all-look, i got my braces when i was 8 years old-u will be fine, and trust me the results are great!!:)
spacers are wat they usely put a week before u put onthe braces. they r used to provide room for the bands, which hold the wires, which hold the braces
***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, 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 just got em off 3 days ago-i luv my new smile!
-Nati
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