I have to get braces, and I don't know how I should prepare myself for it,and how much does it hurt?!
Question: I have to get braces, and I don't know how I should prepare myself for it,and how much does it hurt.?
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Actually getting them on doesn't hurt at all.. But you mouth may be sore for a day or two after you get them on, so just get some soup and Ramen noodles.. Maybe some mashed potatoes or cottage cheese.. But you'll be fine within a day or two.. Just make sure that you bring some chap stick the day you get them on, because they have your mouth held open, and your lips could get sore or cracked.. Good luck.. You'll be happy with the results!Health Question & Answer
To prepare yourself for it, I would recommend that you enjoy some food that you probably won't be eating with braces--things like corn on the cob, gum, apples, taffy, etc.. You may miss those!
It's going to hurt, but it's not unbearable.. You can gargle with salt water or take ibuprofen for the pain, and also rub wax or other stuff they will give you at the orthodontist onto the outer edges of the wires/bands to keep your gums and inside of your mouth from getting too irritated..
Expect to be sore for a couple of days while you are getting used to them, and again each time they tighten them..
The end result it worth it though!Health Question & Answer
It's going to hurt, but it's not unbearable.. You can gargle with salt water or take ibuprofen for the pain, and also rub wax or other stuff they will give you at the orthodontist onto the outer edges of the wires/bands to keep your gums and inside of your mouth from getting too irritated..
Expect to be sore for a couple of days while you are getting used to them, and again each time they tighten them..
The end result it worth it though!Health Question & Answer
I had to have 6 teeth pulled.. It was more unnerving than painful because of the anesthetic.. Afterwards my jaw ached for a couple of days and it felt really weird when I tried to bit down on anything for about a week afterwards, sort of like you have something wedged in your mouth which is pressing down on your gums (this is your teeth moving)..
After that I had some problems with the mountings cutting the inside of my mouth and lips up.. It's more uncomfortable than painful and you get used to it..
I suggest that prepare by you watching Braceface, and be glad that you're not the main character..Health Question & Answer
After that I had some problems with the mountings cutting the inside of my mouth and lips up.. It's more uncomfortable than painful and you get used to it..
I suggest that prepare by you watching Braceface, and be glad that you're not the main character..Health Question & Answer
When I just got them in it didn't hurt at all! :) But the next morning my teeth were aching a little but it wasn't that bad.. But if it does get sore just take some Nurofen or panadol..
And if you drink a really cold drink and then swirl it around your mouth it works wonders! :)
Oh, and don't eat curry! I once had light blue braces in and had a curry for dinner and even although I brushed my teeth straight afterwards, my braces turned bright green! :o It was horrible! Soo .... if you really love curry, only have it the night before your orthodontist appointment so then you won't have to worry about your braces changing colour lol :)
Good luck! :)Health Question & Answer
And if you drink a really cold drink and then swirl it around your mouth it works wonders! :)
Oh, and don't eat curry! I once had light blue braces in and had a curry for dinner and even although I brushed my teeth straight afterwards, my braces turned bright green! :o It was horrible! Soo .... if you really love curry, only have it the night before your orthodontist appointment so then you won't have to worry about your braces changing colour lol :)
Good luck! :)Health Question & Answer
it doesnt hurt at all, you just have to keep your mouth open for a while.. After, your teeth are sore but just prepare with buying some soft food such as yogurt, pudding, and ice cream.. also, make sure you get wax from your orthdontist and put that on because the braces rub against your mouth.. So don't worry about it, you'll be fine..Health Question & Answer
ok getting them on really doesnt hurt at all.. BUT afterwards you have to eat soft foods because it can get very sore (like mine did) but after about a week, they were fine, and i could eat hard foods again, and i actually chew gum, but i suggest you dont because im just lucky i havent broke any yet..Health Question & Answer
It is different for everyone.. My friend I thought had really straight teeth but she had to get braces and she said that it hurt to breathe.. But when I got my braces my teeth weren't that bad and I ate doritos that day! It depends what is really wrong with your teeth and how well you tolerate pain!Health Question & Answer
i just recently got braces.. but dont worry.. there actually not that bad and after a while u kinda forget that they are there..
your mouth willl hurt for about a week.. thats it !
and it will hurt when they tighten.... which isnt bad really..
good luck gurl!Health Question & Answer
your mouth willl hurt for about a week.. thats it !
and it will hurt when they tighten.... which isnt bad really..
good luck gurl!Health Question & Answer
it hurts the first couple days, and it hurts to eat for a week or so.. i suggest lots of advil and soft foods like ice cream and yogurtHealth Question & Answer
It really doesnt heart at all your mouth will be soar and fill wierd for about three days but youll be fine i suggest paitences and pain killers (if your mouth is really sore)Health Question & Answer
It doesn't hurt bad at all.. Your teeth might be sore for the first month or so, but otherwise its not horrible..Health Question & Answer
It hurts a lot! My cousin got braces and she had to eat soft food for a while, but don't worry.. It's not all that bad..Health Question & Answer
its not that bad your mouth hurts for maybe that day of the next and you eat soft food
i doesnt even hurtHealth Question & Answer
i doesnt even hurtHealth Question & Answer