Braces?Questions?
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I've had braces for 4 months now and braces really aren't bad, just annoying. They hurt for a few days when you first put them on and every time you tighten them. If you have any questions on brushing and flossing, ask your orthodontist and you'll get a toothbrush and shown how to brush/floss. When they hurt, take advil/tylenol and eat mashed potatoes and drink soup--hot/cold stuff help numb the pain. keep a mirror and toothpicks handy (maybe even toothbrush) for cleaning when outside after eating
first of all. TAKE ADVILL BEFOR U GO TO GET THEM ON!
i brushed my teeth about the same as before i got them and i didnt get the yellow mark or any thing... the only thing i sujest it advil cuz some ppl are in alot of pain when they get them on but if like 20 mins before u so each month or what ever take an advil and u will never feel pain i promise!! it worked for me!
You have to ask the ortho these questions. It would probably depend on which kinds of braces you'll be getting. Don't listen to us.
All I know is that you will be in a little pain afterwards.
My friends kid has been miserable for the past couple weeks as she had to have a couple teeth extracted before the braces went in. Even if teeth aren't extracted there will be some tolerable tenderness.
Good luck.
You'll be fine.
Eat a good meal before you go to get them on. My teeth were hurting so bad that I couldnt eat for a couple of days.
And put on chapstick before they put them on if your lips dry out easily because they may get dry and hurt because it takes a while.
They can leave sores in your mouth so if they give you wax or something to put on them to stop them from cutting up your mouth you should use it because the sores can hurt really bad.
They have floss threaders at the store, those will come in handy.
Here's a fact. They are the best thing you can get for your teeth if they are growing at an angle. They will save them from looking an ugly mess in years to come and keep your smile looking healthy.
Well, i have an expander on right now. Don't worry about braces as your teeth are prolly just gonna ache and hurt alot, because things are changing in your mouth. Use warm salt water to ease any of the soreness or pressure. Other than that they're nothing I would suppose, since thats what I was told by my dentist.
An electric toothbrush is way better than a normal one. As for flossing its difficult!! They're not really painful when you get them on just annoying but you get used to it..its not as bad as most people think!!
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