I am getting braces in 2 weeks and i was wondering if they hurt also if they hurt afterwords?
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i am scared braces will hurt
also how i will look
some one help me = [[
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they wont hurt at all when they first put them on but after a few hours with them and they will hurt but not for a long time just like 3 or 4 days
They don't hurt immediately. When you first get them on, you feel a lot of pressure. I would say 2 or 3 hours later you will begin to feel sore, but it's nothing unbearable! The most pain you will feel will be the next day when you wake up. You will still be able to eat and stuff. Aleve will help the pain!
They hurt for a day or maybe a couple days but they are not really that bad. Each time you go in and get them tightened they may hurt for a day or two but it's not really that bad.
Your braces aren't going to hurt while they place them on, but they will be sore a few hours afterwards for at least a week and a half. I would take two Tylenol before going and that should prevent it from hurting for the first few hours.
i have nvr had braces but i have been told they are uncomfortable when you first get them and when they have to be tightened i found this article and web site designed especially for ppl your age to help you understand a little better hope it helps
Some kids can't wait to get braces. Others are a little worried about what it will be like or how they will look. It can help to learn more about braces, which straighten your teeth and make your smile even better looking.
Tooth Talk
Lots of kids don't have perfect teeth, so don't worry if yours aren't straight. Take a look at most of your classmates. Many of them probably don't have straight teeth either. Sometimes teeth just don't grow in evenly.
Your teeth might be crooked, or your upper and lower jaws might not be the same size. If your upper jaw is bigger than your lower jaw, that's called an overbite. If your lower jaw is bigger than your upper jaw, you have an underbite.
Either way it's called malocclusion (say: mah-luh-kloo-zhun), a word that comes from Latin and means "bad bite." Malocclusion is just a word that dentists use to describe the shape of your mouth.
Your dentist might notice one of these problems during a regular visit and recommend that you see an orthodontist (say: or-thoh-dahn-tist). This person may also be called a braces specialist. He or she can determine whether you need braces.
Types of Braces
If your parents had braces, you may have seen pictures of them with their mouths full of metal. Today, braces are much less noticeable. Metal braces are still used, but you might be able to get clear braces or braces that are the same color as your teeth. There are even braces that are behind your teeth where no one can see them.
The wires that are used in braces today are also smaller and better than they used to be, and they're made of a space-age material that straightens your teeth faster and easier. The rubber bands that go along with braces come in funky colors now, too. So you could have black and orange ones for Halloween if you like.
How Braces Work
Braces straighten teeth by putting steady pressure on your teeth and by staying in place for a certain amount of time. Most kids just need regular braces with wires and rubber bands doing their jobs to keep pressure on the teeth. The wires on your braces help to move your teeth, and the rubber bands help to correct the alignment (say: uh-lyne-munt), the way your teeth line up.
If your teeth need a little extra help, you may have to wear head or neck gear with wires attached to your teeth. If you do have to wear headgear, don't panic! You probably will only have to wear it at night or when you're at home in the evening.
Everyone has to wear braces for different lengths of time, but most people usually wear braces for about 2 years. You'll want to take special care of your teeth after the braces come off. You may need to wear a retainer, which is a small, hard piece of plastic with metal wires or a thin piece of plastic shaped like a mouth guard. Retainers make sure your teeth don't go wandering back to their original places. Your retainer will be specially molded to fit your newly straightened teeth.
After you get your retainer, your orthodontist will tell you when you have to wear it and how long - you might have to wear your retainer all day and all night for 2 years, you might have to wear it at night for 6 months, or you might have to wear it every other night for many years. It just depends on your teeth.
Life With Braces
Braces act like magnets for food, so you need to keep your teeth especially clean while you have them on. You'll want to brush after meals and be extra careful to get out any food that gets stuck in your braces. Your orthodontist also may give you a special flosser you can use to floss in and around your braces. When your orthodontist changes your wires, ask if you can do a quick floss (it'll be easier without the wires).
You won't have to go on any special diet when you have braces, but you'll want to avoid some foods that are problems for braces. Stay away from popcorn, hard and sticky candy, and especially gum. Sugary sodas and juices can cause a problem, too, because the sugar stays on your teeth and may cause tooth decay. You can have these drinks, but be sure to brush afterward.
Because braces put pressure on your teeth, you might feel uncomfortable once in a while, especially after the orthodontist makes adjustments. If you have pain, ask your mom or dad to give you a pain reliever.
If you ever have a loose wire or bracket, or a wire that is poking you, you should see the orthodontist right away to get it taken care of. If your orthodontist can't find a problem, he or she may give you some soft wax that you can stick on the bracket that's bothering you. Then it won't rub against your mouth.
So braces can be inconvenient, but lots of kids have them and they are definitely worth the trouble. When will you know for sure? On the day your braces are removed and you can see your new and improved smile!
It all depends on how you look before you get the braces. I'm fourteen years old and had my braces taken off three weeks ago.
I had HUGE buckteeth before I got them, and I was so embarassed of having them! But the braces make them disappear, and seem normal. My brother got braces as well, and he doesn't look too bad. The color matters as well. DO NOT GET BLACK. Whether your emo or not, I highly advice you to not get the black color. It makes your teeth look yellow. The clear ones look okay at first, but then they turn yellow, so don't get those either.
Braces DO hurt, I won't lie to you, but taking an advil and sleeping worked for me. It hurts to eat as well, but yogurt, maybe spagetti, soup, and other really soft foods help. For a first getting them on, the pain will go away completely in a week, but after that, when getting your braces tightened, it'll only be about 3 to 4 days. But don't be fooled! When you first get them on, they just feel uncomfortable for the next few hours, maybe a little pain the rest of the day. I thought that was the end of it, but it'll get worse for the next two days. But then the pain will settle down. Don't be scared and stick it out. Do an activity that'll take your mind off the braces. Watch tv, go on the internet, do summer work, or something. Sleeping most of the day worked for me. xD
I had braces for three years, and when I got them off, my teeth looked great! My dad kept telling me how "I had my smile back." Braces really help, whether you think so or not. Just try remember to wear your head/neck braces or rubber bands and whatnot to speed up the process, and wear your retainer afterwards, or else you'll get the braces back on and have to go through the whole process over again!
Anyways, that's just my advice. Good luck!
num they dont hurt getting them on
(i havebraces]=)
then a while after (few hours)andthe next few days
your teeth will feel sore
and it wil hurt to bight down
i got sores all in my mouth becasue they are rubbing ur mouth alot
i bought orajel
it helped my gums feel numb
put dental wax on uncomfertable areasbecarful what you eat soft stuff only
pudding oat meal
not apples or nuts
or anything
they hurt and suck
but will get better
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