Getting Braces Tomorrow :(

**Karen** · 04-20-2006, 11:49 PM

They make your mouth sore for a few days each time you either have them put on, or they adjust the wire. It's not a sharp pain, like stubbing your toe, or banging your shin, it's a dull ache. It goes away pretty quickly, and it is worth it in the end. Been there, done that!

And have the straight teeth to prove it!

**binka_nugget** · 04-20-2006, 11:54 PM

Don't worry! It's not as bad as you think. It'll be sore for a couple days but the pain's not unbearable.

I actually kinda miss my braces...

**GoldenRetrLuver** · 04-20-2006, 11:55 PM

I had braces for almost two years.
When I first got them on, I couldn't eat much of anything for about a week, it took some getting used to and they felt a little sore. If it starts to ache, be sure to stock up on lots of wax -- it's a lifesaver!

But no, they're really not as bad as they sound or look. The tightening and adjustments every month or so can be a pain, but it's all worth it in the end.

**Tollers-n-Dobes** · 04-21-2006, 12:13 AM

I had them too...they are not any where near as bad as people make them out to be. They hurt at first because they're moving your teeth but it's not horrible, after about 3-5 days they pain is gone. When you get them adjusted they hurt a little because again, they're moving your teeth but it's not bad at all. I had mine on for 2 1/2 years, I didn't mind them at all, in fact I kinda missed them when they were off...lol...it felt like I was missing something. The retainer afterwards is really annoying though, I thought.

**Almita** · 04-21-2006, 12:15 AM

I have had them for 5 years but they don't hurt and I just had an overbite but I just had the top and then later the bottom and then rubberbands. They just make your teeth sore. Just can't eat hard stuff just soft and easy to just suck on and swallow. I got them off Feb 7 and it feels great to get them off and now that your teeth will be fine but only if you wear the retainers though, if you don't then back to braces.

**Maya & Inka's mommy** · 04-21-2006, 05:37 AM

My daughter always said it hurt everytime she went for an adjustment. But that was always temporarily
good luck!

**Pawsitive Thinking** · 04-21-2006, 05:39 AM

Originally Posted by Maya & Inka's mommy

My daughter always said it hurt everytime she went for an adjustment. But that was always temporarily
good luck!

Mine said the same but has a lovely smile now

**Maresche** · 04-21-2006, 08:02 AM

I had them for 7 years and as others have said, once you get used to having them on (initially they will rub the insides of your lips) the hurt is only a dull ache and that only happens when they are adjusted. You may want to avoid really hard food when you first have them put in and for a day or so each time they are adjusted.

Just do exactly what your orthdontist tells you and you may get them off even faster.

**KYS** · 04-22-2006, 09:47 AM

When I first got my braces I moaned
and groaned about it. (now a days wearing braces are cool)
Getting braces was one of the most rewarding things
I did for my physical looks. Teeth are one of the first things I look at when I meet someone.
When the Ortho. first tightens them it is a bit uncomfortable,
for the first day or so, but by no means unbearable.
(the wax helps too)
You also can not eat certain foods, such as chewy or hard candy and
soda pop if I recall.
I was suppose to wear mine for 1 year, but it ended up taking three.
(My parents went through a Divorce and my dad would not
pay his 1/2.) So the braces did not come off till the last dime was paid.

For me Braces are well worth the investment!!!