Getting Braces Tomorrow :(

[Sirrahsim]

Ibuprofen is your friend when it's time for adjustments!!! I still wear my retainers at night and have for the past 4 years or so. You'll have a beautiful smile when they come off As for the 12 months thing, try not to be too dissapointed if you must wear them longer. Many people need to wear them longer than the ortho originally estimates, but it is worth it in the end!!!

[gemini9961]

Don't worry it's not that bad. You'll be sore for a little bit and after adjustments but like Missy said, Ibuprofen will be your best friend. I had mine on for 6 years , but would not change it for the world. Having great teeth is awesome. I have my retainer but I need to wear it more often.

[BC_MoM]

I think I'm going crazy, I could have sworn that I responded to this thread.

I got my braces on about six weeks ago and I was terrified since so many people told me that they hurt like crazy. They were uncomfortable at first and I couldn't close my mouth all of the way due to the placement of the bottom brackets, but within a week my mouth had shifted so I could close my mouth without any problems and they felt fine. I was really surprised that they didn't hurt much at ALL and they're not nearly as bad as everyone says. They do scratch the inside of your mouth a little bit, but it's nothing a little wax can't fix. So how are they?

The procedure itself did hurt at ALL.. but 5 hours later, and my mouth is all sore and I can't chew or put my teeth together..

I had a bowl of KD for lunch, and soup for supper.. this sucks! I have a crunchies-craving.

I had some ibuprofen, but it didn't work unless I slept (which I eventually did).. but as soon as I woke up, they hurt again so I walked to 7 Eleven and go a slurpee..

The top back end of the wire keeps hooking on my cheek. I need to get my Dad to bend it towards my tooth or snip it off.. I can't get the wax to stay on, no matter how dry I try and get the area that I need it on!

[dab_20]

The procedure itself did hurt at ALL.. but 5 hours later, and my mouth is all sore and I can't chew or put my teeth together..

I had a bowl of KD for lunch, and soup for supper.. this sucks! I have a crunchies-craving.

I had some ibuprofen, but it didn't work unless I slept (which I eventually did).. but as soon as I woke up, they hurt again so I walked to 7 Eleven and go a slurpee..

The top back end of the wire keeps hooking on my cheek. I need to get my Dad to bend it towards my tooth or snip it off.. I can't get the wax to stay on, no matter how dry I try and get the area that I need it on!

I know what you mean. Putting the wax on takes a bit of practice, but sometimes if it won't stay on, you might need to go back to the dentist and get that wire snipped off. Hope your mouth feels better soon!

[KYS]

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!!!

[buttercup132]

I wish I had braces!!! I know it sounds dumb but I just want them. Not just for my teeth but just cause. But it would help the stupid gap in between my teeth. I'm supposed to have them but we cant afford them...

[Karen]

I wish I had braces!!! I know it sounds dumb but I just want them. Not just for my teeth but just cause. But it would help the stupid gap in between my teeth. I'm supposed to have them but we cant afford them...

Your parents should check around - some orthodontists will work out a payment plan for people who cannot afford it otherwise. It's worth it to get it done sooner rather than later, in my humble opinion, but if necessary, you can wait and get it done in your twenties - my friend Bonnie did, and is happy with the results.

[Miss Z]

I wish I had braces!!! I know it sounds dumb but I just want them. Not just for my teeth but just cause. But it would help the stupid gap in between my teeth. I'm supposed to have them but we cant afford them...

Maybe you wouldn't want them when they're first on....lol

Afford them? You should come over to England, for 16 year olds and under they are free on the NHS which is good because dentristry work is terribly expensive

BC_MoM, you sound much like me when mine were first fitted. I know just how you feel. But the pain does eventually cease and you soon get so used to them that you forget you even have them

[buttercup132]

Maybe you wouldn't want them when they're first on....lol

Afford them? You should come over to England, for 16 year olds and under they are free on the NHS which is good because dentristry work is terribly expensive

BC_MoM, you sound much like me when mine were first fitted. I know just how you feel. But the pain does eventually cease and you soon get so used to them that you forget you even have them

WHAT!!!! I'll be right over!!!

[Roxyluvsme13]

I wish I had braces!!! I know it sounds dumb but I just want them. Not just for my teeth but just cause. But it would help the stupid gap in between my teeth. I'm supposed to have them but we cant afford them...

Same here..But since we're getting alot of stuff payed off now, they're hopefully in my near future.
Jess, I'm sorry you're in pain, but at least it's ONLY a year, and it will go by REALLY fast!

[dogzr#1]

I have braces on right now. Whenever I go to get them tightened, I usually can't eat for 1 meal afterwards, because of the pain, but if you just take small portions off of the food and chew with your molars, not your front teeth, it shouln't hurt as much. I have to wear mine for about 1/2 year more. They really aren't that bad and I think the pain gets less and less each time you get them tightened. Use a lot of wax. It might taste gross and feel weird but it prevents lots of nasty blisters. I didn't use any and I got many blisters and had to rinse with warm salt-water and that HURT like heck. Well good luck and hope the pain isn't that bad.