Do you have braces?

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Originally posted by Amber
I have to get them......(psst Julie, Does it hurt when they put them on you)???)

Nope, not at all. But afterwards...yes. The day you're going in to get them on, make sure you take Tylenol. They usually don't put them on all at once, like they'll put the upper brackets on one week, and the bottom the next. I had everyting put on me all at once, because my mom wanted to get it done quicker. I also had to get 2 baby teeth pulled, because they never fell out. If you end up getting teeth pulled, don't worry!! It doesn't hurt AT ALL. I also have a baby tooth that doesn't have a permanent tooth under it, so I will have to have an implant put in someday. Mine hurt for about a week, and then it went back to normal. A few days before they put the braces on, they put in things called "spacers", to make room in the teeth. They look like little rubber bands that go around a few of your teeth. (I had 4 put in, they put them in all the corners of my mouth.) Those don't hurt at all, but can be kind of annoying.
Then, they explain the care of your teeth, like flossing, brushing, the foods you can't eat, etc...Oh, and make sure you store up on wax!! I needed TONS of it. It helps make the pain go away, when they first put them on, or after they tighten them for the first time.
Braces aren't really that bad...I mean, you learn to live with them.
If you have any more questions, feel free to ask me!