Braces help?!
Question:
Braces help?
im getting braces and I have to wear a metal thing on the top og my mouth.
will I be able to talk?
ppl with experience plz.
im am worried that I wont be able
to talk.
and how long does it hurt
Answers:
I'm guessing the metal thing is a expander of some sort. Maybe a hyrax or a lingual arch? Anyway, you will be able to talk but may find yourself sounding strange to begin with. I have never worn anything like this myself but my patients who Ihave put these in have all gotten used to it. Usually in a few days, sometimes longer. It depends on how bulky the thing is. You will be able to talk, don't worry about that.
For my own patients, if there is pain with the expander (sometimes there isn't) then it will usually be gone in 24-48 hours. Take a paracetemol if you need to but you shouldn't need anything stronger than that. I personally only use low force orthodontics and avoid putting a lot of pressure on the teeth and thus minimising any pain. Good luck.