Braces... are they that bad?!
Question: im getting braces soon.. can someone please tell me if they are that bad... ?
do you reccomend transparant braces?
im really self concious as i already have acne.. braces are going to make me feel worse.. anything to make me feel better?
Answers: im getting braces soon.. can someone please tell me if they are that bad... ?
do you reccomend transparant braces?
im really self concious as i already have acne.. braces are going to make me feel worse.. anything to make me feel better?
***NEVER get white or clear bands cause white looks like food is stuck in ur braces and clear like it u eat ketchup or a lollipop or somethin, they stain
***they put the bands, and then every time u go back u get to choose new colors
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i have gotton em on over 6 times (dont ask!)
it doesnt hurt dont worry-it is just a long process and it tastes kinda bad
they give u a band on ur molars fiist, to see ur size and stuff
first theu put this positioner thing is ur mouth, it makes your mouth stretch a lkot so they can see ur teeth, it will bother u for a minute or 2 but u will get used to it, u keep that thing on the WHOLE time
then there are these things that look like shots and stuff, i got really freaked out when i first saw them but actually, they dont go in ur mouth! this is the cement that they put on ur braces then they stick the braces on ur teeth
**the cement kinda tastes bad!
they do this the first time and every time u get them tightened:
they will put the rubber bands on ur braces with things that look like sisscors (they dont hurt) after that they put the wire-this is the most anoying part cause after they slip it in ur mouth, they have to cut it to make it fit right
then that is it!(the process is about 35 minutes)
Ur done
but after u do it, ask ur doctor for dental wax, dental cotton balls, and rubber cover up
***each person is different i bleed a little on the first day and i put a few cotton balls in my mouth for like 3 minutes
when u get home use ACT mouthwash and for the first hour, ur teeth may be a little numb so drink mainly fluids-clear fluids
then for the first day or 2 ur teeth may be a little sensitive so stick with eating soup, pasta, pudding, jello, beans, yogurt, custard, fries, milkshakes, ice cream, and soft foods-avoid straws
every night use Peroxyl mouthwash for like a week to keep ur gums storng from cuts and use dental wax and rubber coverups so u wont get blisters, they hurt a little but arent that bad. avoid sleeping on ur side, try to keep ur head straight up for a couple of days
every morning and every night use the Peroxyl mouthwash again for 2 weeks then after that just use ACT mouthwash to keep ur teeth and gum s healthy. get some Super floss, made for braces-i sugest elictrical toothbrushes they keep ur mouth cleaner
dont worry-trust me- i have had my braces on for almost 4 years, i just got em off about four months ago-i luv my new smile!!!
its all the way you look at yourself braces wont be there forever later on in life you may may need something more then braces done on your teeth as for you acne dont worry there are alot of people out there with acne and braces its no big deal just keep smiling and hold your head up things could be alot worse
Braces really are fantastic. Get whatever braces the orthodontist recommends as the best for your teeth and don't worry about what they look like.
I had braces for 2 years when I was a child, I had an overbite and my teeth weren't straight. My teeth turned out perfect and I get compliments on them all the time. You will never regret having had them, just make sure you wear your retainer as instructed after they take them off so your teeth don't go back to being how they were. I think I wore mine for 2 years, but mostly just at night while I slept.
Almost everyone has acne when they are young... if you want to lower it reduce the amount of fat in your diet and stay away from chocolate and alcohol.
well there notbad they hurt alot the first week but you get over it transparent braces are more expencive than regular ones ull be fine!
Don't worry you'll get used to them after a bit and it'll seem so normal to you and everybody else that when you get them removed your mouth will feel abnormal.
The worst part about braces is the cleaning routine and when you get binders. Binders hurt a bit because they reposition your jaw, but if you're just getting your teeth straightened out don't worry about it.
The results are worth it and when you hit your 20's and your acne recedes and your teeth are straight and pearly white clean you'll feel way more confident than if you had less acne but crooked teeth. Trust me.
If you spend a lot of time just paying attention to doing your hair, how you dress (in your own tastes of course) and getting manicures done and getting bath and body sets for home spa days, you'll feel far more confident and secure about yourself.
braces aren't that bad.. they only hurt after the tightening adjustments and plus they make your teeth perfect :)
i have transparent braces and i think they look so much better than the normal ones cause from afar you cant see any 'shine' or whatever from the metal and they don't go yellow or whatever people say. the rubber bands just usually stain if you eat something like.. curry or something but since im avoiding them theyre still clear and not yellow
I just got my braces on Thursday. It really doesn't hurt that much when you get them on, it might pinch a tiny bit, but otherwise. It's not that bad. The next day your mouth will ache, and it might take a little getting used to, but take lots of Tylenol and it will get rid of most of the ache.
My friend got transparent braces and I personally don't like them too much, but it's your mouth so you should decide on your own.
As to making yourself feel better, when you get braces, remind yourself when they're done, you will have beautiful teeth!!! Also, a lot of people really want them secretly.
Okay I'm not gonna lie and say they are great nor lie and say they are awful, they are not pleasent but well worth it, i am getting mine off soon, I am also VERY self conscience and it makes no diference just get regular, if you dont do a huge open smile no1 will even think about the fact they are there, so many people have them its kinda like its a phase in life, good luck and i hope you get a great smile =]
the clear ones can discolor and they aren't really transparent. you can still see them pretty well...sorry i would recommend regular ones and they don't hurt that bad and lets put it this way..they give you a nicer smile.