Braces?? help!?!
Question:
Braces?? help!?
ok, i am getting braces in 2 days and i want to know a lot of things about them!
1) do they hurt going on??
2) what colors are there to choose from?
3) what are the best colors to get?\
i need serious help!
Answers:
They get a little sore at first, but there is orthodontic was available at your neighborhood drugstore that will help protect your mouth until you adjust. You will find that you cannot eat foods the way you used to pre-braces. For example, biting into an apple, or a hamburger isn't the greatest idea. It puts unnecessary stress on the brackets and they may come off. Best bet is to eat in small bites, cut up your food where you can, or do what I did and bite from the side!
You have a whole array of band colors to choose from (most likely) I used to get the glow ones. They do not stain as easily as the clear. I had clear braces, so I was concerned about the staining of my bands. I stuck with light blue or glow in the dark. You can mix your colors. It's really up to you!
I recommend taking a ziploc bag and filling it with a travel toothbrush, travel toothpaste, a travel size mouthwash, some plastic brush picks (to clean out particles in your teeth) and orthodontic wax. You will find this little kit very handy after meals. I found myself brushing my teeth 4 to 5 times a day because I didn't feel my teeth were clean, especially after eating. The experience may be different for you.
Wait until you are done with your treatment! You will love that smile!!
Best of luck!