(Braces) What can i expect from them?!
Question:
(Braces) What can i expect from them?
I am getting by braces at the end of the month. What i am in for?
Answers:
You can expect pain after they are first put on (if you're an adult, I suggest taking Tylenol or Motrin). And beautifully straight teeth in the end. People will complement you like crazy. Maintain them with your retainer afterwards... more info:
Braces are composed of brackets and wires. The brackets are the posts that are glued to your teeth and the wire (that is tightened monthly and changed) is used to move your teeth into the desired positions.
You should stay away from foods like corn on the cob, ribs, apples, gum, etc. Food that you have to eat that make contact with the braces jeopardize knocking the brackets off of your teeth (like the apples, corn on the cob, and ribs - things on sticks or bones or that are hard). Things like gum and candy can get stuck in the brackets and wire and can be hard to get out on your own.
Make sure the food that you eat can be cut up and inserted into the cavity of your mouth or is on the softer side. The first week will be hard to eat anything because of the pressure of the braces.
Good Luck with your braces.