Braces???????!

ok!.!.!.im getting my braces off in a month so im almost an expert =)
Foods not to eat:
-apples (only biting straight into them!.!.!.cutting them up is fine)
-nachos/tortilla chips
-gum (but i do anyway) =)
-popcorn

The pain!.!.!.is absolutely DREADFUL for the first 2 weeks!.!.!.after that its not so bad!.!.!. but for those two weeks, you basically cant eat anything!.!.!.so eat a big meal before you get them on!.!.!.

as far as retainers go!.!.!.you're "supposed" to wear them for the rest of your life!.!.!.!.but u probably only need to wear them for the first 3 or 4 years after the braces!.!.!.!.

good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com

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no eating popcorn or gum!. they usually don't hurt!. depends how long you have to wear a retainer!.


*******BEST ANSWER******Www@Answer-Health@Com

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I've had braces for the last two years!. When you first get them, DO NOT eat any kind of chips, or hard foods!. They will irritate your braces, and your braces will start hurting!. Honestly, braces do not hurt at all!. They could be a little annoying at times, but they don't hurt!. And in most cases, you get a retainer right after your braces come off!. Personally, I think that you should consider having a permanent retainer!. My older sister has one and it's no trouble at all!. But good luck with your braces!. You'll love them!Www@Answer-Health@Com

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well im finishing my last month of braces yay :] they do hurt the frst couple of months i mean they really do hurt but it goes by quickly :] u can pretty much eat alot of things but nothing 2 hard or else ull brake a bracket or 2 (or 5) and u ll get a lecture and pay 40 or idk if it works keep ur bracket maybe they dont charge !? But be sure to brush or ull regret some ppl get permanant plaque which will llook wierd!. As for retainer idk im getting one so im still trying to figure that out :]
good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com

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All paients wearing braces should refrain from eating anything sticky, chewy, hard or crunchy here is what you should avoid eating:
*GUM
*Gummy Bears
*Chewing on hard ice
*Hard pretezels
*Hard pizza crust
*Popcorn
*Frozen candy bars
*Nuts
*Hard Candies
*Sticky candies
*Beef jerky
*ganola bars
*Celery
Do not bite into lolipops
Cut meat of the bone and corn from the cob
Braces only hurt when you get them tightened this is because the exerted presure on the teeth force them to move!. You'll have to wear a retainer for about 6 to 12 months after getting your braces off this decision is up to your orthodontist of course!. I also recomend for the first few days after getting your braces to stick to soft foods such as yogurt!. I wish you luck on your teeth straining journey, remember its worth it!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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i rememenber not being able to eat corn on the cob and tacos!. those were things i missed the most!. it doesnt really hurt to get them on, but afterwards your jaw might be a little sore!. when i had them i had to go in once a month to get them adjusted!. for about 3 days after this my jaw would be sore as well but motrin helped!. i had braces for four years and afterwards i wore a retainer for about 2 months or so!. i stopped even though my orthodontist told me not too and now my teeth are worse than they were before i got braces and now its about 10 years later!. so defintely wear your retainer until you are told to stop!Www@Answer-Health@Com

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Um, some foods you should not eat are popcorn, gum, hard pretzels, pizza crust, beef jerky, suckers, hard ice, corn on the cob (unless you cut it off and put it in a bowl), doritos, and stuff like that!. When you first get your braces on, they will hurt for a few days, then they wont hurt at all unless you get them tightened or something!. You can take some motrin or tylenol to help!. It doesn't really hurt that bad!. And sometimes it depends on how long you have to wear your retainer!. Some people dont have to wear them that long, and some people do!. But i would estimate wearing it for at least a year or two!. But you dont have to worry about that yet!. : )Www@Answer-Health@Com

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You want to stay from anything hard, sticky, or tough!. I am an orthodontic assistant and we tell our patients they can eventually chew sugerfree gum once they are in heavier wires, which is usually a few months after having braces placed depending on the case!. You can expect your teeth to be sore for 3-4 days after getting your braces, Extra strength tylenol is great to take if you are able!. As for retainers it is good to wear them as long as possible but our rule of thuimb is until the age of 21 for females and 25 for males!. Hope this helps some!Www@Answer-Health@Com

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I've had braces for over a year and a half and I eat everything!. Hvaen't broken a bracket in over 5 monthsWww@Answer-Health@Com

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