I'm getting braces tomorrow. I'm REALLY nervous. Any suggestions?!

I got my braces earlier today!. It feels REALLY weird at first!. But it's definitely nothing to worry about!. After you get them on, it'll just be annoying at first!. Then after a few hours pass by, you'll start to feel your teeth move a little bit!. But again, it's nothing to worry about!. Everyone says it hurts so bad, but most people over exaggerate when they talk about braces pain!. You'll be able to tolerate the pain!. It's nothing major!. Make sure you leave the dentist with wax so if a part of your braces is poking at your gums, you can put wax over it to stop the pain!. Oh, I also suggest you take some Tylenol after you get them on, and before you go to bed!. So when you wake up in the morning it won't be as sore!. Both of my older siblings went through braces also, and they say your teeth will only be sore for a few days and then you'll be fine!. [that goes for when you get them tightened also]

Overall,
you'll do fine! It's not a big deal like some people make it seem to be!. Have fun choosing a color (: And just remember, you will have perfect teeth after this is over with!. Trust me, it's worth it!

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Having braces placed is pretty painless!. Later on in the day your teeth will become tender as they start to move!. To be on the safe side take some extra strength tylenol before you go and keep it in your system for the next 3-4 days!. I work for an orthodontist and the reason we recommend tylenol is because it is known that high doses of some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen can slow and even stop tooth-movement!. Most recently Imigran, a drug used to treat migraine has been identified as possibly interfering with tooth-movement!. So be careful when selecting your pain relief medication!. You will also want to stick to a softer diet because your teeth will be to tender to chew anything tough!. No gum until you are in large wires, which will be a while!. Also ask the orthodontist to give you plenty of wax and show you how to properly apply it!. Best of luck to you!Www@Answer-Health@Com

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ok people are gonna tell u it hurts!.!.!.and the truth is it does!.!.!.i'm young!.!.!.not gonna specify my age!.!.!.!.but i have braces right now and i got a thicker wire today and it hurts!.!.!.when you first get them that's when it hurts the most!.!.!.!.stick with soft food for the first few days!.!.!.!.it took me three to be able to really chew solids!.!.!.but be strong and you'll get though it!.!.!.also when you go in make sure you have some chapstick on because they stretch your mouth alot and i didn't and it cracked my lip!.!.!.

hope this helps

GinnyWww@Answer-Health@Com

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it hurts for a few days and you can only eat soft food for a day or so!. but its nothing very bad or painful!. just dont get clear bands!. they turn yellow!. and read the book they give you about foods that stain your braces!. they turn yellow and gross and stay like that!. the least visible bands are the silver ones!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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it really doesn't hurt! I had braces and it's not a hurt more like a tightness on your mouth! It's annoying! Be sure to make sure the nurse cuts the backs of the wires in the back of your mouth though! cause mine didn't at first and it caused an olser! they've got dental wax for that stuff though! Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com

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you shouldn't be nervous - everyone says that it hurts but the truth is if you take a couple of advil it isn't that bad - i actually found that the when i got my braces tightened each month that it hurt more than when i first got my braces onWww@Answer-Health@Com

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wow i think that we are on the same page, i get my braces tomorrow too :/
i'm a little nervous like you are so just keep in mind that you're not the only one tomorrow, plus tomorrow is my last day of school :(!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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ahhh!.! i have an orthodontics appt fri!. im supposed to get braces too! lol i would just say stay focused on positive thoughts!.!.think about how straight your teeth will be =)Www@Answer-Health@Com

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hurts in the begining about 2-3 days!. then its practically like having no bracesWww@Answer-Health@Com

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