Terrified of orthodontic impressions :(?!
Question: Terrified of orthodontic impressions :(!?
hiii, im getting my braces off this wednesday, after nearly 3 looong years w/ braces :) & im SUPERRR excited, but im really worried too about the impressions for my retainer =/ i have a bad bad gag reflex, & last time when i got impressions for my braces i literally ripped the tray out of my mouth (only the top gags me; im fine w/ the bottom) but fortunately it was in long enough that it hardened before i nearly ripped the ortho assistant's arm off, haha :)
but im really paranoid im going to like go into a gagging fit or even throw up or something, & i really need some like simple tips of what i can do to not gag!.
i heard if i lift my leg & wiggle my toes that helps!? but is there anything else i can do!? thanks so much :)
ps!. when i got the impression for my braces it took i believe 12 seconds, but on alot of questions on here i see it says it takes about a minute!. if it only took 12 sec!.s for my braces, it shouldnt be longer for my retainer, right!? im so scared :(Www@Answer-Health@Com
but im really paranoid im going to like go into a gagging fit or even throw up or something, & i really need some like simple tips of what i can do to not gag!.
i heard if i lift my leg & wiggle my toes that helps!? but is there anything else i can do!? thanks so much :)
ps!. when i got the impression for my braces it took i believe 12 seconds, but on alot of questions on here i see it says it takes about a minute!. if it only took 12 sec!.s for my braces, it shouldnt be longer for my retainer, right!? im so scared :(Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Congrats on getting your braces off!! The advice on lifting you leg and wiggling your toes is good advice!. You also need to breathe through your nose!. Concentrate on deep, slow breaths!. Do everything in your power to think of something else!.
As for how long it takes, that depends on the assistant that is taking the impression!. The warmer the water she uses, the faster it will set!. If cold water is used it can take up to a minute!. I like to use warm water!. I hate having impressions taken on me, so I try to make them fast for our patients!. Also, the older you get the easier it is to have it done!. That doesn't mean that it won't make you gag, but it may be just a tad easier!.
The best advice I can give you is to not take the tray out before it is finished, no matter what! That will only guarantee that you will have to do it over again!. Fight through it!. Even if you do throw up, you will have only had to do it once!.
Good luck and don't stress too much!Www@Answer-Health@Com
As for how long it takes, that depends on the assistant that is taking the impression!. The warmer the water she uses, the faster it will set!. If cold water is used it can take up to a minute!. I like to use warm water!. I hate having impressions taken on me, so I try to make them fast for our patients!. Also, the older you get the easier it is to have it done!. That doesn't mean that it won't make you gag, but it may be just a tad easier!.
The best advice I can give you is to not take the tray out before it is finished, no matter what! That will only guarantee that you will have to do it over again!. Fight through it!. Even if you do throw up, you will have only had to do it once!.
Good luck and don't stress too much!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Hi Tiki, ask the orthodontist to lay you down in the chair!. He/she might think it's a bit unorthodox, but this really does work at stopping your gag reflex!. Also, ask if they do the flavoured moulds like they do for kids!. I used to get mint because that also helps you breathe deeply and properly which keeps everything nice and open!. Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
don't even worry about it!. i just got a impression for a retainer it really isn't that bad!. its a bit uncomfortable but nothing to worry about!. they give you a spray on your throught so it helps the gag reflexes!.the spray doesnt hurt it just tastes funny!.
Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
just relax and breath through your nose i dont seem why u gag i mean i have impressions for braces and i was fine but my cuzin vomited on the lady that gave her the impressions lolWww@Answer-Health@Com
OH MY GOSH NO WAY!!!!! I AM EXACTLY THE SAME!!!!!!!! I AM TERRIFIED!!!!! I HAVE A HORRIBLE GAG REFLEX!!!!!! WHAT I DID WAS JUST DID IT AND LIFTED MY LEGS AND ARMS AND BREATHED THRU MY NOSE!. IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT BUT I GOT THRU IT!!!!! U JUST HAFTA GO 2 UR HAPPY PLACE AND LET THE PERSON KNOW U HAVE A BAD GAG REFLEX!!!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!! :D (by the way u will grow out of it!)Www@Answer-Health@Com
Breathe through your nose while having the impression taken and do not try to talk!. Also put the small suction in your mouth so you do not gag on your saliva!. Good Luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
oh thats terribleWww@Answer-Health@Com
Unfortunately, there is no tray missing that portion!. Also if you have a full retainer, it may have a plastic piece that fits to the top of your mouth!.
Best thing to do is take a deep breath as they are putting it in and slowly release it through your nose!. Count backwards from 100!. And stare at something on the wall or out the window!.
I hated doing the impressions as well, but I hate the xrays more!. Those little cards you have to bite down on are terrible!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Best thing to do is take a deep breath as they are putting it in and slowly release it through your nose!. Count backwards from 100!. And stare at something on the wall or out the window!.
I hated doing the impressions as well, but I hate the xrays more!. Those little cards you have to bite down on are terrible!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
When I had the impressions done on my teeth they had different sized trays, maybe a smaller size tray could help!. But I don't know if that would have a different effect on the roof part of your mouth!. If not the best thing to stop yourself from gagging is to take your mind off of what's gagging you, try to focus on something else, like previously stated, counting!. Whatever you can think of to keep your mind off of the tray in your mouth!. At least you're getting them off and you won't have to worry about this anymore!. The feeling of rubbing your tongue against your teeth and not wire or brackets is going to be AWESOME!! lol!.Www@Answer-Health@Com