Braces?????

what are the best colors for braces???(i like maroon and black or powder blue and black) well im getting braces on the 21st so do they hurt? what should i eat? and what is the process of getting braces????help

Braces?????
For me, I just love colorful colors. :)


I've gotten red, green, blue, black, etc. Get different colors each time. =) Most colors look good on anyone to me.





And they do hurt for like the first week or something. You should try eating softed foods. And no gum and stuff. I'm sure your ortho will tell you all of this, though.





They're not so bad ones you get used to them. =]


Good luck with your braces!!
Reply:Pink braces go!!!
Reply:i had braces, and they do hurt for a few days after getting them on, and about the day after getting them tightened. but its a good excuse to eat a lot of ice cream!


i would stick with one color, and not like alternate them on every other tooth. i never got black, but i heard that it looks really crisp and makes your teeth look whiter.
Reply:braces suck but my advice would be to take advil before you go to get them on. i like powder blue and black for colors. plan and ust drinking smoothies and stuff for a few days but youll get used to them
Reply:they hurt the first few days the ortho ppl tell you what you can eat best colors are blue pink and green
Reply:I personally thought the turquoise were really pretty. They stand out and are nice and bright. The braces will hurt on the first two days. By the third day they'll feel noticeably better. While they're sore, eat soup, yogurt, jello, and soft cereal. Also drink lots of yummy milkshakes.





Good luck with them. You'll look gorgeous when the dentist is done! :-)
Reply:yes they'll hurt for a few days....





DO NOT GET BLACK! it'll look VERY horrible...trust me...and especially if u wanna get 2 colors...


red was my fav!
Reply:Yes it'll hurt but it depends on how you have your teeth. You can take medicine for the pain. The orthodontist will explain to you what you can and cant eat and the process!
Reply:Check out this site. It'll let you try on your colors before you step in the office!





http://suffolkbraces.com/choose_look.htm
Reply:i'd go with like a dark color like dark blue unless you like light colors youll look more noticable with light colors and they hurt for a while so take aspirin or anyother painkiller thats why they tell you to eat soft foods like mashed potatos,soup. they first glue the braces on then the wire is put through them to tighten your teeth untill you ready for the bands.ive had them for like 3 years it depends on how your teeth are .......best of luck
Reply:***NEVER get white or clear bands cause white looks like food is stuck in ur braces and clear like it u eat ketchup or a lollipop or somethin, they stain





***they put the bands, and then every time u go back u get to choose new colors





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i have gotton em on over 6 times (dont ask!)





it doesnt hurt dont worry-it is just a long process and it tastes kinda bad





they give u a band on ur molars fiist, to see ur size and stuff





first theu put this positioner thing is ur mouth, it makes your mouth stretch a lkot so they can see ur teeth, it will bother u for a minute or 2 but u will get used to it, u keep that thing on the WHOLE time





then there are these things that look like shots and stuff, i got really freaked out when i first saw them but actually, they dont go in ur mouth! this is the cement that they put on ur braces then they stick the braces on ur teeth


**the cement kinda tastes bad!





they do this the first time and every time u get them tightened:





they will put the rubber bands on ur braces with things that look like sisscors (they dont hurt) after that they put the wire-this is the most anoying part cause after they slip it in ur mouth, they have to cut it to make it fit right





then that is it!(the process is about 35 minutes)


Ur done


but after u do it, ask ur doctor for dental wax, dental cotton balls, and rubber cover up





***each person is different i bleed a little on the first day and i put a few cotton balls in my mouth for like 3 minutes





when u get home use ACT mouthwash and for the first hour, ur teeth may be a little numb so drink mainly fluids-clear fluids





then for the first day or 2 ur teeth may be a little sensitive so stick with eating soup, pasta, pudding, jello, beans, yogurt, custard, fries, milkshakes, ice cream, and soft foods-avoid straws





every night use Peroxyl mouthwash for like a week to keep ur gums storng from cuts and use dental wax and rubber coverups so u wont get blisters, they hurt a little but arent that bad. avoid sleeping on ur side, try to keep ur head straight up for a couple of days





every morning and every night use the Peroxyl mouthwash again for 2 weeks then after that just use ACT mouthwash to keep ur teeth and gum s healthy. get some Super floss, made for braces-i sugest elictrical toothbrushes they keep ur mouth cleaner





dont worry-trust me- i have had my braces on for almost 4 years, i just got em off about four months ago-i luv my new smile!!!