Braces? :(?

I am getting braces and am wondering all about them. What foods can I not eat? How bad do they hurt? I want to know all about them please.

Braces? :(?
***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!!!
Reply:You can't eat chewy sweets in case they mess up the wires, but you can eat pretty much most other stuff once you get used to them. (It will hurt eating hard food for a few days) They do hurt for a while when you first get them, and also after they get tightened, but take painkillers and use the wax stuff they give you if they are rubbing on your lips and gums. And they are definately worth it, i have perfect teeth now and used to look like a chipmunk!
Reply:They really aren't as bad as you think. It's only bad when they tighten them or when you first get them put on. But wax and alieve help with that.





Try not to eat chewy/sticky candy. My ortho told me that I can chew sugar free gum and I never had any problems. He also told me to stay away from dark soda because it stains your teeth. Chicken wings are a no no, too. You can eat them, but don't chew off the bone. Popcorn also is bad, because the kernals get stuck in your teeth.





And don't chew on pens, pencils or finger nails if you have that habit.





Good luck.





And think about what color you want before you go.
Reply:I have had braces on for 3 years now. I really miss popcorn! Also it's best to cut fruit like apples and pears, bagels, soft pretzels, etc. My orthodontist also lectures against crunching ice cubes, but I ignore her on that one!


Like others have said, it will hurt when you have the wires adjusted, but def use the wax they provide and take a pain reliever - it usually just hurts for a day or so.


I would also add - be diligent about using mouthwash, brushing and flossing (the latter is time consuming). It will all be worth it in the end! good luck!
Reply:Well, i have braces now. When you first get them on, it doesn't bother you a lot. After 5 or 6 hours they start to hurt your mouth. After 1-2 days you get used to them. If it hurts a lot you can use the Advil medicine. You shouldn't eat nuts, chickpeas,walnuts and other sticky things like gum. You have to cut down apple or fruits when you're eating them. Try to eat soft things like ice cream or yoghurt in the first 2 days.