Spirited Away Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Ok guys I just got my braces yesterday, they're sorta' annoying me cause' I hardly eat anything because they start to hurt.The worst thing is taking care of braces. I have to use an angle on my toothbrush to properly clean them. FLOSSING IS EVEN WORSE THAN BRUSHING! IT TOOK ME ABOUT TEN MINUTED JUST TO GET THE FLOSS IN BETWEEN ONE OF THE WIRES! TEN MINUTES!!!!!!!!AND GUESS WHAT! MY ORTHODONTIST FORGOT TO GIVE ME A SPECIAL INSTRUMENT TO CLEAN IN BETWEEN THE WIRES!!!!!-.- -.- Does anyone know what I'm going through?D= D=D= D= D= D= D= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritzie Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I had braces for about a year and a half when I was about 8-9 years old. The first few days, my teeth were so sore, I couldn't bite down on anything even remotely hard. But thankfully, the soreness goes away after a few days. Just try to eat soft things until they feel better. Brushing/flossing with braces is rather annoying. I'd definitely call your orthodontist and see about picking up something to help clean between the wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkt Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I had braces for seven years. Seven torturous years. Don't ask me why, my teeth were far from messed up when we started. My orthodontist was just evil. :grrr: Anyway, the first few days are awful, yes. And the next couple of days after they're tightened. But it's not always like that. Most the time you just forget that they're there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spirited Away Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 I had braces for seven years. Seven torturous years. Don't ask me why, my teeth were far from messed up when we started. My orthodontist was just evil. :grrr: Anyway, the first few days are awful, yes. And the next couple of days after they're tightened. But it's not always like that. Most the time you just forget that they're there. I don't think I'll have them for that long, Does it hurt when you tighten braces?(Shakes in fear) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alynniae Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 oh, i've got braces too, i feel your pain. it wasn't that bad at the beginning, but it started to hurt more and more 'cause i couldn't clean it. but i've got something to clean it now, just ask for it, you'll get it. good luck! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkt Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 It hurt for me when they tightened them. Or it was more just like a dull ache, kind of sore for a while. Not completely intolerable or anything, but definitely annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spirited Away Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 When do you tighten your braces anyway???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkt Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 When the orthodontist gives you an appointment for it. XD I think it's like every 6 months or something, but I could be way wrong. I haven't had braces for yeaaars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachiee Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Yup, I know what you're going through. I have braces, and I've had them for a little over a year. I was in pretty excruciating pain for the first week or so, but you'll get used to having braces eventually. I'm just wondering, but did your orthodontist recommend using a Waterpik or something like that? That's what I use, and it's a lot better (not to mention less painful) than using special floss. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nika Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 My advice is to focus on how nice your teeth will be when you're done! I had headgear and all sorts of terrible, painful appliances but people compliment me on my teeth a lot, so I'm grateful. My boyfriend's teeth are kind of uneven and he wishes he'd been able to have them...just focus on the outcome even though it seems far away :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowwhite Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I had braces in high school for two years. Don't worry, in a month or so you'll forget they're even there! It hurts a bit after you get them tightened, true, but it goes away after a day or two. I remember the day I got them off, I felt like the most beautiful girl in the whole world. I know it stinks to get them, but getting them off is totally worth it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicsquared Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I have braces ^^ Tightenings aren't bad, they just change the wire and you feel some pain for a day or so, and that's every 6 - 8 weeks usually Flossing isn't fun, but all I do is slip the string under the wire (unwaxed works best), and just floss normally, but then again I got four teeth pulled before getting my braces on so I have less teeth to floss haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyouma Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Almost everybody gets braces. Sometimes you even see adults wearing braces. Straight and good teeth are one of the "essentials" to Americans at least, which is why you see so many orthodontists everywhere. Invisilign sucks, don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twilightprincess922 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I got my braces off two weeks ago. MUAHAHA! But I wear this night retainer that gives me a lisp when I wear it.. And in a few months, theyre sticking more braces on my bottom teeth. Meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicsquared Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I got my braces off two weeks ago. MUAHAHA! But I wear this night retainer that gives me a lisp when I wear it.. And in a few months, theyre sticking more braces on my bottom teeth. Meh. At least they'll be on the bottom so they probably won't be to noticeable! ^^ This girl in my spanish class last year had braces on her bottom teeth only; i talked to her all the time but I didn't even notice till she showed me in the last week of school haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSilver Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Had mine for 2 years about 3 years ago. It isn't really a bad experience since the only time it was slightly uncomfortable was the day after each tightening. You kinda get used to it after awhile. So don't worry too much about it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakabato Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I've never had braces before, if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Lu_ Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I had braces too, not a big of a deal...They are cool, you can change colors for it and etc. I had rasta style braces, for a few years, and your tooth are beautiful and it was kida stylish back than (rofl) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redluck Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 It was worst for me after they tightened or when I first got them they were so sharp. My teeth are straight now so it was totally worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Is Somewhere Else Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I've never had them. I think maybe I should. Problem is, Mum hasn'ttaken us to the dentist fo Idon't know how long. I'm concerned about my front teeth, a part of it seems to stick out a bit more. When I was 11, I fell over and chipped one of my teeth, it may have been that that made it that way. This topic has been edited by a member of staff (Haunted Neomysterion) because of a violation of the forum rules. No bumping topics that haven't received posts in 21 days or more. Please check your user inbox to see if you have been contacted regarding this incident, then review our rules. Per the reason above, this topic has been LOCKED. Please contact Haunted Neomysterion if you have any questions regarding this action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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