I am only 10 and I have braces. I got them in second grade. Is that normal? Will I have to have them longer or shorter than people who get them when they're older?
128574
I got them when I was 27. People get them at all ages. How long you have them will depend on how much your teeth need to be moved.
170602
My son was 8 when I noticed some over-crowding in his teeth.  Yep he still had some adult teeth to come in but there was so little room - it only looked that the problem would be worse.  With some research and calling the Ontario Dental Association (there should be a Dental Association in you area too) Anyway all the medical advise I got was that teeth can still be growing until the age of 14, however if you see any crowding you can correct this with a 'dental appliance'.\n\nMy insurance covered part of the cost, and WOW what a difference, and a big savings as braces was estimated at 6,000 to 10,000 dollars.\n\nAsk you dentist if braces are really necessary and if an appliance would get the job done.  Its not the same as getting perfectly straight teeth, but at least in my sons case they look great without all the pain of braces and it only took 9 months (not years).\n\nI did get information that AFTER THE AGE OF 12 no matter what the problem is (over crowding or twisted teeth) only braces can correct it.\n\nGood Luck!
176349
You mean 'underbite'. There is nothing you can do except getting braces. You don't have to keep them on that long, and there are lots of adults that get braces even into their 40's. You can get those transparent ones, that no one would notice. So don't feel silly.
21835
It depends on the person and how quickly his/her teeth show movement or how much movement he/she requires! I only had braces for 10 months...my husband had them for 5 years! It is difficult for an orthodontist to speculate how quickly your teeth are going to move!\n\nSource(s):\nExperienced Dental Assistant
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I have had braces on for about 6 months now. 1st you get "spacers" put on your very back teeth, and you wear them for 1 week then you get your braces put on. Spacers are little blue rubber bands that make room in between your teeth so the braces can go on. I thought that this part was worse than getting the actual braces put on. It feels like you have huge Pisces of meat stuck in between your teeth. It is really sore when you bite down, with them on, so plan to eat soft foods for a week or so. Then when it comes time for your braces you feel like your lips are being pushed out and that they look huge, but that feeling goes away within a week or less. And once a month you go to your orthodontist to get your braces adjusted or have new wires put on. Your teeth are sore for a little less than a week after that happens. I personally can't wait until my braces are taken off! Good Luck!
155618
when you first get them its a 8-9 then about two weeks later you will be fine.  Every month when you go back to the dentist it will hurt for that day (3-4)but think about it this way...when you are done your teeth are going to be awesome and you are going to look great!!!!!
381641
everyone starts at different times - its perfectly normal to have not started it yet. I got mine when I was 13 and my friend got hers when she was 17. Be thankful that you havent got yours yet ... they can cause you so much discomfort.
655473
~~~~~~Ok. I have braces for ummm.. about 8 months now. And trust me it does not hurt. Ok when you first go you then get spacers which is very painful (it feels like a big chunk of meat stuck between your teeth) Then you go to your next to pull the it out (WOOHOO) Then they put your brackets on but you don't get your wire on yet. They will give some wax to put on if it irritates your cheeks. After a few days you go to put on the wire. It doesn't hurt yet. When you go to sleep it will start to hurt. About a week it will stopped hurting. Getting it tightening doesn't hurt either. They just switch wires and changes colors. Just remember to brush your teeth and it will not hurt. Oh yeah remember that you got braces for straight teeth! Yeah they do put this silly putty thing to get your teeth impressions yeah it might choke you but it didn't me just remember to breathe thru your nose. The week when you just stat getting braces take a pain-relieving medicine for the pain. Yeah it would hurt when you press on your teeth or you bite your hamburger. I know they warned you not to eat hard sticky chewy food but I tried all and it doesnt do anything. ~~~~~~\n\n                             Good Luck,\n                                          Vy
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It's because your teeth are just getting used to your braces. I got mine on April 3rd, 2006, and they ticked me off, they hurt so bad. My tightening didn't hurt though, which was strange. Anyways, (I) use wax so the braces don't hurt your mouth altogether. And try eating soft foods like Mac & Cheese. I have experienced this since last month, but I got treatments so nothing is happening to me at the moment with my braces. Contact your orthodontst and tell him/her your problem. My orthodontist was eager to fix the problem. They fix things in a jif. Literally 5 minutes. LITERALLY!\n\n\nAlso, take Tylenol pills to help reduce soreness. I had horrible soreness the first few days in April, and I took pain reliever pills. It doesn't have to be Tylenol, but it reduces soreness. You have to take pills every about 6-8 hours, probably. After about a week, you feel like you're not even wearing braces. I really hope this advice helps.
39275
Im in the dental industry and i havent heard about speedy braces. There is Invisalign that usually cuts your time.
330741
Braces are only a method of straightening out teeth, removed after 6mths -2 years , depending on the severity of your disfigured teeth.They do a good job, but they are a pain to wear.You do get used to them, after a while.\n\nVeneers are a form of false teeth, where your existing teeth are filed down(and destroyed) and you have beautiful looking teeth cemented on top.I would opt for Veneers, only if my own teeth were really horrible looking(small and discoloured), but if your teeth are only crooked and discoloured, you would be best to have them straightened and bleached(your own teeth are always the best in the end).Veneers don't last for ever(about 10 years) but your own teeth, taken care of properly will last for ever
496008
i am a dentist and i'll answer u with no charge! :) , u didn't state ur age , but i think it is what we call (late crowding) due to the eruption of wisdom teeth . if ur wisdom teeth are still erupting it might get worse. but if they're fully erupted then u have two options: either accept the new allignment or have ur wisdoms removed and orthodontic treatment following that.
568097
braces aren't so bad. i just got mine in november and i'm 16. i think it's better late than never. in terms of pain, it really depends. i only have mine on top so the pain isn't as bad as it could. but the only pain i ever really feel is when i got to my orthodontist and he changes the wire. so far no one's made fun of me. i mean let's be serious, we're a bit too old. don't bother hiding them you won't have them forever.
660186
get over it...get them because your small over bite will become a bigger problem and more painful as you get older...it happened to me so deal with it while you are young...have your mom pay for clear braces they are less noticeable and are not that much more money
255400
The age which braces are placed will depend on the severity of your son's malocclusion.  A consult with an orthodontist is generally done at no charge and you should schedule an appointment and have this done as soon as possible so you will know the age to begin the process.  You can see your general dentist for a referral to a good orthodontist.
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Yes you need braces especially if yout teeth have gaps between them. It don't matter if you haven't got your wisdom teeth yet but you need them to make your teeth sraight and the ones that go up and down go straight. And especially that you are at a young age. It'll be better to get them right now so you will have sraight teeth when you are in High School. And an over bite is when your top teeth go don't touch the bottem teeth. And an under bite is when the bottom teeth don't touch the top teeth. And when you get braces your teeth will hurt a little because those are the effects of your teeth getting sraight and moving around so you will have a nice smile when you get them off. To clean your teeth brush and floss daily the same way you do when you don't have braces on. I had braces and I got them taken off in February. I would recommend that you get them to also remember guys like girls that have a nice smile or braces because your teeth will be straight. And when you have braces you have to go to the Orthodontics every month to tighten your rubber band and pick different colors for your braces it's very cool getting differnt colors to match what you are gonna wear. Well good luck finding answers bye. If you have any other questions e-mail me about it.
68973
I know someone who was in a similar situation, and they went to a different dentist and paid that dentist a small fee to remove the braces for them.  You don't have to have the braces removed by the same dentist who put them on.