i got braces and every one siad they would hurt but dont even hurt me y? o i just got them at 2:30
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I guess it just depends how tightly your orthodontist put them on. For me, as soon as the brackets were stuck on my teeth, my orthodontist started his work.....they were SO tight and unbelievably painful.....I couldn't eat for a week!! It was the same whenever I had them tightened, he really went for it, I was in excruciating pain for a few days afterwards. But nine months later, my teeth were perfectly straight and my braces were off. My sister on the other hand, didn't have much pain when her braces went on, her orthodontist didn't tighten them so much each time, and it took 2 and a half years for her teeth to get straight!
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umm i used to have braces and i have a water pic and it worked awesome and you can change the pressure of the water so you can make it as soft or as hard as you want then you might want to take some mouth wash and rinse your mouth so you get that clean feeling.  hope it all works out for you
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i had braces for 3 and 1/2 years, 6th grade through half way through 9th grade, it is not a big deal, at all, my friend had hers on from 9th to 11th grade, no one will make fun of you, like they do on tv.. and if they do, they are losers because everyone has braces.. even celebrities!!! it will hurt after you first get them on but that goes away quick and its a little sore after they adjust the bands but that only lasts a day or two, but really braces are really easy, just make sure you are still brushing you teeth and flossing. because if your not your teeth can have rings around where the bracket was and those dont go away, i have a few. but if you brush they wont be there.. and the best news is you'll hev them off for your senior pictures!! also make sure you wear your retainer unless you want to have braces again! i hope you like your braces, just think of the smile you'll have when its done!!!
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I have braces if you need any help email me @ katie20_12@yahoo.com
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From your description, it sounds like you could have what orthodontists call a "cross-bite" (but hard to say without seeing you!).  This will almost certainly lead to increased wear on the teeth involved, and possibly others.  Fixing it could be as easy as moving a few teeth, or may involve full braces or other appliances, depending on if the problem is your teeth or the way your upper and lower jaws line up.  An orthodontist can tell you for sure....the best time to get braces is in your teens....the teeth move a bit faster and tonnes of people that age have them, so its no big deal.  I'd check it out.
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I had braces at the same age for three years, and that is false. While it is uncomfortable and makes your teeth feel like they are "cracking", you won't pass out. Braces are a pain, and it's rough having them. I used to cry becuase I just wanted them off. But it is worth it in the end! Follow your orthodontist's directions and you'll have them off ASAP! And take good care of your teeth so you won'y have to return! My sympathy with you, good luck :D
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I had four teeth extracted when I got my braces, but they did it in two seperate appointments.  The first appointment was bad but the second appointment I knew what to expect and it wasn't as bad.  Don't get me wrong, getting teeth pulled is no picnic but they used Novocain.  Maybe they would use some nitrous oxide on you that would help you relax.  As far as getting the braces themselves on, I don't think it was that bad.  The most discomfort I had was from my lips being stretched out.  I got them when I was a senior in high school.  They were on two and a half years.  The more cooperative you are with the orthodontist, like wearing the rubber bands when you are supposed to, the less time you'll be wearing the braces.
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don't be afraid\nget them now, i wish i had them when i was younger,\nnow that I'm in my late twenties it sucks having them\nwhen your younger your bone is more soft, and teeth move faster....don't get them when your old like me
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Use a monkey wrench...\n\nWell the same thing happend to me, and the sad news is that you have to go to your orthodontist, maybe theres no need for braces, maybe he can make a new retainer and fix them a little, however go and see him (her) cause maybe your teeth are going to move more.
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No it will push your teeth that are bunched up out a bit so they look flat and more even, and braces help solidfy it and slowly move it, its basically all in the same thing to make your teeth straight or correct your jaw.  You will talk weird maybe the first day or two and be in some pain, but you get used to it after and everyhting is normal.
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Braces are very cute- but can be uncomfortable at first.  They improve teeth very greatly, and straighten them.
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1.  If you're referring to the rubber bands, probably something you ate discolored the bands.  If you're referring to the brackets and wires - that doesn't sound right.  Check with your orthodontist.\n\n2.  Use the threader with the floss to floss your teeth.  Do the best you can and the next time you go to the orthodontist, have the technician help you.\n\nGood luck and hang in there.  It will get easier.  I'm an adult and my braces came off last week.
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Since I'm not the one squeezing them, I can't tell you. You need to get an appointment as QUICKLY as possible. This can be very serious. It might be nothing, but you better be safe than sorry.
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no worries after the 3rd month braces are like 2nd nature u cant feel them and when u get them adjusted it wont hurt as bad. ive had mine for 2 years almost 3 now and im so use to it. if u place the wax on ur tooth with dry dry fingers and not a lot of spit around ur tooth it sticks better. also stay away from hard candy like breath mints iv broken offl iek 3 breakets doing it and that crap they use taste NASTY!! ice helps with the pain also hot tea or water just to soothe ur gums. when u brush tonight just brush gently so it doesnt hurt and carry some advil. good luck with em
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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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just get the braces, I'm on a waiting list to get my jaws broken then reset as my teeth stick out quite a bit if i had got braces when i was young i wouldn't have to go through the worry of getting braces plus getting my jaws broken and reset, go for it if your conscious of your teeth you will be glad when they are all fixed
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well you can book your own appointment or be refferred by your normal dentist to see the orthodontist who will decide if you need braces. the decision will be made on how crowded or spacey your teeth are and your bite. he will get xrays done. then you will have another appiontment to get a mold done and to have spaces put between your teeth if they are crowded. then you make another appoi9ntment to get the braces on. they just glue them on and then put the wire through them. then you make probably monthly apointmnets to get them adjusted and tightened. so no you can just walk in there any time and say you want them tightened, you need an appointment and these have to be at certain times because if you came back after one week your teeth might not be ready to tighten again or if you waited like 2 months that would mean you would need braces for alot longer