Does getting braces hurt?
143126
Yes, your mouth is going to be sore after getting braces placed.  Your mouth will also be sore every time you go to the orthodontist to have them tightened, which is usually once a month.  An hour or so before every orthodontist visit, take 800 mg of Ibuprophen which will help with the discomfort.  Take it again about 8 hours after seeing the dentist.  Don't worry, you'll be fine.
812278
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
658902
It can work well depending on the situation.  When they come off you still need to wear a retainer at night keep things from drifting back, all of our teeth shift whether you have had braces or not. The pain is not bad more tenderness
942094
i have braces and when i first got them the bad pain lasted bout 3-4 days i think and then it was a little bit painful for a week and then it was all ok. when u get them tightened they do hurt but not as much and as for as long as when u first get them
433749
no pain-novacine is amazing.  when i had to get braces, i had to get a tooth pulled.  i needed 4 shots of novacine, because the roots were so deep, and after the shots were given, i felt no pain at all.  the shots hurt a bit, but they are pretty fast.  the pain from the shots is like stabbing your gums witha fork.  the pain goes away really fast after you start breathing, and realizing that the dentist took teh needle out of your mouth already
767601
yeah...braces arent fun lolZ. i didnt have trouble drinking but when i had braces...i REALLY wished i could just bite into an apple without having to cut it up...
1025012
i had the same thing my teeth were not that bad but i got them any ways. i didnt think that i need them but now that they are off my teeth look so straight!!! before they put your braces on the take picts and they get your teeth really clean. when they put them on they dont hurt but the next day they are pretty sore. good luck
763154
I think only you can determine if it's a "bad thing." \n\nMany others have mentioned a retainer, but it's not always about that. You have to assess the reasons you need/want braces a second time and ask yourself if it's worth the time, cost, and discomfort, then you will have answered your own question.  \n\nThere are a variety of reasons people endure braces twice. Having a healthy bite is every bit as important as the cosmetic aspects of having a great smile, so if it's about your bite, I would not say it's a "bad thing." The first time I had braces, my bite was not properly aligned even though my teeth looked straight. Ultimately, a misaligned bite has caused permanent damage and pain in my jaw (TMJ), as well as excessive wear on my front teeth. In order to correct my bite, I'm in braces again after 25 years! \n\nIs it a pain in the behind? You bet. Hurts like heck and I can't believe I didn't remember what a hassle all the cleaning is! And expensive, holy cow! BUT for ME personally, is it a BAD thing? Nope. I'm saving my teeth, correcting my bite, reducing my pain, and as a side benefit, my teeth will still be straight. \n\nLook at the pros and the cons from your own perspective, and you'll know the answer.
1125295
Yes, they will hurt at first.  The reason is that teeth are actually attached to tiny little tentacles that connect to the tissue and then to the bone.  The reason they hurt is because they're moving and it moves the nerves.   \n\nThe GOOD news is that they only hurt for a day or two when you get them tightened.  \n\nI had invisalign for a couple of years (you could always do that) but braces are more effective, work faster and are cheaper.\n\nI think they look totally cool.  You;ll be happy you had them when your teeth are dynamite afterwards.   A gorgeous smile is the greatest thing a person can posess.  It's universal and everyone understands a smile.  :)
973522
Awww, I remember when I got my braces on, just eat soft food, such as apple sauce, jello, oatmeal (sounds gross, but it comes in different flavors) and try making yourself some fruit smoothies with fresh fruit and yogurt and ice. Also, eat ice cream. Take some Tylenol (sp??) and they should stop hurting within the next week. Good luck and I hope you teeth turn out beautiful!
979396
Yes. Go see your dentist and he'll fit you for a mouth guard. It feels like a retainer.
619884
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!
603517
It doesn't hurt while the orthodontist is actually putting them on, but when they start tightening them to move the teeth it can be painful. Take ibuprofen like the previous answerer said.
506877
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.
186120
I had rubber bands when I had braces, &  it will allign your front and bottom teeth so it makes them more one on top of the other. It does make you sore for a few days when you first start, but it doesn't hurt any worse than getting them tightened every month.
427648
Having a MRI when you have braces will not hurt you in the least. It will not cause any ill health effects, and you will not feel any pain. \n\nBraces may cause distortion of the images, especially the part of the brain closest to the mouth. This is also true on a MRI of the cervical spine (neck). If you have a removable retainer or dentures, we would ask you to take it out prior to a scan or your brain or neck. If your mouth has unremovable appliances, we just go ahead and scan you anyway. \n\n"Objects that may interfere with image quality if close to the area being scanned include: Dental fillings (while usually unaffected by the magnetic field, they may distort images of the facial area or brain; the same is true for orthodontic braces and retainers)."\n\nhttp://www.radiologyinfo.org/content/safety/mri_safety.htm\n\n"Fillings in your teeth, dental braces, and permanent bridges may cause some distortion of the MR image around the mouth area, but will not cause harm to you or the MRI equipment." \n\nhttp://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/testsandexams/magneticresonanceimaging.html
416019
Braces costs will vary depending on which orthodontist you see. Mine were $4000, but don't freak out. It's called monthly payments! When I got my braces, it took about two hours. You first get this weird bracket thing that holds your mouth open wide enough for the orthodontist to see. You also bite down on a mouth guard that your tongue stays behind so you don't get the special cement on it. Trust me, that cement junk is pure sourness!!! They clean your teeth first and use a small applicator to squeeze the icky cement onto each tooth you're supposed to get a bracket on. They put on the actual bracket part and wait a few minutes for the cement to harden. You are then usually allowed to get a bit of water and rinse your mouth. Don't freak. The brackets without the rubber bands or wires feel like rocks in your mouth, but no worries. Well, they finish up, set up the plan with your parents, and you're good to go! The most painful thing...would be at adjustment appointments if you have to get power chains or closing loops. Those suck sooooooooo much. On a scale of 1-10, the pain after the adjustments are about a 7. Hope this helps!\n\n.:Lark:.