i been with braces/brackets for over 4 years, with that harm my teeth?
346127
That's a great question. I had braces for 2 years (age 12 -14) to correct slight crowding at the back and side of my mouth...you couldn't even see them. I wish I would have left them alone, and not worried about it. Braces do mess with your enamel, and sometimes the coloration of your teeth will differ after their removal. This is on an individual basis, and some people aren't affected. I have since had veneers put on my teeth to correct the thinned enamel, and color differences that were there.
122690
I did it when I had braces. But make sure you chew the sugerless kind. That will not stick to your teeth.
159059
I didn't find the upkeep of braces annoying.  There is just a little extra work but its not too different from every day maitnance.  What I found annoying was the metal irritated my mouth.  They sell wax for this and you put a big glob of it on teh area and it stops rubbing agrains your mouth.  And popcorn shells got caught in there and it was very painful.  I would do it again though.
1101628
They have now clear plastic braces you cannot see. Check with a dentist. Doubt that insurance will pay for any of it today. You may have to get a loan.
951377
I had braces for 4 years and had occasional brackets pop off. They should not come off as easy as it sounds like your sons are! I would consult your orthodontist, maybe teeth were not etched properly or a bad batch of glue?\n\nThe only time mine would pop off was if I cheated and ate something on the no-no list. Like biting into an apple or chewing hard candy/taffy. Ask your son if he is eating hard things.
121376
hey if it's straightening your teeth, then go for it. There are also other alternatives to metal braces. There are the clear brackets, and the Invisaline (i think that's how you spell it), the clear plastic things that fit over your teeth. Talk to an orthodontist, about all of your options.\nGood luck!
1151624
First off, start taking Tylenol or Advil or something to alleviate pain when you eat.  It'll go away, but it may be a couple days.\n\nStick with yogurt, pasta, applesauce..  but once the pain's over, eat whatever you want.  I had braces for two years, didnt change my diet a bit.  Still ate jolly rancers, starbursts, gum, steak...  Dont let braces ruin your love for food!  I never had any loose brackets or anything, never even flossed and my orthodontist said I was doing great and everything went wonderfully.  I have nice, straight, white teeth now.
564967
i also have braces but i'm 15 and have had them for 2yrs. but i have every color and even glow-in-the-dark. personaly i dont really care for two different colors at once. Silver is a great color and if you get a chain then almost every color looks great.
680115
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
1160924
I've never had anything in my mouth like that, but my little brother, who is not so little anymore at 21 years old, had braces when he was 12-15.  Yes, he had them on for 3 years!  And the orthodontist tried to convince him to keep them on another year!  But, I digress, he had an extremely annoying thing that happened to him.  It was actually quite painful.  I'll start by saying, he was in karate, so he was always getting knocked in the face.  After about 6 months of having them, he started getting these awful canker sores.  Every time the braces cut his cheeks or if he got hit, he would get a new sore.  He eventually got a good medicine that took care of them, but for about 2 years, he always had sores all over the inside of his cheeks and the inside and outside of his lips.  And since the infections on his cheeks were touching his gums, he got them there too.  He couldn't stand having braces and sores.  When he was at home, he would keep peroxide soaked cotton balls in his cheeks. He looked really funny.  But I didn't make fun of him because I knew how bad just one small sore in your mouth can hurt.  I couldn't imagine having huge chronic canker sores all through my mouth for 2 years straight!
323136
I've had a customer of mine say that you can do the same as braces just by pushing on your teeth with your fingers, because that is all that the braces do. Of course if they are bad it will take some time. But if you are alone and watching tv or whatever, just try pushing gently on them. Maybe after a years time there might be an improvement.\n\nYou could always go see about getting braces. I know a lot of adults that gets them. Thre are payment plans to help.
932152
I had mine on for only a year and a half but my sister had her on for 5 years. It really varies according to your teeth. \n\nBut they will look so gorgeous when the braces come off!!! I was voted Best smile my senior year all thanks to my orthodontist!!
805028
If your teeth are not really messed up, you might be a candidate for Invisalign.  Go to http://www.invisalign.com/generalapp/us/ and look them over.  You can get the name of a dentist near you.  Maybe your own dentist is already Invisalign certified.\n~
299760
they might. but remeber your braces will be on the outside of your teeth. not behind them. so you should be ok.
944504
I am unsure about the cracking but it can cause holes to form in the teeth if they are not properly cared for!  that means floss and brush after every meal.  Plus you are paying for the great smile you will have afterwards, so you need to take care of them.  I would call your ortho immediately if you think there is a problem.  I just asked and they said that the bracket itself will come off before it harms the tooth.  So you must have something stuck or it was there before, but the braces itself will not hurt the teeth unless you are not properly taking care of them!  BRUSH AND FLOSS!  And keep smiling because it is all worth it!
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.
797423
No! Just call your Ortho and get it fixed. As everyone said they use a special type of "glue" to hold the brackets onto your teeth with a blue light--the same procedure used when you were getting your braces put on. If you use this glue I know they are gonna have a hard time taking that bracket off once your braces need to come off--and it probably wont come off.