im geting braces soon will they realy hurt when im geting them put on or just after they are on??
364885
they'll be uncomfortable for a while cuz you arent used to them. i got mine on at the same time as a oral surgery, so i was in double pain but so drugged up i couldnt really tell for a few days. i only remember discomfort because there were these new things stuck to my teeth, but i dont think it was too bad.\nbut after you get them tightened every few weeks, you'll probably need some advil :)\ndont worry, im sure you'll do fine :)
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
1047317
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
434528
Yes, they will stop hurting.  Our tongues actually "fill in" and conform to the space they have over time.  Your tongue WILL adapt to it's new environment, you will start speaking better, and it will stop hurting.  For now, there is a special orthodontic wax you can use on the "hot-spots" where your tongue is particularly sore or cut even.  Call the dentist offic to find out about it.  Especially important to keep teeth/braces very clean since when you put the wax on, you are also trapping in any food particles or plaque, which will accelerate decay/cavities.
171748
Braces hurt like heck! Take Tylonal or another pain killer, then chew gum while the medicine is in effect. You can also massage you gums by rubbing your cheeks/jaw with your fingertips in a gentle motion. Wax actually helps the wires from not poking your gum, but it doesn't help with the pain.
546656
no they wont.. me and my boyfriend both have braces and it does not happen well hasnt happen yet but i wouldnt worry.some people put wax on their braces so it wont be to stuck together and that will help.
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.
229903
there are a bunch of different colors and depending on who our orthodontis is, is depending on what color they may have. so ask them. they will probably tell you or show you all the different colors they have.\n\nOMG!they hurt so bad!ask your parents if you can take some pain medicine before you go in(to the ortho.) and ice cream and jello help make it not hurt as much(and its a good way to get ice cream!)
128736
If only one person has braces its not that bad. I have heard stories about people who both had braces kissing and the braces getting stuck. I've heard you cant even notice the braces while kissing if only one person has them.
421113
Wisdom teeth pulled hurts more than braces. If you have to have spacers put in before or while you have your braces. Those kind of hurt. Also the tightening is just more of a soreness. All in all it's not so bad. I was born without wisdom teeth but I have had teeth pulled because I didn't have enough room in my mouth. So I guess that is the equivalent.
560015
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.
824905
they hurt...just take some ibuprofein...if the braces are cutting your gums try dental wax and if that doesnt work call your ortho...they can prescripe something like they did for me.  it would numb your mouth
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.  :)
253961
No, they arent suppose to hurt. The first couple of days when you put them in it might feel like you have a eyelash in your eye. if they hurt ever take them out right away and contact your doctor.\n\nDont worry hunny you will be fine!
779111
i think you should ask your ortho because braces are pretty unpredictable in most cases. i was only supposed to have my braces for 18 months but i ended up having them for 24 so when she said 22-24 months she may have been giving a pretty reasonable time frame. just because you think that they are pretty much in the right place doesnt mean that they really are. i thought my teeth were fine, but they werent when i got braces. basically, just check with your ortho
1167894
Yes, they hurt, but they are just the first of many things about having braces that will hurt, so get used to it.  Try taking some tylenol before you go to the ortho.  Other than that, there's not much you can do about it.
843988
honey i wore them for 5 long years....and my daughters just got them (they are 14 too)....i can tell you that for the first day you will feel a lot of pressure and a headache that will feel like someone is trying to rip your head off....as stated in others answers you can take tylenol or aleve.... the pain will ease in a couple of days and then it will only hurt (maybe) when you have adjustments made...the cement will come off with brushing/eating/talking....if its too bad since today is thursday your parents may let you stay home and by monday you should be good as new....eat soft foods like peanut butter sandwiches (smooth only) if eating hurts too...good luck kiddo!