is there any other way except puttin on ugly braces???
399797
if u go to a orthodontist they give u three options there is braces  that hurt every time u go to get them tightened that's usually the first option if u don't wont that there is then braces that are clear they are a little more expensive but u can't tell that u have clear braces  and the hurt and then the last option is surgery it is the most expensive and it hurts but it is a one time hurting
926375
believe it or not i just got my braces off on tuesday, after having them for 2 yrs and 4 months. i went through pretty much everything orthodontal from rubber bands to a palate expander to retainers and "tongue cribs" (you don't even want to know); I think u get the picture. So i guess u could say I'm pretty much an expert on this sort of thing. Soft foods, of course, would be the thing to go with. I'd honestly have to say soup. Ice cream's good too. Or yogurt or even mac and cheese - basically anything soft and anything that u feel comfy eating. Good luck - and I'm sure your smile will soon be absolutely gorgeous!
122690
I did it when I had braces. But make sure you chew the sugerless kind. That will not stick to your teeth.
5426
cut your nails straight across when condition improves. Until then, make tiny v at top of nail. Sounds silly, but does work.
180733
before you put them on, spit in them and rub the spit around.  it sounds wierd, but it really works.
1031994
Surgically insert dozens of titanium ball bearings under the skin.\nLet me know how it goes.
18473
It might sound silly, but just forget about your braces!  If you walk into school tomorrow and instead of complaining about your braces or trying to hide them, just smile and talk with your friends and don't worry about them.  You will be surprised that most people will not even notice them.  And even if they do, enough other people have braces, they will get used to your slightly changed appearance in a couple of days.  \nDo see what your Ortho recommends for pain for the first few days - it will help you feel better and make it easier to talk and eat without pain.  Also take a toothbrush to school and brush your teeth after lunch so that you don't have unsightly food stuck in them.  This also has the added benefit of preventing white spots on your teeth when the braces are removed.\nRemember, it could be much worse, you could have had to have top and bottom braces or head gear or any of the other innumerable more obvious appliances.\nOn a personal note, I had braces (top & bottom, metal) from 6th grade until 12th grade and I can't remember anyone ever making a disparaging comment about them and they certainly didn't hurt my dating life!
443370
I have braces if you need any help email me @ katie20_12@yahoo.com
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.
185436
glasses.  You can always take them off for making out and other stuff.  Braces, although temporary, still suck.
1059570
Not likely. Unless you have DENTAL insurance specifically, most regular health insurance companies consider braces to be a cosmetic procedure.
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...
969981
if it really bothers you so much you should consider getting braces . or just deal with it I'm sure you are a beautiful person inside and out it isn't all about looks all the time.
344118
I work for a dentist the best thing to do is just keep your teeth brushed good. If you use any thing to make them white you will have two diffrent shades when you have the braces removed.
612257
Braces are very cute- but can be uncomfortable at first.  They improve teeth very greatly, and straighten them.
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!
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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.