is there a way i can take my braces off myself?
478150
Whatever you do, DO NOT do it. I knew someone who had braces, thouhgt they were going to be okay, and ending up hating them, and one day ripped them off ssomehow. His whole mouth was a bloody, and red mess. His cheeks and gums were swollen to a point where i can't even describe. After the redness and swelling went down, parts of his teeth were chipped away, and boxes of missing tooth parts were gone. It was a discrace. Trust me it looked horrible. You, or your parents spent a lot of money on those, about a few thousand, mine, when I had them were 5 thousand, so you don't want to waste their money. Just hang in their a little bit longer and you will have beautiful and gorgeous smile for the rest of your life and you'll be glad that you didnt take them off. But, if you must, and I mean absolutly have to get them off go see you orthodontist. Well, I hope that you can just go a little longer, so that you will have a perfect smile. Good Luck
249019
None that I know of sorry! If you're simply embarassed to go in for regular braces you could try Invisalign Braces!\n \nWhile not braces at all, Invisalign is a small tray custom designed to the contours of your mouth that attempts to straighten your teeth much like braces would, but remain invisible and easy to remove.\nFor instance, when you place the Invisalign system in your mouth it immediately goes to work straightening your teeth…and you’ll feel it. But, if you have a presentation, a big date, or a meal, you can easily remove the system and joy thes activities with your normal exposed teeth.\n Many people do not like the thought of braces because they are required to wear them for several years. The Invisalign system is so radical that most people only use it for 6 months. However, this short time period may compromise some long-term benefits associated with regular braces.\nNaturally though, the choice is up to you. A consultation with your dentist will give you a better picture of whether you are a candidate for the system or not. They will also be able to give you a price guide that will help you make this important decision.\n\nI hope you can find a dentist who does that for you!
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!
966425
DONT WHITEN WITH BRACES!!!! your teeth could be all discolored when you get the braces off...\n\nhowever, i used a whitening toothpaste constantly and my teeth are fine...but i just did that to make sure they didnt get darker lol\n\nbut like i said...i know people that have teeth that are many different shades because of whitening...
1140642
You want me to take my teeth out again
897536
I went to see an orthodontist recently for the same problem after having had braces years ago. She told me I would need braces for a while to correct the problem. Apparently in some cases a retainer won't be enough to shift teeth back into place.
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.
834711
Okay, I had braces for 4 years so I can help you here! :)  You have the little threaders, you will put your floss in the little hole.  Go under your braces wire and pull the threader all the way through but leaving the floss in there.  Just floss as normal now, as you pull the floss inbetween the two teeth.  They also have water pics that have full force and get all the food out of your teeth.  I did that most of the time and it worked better than floss.  But, you may need to floss for your gums, I don't know what your situation is.  Goodluck.
194015
no, but you can get "invisalign"... it is a clear retainer looking thing that you cant notice... i swear... they are a little more expensive though..
756916
Don't do it !!!!  They will look lame and fake in time... Just grow up and give it time.. Or do the braces again! it's never too late, I had them when i was 26 yrs old...
1102793
yep i do! sometimes it gets stuck, but u can always get it off, no biggie. just try to keep it away from the braces part lol
404304
You have to do the work.  If you are not brushing properly and using a floss threader and flossing EVERYDAY then your gums will not heal.  Braces are even worse on teeth and gums as they get everything caught in them.  The bacteria and food debris just sits there on those brackets and wires, which in turn your body wants to fight off, hence you get swollen sore gums.  I know that trying to floss with a full-set of braces is a pain.  It is even for me when I have to floss one of my ortho patients, and I am a hygienist. I can't imagine having to do this at home. But you can do it.  You just have to make the time.  An electric toothbrush is a great thing for people with braces, it does not have to be an expensive one, the pulsar by oral-b is a great one and it costs about six dollars at walmart.  You have to take even better care of your mouth then the average person does when you have braces.  The only way to get all of the nasties out of your mouth is to brush, then floss, making sure to go under your wires by using super floss or a floss threader, taking care to wrap each side of the tooth like a "C" shape to clean each side of the tooth and under the gum-line, and then following by a vigorous swish with mouthwash or salt water.  The salt water is a great way to help heal the gums up and make them less sore.  Yes it tastes nasty, but it is a tried and true method.  Just try to remember that you will not have to wear braces forever, and once they are off you will have a great smile, as long as you do the work now.
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
646304
can't you remove them yourself?????
710944
visit an orthodontis, they will let you know if you need braces.
588124
As long as you took good care of your teeth while the braces were on you should be fine.  I think the problems like that come along when people don't take care of their teeth and get cavities around or under the braces and other problems like that.  You might notice pale spots when the braces are removed, especially if you drink a lot of soda or coffee/tea because the tooth under the brace itself wasn't exposed to all that while the braces were on, but they'll either fade in after a while or I'm sure your teeth can be bleached to even out the color.  \n\nDon't worry, the biggest pain in the butt with having them removed is sitting there while they scrape the cement off.  You'll love how it feels afterwards.
478582
I had one too, and was told that once my wisdom teeth came in (or were taken out) I could get the retainer taken off.  I had mine taken off and the hygenist had a very difficult time getting the tartar off the backs of those teeth.  My advice to you is to get it taken off ASAP.