I got braces on 3 months ago as an adult and my teeth hurt all the time is this normal?
601739
Yes, unfortuately it is pretty normal for them to hurt. I survived 4 long years of braces and hated every minute of it but in the end, you will be very happy that your teeth are straight. If the pain is like EXCRUCIATING, then you should probably talk to your orthodontist about it but yes, there is usually some pain involved with braces.
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.
56083
It depends on the person and how quickly his/her teeth show movement or how much movement he/she requires! I only had braces for 10 months...my husband had them for 5 years! It is difficult for an orthodontist to speculate how quickly your teeth are going to move!\n\nSource(s):\nExperienced Dental Assistant
860321
Well..the first time of course it's gonna hurt. Your teeth are gonna be sensitive and your gums sore for..probably a week or so. Depends on your pain tolerance. But then it's better. However everytime you get them tightened..since you're not used to the feeling of the pulls, it'll hurt once again for about a week or so.\n\nSo far, it's only been 8 months for me since I've had them. I'm only supposed to have them for about 14 to 15 months. I'll be getting them off hopefully by May. All I had was a slight gap in my front two teeth, an overlapping of two teeth in the bottom, and slight rotations of two of my bottom teeth at the back. They were messing around with the other bottoms ones.\n\nThe entire payment was cut down from 4000 to about 2300. I got a huge discount. You might want to make sure the dentist takes the insurance you have and have a general check-up (cavaties, fillings, etc) with a dentist who knows the orthodontist. With the referring alone, I got over 600 bucks off my payments. Monthly, it's 160 something bucks.\n\nThe gap that I did have went away a few hours after my first tightening appointment. They put the chains on and put the clear white elastic around the front two. The pressure was so immense that within..6 hours, the gap was completely gone.
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.
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.
360172
Hi, I may not answer all of your questions but I will tell you everything I remember from when I had braces...It took about an hour for them to put them on, this did not hurt.  When they tighten them, it doesn't hurt when they do this but your teeth get sore for a couple of days after as that is when they move the most, advil takes away pretty much all the pain though.  The first couple of weeks my braces were on the insides of my lips were cut and raw from rubbing against my brace.  This does go away in time as your mouth just gets used to them.  In the meantime, if you put the wax on your braces, it keeps them from rubbing on the inside of your mouth so much but it is a little funny feeling.  They will give you special stuff to use to floss and show you how to use it.  I don't remember the spacers hurting, I could be wrong but if they did hurt it was not bad enough that I remember.  The only thing I couldn't really eat was gum and really chewy candy, but there were some things I had to cut up instead of just taking a bite out of like apples and such.  I think this is the most of what I remember.  What I would tell you to remember is as annoying as having braces is...it is worth it when they come off and you have these really nice straight teeth.
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.
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
58720
Yes, it is normal to experience some sensitivity after this has been done! If the sensitivity persists, tell your dentist!
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.
447362
Just relax you don't have to get braces unless you have really bad teeth, you don't need a doctor to tell you if that is the case. If you do get braces your teeth will be sore for 3-5 days after the spacers go in. Stock up on yogurt and ice cream. When they adjust your braces you might fell a little pain for a few hours but not more then a day. My braces where on for about two years. I got use to them after a month. You have nothing to worry about. Hundreds if not thoundsands of people get braces on or off every day. Hope this helps.
1094975
It is uncomfortable, but you can bear it.  It does hurt... when you get them, when you eat, and every time you get a new wire.  \nBesides pain, it is uncomfortable to wash your teeth, you get the sensation that your mouth is full with food.\nYou have to take care of your teeth, because of all the food that remains, and because it is difficult to floss, in order not to get cavities. \n\nI suggest you to get them if you really have to.  I had them for two years, but I really needed them because, besides a pair, my upper teeth never touched my lower.  I also had two teeth taken out, to have enough space to move the other..  some people loose 4 or more to get space.  That is important to consider.. remember teeth don't grow up again.
426818
don't be afraid\nget them now, i wish i had them when i was younger,\nnow that I'm in my late twenties it sucks having them\nwhen your younger your bone is more soft, and teeth move faster....don't get them when your old like me
23350
I had braces when I was a teenager. I am now 44, and my teeth have gone back to being more crooked over the years. I asked my dentist why, and he said they used to think 6 months to a year would be adequate, but have found that teeth will generally tend to go back to how they were unless you keep up the retainer. \n\nNow I wish I had worn it for many years, even at night or just a couple times a week. I feel like I should get braces again. Hindsight is 20/20...
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
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.  :)