How much weight did you lose when you got braces?
919938
I have braces now.  They only hurt for a day or two after each visit then you overeat becasue you are hungry from when you couldn't eat.  You could lose weight but braces do not impede on eating all that much.
1035600
It doesn't hurt to get braces at all!!! it does hurt after you get them cause they are getting straight just take some ibuprofen and relax!! I've had my braces for a year now, and it's no big deal at all!!! in fact I'm going to an orthodontist appointment right now!! Really it's no big deal, just relax and don't worry!! The progress is awesome, and once you have them you won't be worried at all!! Good luck, Hope this helped!! Any more questions Email me at jordan_smith_is_the_best_32@yahoo.com!!
903968
hey, i had braces for 2.5 years.. ijust got them off earlier this year... those rubber bands are a pain... just take some aspirin... itll go away after a few days.. but the bad thing is that each time you get them adjusted... it will hurt for a day or two again... good luck, but keep your mind on the goal... beautiful teeth... well worth it!
934528
I went from 235 pounds to 150 pounds and my skin did not sag at all.  I lost the weight slowly about a pound a week and moisturized my skin daily with Aveeno daily moisturizer with oatmeal in it.  I also did a weight lifting 3 times a week and swimming to tone my muscles, so maybe that helped.  I think the people whose skin does sag are the ones that do that stomach stapling and lose it super fast.  PS,  Stay out of the sauna.
1140081
Not being able to eat Swedish Fish. lol\nIt's not painful, more like uncomfortable. Take Advil before you go, if you can take it. \nNo needles, no gas. It's a simple procedure. When you go, the assistant will clean up your teeth, talk to you, place  a rubber damn, and ortho cement, then the orthodontist will  place the brackets and bands if you need them on, then the wires. It takes around an hour. You will go every 6-9 weeks at first, then you have more frequent visits. Depending on your teeth they will stay on from 1-4 years, but it's all good. The end result is well worth it. A beautiful smile is well.... beautiful.\nI hope this is helpful.
487405
It is not just a question of getting your perio disease under control as someone else put it.  It depends on this yes, but also how much bone you have lost.  If you have lost a large amount of bone support, then braces are def. not a good idea.  Your teeth are already susceptible to movement from lack of bone support, put braces on these vulnerable teeth and you might be doing more harm then good. Yes you may have straight teeth for a while, but at what cost?  If you are moderate periodontal disease then I am sure you have lost some bone support.  How much is only what your dentist can see on the x-ray.  You had braces in  high school in which the orthodontist moved your teeth, now you have periodontal disease In which you have lost more bone and ligament support, then say you get braces again after your perio therapy, that is a lot of movement through-out your life.  If I were you I would research carefully all of the pros and cons of getting braces when you have periodontal disease.  Think about how your teeth have shifted since high school.  This is not just from not wearing your retainers, this happens with perio too.  So if you go and have braces put on again, go through the expense, and guess what, your teeth have shifted again.  What then?  I would be very careful, like I said research, research, so you can make an informed decision, not a blind one.  Good luck.
583482
okay i'm not totally sure what you mean by Damon braces, but for me, I had braces for 6 years (two full sets) going thru the bionator, quadrilator (lol, i don't remember the name), braces and retaner.  TWO TIMES.  And ya, it hurt every time i went to the mean orthodontist.  I didn't cheat, although maybe, if u consider eating tortilla chips by sucking them until they get soft. lol.  NEVER try popcorn.  It's not worth it.  you can eat most "legal" foods if you cut it up into little pieces small enough to swallow without extensive chewing.  I have no idea what it must have done to my digestive system, but that's how i ate every time i got back from the orthodontist.  If ur going to drink pop, try drinking thru a straw.  It's better.  Nuts are prob better to stay away from.  but if u have to cheat, try cashews, since they're the softest, and remember, just be VERY careful.  If you're going to cheat, do it for the sake of some food flavor you crave, and take your time and enjoy it.  NEVER grab a handful of popcorn, etc, and chomp it down just because your friends are eating it.  Not worth it.  I don't know about wax, i used it on the wires that stuck out.  but it never stayed on.  If you have wires poking u, ask the orthodontist.  Alot of time they can fix it.\nGood luck, you'll get thru it.
527735
You would lose weight, but not in a healthy way. You may develop sores in your mouth from lack of protein, feel faint,  and your immune system will go down the drain. Don't do it.
626581
Try weight wacthers I lost 60 pds in 15 wks a year ago. I was 184 got down to 130 too small. Picked up 5 pds looked better. Keeping betwn 135-140.I'm 42 5'4. It's inexpensive too.
501259
i have braces. its not a big deal, everyone just oos and ahhs. its actually pretty cool! and its worth it when u get them off and u have a great smile!
843691
I lost weight on it, not gainned
644357
i had braces and the only thing that really hurt was after they put in the wire. and when you go back when they change the wire or just tighten up whats in there.when they first put on the things on your teeth for the wiring that might hurt it might not its hard to say for people because pain changes. but other than that there's not alot of pain.
579832
that depends on your bone density but the average wieght would be 110-125 lbs
702602
hey!!!\n\ni have just had train tracks put in yesterday afternoon! dont they hurt!!!!\ni can go to school beacuse i cant talk because my brace is really hurting!!\n\nanyway... my orthodontist said that i have to bann sweets and chocolate for 18 months!!!! that means i cant have sweets over christmas!!!! how unfair. \n\nhe also told me to eat soft foods such as pasta, soups and bananas.\nhe said to me not to bite into hard foods suich as apples and pears and potatoes. he said to cut them up and eat them bit by bit and slowly!!\n\ni hope all of this has helped!!! :)\n\ngood luck with your new brace!!!
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.
780169
I had braces, and for the first few days your mouth is sore, but it goes away. You should eat soft foods that don't require much chewing. If you get your braces tightened it will also hurt a bit. But your mouth may be used to everything because you already have spacers. It's different for everyone. Good luck!
493187
I lost 15 pounds when i got sick and went from a size 5/6 to a size 1... so i would say 15-20 pounds...