what to eat when you first get braces???
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!
332959
no worries after the 3rd month braces are like 2nd nature u cant feel them and when u get them adjusted it wont hurt as bad. ive had mine for 2 years almost 3 now and im so use to it. if u place the wax on ur tooth with dry dry fingers and not a lot of spit around ur tooth it sticks better. also stay away from hard candy like breath mints iv broken offl iek 3 breakets doing it and that crap they use taste NASTY!! ice helps with the pain also hot tea or water just to soothe ur gums. when u brush tonight just brush gently so it doesnt hurt and carry some advil. good luck with em
1124502
I had my two bottom wisdom teeth pulled a while back and if your not in a lot of pain now, its only going to get better. They gave you some Vicodin right? just take that until you feel like you can be OK without them. After like three days you should be able to eat normal food again. If you have any concerns about it, all you have to do is call up your dentist and ask them about it. they will gladly help ya.
440453
Not bad.  Just do EXACTLY what they tell you to do after-wards and you should be fine.  And make sure you get good, powerful painkillers for after. \n\nI know people who ate steak for dinner the same day!!\n\nHave them knock you out.  Unless you want to hear and see what they're doing.\n\nImpacted teeth that have to be cracked cause more pain after.  I had two.  \n\nStock up on ice cream, jello, soup, soft foods, mashed potatoes are good. foods you don't have to chew!
407773
they will give you wax to put over your braces, DONT USE IT! They will bother you for a little while, but if you use the wax you will never get used to the feeling of them plus the wax likes to fall off esp. when you are eating. I would suggest getting a water pick, it helps to clean your teeth better with your braces being in the way.
1121477
Try anchovies. That's like eating an eyebrow...\n\nMaybe with some lettuce and Parmesan?\n-SD-
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
1051484
You can always get clear braces (I know a few adults who have them and you can't tell they have braces unless you really look).  It can never hurt to boost your self-esteem, so if you feel it will then go for it!  It's nice that your husband loves you just the way you are though!
727406
well you can book your own appointment or be refferred by your normal dentist to see the orthodontist who will decide if you need braces. the decision will be made on how crowded or spacey your teeth are and your bite. he will get xrays done. then you will have another appiontment to get a mold done and to have spaces put between your teeth if they are crowded. then you make another appoi9ntment to get the braces on. they just glue them on and then put the wire through them. then you make probably monthly apointmnets to get them adjusted and tightened. so no you can just walk in there any time and say you want them tightened, you need an appointment and these have to be at certain times because if you came back after one week your teeth might not be ready to tighten again or if you waited like 2 months that would mean you would need braces for alot longer
350563
Until it doesn't hurt to chew anymore. I got some molars taken out before I got braces when I was little, and I was on an all-liquid diet for just a few days. Keep ice cream around too- milkshakes are easy to swallow and the cold will numb you a little bit.\n\nGood luck! :)
99754
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.
830170
Soft foods like baby food, apple sauce,.... He shouldn't be eating anything that can leave small pieces in his mouth(this can cause dry socket which is no good.). I bought some of those Ensure drinks to at least keep up nutrients while recovering. The dentist should be able to tell you how long, but he should rinse with salt water after eating for at least the next week, maybe longer. As for not eating solid foods, that's usually a couple of days, but even at that, he may have some discomfort and not want to eat anything too hard either. I  didn't eat solid food for 5 days, but that's just me.
670780
First they will take casts of your teeth. This allow the orthodontist to map out your treatment and decide on placement of the braces. In some cases you might need to wear spacers or bands before getting the actual braces on. Once the orthodontist has your treatment planned, s/he will apply the braces. When I had mine put on they started by putting this big plastic ring around my gums to keep my mouth open and to suction salivia. They then cleaned my teeth and applied glue. Next the brackets go on and are dried (using something similar to what they use when drying cavity fillings). The final step is to put your wires in place. It was mostly painless.
972178
Dont be worried. At your first appt all they are going to do is take two xrays, a cephalometric tracing and a panoramic xray. Then they will take a few photographs of you smiling and your profile, and a few impressions. Where they put this play dough silly putty in your mouth to make a mold of your teeth. Nothing to worry about, its gonna be a breeze! And just think of how beautiful you will be when you get through with the braces!!! Good luck, hope this helps!
323136
I've had a customer of mine say that you can do the same as braces just by pushing on your teeth with your fingers, because that is all that the braces do. Of course if they are bad it will take some time. But if you are alone and watching tv or whatever, just try pushing gently on them. Maybe after a years time there might be an improvement.\n\nYou could always go see about getting braces. I know a lot of adults that gets them. Thre are payment plans to help.
885013
Calcium food.. e.g. Milk\n\nAnd don't forget to have good sleep (min 8 hours) as the growth hormone is generated during sleeping...
861151
SEVEN mm??? whoa.   You might need surgery for that...gosh....\n\nYou shouldn't need sedation for braces but if things are REALLY bad, you can ask your doc - possibly can write you a script for a relaxant such as valium.\nI'd give you a funny look, but might do it dep on situation... \n\ngood luck