Question on getting braces off?
916531
well it hurts a bit,, but not much more than what it did when they put on the braces... You will find it odd to actually feel the smoothness now after having braces for so long..
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.
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.
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
122690
I did it when I had braces. But make sure you chew the sugerless kind. That will not stick to your teeth.
1025012
i had the same thing my teeth were not that bad but i got them any ways. i didnt think that i need them but now that they are off my teeth look so straight!!! before they put your braces on the take picts and they get your teeth really clean. when they put them on they dont hurt but the next day they are pretty sore. good luck
944504
I am unsure about the cracking but it can cause holes to form in the teeth if they are not properly cared for!  that means floss and brush after every meal.  Plus you are paying for the great smile you will have afterwards, so you need to take care of them.  I would call your ortho immediately if you think there is a problem.  I just asked and they said that the bracket itself will come off before it harms the tooth.  So you must have something stuck or it was there before, but the braces itself will not hurt the teeth unless you are not properly taking care of them!  BRUSH AND FLOSS!  And keep smiling because it is all worth it!
65015
Medicaid will not pay for braces because they consider it cosmetic. Sad, I know. Other options are maybe finding a dental college that will do the work (under close supervision) for pretty low cost. The only other thing I know is to take out a loan. I've got two kids that are going to need braces in the next 1-2 years and I'm taking them to the nearest dental college. If you are old enough, you can help your mom out by getting a part-time job or baby-sitting and help pay for it. You'll get something you need, help relieve your Mom of some of the financial burden, and have a sense of accomplishment.
364526
Listen when your orthodontist out your braces on you it doesn't hurt, when he/she finishes your teeth and mouth will feel tight it will then begin to hurt a little but that depends on how in shape your teeth are. If any one tells you anything just flip them of and tell them to fuck themselves, because your going to have better, beautiful, teeth than them, I know, I have braces its not that bad. Don't believe any thing any one tells you except for those who have had braces, and your best friends okay.
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!
912417
NOPE !!! don't worry about it, my boyfriend and I both wear braces and we have never gotten stuck. Just be careful not to hit each other when you are going to kiss, you might hurt each other that way. ;)
604707
i had braces for 3 and 1/2 years, 6th grade through half way through 9th grade, it is not a big deal, at all, my friend had hers on from 9th to 11th grade, no one will make fun of you, like they do on tv.. and if they do, they are losers because everyone has braces.. even celebrities!!! it will hurt after you first get them on but that goes away quick and its a little sore after they adjust the bands but that only lasts a day or two, but really braces are really easy, just make sure you are still brushing you teeth and flossing. because if your not your teeth can have rings around where the bracket was and those dont go away, i have a few. but if you brush they wont be there.. and the best news is you'll hev them off for your senior pictures!! also make sure you wear your retainer unless you want to have braces again! i hope you like your braces, just think of the smile you'll have when its done!!!
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.
951894
An Orthodontist.. is a specialist for Braces, only. \n\nMost General Dentist, can take them out... He'll take an x'ray to confirm its something he can do. If he cant, he'll refer you to an Oral Surgeon, in your area.
1167894
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.
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.
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