Eating things with braces?
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RYAN,\nI HAD BRACES IN COLLEGE AND THE BEST ADVICE I CAN GIVE YOU IS TO TAKE SMALL BITES, TRYING TO OPEN WIDE TO GET A BIG BITE WON'T REALLY BE EASY REMEMBER TO TAKE OFF YOUR RUBBER BANDS BEFORE EATING, AND PUT THEM BACK ON AFTER BRUSHING.IF YOU'RE AT SCHOOL BRUSH IN THE BATHROOM BEFORE RETURNING TO CLASS.\nA GOOD TOOL FOR YOU -AND EVERYONE AT HOME- IS T USE A WATERPIK ORAL IRRIGATOR BEFORE GOING TO SLEEP. YOUR ORTHDONTIST WILL BE IMPRESSED WITH THE CLEANLINESS AND GOD HEALTH OF YOUR GUMS.
326071
YES!...I have friends who have them and they say it works just like braces. They are more expensive buy think about it, its better than having metal wires in your mouth :-&#92; Go for it, the only thing that sucks about it is that you have to take them off if your going to eat anything but one again is not that bad then having braces :)
122690
I did it when I had braces. But make sure you chew the sugerless kind. That will not stick to your teeth.
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
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.
463953
i have braces right now, they might be a little sore the first day or two (they diudnt for me), but not really bad, ask your orthodontist for something that might help ease any pain.  you'll probably have trouble cewing for thefirst day or two also, just because your mouth is getting used to getting bigger.  occupy yourself the best you can for the days following so you dont have time to think about it.  if you have any questions or problems with your braces IM me or e-mail me id be happy to help
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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!!!
1023216
you just need to eat more healthy food. when you have braces you can't chew hard things like candy-- wich is bad --for teeth and gums.\nyou will need to eat mushyer things and cut things up for Ex. beans. braces only hurt when you just tighten them it wheres off after a couple of days. your cousins probley lose weight because they don't eat a balanced diet.
229958
There are special mouthpieces designed for people with braces. Talk to your orthodontist and they can set you up with what you need.
696520
It will be hard to find many dentists that are willing to do "lingual" braces.  They are very hard to place on patIEnts and very hard to keep on patients.  Due to their placement on the backs of the teeth, you are very prone to biting the brackets off.  They are not very comfortable to your tongue and a nightmare to keep clean.  Depending how much movement you need to achieve, invisible braces may work (ie. Invisalign).  they are clear plastic trays that are changed every two weeks that "slowly" move your teeth into place.  However, they are not ideal for every case.  They are move aesthetic that conventional metal braces, but they have their limitations.  You may also want to consider ceramic braces.  They are placed on the front of your teeth similar to conventional metal braces, but they are tooth colored.  In my opinion, braces (whether metal or ceramic) can achieve your desired results usually faster than the invisible braces and they can control the movement of the teeth better.  As for retention. if you do the invisible braces, your last tray will become your "Permanent" Retainer.  With braces, your Orthodontist will probably suggest a conventional acrylic retainer with a metal wire in front.  Now this is not as esthetic; however, it allows your Orthodontist to "fine tune" your teeth even after the braces have come off!  Hope that this proves helpful!
750243
You can, but it is not a good idea.  In the process of the tooth decaying, it will effect the jaw, and other teeth.  It would be better to remove the tooth first, then begin braces.
1083470
I would imagine you could eat chicken steak especially if you cut small bites and place in the back of the mouth where teeth are that won't show any way, same with bacon.   Stay away from any drinks except water because you can;t control whre it goes like you can a piece of food. Just be sure to chew only in the back of your mouth. also try clear colored jello
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chew on some carrots or celery or something
1121477
Try anchovies. That's like eating an eyebrow...\n\nMaybe with some lettuce and Parmesan?\n-SD-
556412
WELL,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SURE YOU CAN EAT THEM ................BUT ONLY IF YOU WANT TO HAVE AN INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION SOON AND WANT TO BE OPERATED UPON.
1065890
I've never had them, but my little brother got them when he was 12 and didn't end up getting them off until he was 15.  The orthodontist wanted him to leave them on another year, but he was tired of the pain involved.  The braces themselves didn't hurt except about a day after each time they were tightened, but he got really bad canker sores from them and they cut up the insides of his mouth really bad.  What made it worse was the fact that he was in karate and every time someone would hit his face, he ended up with more cuts that turned into more canker sores.  He hated having them, but his teeth look really nice now.
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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.