DixonHill1989 0 Posted April 12, 2004 (edited) I just got braces today and I was wondering if anyone had any tips. My mouth really hurts. Edited April 12, 2004 by DixonHill1989 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lubak10 0 Posted April 12, 2004 I almost had to have them but, thank God, my teeth started to grow in normally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stelfan 0 Posted April 12, 2004 Sorry, you will be in pain for a couple of days.. It was the same for me when I had braces a couple of years ago.. Hurts like hell but you get used to them.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
removed 0 Posted April 12, 2004 Um... when you first get them eat soft food like yogurt and stuff. Honestly, when I first got mine, I didn't eat for a few days at all. Just drank water. And the first time they are tightened, your teeth will hurt so much for a day or two, but every time after that hurts less and less. After a while, it will only hurt for a few hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WEAREBORG4102 0 Posted April 17, 2004 Need braces in a year or so.... I have teeth that are backwards, 90 degrees to the side and are completely too small... And I have like a half cm overbite on one side and the opposite on the other.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeanway 0 Posted April 17, 2004 Tylenol and Anbesol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stoned_vulcan 0 Posted April 17, 2004 drugs arent the way, just get used to them, and keep reminding urself they will b better in the long run... my teeth are straight, and nicely separated, i dont need braces, i almost did but i had a tooth pulled because my other one started to grow in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinkoutofthebox 0 Posted April 17, 2004 Braces are awful but you just have to get used to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headborg 1 Posted April 20, 2004 Wax...put wax on them till u get adjusted to them. And brush your teeth "reliously" morning, after every snack, meal, and at bed-time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeanway 0 Posted April 20, 2004 Wax...put wax on them till u get adjusted to them. And brush your teeth "reliously" morning, after every snack, meal, and at bed-time Boy, your strict Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stoned_vulcan 0 Posted April 20, 2004 yeah i have alot of friends that have braces but still chew gum and that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valeris 2 Posted April 20, 2004 I found that it was okay to chew gum, though I could not let my parents see. It never hurt my braces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shrek 0 Posted April 20, 2004 I almost had to have them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headborg 1 Posted April 21, 2004 Wax...put wax on them till u get adjusted to them. And brush your teeth "reliously" morning, after every snack, meal, and at bed-time Boy, your strict not strict! just sound advise..i had braces for 3 years...what's the point in spending 3000 dollars for braces if they collect alot of food, make your breath smell bad, and u get parodontal disease and lose those teeth. U simply have to brush all the time, every time..and the wax really works..keeps u from waring soars on your gums till you get used to the metal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeanway 0 Posted April 21, 2004 OK, OK, RELAX! I just never had braces, just a retainer I wore at night. I guess that's a little different. Sorry Man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites