Saturday, August 8, 2009

How do I learn to love my braces?

I got my braces put in today, and even though I am aware that they'll give me straight, gorgeous teeth, I still don't like them.They are really painful, prevent me from eating some of my favorite foods, and when I smile, I think I look horrible.Any tips on how to overcome this and learn to like them?Thanks in advance.
Answer:
Do an internet search of before and after pictures. This is only temporary. The pain will go away, and you will get used to them. Time will fly by, and once they are off you will be elated that you got them.
you will get used to it...i know friends that got them and felt this same way...but for now just accept it or else u will become too self cautious
Well, it's hard getting used to them at first. They hurt for a few weeks after you get them, and then the pain starts to go away. Just make sure you brush your teeth and floss them so you when your orthodontist finally takes your braces off, you won't have the squares on your teeth. Also, make sure you do everything the orthodontist tells you to do, especially when if you have to wear rubber bands because I've seen people have to wear their braces for a longer amount of time.
Grin and bear it. Nobody really likes them and yes they are painful and inconvenient. Look at the bright side:Stainless steel sex appeal !
when i got my braces, i felt the same way. Though, after only 3 days, i was back to eating all of my favorite foods (except gum of course! [= ). and about thinking you look horrible? i thought that too, but i soon overcame that when i thought about how great my teeth will look when i get them off!good luck!
Once your mouth gets used to the way they feel,you'll accept them more. They will hurt when you get them adjusted. My kids would get different color rubberbands and wires to make them look better. They are a pain in the rear especially for eating. Just be proud that you had parents that cared enough and could afford to get them put on you.Hang in there!!
Don't be ashamed of your braces first of all. A lot of kids at a young age have them and back then, they were a real status of symbol. As in, if you could afford them, you were like respected and all that.Try not to eat the foods you aren't supposed to eat. It will be faster for your treatment by a LOT and if you keep up on your healthy daily teeth routine, it will pay in the end. There are a lot of other things you can eat in substitute. I was still able to eat some of my favorite foods because not EVERYTHING is unedible.When you just got your braces, it will HURT. When you bite, it will cause some pain. For me it did. Just eat really soft foods like applesauce, pudding, yogurt, plain soup, jook. You can't really bite or cut with your teeth, since they need to deal with some INSANELY STRONG FORCE UPON THEM. After a week or two, it will be back to normal. You could even eat pork chop, fish etc. TRy to not be sick of teh foods you might be eating now. At least try to eat something and maybe if you left your mouth slightly ajar, and open your teeth wont touch.If after some time with your braces, maybe some 6 weeks later, say something is wrong. Your braces are hurting your lips or something, call your orthrodontist. If you can, use the wax and apply it on the area as needed. This includes loose wires that are poking your cheeks. So just pinch a little out and roll it into a ball. DRY the tooth and or wire or bracket, with a Q-tip, since it sticks so much better. When you eat or brush your teeth, take the wax out and re-apply it.Your mouth will nomrally adjust soon after. Don't worry, you WILL GET USED TO THEM. It will feel normal as if you never had them unless you brush your teeth, eat, or pay extra attention to your mouth for some reason. You might have to deal with them now, but not to worry. If you had them much later in your life when you are an older teenager or adult, it would be a longer treatment, and probably would hurt more.Good luck!
Join archwired.com forums, the forums are full of those going through exactly the same as you are. They have lots of before and after pics from those who post but have already gone through it. Members there often post progress pics after each adjustment.After a while you will get used to it, but try to realise it isn't just you going through this, many people have as well.

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