About a month and 2 weeks ago, i got my braces on, and my spacers taken off (they create more space for my teeth to move) and when you have them on, you suddenly feel like you're on a special diet!
I'm going to give you some advice on the "dreaded" brace, this is only what I've learnt as I've progressed with my brace wearing, if you know better then go with what you know, I'm just giving some little tips!
| THE PAIN |
"What Do You Mean By The Pain?"
To be honest with you, this is probably one of the worst things you can get out of having braces, but it's nothing like a good paracetamol can't help!
"When Should I Take A Paracetamol?"
Before you go to sleep, your teeth do most of the moving, so it hurts the most. Also, about an hour before you go to have your braces on/ tightened, even if it doesn't ache straight after you get out the orthodontist, it will within 30 minutes-1 hour, so be prepared!
"On A Scale Of 1-10 (10 Being The Highest) How Bad Is The Pain?"
About 7.5 - 8, but the pain soon wears off, but just be careful when your eating.
| EATING |
"Is It True You Should Avoid Sweets, Chocolates And Anything Fizzy?"
Yes (well sort of.) You should definitely avoid them, but it doesn't mean you (necessarily) cant have them. I suggest you don't have anything sticky/chewy (fudge, toffee, chewing gum), crunchy and really sugary foods.
"I Can't Bite Into Anything?!?"
This is what braces do to you! Because it's metal in your teeth its an uncommon object in your mouth, but it just takes a while to get used to it. My teeth went sensitive for about 4 days, my front were still quite sensitive for about a week, but you get used to it!
"What Are Good Idea's For Meals?"
SOUP! It's a life saver, i had it for a meal for about 3 days! Pasta is good too and rice. You want to avoid really hot or really cold things (sensitive teeth) but you can always wait for the food to cool/warm up/down!
For dessert yogurt is really good or ice cream (as long as its came to room temp.)
"What Do I Do, I Have Food In My Braces At School And I Can't Get It Out?"
If you have school, i suggest you bring in a small toothbrush and at lunch (after you've eaten) brush your teeth in the bathroom, it really helps!
| OTHERS |
"What Happens After I Get My Braces Out?"
You have to have another mold taken and when you've had your braces on for the years needed you'll get them off and get retainers for "?" years. This is to make sure your teeth stay in place.
"How Long Would You Usually Have Your Braces On For?"
It all depends on your teeth, it could be 6 months to 6 years (I know a person!) I'm having mine on for about 1 and a half, but it all begins to become clear sooner and you might even get them out early!
"When Do I Go Back For My Next Appointment? "
It's usually every 2 months, and you just get your brace changed slightly because your teeth are changing!
"Can You Change The Colour Of Your Brace?"
Every time you go to the orthodontist (or whenever they adjust your brace) you get to choose a new colour (yours could be different). Right now I've got dark blue and i might go for black next (it makes your teeth look whiter!)
"I Broke My Brace!!!"
DON'T WORRY! It's happened to me too! You have two options :
1. Go to the orthodontist and see if they can get it fixed, this is a good idea if its a minor breakage and it disables your teeth from moving, or..
2. Wait until your next appointment, they will change your brace then and will sort out anything that's gone wrong.
At my dentist, you have warning's though, if you break your brace more than a certain amount of times, you have to pay for a new brace, so be careful brace wearers!
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That is the end of my "Advice for getting braces" post! I found this really fun to write , so remember to share my blog and follow it!
Don't go worrying about braces though because it will all be worth it in the end, it doesn't matter how long it takes.
If you have any questions i haven't answered then ask away!
Talk To You Soon...
Charlie♥
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