Did anyone elses health seriously go downhill after getting braces?

Question

I have had braces for 2 years and my health has been so poor since I got them. My doctor even thought I might have had cancer at one point but it was just that I was so run down from malnutrition and sleep deprivation caused by braces. I had to quit university because the pain just never went away. I can't eat properly because I can't chew and the pain is nauseating. Anyone else been really rundown from having braces?

Answer 1

okay i think you are way over reacting. i hae had my braces on for a year now, and i thought the first day was bad, but def not THAT bad. within three days i was able to eat regularly again.

If you were really in that much pain you should talk to your orthodontist. it is not right.

Lauren ♡

Answer 2

I know how you feel.

I've got both my braces (top and bottom) on now, and i hate them.

I find it hard to eat too cos it hurts to chew. i have to swallow food whole and cut it up into little bits.

It is hard to sleep cos everytime i lay on my front i can feel the braces digging into my gums.  I have had loads of days off school cos i was to weak and tired to go in.

Answer 3

I know what you mean. When I chew food it feels like I'm chewing rusty screws and my back wire is like a needle poking my cheeks to the point of drawing blood. I would rather be dead...seriously. Food is very very very important to me and I can't enjoy it with these d**n braces!!!