I'm Getting Fixed Braces In 2 Weeks Will It Hurt?

Question

Ive Heard It Hurts And You Have To Wear Something Called A Spacer For A Week :S Please help!

Answer 1

There's nothing really to be worried about if you're getting braces. They rarely hurt after the first 2 weeks [2 weeks for extremely crooked teeth, and around 3 days to a week for slightly unaligned teeth].  A spacer is not always used by an orthodontist, it depends on the spacing of your teeth.  

They would need to insert a ring around the molars in the back [the very end before wisdom teeth] so that the wiring on the braces could have something to hold it in place [other than the brackets, or it would slide right or left constantly].  A spacer normally doesn't hurt at all, but when they install it [which takes only a few short minutes], you might feel a discomfort due to the fact that they are pushing a foreign object in between two teeth.  After that, they will push it in so that it doesn't stick out and will most likely ask you to bite on this "small hammer" type tool, it is to push the spacer in [so it doesn't stick out].  That might feel uncomfortable.  Other than the discomfort from the installation of the spacer, the spacer is not so much a big deal.  You'll rarely notice that it's there [until probably flossing], and you are still free to eat whatever you desire.  

Here's some more information about braces.

Normally, you would go to a check up appointment every month to get them tightened. It seems to be required, but the requirements could be different from each orthodontist. The point of the monthly check up is so that the old, loosened rubber bands can be replaced with new, tighter ones to further complete the process of you getting braces. Just about once a month is normal, unless something happens. For example, if a bracket falls off when eating or brushing, make an appointment immediately with your orthodontist so that you are able to make sure your teeth do not shift back to their original positions. If your rubber band falls off, try, but don't do anything fatal, to put it back on, if it fails, call your orthodontist. If the wire is crooked or out of alignment, then you should immediately make an appointment. Usually, your orthodontist would give you a list of what to do when something happens to your braces.

First, there are 2 types of rubber bands. The rubber bands that fit on the brackets are already given when your braces are completely assembled. The time it takes for your canine teeth to come down completely depends upon yourself. This is nothing you can control either. It depends on how crooked the original alignment of your canine to your other teeth are. If it is extremely crooked, it might take a few months while if it is only slightly out of alignment, it might take just a few days to a few weeks.

The other rubber bands are ones that you might receive when your experience with braces is about to end. These rubber bands are supposed to pull the upper jaw and lower jaw together so when you close your mouth/clench your teeth, the teeth would fit normally.

I suggest silver, for metal braces because they aren't as easily noticeable and are supposedly not as easy to stain. Clear is fine, but it stains easily. Black is a bit more noticeable, but stains won't come out often.

Braces are installed all in one day, in about an hour's worth of time. First they would supposedly apply a cement type glue [that doesn't really taste like anything, but is slightly minty] that will keep the brackets on your teeth. Then, they will stick on the brackets. After, they will trim a thin wire and fit it to your mouth before clicking it into the small hooks of the brackets. Finally, the rubber bands are installed onto the brackets, and this is the part when you would normally feel a bit of "pain" due to the sudden tightness your teeth are experiencing. It isn't all that painful, and the feeling lasts about 3 days if your teeth aren't extremely crooked. If extremely out of shape, the most the feeling should last is 2 weeks.

I recommend at the beginning, when you first install your braces that you eat softer foods, like soup or mashed potatoes. Something that doesn't require as much chewing. However, if you are fine with eating regularly, and the tightened feeling doesn't bother you, anything is fine. However, do not eat gum [for fear of it accidentally pulling your brackets or wire off], popcorn is alright, except the shell of the kernals may become lodged between your teeth or between your gum, making it extremely difficult to remove. Apples and other harder fruits should be diced. Carrots should be cooks so that they are soft. Broccoli is not recommended during your braces experience. Do not chew on ice or the tip of your pencil/pen. Hard candies are alright once in a while as long as you brush and floss scrutinizingly, but do not bite on it. You may only allow it to dissolve. Soft candies are not recommended [like gum]. Any type of sodas is discouraged unless you brush and floss scrutinizingly [like hard candies].

Make sure to brush and floss daily. Brush lightly above and below the bracket and make sure to get the inside as well along with the "tearing/chewing the food" part. Floss between your teeth. Usually, the orthodontist would supply you with a kit full of all this information including what you should or should not do in case something happens to your braces, what you should or should not eat, along with supplies to take care of both your braces and teeth. There should be a plastic needle that will allow you to poke the string of the floss through, allowing you to floss. Mouthwash is highly recommended.

Good luck!!

I hope this helped a bit.

Answer 2

Umm getting the actual braces on doesnt hurt one bit.

But when the wires start to kick in it hurts for a few days, and your gums go all tender and fragile sorta thing.

But after a few days, youll be fine!

And the spaces dont really hurt too much, depends how big they need the gap in your teeth.

But dont worry about the barces or the spacers because its only short-term pain.

(i have braces)

good luck!

:))

Answer 3

Not really... I've got braces and they don't hurt much. you'll get used to them soon. I've never had to wear anything like that... i guess it depends on what type of braces you are getting.. I've heard metal braces hurt more than the others but practically everyone I know with metal braces says it doesn't hurt... don't worry... the dentist will give you wax to put in if it hurts...

Answer 4

no its not THAT bad but yeah u will feel some pressure  

Answer 5

Not So much...Don't worry,,,,It all depends on the person....

Answer 6

No it doesnt hurt. Braces for a week or two will feel uncomfortable. Dont worry it doesnt hurt. Good luck!

Answer 7

You're the second person who has asked this question in as many days!  

You'll be fine!  It takes a couple-of-days for your mouth to get accustomed to them. The doctor will give you some wax to apply to dull the sharpest edges until your mouth develops callouses where it needs them to accommodate the new hardware.  You'll be fine.  You're nothing special, regardless of what your parents tell you!  *laughter*

Be thankful that your parents are willing to shell out the $2-5 K that they cost in an effort to improve YOUR appearance.  It has become difficult for me to speak to people with crooked teeth.  The skin on the back of my neck crawls every time he or she opens his/her mouth to say something and shows everyone around how crooked the teeth are!