I just got braces????????????

Question

i just got my braces put on this morning.

is there anything i should know?

what not to do?

what to do?

what to eat?

what not to eat?

i just want to be EXTRA safe with them so I dont need them longer than expected!!

thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

your teeth are gonna hurt like crazy for a few days so you should eat ice pudding and jello, because everything well hurt your teeth REALLY badly. don't eat anything hard like an apple. and make sure you brush your teeth really well .  and everybody says not to eat sticky foods or gum, but i ate gum and sticky foods and i'm getting my braces off earlier than expected so it doesnt really matter if you do or don't.

good luck :)

Answer 2

- make sure you keep your teeth very clean

-  avoid hard foods such as baguettes etc

- avoid missing appointments as this may prolong treatment

- once treatment is completed, make sure you wear retainers  as instructed by your dentist. I always tell my patient that retention is for life!

Best of Luck

Answer 3

My son has braces too. I am surprised you didn't receive a pamphlet that describes what you can and can't do, what you can eat and can't eat.

Just make sure that you brush well so that it is less likely to mark your teeth when the braces come off.

Answer 4

Your mouth will  be sore the first day or so. Eat soft foods till you are used to all thats new in your mouth. No gum or sticky candies!!! Carefull of popcorn and things that can get stuck. Brush your teeth often and your gums! If something doesn't feel right or seems out of place, call your office and have them check it out. Good luck

Answer 5

brush your teeth well, floss(using floss threaders), and keep getting them cleaned every 6 months. avoid hard or sticky candy, i popped a bracket off on a sucker once. if you get sore spots, you can use dental wax on the bracket.  

Answer 6

well i juss got my spacers 2day but i know alot about braces because my brother had them.

so first eat soft foods for the first couple of days.

never it hard,sticky,or super crunchy foods.

umm no candy or gum

brush your teeth after every meal

floss each night

dont eat corn on the cob it will break your braces

cut apples and carrots into small pieces

and i know theirs probably some things i left out that i cant remember but good luck!