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Braces
My mom doesn't want me to get braces because she thinks my teeth are fine. But I think I do need them because there are like 3 teeth that aren't straight. Well we had a huge argument over this and now she's mad at me. But anyhow, I got my seperators today and they are really annoying. Do they hurt the day after? And when I get my braces will they hurt? Also, what should I do about my mom-situation?? She's not talking to me and she's very pissed that I am getting braces.
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Spacers only hurt for a little while...! And when i first got my braces they only hurt for a week and a half...but everytime they change the bands your teeth get sore again but not for long...and about your mom explain to her how much you want them and stuff and if she is still p-o-ed then forget about it eventually she will forget it!GOOD LUCK!
cody
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My daughter and I had same argument.
She found out yes they do hurt often.
After spending all that money she had them removed because she couldn't stand it.This made them worse.Not saying yours will but don't blame mom cause she could be right!:}
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Have you thought about this: Braces are EXPENSIVE! They cost a lot of money!
This may be part of the reasoning as to why your mom doesn't think you need to get braces.
But, since you're getting them...
YES, braces DO hurt. Since it won't be your whole mouth, you'll probably be better off than most people, but it'll still be sore.
I found that spacers weren't too bad- just a day or so of soreness, then I didn't feel anything.
But braces- ooh! The 2nd day was the worst- lots of pain (though nothing compared to getting wisdom teeth pulled- that was pain!!) I was sore for close to a week when I first got my braces on.
And each month when I'd have them adjusted- especially the months when they'd tighten them, it'd hurt for a day or so- not too bad, but a little sore.
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the separators are just the begining. but yours won't be as bad as most people's because you will only have them for 6 months on only 6 teeth...they will hurt at times but not to bad for u...try having them for 2 years or more and on every tooth...it gets annoying!!
If your ortho says you need them and you want to get them (dont know why anyone would want to...but) i guess to make your self feel better about your look (eghhh...everyone cares about peoples look!!) them i dont understand why your mom has such a problem with it...she should want you to be happy and you should tell her that...ask her why she has such a problem with it and whats so bad about it...you will only have them for 6 monthes...i have had mine for 2 years on every tooth but i am getting them off in 14 days...i am very happy about that...
but just talk to her and tell her this is something that you really want and it would make you feel better about yourself...
hope this helps!
Sarah
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I've never had braces, but I have friends who have. Separators will hurt for a little while, but I think the pain will go away eventually. The same with your braces.. once you get used to them, they won't hurt as much. As for your mother, if your orthodontist or dentist says you need them, then you need them. Maybe she should talk to the doctor, and he/she can explain exactly why this will be beneficial later on. Good luck! ♥ Kristen
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ugh this sux! well i never had seperaters, but i know people who have, and their's didnt hurt forever. and i DO have braces, and they only hurt for about the first week, youll get used to them! trust me i thought i never would!and as far as your mom goes... give her time and talk to her in a calm voice and say that when you grow up, youll be glad you got braces, and if you dont you might get something bad like TMJ or something. tell her after you getthe seeraters off, well see what the ortho suggests.
g00d luck!
X3ReDhEaDX3
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If your orthodontist says you need them, then you need them. Your mom has NO SAY in it. And trust me, your teeth will be wonderful when they finally take the braces off. You have no idea how many people compliment me on my smile. Pain varies from person to person. For me they only hurt like right when they got tightened, and sometimes the ends would scrape against the back of my mouth (OWWWW!) and I had to have the ortho cut them. Your mother is being unreasonable and immature. I really don't know what to do about that. Just go through with getting the braces, hopefully she will calm down. Oh, and some tips for after getting the braces. When they say no hard candy, they MEAN it. If you have headgear WEAR it. Brush your teeth A LOT, because food gets stuck in the braces and it's really gross.
Good luck with your teeth and your mother.
-Kigeto
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Firstly, you're in for a world of pain. But relax, as other people have said it only really hurts to start off with, and every time you get them tightened. The thing is, it's a long sustained pressure rather than a sort of jabby pain, so you'll feel it all the time until it stops. You know what I mean.
Anyways the best you can do is take care of them and take care of your teeth and hopefully you'll get them out nice and quick and be much happier about your smile. And hopefully your mother will notice the difference too and get over the cost.
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Who knows, maybe if you dont get braces on now, then youre teet will get worse and then you'll have to get them when youre an adult!! no getting them now is MUCH better, especialy if your ortho says so!!
Hope I helped
The extraordinary ***PINKYMEOWCAT***
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Well if the dentist says you need them then you need them! and thats basically what you need to tell your mom.
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Charmed-Cherry21
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wOw. when i got my braces, it was the other way around with my mom lol! anyway, about you... don't worry, it won't hurt for long. your teeth will be sore for a day or two, and getting them tightened will kinda suck, but you'll get used to it. actualy, i'd say that the most painful part is getting the seperators. personally, i HATE my braces, but i guess that when i get them off i am going to think it was worth it, and so will you! (fortunately for you, though, you actually want them) i'm sure your mom is going to be happy you decided to get those braces and there's really no reason for her to saty mad at you for long, so don't worry about that too much. anyway, i hope i helped and enjoy then next year or two with your braces! =D *MaRi*
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The day or two after you get your separaters in, your mouth will be sore and you will feel pain, since these separaters are separating those big teeth in the back of your mouth. When you get your braces on, the whole entire process won't hurt but for the first few appointments, yes it will hurt, since your orthodontist is tightening your wires and this causes your teeth to move and your nerves will be sensitive but you can just take Alieve or Tylenol to help soothe the pain. I'm surprised that your mom is mad at you; most parents would be happy that their child wants to get braces. Just try to talk to her somehow, maybe by writing a note, and tell her that it's your choice that you want to get braces and fixing these three teeth that aren't straight will make you feel better. She will eventually stop being mad at you so don't worry.
-Karen
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