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Braces
I'm going to get braces pretty soon and I'm not so excited, I just feel really sad, and mad, miserable for some reason (I have other stuff going on with my life). The reason why, is because I think I have to get both TOP and bottom D:, but my top teeth are pretty much fine. I wouldn't mind the bottom though. + I have to have them for a year and a half! That's a long time to me! That's basically my whole school life+..... and they're ugly, no offense to anyone who has them, but I think they'll look ugly on me :(, you have to take GOOD care of them, more than you do for your regular teeth, considering you'll have to have a good flossing technique etc. I have to miss some school for my appointment, it'll take a long time maybe 2 hours+, it'll hurt (maybe) :|, and I can't eat certain foods! My mom says no more candy :( but I'm not gonna listen to her hehe >:] So I was wondering, can anyone tell me true facts about braces, like if I can't eat candy anymore, or if it hurts, etc, and if you could tell me how I can get over this or tell me stories so I can feel better about my situation. :|
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okay well you shouldnt worry so much. i have braces and im getting them off early because i took good care of them so i recommend you do the same. you can eat candy for sure. i would lay off of the taffy and caramel unless you want to spend hours cleaning your braces. When you get your braces tightened they are going to hurt a little so i recommend eating soft food IF you want to eat. To make you feel better once i got my braces caught in my crushes shirt it was bad. Hpe i helped! :)
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You're not young. The average age of getting braces is around 10. You're actually kind of late. Look, you need to stop complaining, because a lot of people have it worse than you. Trust me. I have to have top and bottom braces for 3 years, with a palette expander, and rubber bands. Yours is nothing. I know somebody who's even had her braces for 6 years, so appreciate the fact that you have braces for the normal amount of time.
When you just get it, your teeth are sore, but they don't hurt unless you bite into something, or knock your teeth together. I've found that the only food I can chew after getting my braces tightened are Spaghetti O's, mashed potatoes, and really, really soft macaroni and cheese, or whatever sauce. Try those foods. And well cooked oatmeal should be fine too.
When they tell you that you can't chew gum, or eat candy, it's all bull. I eat whatever I want with my braces, and they're perfectly fine. Also, they give you a kit of tools, but you don't even have to use any of that. Just brush your teeth, and if a bracket or wire is irritating your inner-mouth, use the wax. The rest of the stuff's totally unnecessary. You get used to having braces after the first two weeks, really.
Just appreciate it that you have them for a relatively short time, and after you get them taken off, you'll have really straight teeth, and you'll be happy you got braces.
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i had braces before, & trust me after you ge tthem of your teeth are gonna look amazing & the guys will dig it.
& when i had braces i ate w.e gum,gumy bears & etc. it really doesnt matter jsut dont listen to them.
all i ever did was brush my teeth too.
yeha i no they give u like a whole bag of crap but i really never used it.
dont worry, getting braces is really worth it:]
& it doesnt hurt a bit
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mmkay right no candy. it will hurt the first 48 hours SUPER Bad. but then youll be fine. you think thye look ugly but they will loook super ccute.sugerless gum= yummy and yes you cna eat it. you cant eat crust on pizzas its bad for the braces. and yes you have 2 take care of them. really good. but your ortho. will teach you how and will give you a list of things you can and cant eat :]
if you ahve any other questions..ask me :]
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