Do braces hurt?

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Kate	They only hurt the day you get them. But still it's not extremely painful a littly Tylenol can soothe the pain. And when the dentists tightens the wire, it hurts a little. But it only hurts around an hour after the appointment ends and lasts for around 2-3days. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kelly V	your mouth will be sore but I cant say that it hurts...braces are totally worth whatever pain you go through Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

One Love	I've had braces for 5 years....its not gonna kill u but u will get soars occasionally and ur mouth will hurt for 2 to 3 days when u get them tighten buts it worthed and it won't kill u i promise!! after a little while u will get use to them don't worry!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♥ Chels ♥	A little but they make your teeth straight so it's worth it. :D Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

xoxo	your teeth do get really sore when you first have it on after a few days (basically you can't bite because it kills!) ...make it 3 days..then you can eat normally etc. but you can't eat hard or sticky things such as chicken bones, peanuts, caramel, chewing gum etc. hope this helps..it doesn't really hurt..only when you first have it on, after regular braces tightening etc. that's it really. but apart from that, it's ok. =) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

eugsmail	Naaaaaaaaa never Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

UN_POQUITO	Honestly they didn't hurt at all for me... but I also had them for only 9mos (didn't need too much correction). I guess it depends on the severity of your smile! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rachel k	No- you can be sore after gettting wires changed, or you sometimes get sores in your mouth because it irritates you... but they do not hurt, they are more annoying than anything else. but once you get them off it is amazing Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mad_hat	They ache when they tighten them. Not for long amounts of time. Getting the posts put on don't hurt. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tweetyboyd	not really . only when they are tightned and that only hurts for a day but you can take things for that. also if you r tooth is loose or you cut your lip do they really hurt. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ambzy_girl	ive had em twice.. they hurt when they go on for awhile.. jus be really careful ok.. be alert.. i got a tennis ball in the mouth when i had braces lol.. ouch.. jus dont eat hard foods.. and thanx to braces i dont chew gum lol.. yukky.. they dont hurt that much when they come off tho.. feels like jelly on ur teeth.. did for me anyways Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Canadian Ken	Hi. The braces purpose is to correct problems with your teeth. Generally that involves straightening crooked teeth. You will find that you get a general discomfort that could actually cause a constant ache, but that will pass after you've worn them for a few days. You might also get head aches each time they tighten them. But in the long run, the small amounts of discomfort you experience will be worth it. Your teeth will look beautiful. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

LindsayS	braces hurt like a killer! It hurts just thinking about them. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♥Charming's Princess♥	For the 1st week or so. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dips	I think they do, so be sure of consulting the dentist before you plan to get one. I also think that if you know the correct way to use it, it wont hurt. All the best Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tropicana_hannah	haha! I had braces...oh those were the days. Getting the braces put on doesnt hurt at all...well it shouldnt cause all that is going on is metal brackets being glued to ur teeth and a wire strung through. But it does hurt once its all put together because ur teeth are trying to shift. Since they are trying to shift they become "loose", not enough to fall out though. And when eating its best to eat softer foods, NOT FRENCH BREAD! ouch! But not everyday is it gonna hurt. usually just after you get them put on and after tightenings. But your cheeks may get a little cut up from the metal, but that is why they give u wax. But good Luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Taha T	I would have rather had my fingernails torn off my finger. On second thought, they weren't that bad... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hottiechicka_28	maybe just for one week... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mack L	Only after the the appointments where the braces get tighten. That's when the braces slowly pull or push you teeth into position by ripping them out of you gums so they can settle else where. Or when you get hit in the month playing sports and you lips get cut up inside. That's about it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

a b	Not really, it just feels uncomfortable when you first put them on...and every time it's tightened... You just gotta get used to it.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Michael R	Sometimes, not excruciating pain, but aches, yeah, because the whole point of themis to slowly pull yout teeth into alignment, over like two years of time...so the trick is to take two Advil (or generic Advil, but not Tylenol) before each appointment. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

WiseWisher	some days they do, especially after you've just visited the orthodontist and he/she tightens them. they'd especially hurt if you asked him to speed up the process so you'd only need them 2 years instead of 3- because then he/she'd REALLY be tightening them each time. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pinky sakura	sometime.may be the process to put it on but after that,everything go smooth like nothing. after all, no pain no gain! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sadgal	uncomfortable Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Justbeingme	Getting them put on hurts less than a visit to the dentist, but after they are on, your teeth will be really sore and achy! You will not be able to eat solid food for at least 2 days, then the pain goes away! When you go back to get them tightened every couple of months, it will be sore again for like a day after! Then when they ae finally removed your teeth will hurt again cause they are not used to not having all that heavy metal on them. Overall, it is so worth it in the end. A little pain equals nice straight teeth! ~No pain no gain!~ Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

claresapphire	When I got them, they didn't actually hurt. A lot of people say they do. I had mine for about 2 years. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cursedconcept	Geez the 4th and 5th day of having braces was a real killer. Just sooo much pain, you feel like tearing out your teeth altogether, well that was for me, and i took medicine and stuff. Other than that, they dont hurt, only after tightenings. -Edward Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ncnolin	Yes. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Shannon A	Yes, they hurt after they first put them on, and then every time when you go back to adjust them, they will hurt a little. The pain isn't so bad, but it may be irritating at times. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kevin	Not really, just plan on a diet of yogurt, tomato soup, jello, and anything you can suck through a straw for the first week. People complain about braces WAY too much. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Autumn	It does not really hurt when you get them put on, but it does hurt when they are tightened. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No