Do braces hurt because im getting them?

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YourDreamDoc	yes, discomfort for start Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Scozbo	What, right now?? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

soccerstar	don't listen to the 1st guy, they will be painful for a week or two and I'm not gonna lye you will probably want to rip them off, but after the first week they shouldn't hurt untill you get your wire changed again Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

[♥that girl♥]	they make your mouth sore but be sure to take Ibuprofen before you get them and take it at the other recommended times. braces are cool anyway. you get to style you mouth with pretty colors! and you may hate the way it feels(soreness) the first time but it is only like that the first time and it doesn't hurt at all while they actually doing the procedure. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

montana_leather_thong	no, they are uncomfortable in the beginning, that is all. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bostonchick	no. The only time they hurt me is when they had to be tightened. But it's not like a pain, that you feel like you are going to die or anything. I mean you can deal with it. Good luck. The pain is worth it to have nice teeth. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wishiwereatthebeach	You may have some minor soreness for the first day or two and then again for a day or so when they tighten them. Otherwise, NO Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

A Confused Girl	mine did. but if urs isnt that bad and u have a patient dentist then it'll be okay Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Be_loislane1	They are uncomforatable to sore the first few days and then you hardly notice them. The only time mine would bother me is when the wire was changed every couple of months. Because the new wire is tighter, my mouth would be sore for 1-2 days after and then I would be back to hardly noticing them. Follow the directions your orthodontist gives you, and they won't be that bad. Plus, you'll have a fantastic smile when it is all said and done. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mandy	yep it hurts. but you can always talk to the dentist to adjust how much strain he puts on your teeth. at least mine was so kind to ask when it was to much. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jxt299	I agree they are uncomfortable but you get used to them, and they are worth it. Its one of the best things you can do for yourself. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kristian121989	They'll hurt at first, but don't worry, you'll get used to them. My cousin has them on, and he doesn't find it hard to eat now, well, unlike before, when he first got it. Just relax, it ain't no biggie. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jason S	no, it is just a little uncomfortable, because your mouth is open and being worked on for a decent amount of time Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

smithmd99_99	Only in the beginning...After a few days you should be able to get use to them, but it will hurt again when they tighten them every month. Good Luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

older hippie chick	Don't listen to the first answer. When they get adjusted from time to time you'll have a little discomfort. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

houstonazn	Yes, painful for a week Eat plenty of soup and liquids. That is all you are going to eat. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

foxxxyjank	YES! They are the most annoying things in the whole world. And don't believe them when they tell you when they'll be coming off. I had mine on for three and a half years when they told me that they would only be on for 2 years. I hated them and i was so embarrased when i first got the,m. But i got used to them. I looked horrible in them all through highschool. I looked like a little kid in them. Nobody thought i was cute. When i got them off...o god was i gorgeous! Every guy fell over themselves to get at me . Don't eat pretzles!!!! Mybraces broke five million times from them Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

extremetyke	For the first week to two weeks - yes. I was almost in tears when I got mine on. But don't worry, you're mouth will quickly get used to the pressure and your teeth will move quickly(mine did, and I'm almost done with treatment). Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

LEG	Your teeth will fill like they're shattering for the first couple of weeks. You'll want to eat baby food, mashed potatoes, ice cream etc., because you won't be able to chew ANYTHING! It will get better though. When you get them tightened once a month your teeth will be sore, but not as sore as the first time. Also, you'll want to keep wax on the back bits that stick out or you'll get ulcers and those are PAINFUL. But really, braces aren't that bad. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

darcys_wifey	I had braces for 4.5 years. I did feel pain when I went in for my regular tightening. Then my mouth was quite tender for a day or two. But its WORTH it. When i was 13 years old I didnt care much, but at 28 years old Im so happy to have straight teeth. Its nothting you cant handle tho! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jilly	Its uncomfortable having your mouth open and worked on so often. Then your teeth are sore after each adjustment. But Its not that mad, and its totally worth it. You'll be happy when you have those perfect teeth. I wore them for 7 years, I hated it, but I am so thankful for my smile now. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Maverick	when they first put them in,your jaws hurt.Later when they have to tighten them, that's what hurts.The pain is worth it! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Christina	They can. It depends on how old you are (how firmly your teeth are set), how far your teeth need to go, things like that. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Padme	I've heard that only the spacers really hurt in the beginning. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

RC	only for a little while unless you get rubberbands or a power chain but you kind of get use to them at least i did Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

okronbon	They aren't too bad. The only time it really has any pain to it is when you get your bands tightened...it just makes it hard to eat a bagle or something you really have to use your teeth to eat. Of course an Advil takes care of that...That small bit of pain goes away a day or two later. Braces are the cool thing to have ;) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Fallen A	No, they are just a bit uncomfortable. It will take some time to get used to having them. Your gums may hurt when you first get them and eating may be different, but you will get used to it in no time. They are basically painless after the first week. Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jo_gav_purr	only when they tighten them and it not that bad also when u need to go to an appoinment the wire in the back can get a bit long Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Self-Righteous.	YES Pain for monthes and years. Have fun. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

PANDABEAR	You get used to them pretty fast. Whenever you go in for check ups though, be sure to take an Advil right before, just in case they tighten them! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jenny in ohio	They may hurt or just feel uncomfortable when you get them. You can take Tylenol if you really need, but it's not that bad. And you'll have to get used to them , which won't take long. And periodically get them tightened which can cause minor discomfort, again Tylenol if needed. The end results are a nice smile, they're worth it all. Good luck.! And don't forget brush brush and brush alot while you have them. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No