Help from anyone with braces??

I sort of have buck teeth. It's minor, but enough to stand out and make my lips harder to shut. Seriously, when my jaw is relaxed, my lips are a little open.... :(





It takes more effort to close my mouth and it gets a little annoying...but otherwise, I guess I am okay with my teeth. My mom always mentions to me how my teeth make my mouth look shaped like a duck. She wants me to get braces.





The thing is, I'm a little afraid of getting them..I heard that it hurt..is this true? My friends said it only hurts a little, but how much is "little"?





How long does it take for braces to come off...usually?





And umm...my best friend told me that braces make your lips go "out" more, like a duck...Is it that bad?





Thank you for your help!!!! :)

Help from anyone with braces??
you'll look funny for a little bit, but it's DEFINITELY worth it. Braces don't hurt that much, usually for only the first two days or so. You can take painkillers to subdue the pain.





But like I said, it's worth it.





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the orthodontist will tell you that you cant chew gum anymore or eat any really chewy candy. Some orthodontists say no soda, but I drank soda AND chewed gum and I still turned out okay.





I think it's just a precaution so a bracket doesn't come loose or the soda doesn't stain your teeth.





Some orthodontists will recommend that you get a waterpick, but I don't think this is necessary as long as you brush well.
Reply:It doesn't hurt really its more of a minor soreness. And the soreness is only for the first couple days after you get them tightened but it isn't anything to worry about. As far as looking like a duck, they do push your lips out a little but I just thought that it made my lips look fuller. I'm sure it won't be that bad. They can come off rather quickly but it depends on how bad your teeth are. Should be anywhere from 1-4 years.
Reply:Braces themselves do not hurt. What actually hurts are your teeth being shifted in your mouth. They are usually more sensitive right after an adjustment and you get used to it very quickly. If you are concerned with how the braces will work, you might check into invisiline. Rather than the traditional method, invisiline is like a cap that goes over the teeth. You change them periodically as your teeth shift.





Good luck!
Reply:hey well they do hurt but only for like 3 -5 days. it hurts like a bruse on your leg but you can stand it for some people it can hurt and others it dosent hurt at all. the braces will make your lips jut out more but it is all worth it. you usually have them on for a bout 2 years and up. i hade mine on for 2 years and like 2 or 3 months!!!!!the braces are sooo worth it and after you get then and get them off you will be more confident and your duck teeth will be no more. and don't be suppprized if they have to pull out some of your teeth. they had to pull out 4 of mine. it does not really hurt that much just a poke when the put the novicane in
Reply:Oh...I have some.I've had them for 8 months.There are precautions.





-On the first day it does hurt,like you don't want to eat soilds I recomend bringing soup to work/school for lunch.Some dentist give wax bites and othr stuff.


-They don't make your lips go out,at least that I know of.


-Careful what you eat!If you drink lots of soda your teeth will get dirty while where your brakets will stay the same and if your teeth get dirty,you will have spots.


-Careful agian some dentis charge after a certian number of brackets are broken.I broke all four of my free ones and a extra the 4 were fe the 5th..25$.





That is all about what I have to say..your orthodontis will tell you more
Reply:Braces will help you in the long run. You may have some initial discomfort, but you will soon get over it.



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