Orthodontists?

I am going to get my braces on this Wednesday!!!! 2/20/08


I am a total girly girl and I need to know how it feels when they put them on and what colors I should get!!! I have to get 4 on the top and 10 on the bottom. Should I get them all one color or patterns!!! I have to eventually get a lip bumper and rubber bands what are they like??? HELP!!!!!

Orthodontists?
ooh braces! its a bit uncomfortable when they put it on but after about 3 days you get used to it. i think you should get your favorite colors in patterns!
Reply:When they put on the braces it doesn't hurt. But your teeth will be very sore! So don't take pain relievers because they don't do anything. Try to take Orajel or eat some ice cream and drink ICEES. Get the dark colors. If you get light colors they fade and you can barely see them. Rubber bands at first are the most annoying thing I can think of. They don't hurt but sometimes can easily snap and very bad to loose so be very responsible with them. I am sorry about one thing, I don't know anything about a lip bumper.
Reply:I had braces back in the day....these were the bulky metal ones that were terrible.I had to wear a headgear at night that was horrible.I played football and many times my mouth bled.But after I got them off my teeth were straight........well worth the money and discomfort.Just be glad that your parents are getting them for you,many less fortunate kids can't afford them.
Reply:I'm also getting my braces this Wednesday. It's my understanding that getting braces put on doesn't hurt but your mouth will feel uncomfortable a few hours after getting the braces put in. I have spacers in right now and they've given me an idea of what that and the adjustments will feel like. As far as colors go, I'm getting teal and pink myself.