a big hello and questions

[RawrzzrawR]

Hello

I got my braces this morning at around 10:15
and im staying off school because i nearly fainted after i got up from the dentist chair ( the helper woman said it just happens if your on the chair for half and hour :L )

so any one got any tips for me?

someone said the pain is like pushing your finger on your teeth i did that (after i came back silly me :L ) and they are wobbly any one know if thats normal

will it be painful? ive had them for around 2 hours...

what should I eat im scared of the pain but i want a nice smile

and also any stories about your experiance thanks

[Sunny]

Great your treatment has started!

If you read the blogs in the blog section, hopefully you'll get a better idea of what to expect.

It's amazing that your teeth became loose so quickly! It's totally normal for teeth with braces to become loose, as they have to be loose to move.

I never had pain and rarely any discomfort. Plus I could eat the same as I did before braces. The comfort thing does seem to vary a lot and some people do experience some pain, but not a lot and not for long.

Where I work, we recommend waiting four hours after your brackets are bonded and then eating as you normally would.

Advice I give my patients ... use generous amounts of wax on any brackets that rub and leave it there to let the inside of your mouth toughen without sores. If your mouth is sore, rinse 5+ times with warm salt water. Drink more water than usual to keep your body well hydrated, as this will ensure your mouth tissue is well hydrated and finally ... make sure your oral hygiene is the best it can be. Floss once a day, brush twice a day and use a fluroide mouthrinse twice a day.

Here's to everything going well for you! :thumbs: