To people who have their braces off: a question about time
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To people who have their braces off: a question about time
If you are someone who has had braces removed and is now wearing a retainer, did you find that the orthodontist's recommendation was accurate?
...or did you find you had to get your braces removed sooner/later?
I was told it would take 18 months until my braces are removed. My bottom teeth are pretty straight already, so I don't understand why I need to have them on my bottom teeth the whole time, but my orthodontist says he just likes it that way because it sets better.
I just got my braces on the other day and am in terrible pain! I hope this goes away soon!
...or did you find you had to get your braces removed sooner/later?
I was told it would take 18 months until my braces are removed. My bottom teeth are pretty straight already, so I don't understand why I need to have them on my bottom teeth the whole time, but my orthodontist says he just likes it that way because it sets better.
I just got my braces on the other day and am in terrible pain! I hope this goes away soon!
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I was given a treatment time estimate of 18 to 24 months. My braces came off after 25.5 months. So a little longer but pretty close to the estimate.
The pain sucks but it will get better. Even though it hurts, try to chew because it will make the pain abate more quickly. Getting your braces on and the first few adjustments are probably the times when the pain will last the longest. When you get elastics and powerchains, that's always fun. But after a while, you'll find that you just have a few days of tenderness after an adjustment instead of a whole week (or more).
For most of my treatment time, I was able to eat normally. Even forbidden foods (but I did so very carefully; eat them at your own risk!)
I probably lost 15 - 20 lbs during the first six months of treatment (but I also had a tooth exposure surgery; that made it harder to eat than braces stuff) but I gained it all back.
The pain sucks but it will get better. Even though it hurts, try to chew because it will make the pain abate more quickly. Getting your braces on and the first few adjustments are probably the times when the pain will last the longest. When you get elastics and powerchains, that's always fun. But after a while, you'll find that you just have a few days of tenderness after an adjustment instead of a whole week (or more).
For most of my treatment time, I was able to eat normally. Even forbidden foods (but I did so very carefully; eat them at your own risk!)
I probably lost 15 - 20 lbs during the first six months of treatment (but I also had a tooth exposure surgery; that made it harder to eat than braces stuff) but I gained it all back.
My ortho's estimate of 2 1/2 years was pretty accurate. At the end I was actually kind of worried for them to be taken off because the braces had kept my teeth stable after an accident. Mine were on 6 months or so longer than expected, and my top ones were removed several months before my bottom ones.
As far as the discomfort, it won't last forever Take some advil and when you're the most sore, stock up on things like soup, soft fruits and veggies, ice cream... lol. It does get better, I'm sure I ate all sorts of stuff eventually.
As far as the discomfort, it won't last forever Take some advil and when you're the most sore, stock up on things like soup, soft fruits and veggies, ice cream... lol. It does get better, I'm sure I ate all sorts of stuff eventually.
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Don't worry, the pain DOES get better!!! I had about a month of discomfort and ate a lot of soup and ice cream and other soft foods. I couldn't even imagine eating a sandwich ever again, at that point. I remember thinking, my bite is awful and I have no grip on any of my food. But the bite gets better and the pain goes away, and although I still hate my braces and how food gets stuck, I can eat just about anything right now, thank goodness!ellerigby wrote:If you are someone who has had braces removed and is now wearing a retainer, did you find that the orthodontist's recommendation was accurate?
...or did you find you had to get your braces removed sooner/later?
I was told it would take 18 months until my braces are removed. My bottom teeth are pretty straight already, so I don't understand why I need to have them on my bottom teeth the whole time, but my orthodontist says he just likes it that way because it sets better.
I just got my braces on the other day and am in terrible pain! I hope this goes away soon!
Remember the estimate is just that, an estimate. Depending on how well you follow instructions "wear elastics 24/7, etc." will greatly effect your time. Plus if your treatment plan changes, that throws out the estimate. The one constant is almost EVERYONE who posts here is somewhere between happy to ecstatic with the results.
My treatment was scheduled for 18-24 months, but, when I agreed to surgery, I was told that would add at least 12 months. My treatment was three and a half years. I'm thrilled with the results.
Mike
My treatment was scheduled for 18-24 months, but, when I agreed to surgery, I was told that would add at least 12 months. My treatment was three and a half years. I'm thrilled with the results.
Mike
I wore braces (this time) for 1294 days or 3 years, 6 months and 17 days.
But who's counting?
Jaw Surgery June 1, 2009
Thanks for praying for me and thinking happy thoughts.
But who's counting?
Jaw Surgery June 1, 2009
Thanks for praying for me and thinking happy thoughts.
thanks everybody!
so, it's been almost 4 weeks and my pain is gone... but it makes it feel like the braces aren't doing anything. i'm going in for my first tightening soon. what should i expect?
also, my bottom teeth are pretty much straight, my top teeth need more work - but my orthodontist said that they should both be on for the same amount of time to align the bite. what's up with that?
also, my bottom teeth are pretty much straight, my top teeth need more work - but my orthodontist said that they should both be on for the same amount of time to align the bite. what's up with that?
My estimate was 12-18 months and I'm getting them off at 11
The pain I experienced when I first got them on was unlike something I had not ever thought was possible! I was in AGONY
I also thought I could not see much movement for a loooong time I dunno if that is because I'm looking at them day in day out. Take pics and compare THEN you will see a difference!
The pain I experienced when I first got them on was unlike something I had not ever thought was possible! I was in AGONY
I also thought I could not see much movement for a loooong time I dunno if that is because I'm looking at them day in day out. Take pics and compare THEN you will see a difference!
that's exciting. i'm really hoping that because my teeth aren't that bad that it will be sooner rather than later.
stupid question: what are elastics and what are they for? there are two different kinds right? like the ones around the actual bracket (which i have) and then the ones that hook on your back teeth? i remember a girl in highschool having those. what are the point of those ones? I don't have those... does everyone have to have those because I vaguely recall being told that I wouldn't
stupid question: what are elastics and what are they for? there are two different kinds right? like the ones around the actual bracket (which i have) and then the ones that hook on your back teeth? i remember a girl in highschool having those. what are the point of those ones? I don't have those... does everyone have to have those because I vaguely recall being told that I wouldn't