I thought I'd start a topic for, questions, answers, tips and help for <b>orthodontist</b> work.
I'm in the middle of it at the minute so i have a few questions:
. Is it really as bad as people say?
When I had mine, I hated them at first, they ached for a week, but I began to like them when I began seeing results. Each time I had them tightened, they ached for a few hours, and then they were fine. I often got a small cut on the side of my cheek where my braces rubbed, but that could be sorted with a small piece of wax - they provide that. I also had the elastics, they were painful for a week or so, but they were fine over that. So glad I had it done, I didn't realise how bad my teeth were until I saw the before and after results.
. What's the point in not eating between meals?
What?
. How long does it take once you've had the brace put in to be able to prenounce your s's again?
I could pronounce my S's straight away.
. Does it effect your biking in any way (breathing)?
I had NO problem with breathing. I don't ride, but my braces didn't change anything.
I also got told not to eat toffee, chewing gum or anything you can't cut with an ordinary table knife, was also told not to drink fluids that stain your teeth, like coffee and tea, and not to drink fizzy drinks; whilst it wasn't the best thing to do, I ignored that, and did it anyway - it made no difference to the results.