I got braces today...

2008-02-12 20:09:43

#1

N00bkilla55404: Voices are calling...; +136|6412|Somewhere out in Space

And they fucking hurt! Honestly, i dont know why i went through with this. Apparently, my bite was already good; just a small overbite and a slightly inward-pointed bicuspid. But, if i went ahead with it: 1. It was only half the average treatment time; 12 months instead of 24. 2. I wouldnt be needing dentures at 50, and possibly not until 80 or later. But for now, every tooth feels as if it needs a root canal, painkillers arent doing shit, and all i can eat is liquid (Tomato soup warming right now). Meh, i say ill give it a few days, but im basically fucked if this keeps up.

In conclusion, who has had this horrible time in their lives, and what are some tips to get around the hardware?

2008-02-12 20:10:56

#2

usmarine: Banned; +2,785|7243

brace face lulz.

That sucks though tbh.

2008-02-12 20:12:56

#3

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|7019|Long Island, New York

My brother had to have them...I never did. I'm lucky I suppose. All I know is, I hear they hurt like fuck.

And don't be sucking face with a girl (or guy if that's your thing...) with braces. My friend proved the whole "locking together" myth to be true.

2008-02-12 20:13:12

#4

David.P: Banned; +649|6755

I dunno maybe become a porn star? Theres a growing market for both guys and girls with braces in the fetish video arena.

2008-02-12 20:13:39

#5

{uscm}Jyden: You likey leaky?; +433|7159|In You Endo- Stoke

Takes some getting used to,normally everytime you go back for a checkup they will tighten the braces.

So in a few days the pain will wear off.

2008-02-12 20:14:08

#6

N00bkilla55404: Voices are calling...; +136|6412|Somewhere out in Space

Seeing how im about half a foot taller and about 1 1/2 times the weight of half those in High School, i doubt that will be a problem.

2008-02-12 20:14:13

#7

Yaocelotl: :D; +221|7131|Keyboard

https://personal.iddeo.es/mmoreira/images/braces/lisa_simpsons.jpg

2008-02-12 20:14:58

#8

cowami: OY, BITCHTITS!; +1,106|6771|Noo Yawk, Noo Yawk

Don't complain.

4 teeth and 2 and a half years from now, I'll have straight teeth.

Kinda sad really, everyone loved my funky teeth.

2008-02-12 20:15:48

#9

N00bkilla55404: Voices are calling...; +136|6412|Somewhere out in Space

{uscm}Jyden wrote:
Takes some getting used to,normally everytime you go back for a checkup they will tighten the braces.

So in a few days the pain will wear off.

Yeah, i was told that. Once a month.

And no headgear, no elastics, just the basic setup.

Good thing i has DENTAL PLAN!

2008-02-12 20:15:58

#10

The_Sniper_NM: Official EVGA Fanboy; +94|6595|SC | USA |

Yeh, for about the first week I had em, I could not eat solid foods. But, the normal pain wears off in about 3 days.

2008-02-12 20:17:19

#11

GravyDan: Back from the Grave(y); +768|6413|CA

That thucking thucks.

2008-02-12 20:18:39

#12

N00bkilla55404: Voices are calling...; +136|6412|Somewhere out in Space

Fortunately, before the pain came, i had the chance to enjoy my last baconator for a long time...

I feel cold.

2008-02-12 20:19:47

#13

Madhadda1: Member; +270|7026|Cedar Rapids, Iowa

N00bkilla55404 wrote:
Fortunately, before the pain came, i had the chance to enjoy my last baconator for a long time...

I feel cold.

Cold water, ironically it melts the pain away .

2008-02-12 20:21:51

#14

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7324|Alberta, Canada

Sucker. I got mine off a year ago.
They are such a pain in the butt, but you'll get used to them. After a few days, you won't really notice.

Once you go in for a wire change, you'll be feeling it for a few days after, as if you just got them on for the first time. But after the 5th or 6th time you get your wire changed, you don't feel a thing.

On that note, I get my wisdom teeth removed next month

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2008-02-12 20:21:52

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SilentscoutIX: BF2s US Server Admin; +91|6869|Vancouver, BC, Canada

I was fortunate, the only day that ever hurt was the first day. After that I never had any problems when they tightened them, unlike a lot of my friends who suffered a lot of pain when that happened. That being said the two and a half years I had them went fast, and only wearing them for a year will go ridiculously fast.

2008-02-12 20:23:27

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aimless: Member; +166|6606|Texas

SilentscoutIX wrote:
I was fortunate, the only day that ever hurt was the first day. After that I never had any problems when they tightened them, unlike a lot of my friends who suffered a lot of pain when that happened. That being said the two and a half years I had them went fast, and only wearing them for a year will go ridiculously fast.

exactly, and honestly, you can avoid the "no peanuts, no hard candy" rule. Just don't be stupid and eat rocks.

2008-02-12 20:25:06

#17

cowami: OY, BITCHTITS!; +1,106|6771|Noo Yawk, Noo Yawk

Also, when you eat, bite off food with your molars. It's much easier.

2008-02-12 20:26:24

#18

N00bkilla55404: Voices are calling...; +136|6412|Somewhere out in Space

aimless wrote:
SilentscoutIX wrote:
I was fortunate, the only day that ever hurt was the first day. After that I never had any problems when they tightened them, unlike a lot of my friends who suffered a lot of pain when that happened. That being said the two and a half years I had them went fast, and only wearing them for a year will go ridiculously fast.
exactly, and honestly, you can avoid the "no peanuts, no hard candy" rule. Just don't be stupid and eat rocks.

I still miss my beef jerky. Shit just doesnt taste the same. Oh well, [insert old adage here].

2008-02-12 20:26:26

#19

.:ronin:.|Patton: Respekct dad i love u always; +946|7290|Marathon, Florida Keys

April will be a year since i had them off.

https://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g117/patton1337/stats.jpg

2008-02-12 20:28:38

#20

cowami: OY, BITCHTITS!; +1,106|6771|Noo Yawk, Noo Yawk

Also, be careful when you move your tongue around, especially if you have lower braces.

Metal tips attract taste buds and like to rip them, apparently. They also like to go for that flap of skin that connects your tongue to the bottom of your mouth.

2008-02-12 20:30:39

#21

N00bkilla55404: Voices are calling...; +136|6412|Somewhere out in Space

cowami wrote:
They also like to go for that flap of skin that connects your tongue to the bottom of your mouth.

I dont see how that is possible.

I can tell you they are ripping up the inner skin of my lips, and it really doesnt help that i still have a 2-week old canker the size of a button.

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2008-02-12 20:38:27

#22

cowami: OY, BITCHTITS!; +1,106|6771|Noo Yawk, Noo Yawk

N00bkilla55404 wrote:
cowami wrote:
They also like to go for that flap of skin that connects your tongue to the bottom of your mouth.
I dont see how that is possible.

I can tell you they are ripping up the inner skin of my lips, and it really doesnt help that i still have a 2-week old canker the size of a button.

Well, you haven't had 2 teeth pulled from your bottom row, have you?

Those gaps + wires over gaps = lose for tongue

2008-02-12 20:39:58

#23

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7324|Alberta, Canada

N00bkilla55404 wrote:
cowami wrote:
They also like to go for that flap of skin that connects your tongue to the bottom of your mouth.
I dont see how that is possible.

I can tell you they are ripping up the inner skin of my lips, and it really doesnt help that i still have a 2-week old canker the size of a button.

Did your dentist give you wax? You can put some wax where it is wearing out your gums, that way, it won't hurt so much.

2008-02-12 20:45:37

#24

Dauntless: Admin; +2,249|7223|London

Luckily I never needed braces.

2008-02-12 20:49:26

#25

SEREMAKER: BABYMAKIN EXPERT √; +2,187|7049|Mountains of NC

avoid magnets .............. good luck on going through airport security now-a-days

and if the pain becomes to un-bearable yankem with needlenose pliers (you won't feel a thing)

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