Hi guys,
I am going to do the brace face tag because I have braces and I feel as though this is appropriate. Also, I don't really have anything to talk about either. So here we go:
1. When did you get your braces on?
I got my top braces on the 20th October and my bottom braces on the 23rd June.
2. How soon after could you feel pressure/aching?
Around a day after getting them on, I began to feel pressure.
3. On a pain scale of 1-10 (1 being nothing and 10 being painful) how bad was the pain for you?
I would say a 5-6.
4. What food did you eat when you first got braces?
Pasta, mash potato, anything that would melt in my mouth.
5. How often do you get adjustments?
I visit my orthodontist every 3-4 months but I don't have adjustments everytime I go.
6. Do you wear rubber bands?
I don't.
7. How many times do you brush your teeth? Any tips to prevent the little white squares?
I brush my teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. To prevent the squares I would recommend not whitening your teeth while you have your braces on as when you get them off, the squares will be more prominent. I would also recommend just keeping care of your teeth and making sure that your oral hygiene is the best it can be and sticking to the same toothpaste you were using before your braces as different brands have different properties.
8. How often do you get them tightened?
Every 3-4 months I get my braces tightened and new wires fitted.
9. Did you get to pick colours?
I don't because my braces are Damon so they are not traditional and do not come with coloured ties.
10. Did you need jaw surgery?
No however I did need retainer style braces which you can see in previous blog posts.
11. Do you use wax?
When my wires are poking my gums I do but that's usually just after I get them tightened.
12. How long did it take to put your braces on?
It took around 15-20 minutes for top and about 20 minutes for my bottom.
13. Do you ever get that metal taste in your mouth?
No it's really weird because you think you would but you don't.
14. How long do you have your braces on?
I have to have mine on I think for a year? But I'm not 100% because they've not told me a lot, if I'm thinking correct I should get them off around December 2015 or the start of 2016. But don't count me on that!
I hope this gave you an insight into what living with braces is like and answered any questions that you may have.
Bye guys
