From Julia, Age 13 - 04/12/07 - IP#: 71.32.10.xxx Click here to reply Ht. 5'6", Start: 167 lb, Today: 167 lb, Goal: 140 lb - OMG i am going to get braces next week. actually, in 5 days. I am so nervous, although I will only have them on for 18 months. Does anyone who has braces tell me what it feels like or helpful tips? thank you so much..... i know it doesn't have to do with weight! lol
Reply from Taylor, Age 14 - 04/16/07 - IP#: 68.85.113.xxx I have this thing that runs in my family. we were all born missing two teeth. I had to get braces on in first grade and still have them on! I get them off soon and there not that bad. The only bad part is not being able to chew gum! =)
Reply from andrea, Age 16 - 04/13/07 - IP#: 66.69.146.xxx they're really not that bad..nd in the end it is sooo worth it..my teeth r nice nd straight =D...u get used 2 it..i went through the process for 4 1/2 yrs..but i actually had full braces 4 about 3...i got soo used 2 them that when they tightened my braces they barely hurt..but they hurt the 1st day..after u get them on, 2 hrs later they start hurting..so don't be fooled =D
Reply from Julia, Age 13 - 04/13/07 - IP#: 71.32.10.xxx thanks for all of the help!
Reply from Alyssia, Age 17 - 04/13/07 - IP#: 67.174.141.xxx They're not bad. I had them a while ago. Your teeth will get super sore for the first few days. Take some tylenol and you should be fine. Good luck!
Reply from kim, Age 16 - 04/13/07 - IP#: 71.244.232.xxx I had braces and dont be scared there nothing everyone tried to tell me they hurt and everything but dont believe them the only time they get sore is when they tighten them and then its only sore for like a day or so and when they are sore just eat soft food. THERE NOT BAD!!!
