hifive Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I just got braces yesterday. How am I suppose to eat with them? It seems like whatever I eat gets stuck in the damn metal. And I have to go and brush my teeth after I eat just to get rid of the food remnants. Also, my front teeth don't match up correctly; as in when I bite, they don't touch. How am I suppose to chew food if my front teeth don't touch when I bite? Right now, I'm stuck biting with my back teeth, but that's a pain. I swear, I'm gonna choke up some food because of lack of chewing. Also, flossing is the worst thing in the world now. Having to stick a damn piece of plastic in my mouth before the floss and doing this with all my teeth. It takes me so long. Does anyone here with braces even floss? I rarely ever flossed when I didn't have braces, but it seems like it's required now that the food gets stuck. Nasty. I have called my Orthodontist, but I'd also like some answers from people who've experienced braces. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiREFLi Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I had braces. I don't remeber flossing though. I just brushed. And no, i didn't juist walk around with chunks of food in my mouth :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovedude Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 mate of mine has braces it really just takes getting used to them i suppose. i remember he didn't like his one bit for the first week, and he ripped the wire out with some tools :| :( he seems to be doing alright with them now. finds it hard with like sandwhices now and again. but apart from that i think he does alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mueller287 Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 ehhh i have braces... after a while i got pretty good at getting food out of my teeth without brushing or anything... they suck, have fun :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G4M3R Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Ahhh, the memories, just remember to be carefull what you eat, I was always breaking my braces on hard food like apples :) I surpose they still have all the names that you will be called, tin grin, railroad mouth or have they throught up some new ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 You eat just like normal. Get used to it. You get food stuck in your teeth all the time...this is really no different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumbleph1$h Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 When I had braces, I used these little tapered interdental brush picks made by Oral-B that you use instead of flossing..... (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raiderzx24 Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 TIN GRIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA....that is the funniest thing I've heard all day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifive Posted May 19, 2004 Author Share Posted May 19, 2004 Wow. Lots of answers. So I guess time is the only cure. Sigh. I haven't been called any names. Braces are so common now that so many people at school have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovedude Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Ahhh, the memories, just remember to be carefull what you eat, I was always breaking my braces on hard food like apples :) I surpose they still have all the names that you will be called, tin grin, railroad mouth or have they throught up some new ones i heard a new one in school. *Bling Mouth* :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamsINdigital Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I have braces, but get them off July 8th, two years to the month! :happy: The first two weeks are tough and takes some time to get used to them, but later on they will feel like apart of your mouth and you won't notice they're there. Get some noodle soup, jello/pudding, and ice cream... they're good for the first weeks. Flossing is kinda hard since you have to feed the string through the wires, but get some of those plastic floss threaders and it makes it a lot easier. Don't worry about not eating some of the foods you used to eat, I didn't stop eating anything I used to since I got braces and never broke anything. Good luck! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifive Posted May 19, 2004 Author Share Posted May 19, 2004 Noodles are the worst. I ate some Ramen today, and when I looked in the mirror I had so many noodle strings stuck in my braces. I'm worried about eating hard foods. My orthodonist says that if I break the braces twice, then I'll get bands around it or something.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youm0nt Veteran Posted May 19, 2004 Veteran Share Posted May 19, 2004 i never broke a brace ever and i ate everything :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan V Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 i never broke a brace ever and i ate everything :D Lucky :no: Hard Candy, blocks of cheese and Apples are what you should watch out for, could really destroy the brackets. You'll get used to them soon. Had mines for five years and only had them taken off last summer(End of Grade 5 till Start of Grade 11) :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomi Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Also, my front teeth don't match up correctly; as in when I bite, they don't touch. How am I suppose to chew food if my front teeth don't touch when I bite? Right now, I'm stuck biting with my back teeth, but that's a pain. I swear, I'm gonna choke up some food because of lack of chewing. my front teeth never match up....i always eat with my back teeth... [yes, i need braces...] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 :huh: Give up food; drink milk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0sh Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I had braces back in 8th grade for about 6 months ( I got lucky. I was supposed to have them for more than a year). I don't really remember how I ate, but I only had 6 on the top and 6 on the bottom. Flossing did suck tho and it did take me a while to eat, after the paint went away from first having them on. However, when I got them off, it felt really weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Post-It Note Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Lucky :no: Hard Candy, blocks of cheese and Apples are what you should watch out for, could really destroy the brackets. You'll get used to them soon. Had mines for five years and only had them taken off last summer(End of Grade 5 till Start of Grade 11) :cry: I've had them from middle of grade 5 to current (nearing end of grade 11). They're coming off in a few months though. Cold things on aching teeth only temporarily makes it feel good. 10 seconds later they hurt even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiagosilva29 Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I had some sort of removable braces, therefore I could eat normaly... Lucky me. :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuantumTrickery Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I honestly feel sorry for people having to deal with braces when there are better alternatives such as Invisalign. They were a much better option for me than the metal alternative. I wonder why more people don't look into / get this option. I'm guessing it probably has to do with cost/insurance coverage though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan V Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I had some sort of removable braces, therefore I could eat normaly...Lucky me.?:huh:: :huh:: Are you sure you aren't talking about RetainersReatainers: A device for holding a tooth or teeth in position after orthodontic treatment> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiagosilva29 Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 :huh: Are you sure you aren't talking about RetainersReatainers: A device for holding a tooth or teeth in position after orthodontic treatment Invisalign is...? Nope. :no: Removable braces. I'll post a screenshot once I've found them. :pinch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifive Posted May 19, 2004 Author Share Posted May 19, 2004 I honestly feel sorry for people having to deal with braces when there are better alternatives such as Invisalign. They were a much better option for me than the metal alternative. I wonder why more people don't look into / get this option. I'm guessing it probably has to do with cost/insurance coverage though. I was told they don't work as well and one has to wear them longer. Also, with Invisalign, one is able to remove them at will, and if it starts hurting, I might do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 you will get used to it and soon you will be abel to get out the food with your tounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifive Posted May 19, 2004 Author Share Posted May 19, 2004 How often do you guys floss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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