If you died with braces on would they take them off?
552823
Just put it on your will and let all your family members know about your wish.\nBut once you are dead, does it really matters if you have braces or not?
487542
No it doesn't really hurt that much. I had those back in the day when I had braces.. if it really would have hurt, I would remember it better! :)
259399
i wore braces for 2 years and ate most foods\n\ni didn't eat anything that might damage my braces\ni didn't eat popcorn\ni was careful about raw carrots\nI didn't chew gum
644357
i had braces and the only thing that really hurt was after they put in the wire. and when you go back when they change the wire or just tighten up whats in there.when they first put on the things on your teeth for the wiring that might hurt it might not its hard to say for people because pain changes. but other than that there's not alot of pain.
859691
No, Unless u get a retainer.
916067
The best way to get a thorough cleaning when you are going through orthodontics is to have your general dental office coordinate with your orthodontist. They do not have to take the braces off but they can remove the wire which allows better and more thorough cleaning and then go back and have them put the wire back on. It only takes minutes to remove and place the wire back on
487405
It is not just a question of getting your perio disease under control as someone else put it.  It depends on this yes, but also how much bone you have lost.  If you have lost a large amount of bone support, then braces are def. not a good idea.  Your teeth are already susceptible to movement from lack of bone support, put braces on these vulnerable teeth and you might be doing more harm then good. Yes you may have straight teeth for a while, but at what cost?  If you are moderate periodontal disease then I am sure you have lost some bone support.  How much is only what your dentist can see on the x-ray.  You had braces in  high school in which the orthodontist moved your teeth, now you have periodontal disease In which you have lost more bone and ligament support, then say you get braces again after your perio therapy, that is a lot of movement through-out your life.  If I were you I would research carefully all of the pros and cons of getting braces when you have periodontal disease.  Think about how your teeth have shifted since high school.  This is not just from not wearing your retainers, this happens with perio too.  So if you go and have braces put on again, go through the expense, and guess what, your teeth have shifted again.  What then?  I would be very careful, like I said research, research, so you can make an informed decision, not a blind one.  Good luck.
932152
I had mine on for only a year and a half but my sister had her on for 5 years. It really varies according to your teeth. \n\nBut they will look so gorgeous when the braces come off!!! I was voted Best smile my senior year all thanks to my orthodontist!!
167291
The decision is not up to public. ıt is up to the needs of the dental operation and maybe after that to you. They both have advantages and disadvantages on some situations. enstrument players always carry the risk. the braces might interefere with the trumpet but its impossible to tell without seeing your teeth.  But don't worry you either get used to it, find another way to place the trumpet in the mouth or may be before your next concert your teeth will be in place:) good luck
1118717
I had them for nearly 3 years. I hated them and couldnt wait to have them off but my stupid dentist wouldnt and i had to literally beg him to take them off before my year 10 formal. I mean, they worked, but they are a pain while they are there. I was supposed to have them for 12-18 months and like i said it ended up being 3 years.
723237
If your teeth are not straight, and you have an over or underbite.
966425
DONT WHITEN WITH BRACES!!!! your teeth could be all discolored when you get the braces off...\n\nhowever, i used a whitening toothpaste constantly and my teeth are fine...but i just did that to make sure they didnt get darker lol\n\nbut like i said...i know people that have teeth that are many different shades because of whitening...
88989
have your doctor take them off
326071
YES!...I have friends who have them and they say it works just like braces. They are more expensive buy think about it, its better than having metal wires in your mouth :-&#92; Go for it, the only thing that sucks about it is that you have to take them off if your going to eat anything but one again is not that bad then having braces :)
304485
Your bones would wear out
757193
really, your dentists needs to look at you and evaulate the situation in your mouth. its impossible to say here what an orthodontists would ideally need for you to get the best treatment with braces. your dentist and orthodontist would consult on this using your xrays ect to decide.
185436
glasses.  You can always take them off for making out and other stuff.  Braces, although temporary, still suck.