*Help...I have to get Braces!!*?

Well i have to get braces and i need to know a couple things please!! 1.What level of pain is there and for how long? 2.Im a guy what colors should i get? 3.Is it extra money to get colors? 4.what kind of food can i eat afterward. 5. Im an Obsessive gum Chewer. What do i do?!?! 6.What kind of dental care is needed afterwards? Please help me!
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1.What level of pain is there and for how long? Loads of people say the pain is unbearable, trust me its not. You will be fine as long as you don't fiddle with them cos that makes them hurt more and don't get into fights, cos if you get hit in the mouth it really hurts. The only other slight bit of pain is when they tighten them but its still not unbearable. The pain will last from 2-7 days. 2.Im a guy what colors should i get? If your a guy you can still get any coulour but i would recommend your favourite football team, schools colours or blue and green they all look good. 3.Is it extra money to get colors? It depends on what type of insurance plan you have and whether or not you are paying for your braces. Ask your orthodontist about money cos nobody can really help you with that one. 4.what kind of food can i eat afterward. You will be eating soup and lots of soft foods, don't try to eat anything hard you will just cause yourself more pain. also drink lots of fluids like smoothies or milkshakes. Convince some of your mates to take you out for a smoothie or go with your mum or girlfriend(if you have 1) 5. Im an Obsessive gum Chewer. What do i do?!?! You orthodontist will tell you not to chew gum. Don't listen just make sure it doesn't get stuck to your brace and remember to clean your teeth well afterwards. Also try sugar free gum so the sugar doesn't get stuck under your braces and cause your teeth to decay. 6.What kind of dental care is needed afterwards? You will need to go back to the orthodontist every 4-6 weeks to have your braces checked or tightened, also during that time you need to have your regular dental check-ups. Good Luck with your braces and remember it will all be worth it in the end. I know it doesn't seem like it now but you will have perfect teeth in a few years time. ~Beckie
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