What is it like having bands put on??

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#1 Post by **BraceUrself** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 2:07 pm

Well, tomorrow, my 8 spacers come out after 2 weeks & I will have my metal bands inserted. I am very excited & anxious but I just want to get opinions. How does it feel? Is it easier or harder (pain wise) than the spacers being put in? What should I expect? TIA for any info or answers!

#2 Post by **Grapefruit** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 2:15 pm

oh man! its sooo painful bcuz your teeth are already sore from the spacers, u have to keep biting down and down so they fit well...It is a lot harder than putting spacers in, its pretty painful as well.....I CRIED! My gums were bleeding n stuff... lol I'm usually very tolerant to pain, but man o man, that was on another level! Sorry if i'm scaring you!

And the assistant who did mine had to switch 2 of mine and she was so mean! she would put it in all the way, wait for like a minute and then remove and put another one in!

I was so mad wen I left....

Bye!!

#3 Post by **jenns91civic** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 2:29 pm

I don't remember bands being put in as being painful at all. It was definitely a very weird feeling though. I vaguely remember them having a hard time finding the right sizes but it wasn't that bad. This was in May of 1998 though so I don't remember details anymore. It definitely did not traumatize me though.

#4 Post by **CelestialVoices** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 3:27 pm

I get my records done/spacers October 19th and then bands fitted October 24th, so I was wondering about that as well. Hopefully, it won't be too bad

#5 Post by **Shelby014** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 3:31 pm

i didnt find it uncomfortable at all, i just really didnt like the ortho pushing on them in my mouth, but i WOULD STRONGLY RECCOMMEND biting down after they move to do something, because she had mine up above my teeth, after i bit down, it felt much better, and your gums become accustomed very quickly to the bands, i didnt feel any discomfort at all, so dont be scared, i would say the most uncomfortable ( i dont want to use the word pain, because it isnt really pain, move like discomfort) is when they snap your wire into place, a bit of pressure goes on your teeth, and if you get wire ties, that is a little uncomfortable. but it will be ok, never fear Advil, Tylenol, and Aleve is here!!! (LoL)

#6 Post by **stargirl** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 4:00 pm

Honestly, getting the bands on was not painful, but definitely the most uncomfortable of the braces installation process.

For me, it took a few tries to find the right fit - and it's no fun trying to force too-small bands onto your molars. Once they find the right ones, they'll have you bite down on this plastic stick to get them into place.

I've had 2 of my upper bands done twice! Aren't I lucky?

#7 Post by **Evelyn** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 4:13 pm

They weren't painful, just kind of tight. You'll be fine,

good luck!

#8 Post by **KJM** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 4:49 pm

I didnt find them painful at all. A bit of pressure to get them in, and once they were in place they were fine.
I had mine glued on, so they were placed twice- once for the ortho to check placement and then put on with the glue ( the glue was the worse part, ICK!)
Good Luck!

#9 Post by **aussierob** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 5:10 pm

Bands: piece of cake
The most discomfort from the whole process of getting braces: mild soreness on inside of lips from the brackets. Went away after 2 - 3 weeks. Waxing is good for what ails ya

#10 Post by **jay** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 5:38 pm

makes me kinda glad i have all brackets

#11 Post by **wating4braces** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 5:56 pm

Nope, not painful at all.

It did feel kind of weird to have these metal rings going around my teeth, though. They fitted my bands before i got braces because I was getting expanders (which was the only reason i got bands). The first time they put it in, i was really sensitive because i only had bands on and i was thinking, oh my lord, i will not be able to stand these things! But after i got a load of metal (braces and upper and lower expanders) i couldn't even feel them! the worst thing is the thing they attatch the wire to on the band. It rubs against my cheek and is like a huge sharp square piece of metal. I had to use wax for a few weeks, but other than that it was fine. No worries!

Katie

#12 Post by **Ice** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 7:53 pm

IF YOU WEAR YOUR SPACERS
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Having the molar bands fitted is a snap. All of my bands fitted first go, perfectly.

#13 Post by **thecoffeemouse** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 8:50 pm

I can relate to your concerns. I was very worried and anxious about getting my spacers out and bands put on. I just got mine on 9/29. Honestly, it wasn't that bad. It feels strange, but it didn't hurt. Since getting them I have bitten my tongue a few times, but nothing horrible.

I wish you the best! I found that the worst part of getting them was the stressing before. I hope the same for you. :O)

#14 Post by **dressed2killl** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 4:55 pm

I didnt find the whole process pleasant, but it wasnt that bad. I just remember having to keep biting down and them trying to make the bands fit. My big complaint is AFTER you have the bands on. I must get lil sores on my tongue at least once a month from the irritation of the bands. I just use a lot of wax

#15 Post by **LiveWire** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 6:44 pm

When I got fitted last week - I didn't find it too bad, but then again I was not too sore from the spacers...and the hygenist was great and the first ones that she fitted were the ones that she left on...

I didn't find it too bad....some pressure (but then again I only had them on for about 45 minutes) so I guess my opinion does not really count...but I will see how things are this week..

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What is it like having bands put on??

What is it like having bands put on??

no pain for me, hopefully for you too braceurself!!