Getting braces and whiting teeth???

ok so im 15 and never been to the dentist of any kind my mom thinks i need braces. my teeth are really yellow. so before i wnet to the orthadonist i want them to be white theefor i want to have them cleend but i go and have them cleend will do anything else but cleen cuase thats all i want them to do and do they have to give you shots and does it hurt. question number two. braces do they hurt. when they put them on do i need to have all my baby teeth pulled and if i do does that hurt. three months before you get your braces what did you have to do to prepare them for braces. do you have to get anyshots in your mouth do they hurt tell me everything you know about both questions. THANKS ALOT!!!!!!!!!!

Getting braces and whiting teeth???
First whiten your teeth. Commercial tooth whiteners use hydrogen peroxide and are expensive and inconvenient. A cheap and natural tooth whitening home remedy uses few strawberries but certain precautions have to be taken. I found the information at http://www.aches.in/toothwhitening.html
Reply:I'm a little bothered by the fact that at 15 you've never been to a dentist. First things first .. you need a regular dental check up. They'll clean your teeth and take some x-rays to see if you have any cavities. No shots involved in this phase. It's easy and painless.





If you have any cavities, those will need to be filled. Yes, that involves a shot. It's quick and the numbing agent works fast. They'll drill out the decay and pack in the filling and you're done. Piece of cake. It's only a little uncomfortable getting the shot. The rest is painless.





As far as braces are concerned, no shots are involved in that process. They'll take molds of your teeth to plan your course of treatment. You'll have brackets and bands applied, then wires. You'll have monthly visits with your orthodontist to adjust the tension in the wires. You'll occassionally recieve rubber bands or wedges. Orthodontics can be uncomfortable, but nothing that a little motrin won't relieve. The benefits of a great smile make it so worth the time and discomfort.





Whitening can be done in many ways. You can use whitening toothpastes and whitening strips, purchased at the store. They are somewhat effective. You can have your teeth bleached. It is a bit pricey, and you don't want this done too often as it can damage the enamel, I think. I think the best whitening option is where they actually paint a coating on the enamel. I don't know exactly what it is called, but it is really expensive. The Brite White or something similar to that name is the popular whitening option in our area. Costs between $600 and $1000. Not covered by insurance as it is cosmetic.





Oral health care is important. Please see a dentist for some basic cleaning prior to orthodontics or whitening options. :-)
Reply:imma dental assistant. common procedures that will require a shot are root canals, fillings, or getting your tooth pulled. it doest hurt. first, they will apply a "topical anesthetic" which is a gel that they will put on top of your gums so that when they give you your "local anesthetic" (da shot), it wont hurt.





Braces are not much of a pain. they will only get annoying when they tighten it every now and then. however, you could only get braces once all of your baby teeth are gone. you could either wait till all of your baby teeth are gone, or you could have the doctor to pull dem out (costing more $$$).





u dont really have to do anything 3 months before u get braces. probably 1-2 months before, the doctor might put spacers between your two molars so the braces could fit. nd no, shots are generally not needed wen getting braces. braces are simply brackets and wires being cemented on to your teeth. hope this helps.

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