Ortho braces, got it today

I got my orthodontic braces today.
Do I feel pain? No, at least not now.
 
Dr said, the braces just put on, I may feel uncomfortable, not pain. But (oh, there's a BUT ...)

"You can take pain killer or Panadol if you feel pain tonight .."

Alright, I got it ...

"You have to brush your teeth frequently, it is advisable to brush it after each  meal you take."

"These are 2 ortho brushes which can help you to clean your teeth (braces). You use this brush, brush upward.. downward.. normal.. And this brush, to clean the interdental space."

I heard no solid food after put on the braces, is it true?

"Not saying that you can't take the solid food. But for these few days, it is better for you to take some soft food, then later you can eat as normal. Strictly no hard food, eg. Nuts, hard carrot, hard candy, chocolate..."

Chocolate? OMG, that's my favourite leh!! I think what she meant was those chocolate with nuts. Normal chocolate should be okay. How can I survive without chocolate!!

"Once the treatment complete, you can eat whatever you want."

Yes, I know that. This should be after two and a half years ...

"You need to wear the retainer, to hold teeth in possition. You need to wear it in all the time for first 6 months, at least. Then, every night or twice per week. It's depends on the person. Some people may need to wear it for the rest of life. I hope you are not."

I hope too ...

Two and a half years, is it long? Yes, it is, very very long ~~

Regret? Hahaha, we should think about the future. You will feel worthwhile the time when you get them off.

As what others said "It is worth the pain for the BEAUTIFUL smile"

:)