Waist Size for Braces User

[john parker]

I wear braces to the exclusion of belts, even on my jeans. And that leads to the question. Because of the removal of all my teeth and addition of dentures, I have lost weight - not surprising because it is much harder to eat at the moment. And my old jeans (38 waist) now fit like bags. Bought some size 36 and that is better, but still seems loose in the upper legs and buttocks. Size 34 fit but are snug in the waist - snug defined as no extra room. With the 36 I can comfortably put one hand down inside the waist. So, should braces hold up the pants or should braces keep them from falling down? Subtle difference. Thanks!

 

[RDiaz]

I get my trousers made so they would fall down if not held with braces, but they have side adjusters so a snug fit is possible when not wearing the braces. If the trousers don't have side adjusters I get them snug but still use braces.