How To Prepare & What To Expect With BRACES

Wondering what to expect once you get braces? Let's go over all the foods you should buy and things to have on hand to make your first few days of braces a comfortable experience!

The main thing to expect with braces is that your mouth will probably be sore the first day right after your braces are put on (for a couple of days) and each time they’re “adjusted.” Since braces work by physically moving your teeth, those little ligaments around your teeth get stretched out and sore. This can make your entire mouth feel sore that first day, but the good news is that it wears off. Some people feel fine later that day, while others want to take Motrin for a couple of days.

Minor to moderate soreness is completely normal when you’re wearing braces. Every time the wire needs to be changed out or there’s an adjustment made to something (like wearing bands or a palatal expander) you’ll probably feel some mild discomfort. Do braces hurt everybody? No. But “preparing for the worst” can help you have realistic expectations

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