The first period is when you are getting your braces put on. There isn’t much pain in this part since all the orthodontist is doing is cementing the braces on your teeth. After you have the wires set in, your teeth might be a bit sore (the amount of pain may vary from person to person).
The second time period is the first week or so of having your braces. During this time your mouth pretty much will have a constant, dull ache to it.
Other common ailments to look out for are when you get your braces on the metal will rub against the inside of your cheeks. This can really hurt, especially if you cheeks get really ripped up. Chewing hard food is also kind of painful, but by the second week you will hardly notice them anymore!
Here are some useful tips for dealing
with the painof your new braces!
1. To cure those painful cuts on the inside of your cheeks, try getting dental wax and sticking it to the wires and braces where its rubbing your cheek. Although this is a good temporary fix, the best thing you can do is tough it out till your mouth gets used to the braces and don’t rub your cheeks.
2. For the first week, its usually a good idea to eat only soft foods and lots of liquids!
3. Another thing for the first week, brush carefully so as to not break anything and not hurt your sensitive mouth.
We know that, if you are going to be getting braces soon or in the future, you might be nervous about this part. But don't worry, you'll get through it!
-Erik and Amanda
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