{"id":59,"date":"2021-04-13T16:11:38","date_gmt":"2021-04-13T16:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/blog\/?p=59"},"modified":"2021-04-13T16:12:50","modified_gmt":"2021-04-13T16:12:50","slug":"expect-braces-feel-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/13\/expect-braces-feel-like\/","title":{"rendered":"What Braces Feel Like and What You Can Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As you get ready in the morning, you look in the mirror at your misaligned smile for one last time. Today\u2019s the day you\u2019re finally going to get braces<\/a> and fix the problem. You can\u2019t wait to see what your teeth will look like when you\u2019re finished!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve looked forward to starting orthodontic treatment for a long time, but now that it\u2019s here you may find yourself feeling nervous about the unknown. What will braces be like? How will it feel to have the brackets and wires on your teeth? What can you expect? Read on to learn the answers to these questions and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Your First Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When your braces are positioned onto your teeth, you\u2019ll need to keep your mouth open so your orthodontist can dry each tooth and glue the bracket on. Then they\u2019ll attach the wire to the brackets and put rubber bands around the brackets to keep the wire in place. Once this process is complete, your lips and cheeks may feel strange against the unfamiliar brackets and wires. While your braces certainly shouldn\u2019t poke or cut your soft tissues, you may notice some slight irritation in the days following this initial appointment as your mouth adjusts to the brackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your First Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the week after getting your braces placed, specifically the first few days afterward, you\u2019ll likely experience some discomfort as your teeth start the process of shifting. While you shouldn\u2019t feel acute pain, you may feel sore from minor pressure that the braces are exerting onto your teeth. Don\u2019t worry! This should subside after a couple of days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To reduce any discomfort you may have, you can do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n