{"id":156,"date":"2024-09-03T17:41:38","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T17:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthografton.com\/blog\/?p=156"},"modified":"2024-09-25T17:46:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T17:46:57","slug":"a-quick-look-at-what-it-feels-like-to-get-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthografton.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/03\/a-quick-look-at-what-it-feels-like-to-get-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"A Quick Look at What It Feels Like to Get Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you interested in straightening your teeth? Whether you\u2019re unhappy with minor gaps or severely crowded teeth, traditional orthodontics can gradually guide your pearly whites into their properly aligned positions. But what does getting braces<\/a> actually feel like? This question is one that many patients find themselves wondering before committing to treatment. Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Initial Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first appointment may feel a little surreal, especially if you\u2019ve been considering braces for a long time. The good news is that placing the brackets and wires on your teeth won\u2019t be painful at all. After your teeth are polished and dried and the glue is applied, the metal brackets will be bonded to each tooth and the archwires will be put in place. Once this process is complete, your mouth may feel a little full, due to the presence of your braces, but you\u2019ll adjust quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The first week with braces is often when patients experience some slight discomfort. This is in large part due to the pressure the metal brackets and wires placed on your teeth; though this tooth movement is gradual, it\u2019s still technically movement. Although this discomfort isn\u2019t a long-term symptom, it can still be annoying. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to minimize any soreness, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n