Orthosmile First Days in Braces

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Please LIKE our Facebook page :) / orthosmileorthodontics • • What to expect with braces • • After initial placement of the braces, your lips will feel like they are sticking out. Your lips, tongue and cheeks will have to get accustomed to your new hardware. You may also feel general soreness in your mouth and teeth may be tender to biting pressures for three to seven days. The teeth may be slightly mobile, since they will already be moving into their new corrected position. The discomfort mimics a pressure sensation or a dull ache. You should not feel anything sharp. This can be relieved by rinsing your mouth with a warm salt water mouthwash. Dissolve one teaspoonful of salt in a cup of warm water, and rinse your mouth vigorously. If the tenderness is severe, take whatever painkiller you normally take for headache or similar pain. • • The lips, cheeks and tongue may also become irritated for one to two weeks as they toughen and become accustomed to the surface of the braces. Although orthodontic wax is available to help relieve you of the irritation and discomfort, we strongly advise you against using them so as to allow your cheeks and lips to adapt faster and get tougher against the braces. Nevertheless, if your supply of wax runs out, call our office for more. A soft diet may be needed during these days, such as jello, soups, soft casseroles, etc. until you feel more comfortable. Small bites and chewing on the back teeth may also help.

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