{"id":557,"date":"2024-04-02T00:21:32","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T00:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sachsefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=557"},"modified":"2024-05-28T00:25:43","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T00:25:43","slug":"braces-what-getting-them-feels-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sachsefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/02\/braces-what-getting-them-feels-like\/","title":{"rendered":"What It Feels Like to Get Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you interested in improving your smile with traditional braces<\/a>? Despite their long history, if you’re new to wearing braces, you likely have many questions about the procedure. You may be wondering: what does it feel like to have braces? Keep reading as we explore how they feel shortly after getting them, within the initial week, after several months of treatment, and on the day they’re removed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

During your first orthodontist visit for braces, brackets are glued onto each tooth and wires are threaded through them. This may make your mouth feel fuller than usual at first, but you’ll likely get used to it within a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

During the initial week after receiving braces, many patients encounter mild discomfort primarily because of the pressure exerted by the metal brackets and wires on their teeth. While this discomfort is temporary, it can still be inconvenient. However, there are several strategies you can employ to alleviate soreness, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n