{"id":29,"date":"2021-01-12T21:11:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T21:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.huntingtonortho.com\/blog\/?p=29"},"modified":"2021-02-03T21:14:27","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T21:14:27","slug":"what-do-braces-feel-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.huntingtonortho.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/12\/what-do-braces-feel-like\/","title":{"rendered":"The Feeling of Braces: What to Know & Expect!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Are you considering braces to achieve a beautifully straight smile? If so, you may be worried about the process, especially when it comes to how they feel, during and after your orthodontist places them. Thankfully, you can prepare yourself by enjoying some information about what you can expect when getting braces\u2014there is no need to be nervous! Read on to learn what the treatment feels like and give yourself peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Day 1 of Braces (Your Orthodontic Appointment)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many assume that getting braces is painful, but you won\u2019t feel any discomfort during the treatment process. While it\u2019s possible that you may feel sore from keeping your mouth open for long intervals of time, the procedure is rather painless. First, your orthodontist will dry your teeth before applying glue. Next, they will attach metal brackets on the center of each tooth, bonding it to the glue. Lastly, wires are connected to each of the brackets on your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

During the first few days especially of wearing braces, there is a slight adjustment period. You may experience an achy feeling in your teeth because they are beginning to move with low-grade, steady pressure from the wires. This discomfort isn\u2019t anything serious, but it can be annoying at first. However, looking at the bright side, this sensation means that your braces are working!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need some relief, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n